This is the first time I have seen a Muaythai event organized by a foreigner that could attract such a big audience.
EB:What do you remember from your first fight? Madsue: My first fight was in my hometown of Sakon Nakorn. I got 100 Baht.
EB:What is the hardest part of being a professional fighter? Madsue: Actually, there is nothing hard being a professional fighter. It’s only that you must not be lazy and be confident with what you do.
EB:Has any opponent ever made you angry with them? Madsue: Never.
EB:How do you approach each fight? Madsue: I usually start training harder about 3 or 4 weeks before each fight.
EB:How do you want to be known among Muaythai fans? Madsue: I would like them to think of me as a strong, skillful fighter. I would be proud if many people like me.
EB:What made you start in Muaythai? Madsue: I started to train in Muaythai after I’d seen friends of mine doing it. I started going to the Muaythai gym more often and have been training since then.
EB: Can you talk us through your fight at Siam Paragon just recently and tell us how you felt the fight went? Madsue: I got sick just 2 or 3 days before the fight, so my body was not 100% ready. I thought I could have done better.
EB: What did you think of the Thailand VS Challenger series? Madsue: It was amazing. This is the first time I have seen a Muaythai event organized by a foreigner that could attract such a big audience. I think it was very good.
EB:Who do you rate at the best that you have fought? Madsue: Yodsanklai Fairtex
EB:Tell us about your trainer and training? Madsue: He is a very good, very skillful trainer.
EB:Who would you like to fight now? Madsue: I would like a rematch with Yodsanklai.
EB:What fulfillment do you get from Muaythai? Madsue: Muaythai makes me healthy, fit & firm. It also takes me to other countries and brings many people into my life.
EB:What are your interests outside of Muaythai? Madsue: I also teach and train Muaythai to other fighters.
EB:What do you feel is your strongest weapon: punch, knee, kick or elbow? Madsue: Knee and kick.
EB: What fight has been your career highlight so far? Madsue: It was in Australia, where I fought with John Vantas, because he’d never lost before this match. I was very proud and the fight was memorable.
EB:What is the toughest fight you've faced? Madsue: The fight with Yodsanklai was tough because he’s left-handed.
EB:What does your training consist of? Madsue: My training consists of running in the morning, kicking, etc.
EB:Whereabouts have you fought? Madsue: Australia, Germany, Croatia, Russia, and China
EB:Do you have any past or present titles? Madsue: Champion in Australia, Germany, and Macau (I-1 Champion), as well as H-1 Champion 2007 at Sanamlaung.
EB:What are your goals for the future? Madsue: I would love to open my own gym for foreigners.
EB: Do you balance your training with a job? Madsue: I do training before work. Because I have to train other fighters at 5 PM, I have to do running and everything else before that.
EB:There are many exciting fighters in your weight division at the moment. Who would you rate as the top three? Madsue: I can only think of two right now: Yodsanklai Fairtex and John Vantas.
This is the first time I have seen a Muaythai event organized by a foreigner that could attract such a big audience.
