Detduang trained for most of his career at the Por.Pongsawang gym in Bangkok alongside his brothers,
Dokmaipa Por.Pongsawang and
Tukatathong Por.Pongsawang, as well as
Toto Por Pongsawang and
Duangsompong Por.Pongsawang under the management of "Sergeant Tu" Songphon Pongsawang. Nicknamed "Bonsai Mahapai" (The Perilous Bonsai) for his small stature but strong and muscular build, Detduang was one of the highest paid fighters of his time on the Bangkok circuit. Detduang was renowned from 1987 to 1994 during the Golden Era of Muay Thai and faced many notable fighters such as
Karuhat Sor.Supawan,
Samson Isaan,
Samransak Muangsurin,
Wangchannoi Sor.Palangchai,
Langsuan Panyuthaphum,
Orachunnoi Hor.Mahachai,
Paruhatlek Sitchunthong,
Namkabuan Nongkeepahuyuth,
Chatchai Paiseetong,
Jaroensap Kiatbanchong,
Mathee Jadeepitak,
Chandet Sor.Prantalay, and
Dennuea Denmolee. Detduang retired from Muay Thai to transition to boxing in 1994. He had six fights, winning five and losing one. He definitely retired from competition in 1996 and became a bodyguard in Macau. He is currently a trainer at the P.K.SaenchaiMuayThai gym. ==Titles and honours==