Phudta Naree started Muay Thai along his elder brother, he fought under the ring name Jocky Sing Sortor in Khon Kaen and neighbouring regions of Thailand until the age of 12.
His powerful knees and fearless style beat many opponents in provincial arenas bringing him enough attention to be sent to the capital.
His headman, Prasert Kanpai filed a complaint with an x-ray film proving that Jocky was injured and did not intentionally throw the fight.
[1] Between 1974 and 1977 Jocky was one of the most dominant fighters on the Bangkok circuit, defeating other champions such as Samersing Tianhiran, Khunponnoi Kiatsuriya, Nongkhai Sor.Prapatsorn, Pudpadnoi Worawut[2] Sagat Petchyindee or Padejsuk Pitsanurachan.
[6] After his retirement Jocky went back to live in his native Khon Kaen province where he cultivated sugar canes in a family business.