Phairat Phualai (Thai: ไพรัช ภูอาลัย; August 28, 1963), known professionally as Boonam Sor.Jarunee (Thai: บุญนำ ศ.จารุณี), is a Thai former professional Muay Thai fighter. He is a former five-time Rajadamnern Stadium champion across three divisions who fought during the 1980s and 1990s.
| Boonam Sor.Jarunee | |
|---|---|
| Born | Phairat Phualai August 28, 1963 Mueang Kalasin, Kalasin, Thailand |
| Native name | อ๊อดน้อย ลูกพระบาท |
| Other names | Boonam Chor.Waikul (บุญนำ ช.ไวคุล) |
| Nickname | Nine-lives Cat (แมวเก้าชีวิต) |
| Division | Light Flyweight Flyweight Super Flyweight Bantamweight Super Bantamweight |
| Style | Muay Thai (Muay Femur) |
| Stance | Orthodox |
| Other information | |
| Occupation | Muay Thai trainer |
Biography and career
editBoonam started training and competing in Muay Thai at the age of twelve with his older brother, Torsak Wayuphak. He fought during the Golden Era of Muay Thai against many notable fighters including Chamuekpet Hapalang, Kongtoranee Payakaroon, Panomtuanlek Hapalang, Jampatong Na Nontachai, Veeraphol Sahaprom[1], Paruhatlek Sitchunthong, Lankrung Kiatkriangkrai[2] and Boonlai Sor.Thanikul.[3] During his career, he captured five Rajadamnern Stadium belts across three divisions, defending them multiple times and winning a total of ten different title fights. Boonam fought at the highest level for almost 15 years and seemed about to quit many times but always managed to bounce back, earning him the nickname "Nine Lives Cat".[4][5]
After retiring from competition Boonam became a trainer and moved to Japan. He currently teaches in Osaka.[6]
Titles and honours
edit- Rajadamnern Stadium
- 1984 Rajadamnern Stadium Super Flyweight (112 lbs) title
- Two successful defenses
- 1985 Rajadamnern Stadium Super Flyweight (115 lbs) title
- 1986 Rajadamnern Stadium Super Flyweight (115 lbs) title
- One successful defense
- 1987 Rajadamnern Stadium Bantamweight (118 lbs) title
- One successful defense
- 1989 Rajadamnern Stadium Bantamweight (118 lbs) title
- One successful defense
- 1984 Rajadamnern Stadium Super Flyweight (112 lbs) title
Fight record
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References
edit- ↑ "ไม่มีราชดำเนินก็ไม่มีวีระพล : กำเนิด "พระกาฬหน้าขรึม" บนเวทีที่เปลี่ยนชีวิตเด็กปะยางรถไปตลอดกาล". mainstand.co.th. Retrieved 3 March 2026.
- ↑ "คลิปหายาก 38 ปี เคยดูหรือไม่ ..?!?!? ศึกยอดมวยไทย สามารถ ปะทะ ดีเซลน้อย". khaosod.co.th. Retrieved 3 March 2026.
- ↑ Tréfeu, Serge. "Boonlay Sor Thanikul (Career 1980-1990)". siamfightmag.com. Retrieved 5 March 2026.
- ↑ "ความงดงาม "มวยไทยในอดีต" นักมวยรุ่นน้องก้มกราบมวยรุ่นพี่ด้วยความเคารพรักหลังได้รับชัยชนะ". khaosod.co.th. Retrieved 5 March 2026.
- ↑ "บุญนำ ส.จารุณี "แมว 9 ชีวิต" เป็นยอดไอ้แอ็ดตั้งแต่เด็ก จนฉมวกเพชรต้องซุ่มไปกิน". มอสทะเล Mos Tha-lay Channel. Retrieved 5 March 2026.
- ↑ "ブンナム・顧問トレーナー". liongym-muaythai.com. Retrieved 3 March 2026.