Dozens of well-known Muay Thai and Queensbury rules exponents, past and present graced Sala Three of Wat Tritotsathep at Bang Lamphu yesterday, to take part in the blessing ceremony for Thai boxing hero Saensak Muangsurin who passed away last Thursday.
His remains will be accorded a Royal Cremation today at 7pm. and the chairman of the ceremony will be Privy Councillor Gen Pichitr Kullavanija, former West Point boxing champion, who has advised many Thai world champions and top trainers.
England's Charles Atkinson, who along with the late Sahasombhop Srisomvongse produced nine world champions has paid rich tributes to Gen Pichitr for his outstanding boxing knowledge.
Gen Pichitr had visited the Chitrlada Gymnasium and advised boxers and trainers, especially Sot Chitrlada, when the late Sahasombhop was alive.
Among those who attended yesterday's blessing ceremony were former world boxing champions Veeraphol Nakhonluang, Berkrerk Chatvanchai, Chana Por-pain, and Muay Thai greats Apidej Sitssiran and Putt Lawlek.
They paid glowing tributes to the magnificent contributions the late Saensak had made, both to boxing and Muay Thai in the Kingdom.
Many agreed that the former WBC light-welterweight's fantastic fistic performances were matched by his humility, that's why he will remain one of Thailand's greatest boxing heroes.
"Out of sight is out of mind but Pi Saensak will always be remembered because of his fistic feats and outstanding humility and we are very proud of him," said Veeraphol.
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