Karuhat Sor. Supawan

Era: Golden Era · mid-1980s–mid-1990s
Weight: Mini Flyweight to Super Bantamweight
Stance: Southpaw · frequent stance switching
Style: Muay Femur
Camp: Sor. Supawan
Stadiums: Lumpinee, Rajadamnern
Active: c. 1981–1995 · brief return 1999–2002

Karuhat Sor. Supawan was one of the most technically accomplished fighters of the Golden Era. A southpaw who could also switch stance during fights, he was known for his movement, balance and ability to make opponents work for their opportunities.

Rather than relying on constant pressure or power, Karuhat used distance and positioning to control exchanges. He was comfortable moving away from attacks, making opponents overcommit and then responding with kicks, elbows and counters. His ability to remain balanced while changing position made him particularly difficult to pin down.

This was the foundation of his Muay Femur style. Karuhat rarely appeared rushed, even when facing aggressive opponents. He could slow the pace, disrupt an opponent's rhythm and force them to fight at a distance that suited him.

His career was centred largely around Lumpinee Stadium, where he won titles across several weight divisions. He became Flyweight champion in 1990, won an international Lumpinee Flyweight title in 1991, and later captured the Super Bantamweight championship in 1993 and again in 1995.

The move into the heavier division was significant. Karuhat was often competing against physically stronger opponents, but his ability to control distance and score cleanly allowed him to remain competitive against larger fighters.

He faced many of the leading names of the era, including Kaensak Sor.Ploenjit, Wangchannoi Sor.Palangchai, Namkabuan Nongkeepahuyuth, Veeraphol Sahaprom and Oley Kiatoneway.

His rivalry with Kaensak was particularly notable, with the pair meeting four times. The fights provided a good example of the technical level of the period, with both fighters relying heavily on timing, positioning and the ability to read their opponent.

Karuhat's fights with other elite technicians were similarly based on small tactical differences. His ability to change stance, manipulate distance and counter without losing balance gave him several ways to approach an opponent.

His documented record is listed at 165 wins, 30 losses and 3 draws, with 20 recorded knockouts. As with many fighters from the Golden Era, records can vary depending on which stadium and international bouts are included.

Karuhat remained active through the mid-1990s before later making a brief return to competition between 1999 and 2002. After his competitive career, he moved into coaching and established Sitkaruhat, where he continued to teach Muay Thai and work with younger fighters.

Karuhat's reputation comes primarily from the quality of his technique. He was not dependent on one particular weapon or physical advantage. Instead, he used movement, timing, balance and an understanding of distance to limit what his opponents could do.

For students of Muay Femur, his career provides a useful example of how a fighter can control a contest through positioning and timing rather than constant forward pressure.