ONCE UPON A TIME, MUAY THAI’S GREATEST CHAMPIONS! CHAPTER IV (YEAR 90)
ONCE UPON A TIME,
MUAY THAI’S GREATEST CHAMPIONS!
by Serge TRÉFEU (2019)
CHAPTER IV (YEAR 90)
The greatest champions of Muay Thai have been listed in the magnificent book “123 ALL-TIME GREATEST MUAY THAI FIGHTERS OF THAILAND“, a unique book drawn only a few copies in Thailand. Here are the legends that have marked the history of Muay Thai during their heyday!
Some great champions of the 90s who could have been in the book “123 All-Time Greatest Muay Thai Fighters of Thailand”, Jaroensap Kiatbanchong (Lumpinee Champion, Best Boxer of the Year 1992), Kaoponglek Luksuratham (Lumpinee Champion, Best Boxer of the Year 1995), Namsaknoi Yuthagarngam (Lumpinee Champion, Best Boxer of the Year 1996), Kaolan Kaowichit (Lumpinee Champion, Best Boxer of the Year 1998), Boonlay Sor Thanikul (Lumpinee Champion), Coban lookchaomaisaithong (Lumpinee Champion), Lamnamoon Sor Sumalee (Lumpinee Champion), Nungurbon Sitlechai (Lumpinee Champion), Oley Kiatnowey (Lumpinee Champion), Pairojnoi Sor Sayamchai (Lumpinee Champion), Phalanoi Kietana (Lumpinee Champion), Samkor Kietmontep (Lumpinee Champion), Superlek Sor Isaan (Lumpinee Champion), Thedkiet Sitepitak (Lumpinee Champion), Yodkunpon Sitrayphum (Lumpinee Champion, Radja Champion), Jongrat Lookprabat (Radja Champion), Kongnapa Racharawit (Radja Champion), Rajasak Sor Vorapin (Radja Champion).
YEAR 90
Sangtiennoi Sor Rungroj
Real name: Thiraphan Chinanut
Date of birth: August 16, 1966
City of birth: Patum Thani
Title: Radja Champion in 130 lbs, Lumpinee Champion in 135 lbs, WMC World Champion in 140 lbs
Nickname: “Deadly Kisser”
Best opponents he beat: Nokweed Davy (4 times), Cherry Sor Wanich (2 times), Nuathoranee Thongracha (2 times), Sakmongkol Sitchuchok, Orono Por Muang Ubon (2 times), Namphon Nongkee Pahuyut (2 times), Jongsanan Fairtex, Kongnapa Watcharawit (4 times), Manasak Sor Ploenchit, Sombat Sor Thanikul (2 times), Chanchai Sor Thamrangsee (2 times), Pairoj Wor Volapon (4 times), Jack Kiatniwat (3 times), Superlek Sor Isaan, Jomho Chernyim, Jongrat Lookprabat
Fighter Style: Strong left kicker with sharp knee strikes, durable boxer
Most important purse: 350,000 baht
Particular Sign: Defeated Dutch star Ramon Dekkers (2 wins, 1 lose) and the great French champion Dany Bill (1 win, 1 loss). At his own boxing camp the Saengtiennoi Gym in Patum Thani
Wanpichit Kaennorasing
Real name: Pichit Faisila
Date of birth: March 25, 1966
City of birth: Namphong in Khon Kaen region
Title: Radja Champion in 115 lbs, Radja Champion in 118 lbs
Nickname: “Classic Fighter”
Best opponents he beat: Boonmee Sitsuchol (KO), Boonam Sor Jarunee, Kaisuvit Nongkeegym
Fighter Style: Right Handed fighter with good tactics and timing
Most important purse: 60,000 baht
Particular Sign: Died on March 19, 1993 at the age of 27 years
Langsuan Phanyutthapum
Real name: Pinthong Wongpanya
Date of birth: 1 February 1967
City of birth: Ban Tom Dong in Phayao Province
Title: Lumpinee Champion in 108 lbs, Lumpinee Champion in 112 lbs, Lumpinee Champion in 115 lbs, WMC World Champion in 112 lbs and 115 lbs
Nickname: “Heartless Knee Striker”
Best opponents he beat: Hippy Singmanee (KO), Orono Por Muang Ubon, Dokmaipah Por Pongsawang, Samson Isaan, Rambo Pongsiri (KO), Jaroensap Kiatbanchong, Wangchanoi Sor Palangchai, Karuhat Sor Supawan
Fighter style: An enduring fighter with tough knee strikes in close quarter
Most important purse: 250,000 baht
Particular Sign: Received the “Best Boxer of the Year” award in 1987. Coach for several years in Japan. Coach at Suwannakhiri gym in Ban Mai in Phayao area
Pongsiri Por Ruamrudee
Real Name: Paiboon Latnongkee
Date of birth: May 17, 1968
City of birth: Thaleang in Nakhon Ratchasima province
Title: No. 1 stadium Lumpinee in 115 lbs
Nickname: “Rambo”
Best opponents he beat: Chainoy Muangsurin, Pichit Sitbangprajan, Hippy Singmanee, Pairojnoi Sor Siamchay, Toto Por Pongsawang, Nungubon Sitlerdchai, Langsuan Phayutaphum, Paruhatlek Sitchanthong, Kompayak Singmanee
Fighter Style: An enduring fighter with strong punches and tough knee strikes, strong durable boxer
Most important purse: 200,000 baht
Particular Sign: The match between Rambo Pongsiree and Pairojnoi Sor Siamchay, on July 25, 1989, was voted “best fight of the year” and named as the toughest fight of his last twenty years, the “match of the century”. Become a singer for a while in the provinces of the country. Coach at Muaythai Plaza gym in Bangkok and manager at Sittpoopeng gym in Nakhon Ratchassima. Defeated foreign champions Michael Lieuwfat, Jaid Seddak and Khaled Hebieb
Nokweed Devy
Real name: Vichit Somboon
Date of birth: 19 August 1965
City of birth: Langsuan in the Chumphon area
Title: Radja champion in 122 lbs, Radja champion in 126 lbs, Radja champion in 130 lbs, WMC world champion in 147 lbs
Nickname: “Tremendous Kicker”
Best opponents he beat: Sakad Petchyindee, Samingnoom Sittiboontham, Kengkatnoi Kiatniwat, Lom Isarn Sor Thanikul, Kengkla Sitseuy
Fighter Style: Strong fighter with powerful swing kicks
Most important purse: 100,000 baht
Particular Sign: Coach at Nongnapa camp in Phuket. Fought against the legend of K1 Heavyweight Jérôme Le Banner (107 Kg), Nokweed Davy (72 Kg), in 1995, in Japan. Defeated the French champion Stéphane Nikiéma. He died suddenly while training Muay Thai in the evening of August 31, 2016 at his gym, aged 51
Silachai Vor Preecha
Real name: Somjit Jongjorhor
Date of birth: 19 January 1975
City of birth: Noansuwan in Buriram province
Title: No. 1 Lumpinee stadium and Radja stadium in 108 lbs
Nickname: “The Tornado Kid”
Best opponents he beat: Singhsumphan Kiatsinghnoi (2 times), Panomrung Sit Sor War Por, Jaipetch Chor Chutisan, Pairojnoi Sor Siamchai
Fighter Style: Good timing fighter with fast punches
Most important purse: 60,000 baht
Particular Sign: Won Boxing Gold Medal in 51 Kg at the 2008 Olympic Games in China. In the final of the World Amateur Boxing Championships, in 2003, in Bangkok, he beat Frenchman Jérôme Thomas (Silver Medal at the Olympic Games). Commentator of different TV programmes and principal instructor of I.M.P. Training Center, International Muay Thai Academy
Karuhat Sor Supawan
Real name: Suvit Yoochumpol
Date of birth: May 22, 1968
City of birth: Phon in Khon Kaen province
Title: Lumpinee Champion in 112 lbs, Lumpinee Champion in 122 lbs (2 times)
Nickname: “Fabulous Fighter”
Best opponents he beat: Rambo Pongsiree, Pairojnoi Sor Sayamchai, Hippy Singmanee, Kaensak Sor Ploenchit, Lamnamoon Sor Sumalee, Nungubon Sitlerchai, Matee Jedipitak, Veerapon Sahaprom
Fighter Style: Good timing fighter with fast weapons
Most important purse: 240,000 baht
Particular Sign: Considered by many specialists as the best fighter in the 122-pound category of the 90s. Had his own gym, the Sitkaruhat Gym in Bangkok’s Nong Kheam district. Became a coach in various gyms including Pattaya
Kaensak Sor Ploenchit
Real name: Pongsak Chiewcharn
Date of birth: April 8, 1970
City of birth: Samut Prakarn
Title: Lumpinee Champion in 112 lbs, Radja Champion in 112 lbs, WCK World Champion in 140 lbs, IKKC World Champion in 140 lbs
Nickname: “Twice Top Fighter”
Best opponents he beat: Neungubon Sitlerchai, Karuhat Sor Supawan, Lamnamoon Sor Sumalee, Jaroensap Kietbanchong, Langsuan Panyuthaphum, Pharuehaslek Sitchuntong
Fighter Style: Proper timing fighter with good combinations
Most important purse: 350,000 baht
Particular Sign: Was twice voted “Best Boxer of the Year” in 1989 and 1990. He became a Muay Thai Instructor at one of the most famous gyms in the United States, the AMA Fight Gym at Whippany in the United States New Jersey
Wangchannoi Sor Palangchai
Real name: Arporn Soparp
Date of birth: May 30, 1967
City of birth: Kokesamrong in the Lopburi region
Title: Lumpinee Champion in 108 lbs, Lumpinee Champion in 122 lbs (4 times)
Nickname: “Wonderman”
Best opponents he beat: Samart Payakaroon, Kongtoranee Payakaroon, Chatchai Payseethong, Jaroensap Kietbangchong, Kaensak Sor Ploenchit, Karuhat Sor Supawan, Superlek Sorn Isaan, Oley Kiatoneway, Samransak Muangsurin, Cherry Sor Wanich (KO), Langsuan Phanyuttapum, Chamophet Ha Phalang, Namkabuan Nong Kee Pahuyuth (KO)
Fighter Style: Strong fighter with good punches and tough knee strikes
Most important purse: 350,000 baht
Particular Sign: Was elected “Best Boxer of the Year” in 1993. Beat the legend Samart Payakaroon who was doing his last fight. Became a coach and also opened a butcher shop with his wife in the North East region of Maha Sarakham, where he lives now
Chanchai Sor Thamrangsi
Real name: Charnchai Kongkraphan
Date of birth: 19 October 1967
City of birth: Paak Chong in the Nakhon Ratchassima area
Title: Lumpinee Champion in 118 lbs (2 times), Lumpinee Champion in 126 lbs, TV7 Champion in 135 lbs, World Champion in 130 lbs
Nickname: “Second Poot” (Poot Lorlek)
Best opponents he beat: Jomvo Chernyim (2 times), Orono Por Muang Ubon, Yoknoi Fairtex, Manasak Sor Pleonchit, Sangtiennoi Sor Rungroj, Saencheung Pinsinchai
Fighter Style: Proper timing fighter with good tactics
Most important purse: 180,000 baht
Particular Sign: Muay Thai coach in Thai National Schools. Indonesia coach at Arena Gym
Jaroenthong Kiatbanchong
Real name: Joroen Chumanee
Date of birth: June 11, 1969
City of birth: Tungyai in the region of Nakhon Si Thamarat
Title: Lumpinee Champion in 115 lbs, Lumpinee Champion in 126 lbs (2 times), WMC World Champion in 135 lbs and 140 lbs
Nickname: “Discreet Tiger from the South”
Best opponents he beat: Nampon Nong Kee Pahuyuth, Chamophet Ha Phalang, Wangchanoi Sor Palangchai, Panomtuanlek Ha Phalang, Samransak Muangsurin, Therdkiet Sitepitak, Cherry Sor Wanich, Superlek Sor Isaan, Saencheng Pinsinchai, Rajasak Sor Vorapin
Fighter Style: Good combination fighter with strong kicks and sharp elbows
Most important purse: 120,000 baht
Particular Sign: At his own camp which is now famous in Bangkok, the Jaroenthong Gym. It is located in Wang Thong Lang District. Defeated the legendary Dutchman Ramon Dekkers for the World Champion belt
Cherry Sor Wanich
Real name: Suriyan Srigun
Date of birth: April 30, 1969
City of birth: Nongrua in Khon Kaen region
Title: Lumpinee Champion in 130 lbs, World Champion in 130 lbs
Nickname: “Black Shark knee striker”
Best opponents he beat: Samransak Muangsurin, Nampon Nong Kee Pahuyuth, Saencheung Pinsinchaï (2 times), Superlek Sor Isaan (KO), Thedkiet Sitthepikat, Jaroenthong Kiatbanchong, Orono Por Muang Ubon, Chanchai Sor Thamrangsi
Fighter Style: Tough and tremendous speed knee striker
Most important purse: 200,000 baht
Particular Sign: In 1989, his fight against Jareonthong Kiatbanchong was elected “Best Fight of the Year”. Won the Power X D3 Cup at Omnoi stadium. Defeated, in France, in 1988, two French champions in the same match, Jo Prestia and Joel Cesar. After his career, he was bodyguard in China in Macau for several years
Nampon Nong Kee Pahuyut
Real name: Numpon Srijuntuek
Date of birth: 20 February 1967
City of birth: Nongkhee in the Buriram region
Title: Lumpinee Champion in 108 lbs, Lumpinee Champion in 126 lbs
Nickname: “Weak face knee striker”
Best opponents he beat: Kongtoranee Payakaroon, Chanchai Sor Thamrangsi, Panomrunglek Chor Sawad, Jaroenthong Kietbanchong, Neutharonee Tongraja, Samrathong Kietbanchong (KO)
Fighter Style: Tough knee striker with good right kick
Most important purse: 120,000 baht
Particular Sign: Has opened 4 restaurants in Nakhon Ratchassima. Brother of the champion Namkabuan. Died in 2016 after a long illness
Namkabuan Nong Kee Pahuyut
Real name: Kampiew Srijuntuek
Date of birth: 4 February 1973
City of birth: Nongkhee in the Buriram region
Title: Lumpinee Champion in 130 lbs, WMC World Champion in 130 lbs
Nickname: “Body throw expert”
Best opponents he beat: Lamnamoon Sor Sumalee, Oley Kiat Oneway, Matee Jedeeptak (KO), Cherry Sor Wanich, Robert Kaennorasing, Boonlay Sor Thanikul, Therdkiat Sitthepitak, Samkor Kietmontep, Sangtiennoi Sor Rungroj (2 times), Jongsanan Fairtex, Sakmongkol Sitchuchoke, Jaroenthong Kietbanchong
Fighter Style: Fast knee striker with body throw tactics
Most important purse: 250,000 baht
Particular Sign: Has opened restaurants in Nakhon Ratchassima in the Northeast region, styles of well-known restaurants in Thailand that are called “Neua Yang Kaoli” (Korean Barbecue) where the specialty is the pork grill. Brother of the champion Nampon
Somrak Kamsingh
Real name: Somluck Kamsingh
Date of birth: 16 January 1973
City of birth: Baanphai in Khon Kaen area
Title: No. 1 Lumpinee stadium and Radja stadium in 126 lbs
Nickname: “Olympic Golden First”
Best opponents he beat: Chamophet Ha Phalang, Sakmongkol Sitchuchok, Boonlay Sor Thanikul, Anantasak Phayutaphum, Namkabuan Nong Kee Pahuyuth, Jomhod Kiatadisak
Fighter Style: Fast speed fighter with various tactics
Most important purse: 300,000 baht
Particular Sign: The first Thai boxer to win a gold medal in Boxing at the Atlanta Olympic Games in 1996. He won in Muay Thai the famous Toyota Marathon Tournament in 2013. Defeated, in Muay Thai, foreign champions Kamel Jamel, Davit Kiria, Victor Ngabe. At his own gym in Bangkok’s Bangkapi district, Somrak Gym (Thor Thepsuthin Gym). Has played in several Thai and foreign movies. TV commentator in several national channels
Robert Kaennorasingh
Real name: PinReal ij Sompetch
Date of birth: 29 November 1972
City of birth: Khon Kaen
Title: Radja champion in 105 lbs, Radja champion in 126 lbs, Radja champion in 130 lbs
Nickname: “Mister Parachute”
Best opponents he beat: Namkabuan Nong Kee Pahuyut, Chanchai Sor Thamrangsi, Jongrak Lookprabat, Kompetch Lookprabat, Panomrunglek Chor Sawad
Fighter Style: An offensive fighter with good left kick and knees tactics
Most important purse: 180,000 baht
Particular Sign: Won his first Radja belt at just 17 years old. Won the famous Isuzu Tournament in 116 lbs (2nd edition) at the stadium of Omnoi in 1992. Coach at the famous Jocky Gym Camp in Bangkok. Defeated French champion Jean-Charles Skarbowsky (1 win, 1 loss by KO)
Jongsanan Fairtex
Real name: Anucha Chaisenn
Date of birth: July 24, 1974
City of birth: Nong Bua Daeng in Chaiyaphum province
Title: Lumpinee Champion in 126 lbs, Lumpinee Champion in 135 lbs, IKKC World Champion in 147 lbs, ISKA World Champion in 147 lbs
Nickname: “The Wooden Man”
Best opponents he beat: Sangtiennoi Sor Rungroj, Nuathoranee Thongracha, Jaroenthong Kietbanchong, Therdkiet Sitthepitak, Superlek Sor Isaan, Phetdam Lookprabat (KO), Sakmongkol Sitchuchoke (KO), Cherry Sor Wanich, Chandej Sor Prantalay, Panomrunglek Chor Sawad, Rainbow Sor Prantalay, Orono Por Muang Ubon, Robert Kaennorasingh (KO), Morad Sari
Fighter Style: Tough fighter with powerful swing kicks and good blows
Most important purse: 170,000 baht
Particular Sign: Coach in the United States in San Fransico at Fairtex Gym, a gym that is well known in the country
Orono Por Muang Ubon
Real name: Somkid Termprakone
Date of birth: 14 January 1971
City of birth: Ubon Ratchathani
Title: Lumpinee Champion in 135 lbs, World Champion in 140 lbs, World Champion in 147 lbs
Nickname: “Mister Three O”
Best opponents he beat: Jongsanan Fairtex, Pairoj Wor Wolapon (KO), Tukatathong Por Pongsawang, Sangtiennoi Sor Rungroj, Sakmongkol Sitchuchok, Nuathoranee Wor Thaweekiet, Namkabuan Nong Kee Pahuyuth, Namphon Nong Kee Pahuyuth, Jaroenthong Kiatbanchong
Fighter Style: Ferocious fighter with effective knee strikes, formidable durable boxer
Most important purse: 170,000 baht
Particular Sign: Was elected “Best Boxer of the Year” in 1994. In 1995, the match in the Lumpinee stadium between Pairoj Wor Wolapon and Orono was voted “Best Fighter of the Year”. Received, in 1998, for his clash against Sakmongkol Sitchuchok the trophy of “Hardest Match of the Year in Lumpinee”. Beat twice legendary Dutchman Ramon Dekkers and champions Mickael Lieuwfat (Victory by KO), Morad Sari (1 win, 1 loss), John Wayne Parr (1 win by TKO, 1 defeat), Stephane Nikiema
Sakmongkol Sittchuchok
Real name: Mongkol Kalek
Date of birth: 6 July 1973
City of birth: Srimahapoh in the region of Prachin Buri
Title: Lumpinee Champion in 135 lbs, WMTC World Champion in 160 lbs, WPKL World Champion in 160 lbs
Nickname: “Jade face left kicker”
Best opponents he beat: Panomrunglek Chor Siwat, Jongsanan Fairtex (KO), Orono Por Muang Ubon, Namkabuan Nongkee Pahuyut, Sangtiennoi Sor Rungroj (3 times), Chanchai Sor Tamrangsee, Cherry Sor Wanich, Coban Lookchaomaesaitong, Nungubon Sitleartchai
Fighter Style: Strong fighter with good left kick and knee strikes
Most important purse: 160,000 baht
Particular Sign: In the 90s, he was considered one of the boxers with the most powerful “left leg” of the Thai circuit. In 1991, at the age of 17, he defeated Dutchman Ramon Dekkers in the Lumpinee stadium. He also beat French champion Dany Bill and Dutchman Ivan Hippolyte, Jerry Morris and Hassan Etakki. Coach at the World Kumite Organization (WKO) Gym, a fitness center in Pattaya
Jomhod Kiatadisak
Real name: Jumlong Thodting
Date of birth: 5 July 1970
City of birth: Takuatung in Pang Nga region
Title: Lumpinee Champion in 140 lbs, Radja Champion in 140 lbs, Radja Champion in 147 lbs, WMC, ISKA, WPKL, World Champion in 168 lbs, WKA Kick Boxing World Champion in 168 lbs
Nickname: “The King of ring”
Best opponents he beat: Sakmongkol Sittchuchok, Sittisak Toranusron, Vichan Chorrotchai, Petmai Jocky Gym, Wanlop Sitpolek, Nokweed Davy, Somrak Kamsingh
Fighter Style: An enduring fighter with tough weapons
Most important purse: 100,000 baht
Particular Sign: Has beaten the best foreign fighters of the planet in – 70 Kg, Ramon Dekkers, Hassan Kassrioui, Ivan Hippolyte, Rayen Simson, Orlando Wiet. At his own boxing gym, the Jomhod Muay Thai Gym in Phuket
Changpuek Kiathrongrit
Real name: Somchai Robkwane
Date of birth: 23 October 1966
City of birth: Prakonchai in Buriram region
Title: World Champion heavyweight WMK, World Champion light heavyweight IMF, UKF, WMT
Nickname: “Elephant Power Fighter”
Best opponents he beat: Payap Premchai (KO), Den Muangsurin, Songwanlek Kietpetch (KO), Samart Prasarmit
Fighter Style: Tough fighter with powerful swing kicks and low cut kicks, strong durable boxer
Most important purse: 250,000 baht
Particular Sign: Beat the best foreign fighters on the planet Rob Kaman, Rick Roufus, Stephane Nikiema, Orlando Wiet, Tasis Pedritis, Luke Verheyen, Dale Cook, Peter Smit. The first Thai fighter to compete in the prestigious K1 heavyweight tournament, weighing only 75 Kg. Owns a noodle shop in Pattaya and work as a Muay Thai trainer in different gyms of Pattaya
Saenmuangnoi Loogjaopormahaesak
(Samson Isaan)
Real name: Soomboon Phanthasi
Date of birth: July 11, 1972
City of birth: Jungharn in the province of Roi Et
Title: Lumpinee Champion in 118 lbs, Radja Champion in 115 lbs, WBF Boxing World Champion in 118 lbs
Nickname: “Samson of Isaan”
Best opponents he beat: Seanklay Sitkhruot (KO), Keawmorakot Praynan (KO), Jaroensak Kietnakhonechon (KO), Pepsi Piyakphan (KO), Klanwannoy Sitkhruot (KO), Veeraphol Sahaprom (KO), Thongchai Thor Silachai, Deduang Por Pongsawang, Lakhin Wassantasit
Fighter Style: An enduring fighter with tough punches and strong kicks, puncher
Most important purse: 270,000 baht
Particular Sign: Was elected “Best Boxer of the Year” in 1991. Undefeated in Boxing with 43 professional fights including 36 won by KO. Has several houses in Bangkok, luxury cars and a restaurant at Roi Et
Veerapol Sahaphrom
Real name: Teerapol Sumrarnklang
Date of birth: 16 November 1968
City of birth: Nakhon Ratchassima (Northeast) but he grew up in Kaeng Khoi in Saraburi province
Title: Radja Champion in 108 lbs, Radja Champion in 112 lbs, Radja Champion in 115 lbs, WBA World Boxing Champion and WBC World Boxing Champion in 118 lbs
Nickname: “Discreet Killer”
Best opponents he beat: Burlek Pinsinchai (KO), Dennuah Denmoree (KO), Duangsompong Por Pongsawan (KO), Samson Isaan (KO), Langsuan Phanyuthaphum (KO), Silapathai Jocky Gym (KO), Dokmayphay Por Pongsawan, Sukhothai Thaksimeter, Karuhat Sor Supawan
Fighter Style: Good combinations fighter with strong punches, formidable puncher
Most important purse: 200,000 baht
Particular Sign: He’s one of the biggest punchers of the 90s. He’s one of the few boxers to beat by KO the bull Samson Isaan in 1993 in the stadium of Lumpinee. Has opened a restaurant in Chaiyaphum in the Northeast region, the establishment is called “Raan Champ Lok” (The restaurant of the world champion)
Saenklai Sittkruodd
Real name: Sachart Krailart
Date of birth: July 7, 1973
City of birth: Buayai in Nakhon Ratchassima province
Title: Lumpinee Champion in 118 lbs, WMC World Champion in 122 lbs
Nickname: “Active foot work fighter”
Best opponents he beat: Silapathai Jocky Gym, Anantasak Phanyutthapum (3 times), Singhdam Or Ugrit (KO), Veeraphol Sahaprom, Berlerk Pinsinchai
Fighter Style: Technical fighter with different tactics
Most important purse: 250,000 baht
Particular Sign: Working with his family in his native village, Buayai
Singhdam Or Ukrit
Real name: Somboon Youngsubyod
Date of birth: 11 November 1974
City of birth: Klang in Rayong province
Title: No. 1 in the Lumpinee stadium in 126 lbs
Nickname: “World shocking left kicker”
Best opponents he beat: Kaensak Sor Ploenchit, Veeraphol Sahaprom, Dokmaipah Por Pongsawang, Jarwweha Loogtabfah, Saenklai Sitchuchok
Fighter Style: Good timing fighter with powerful left kick
Most important purse: 250,000 baht
Particular sign: An officer in municipality of Chonburi and also owns a seafood Bar B.Q. Shop
Anantasak Phanyutthapum
Real name: Suttisak Samaksamarn
Date of birth: August 7, 1973
City of birth: Khwao Sinarin in Surin Province
Title: Omnoï stadium champion in 126 lbs, World Champion in 126 lbs
Nickname: “Ax Elbow”
Best opponents he beat: Jaewveha Luktapfah, Tabtimsiam Por Nitiwat, Singdam Or Okrit (KO), Daraeak Sitrungsab (KO), Padejseuk Keatsamran, Dokmaipa Por Pongsawang (KO), Saychon Pichitsuk (KO), Saenklai Sitkruhot, Komkiet Sor Thanikul
Fighter Style: Tough fighter with strong punches and sharp elbows
Most important purse: 180,000 baht
Particular sign: Was elected “Best Boxer of the Year” in 1997. Winner of the famous Isuzu Tournament in 126 lbs in 1997. He was a boxing coach in the army with the rank of Sergeant Major
Silapathai Jocky Gym
Real name: Adul Khunnoi
Date of birth: 23 November 1974
City of birth: Nhongharn in Udon Thani province
Title: Radja Champion in 108 lbs, Radja Champion in 122 lbs
Nickname: “116 Times push kicker”
Best opponents he beat: Samkor Kietmontep, Veeraphol Sahaprom, Karuhat Sor Supawan, Lakhin Wassantasit, Boonlay Sor Thanikul (KO), Kaensak Sor Ploenchit, Komkiet Sor Thanikul, Duansongpong Por Pongsawang, Chamophet Ha Phalang
Fighter Style: Proper timing fighter with good tactics
Most important purse: 250,000 baht
Particular Sign: Now coach at Jocky Gym in Bangkok, a gym that was buy by former French ring legend Jean-Charles Skarbowsky who has represented this gym for several years. The gym is called today the “Skarbowsky Gym”
Lakhin Vasantasit
Real name: Vichit Larpmee
Date of birth: 17 April 1972
City of birth: Kanomm in Nakhon Ratchassima province
Title: Radja Champion in 115 lbs, Omnoi Champion in 140 lbs, Winner of the Isuzu Tournament in 115 lbs, Winner of the Tam Jai tournament in 140 lbs
Nickname: “The Great Reaper Punches”
Best opponents he beat: Burlek Pinsinchai (KO), Samson Isaan, Wichan Sitchutchoi (KO), Singnoi Sor Prakasan (KO), Sayoknoi Sakphetarun (KO), Daoden Sor Sakasem (KO), Supernoi Sor Talingchan (KO), Daeneuha Daenmolee (KO), Dokmaipa Por Pongsawang
Fighter Style: An enduring fighter with strong right blows
Most important purse: 240,000 baht
Particular Sign: He was twice voted “Best Fighter of the Year” of the stadium of Radja. Won the famous Isuzu Tournament in 115 lbs in 1992. Undefeated in Boxing with 29 professional fights. Opened a boxing gym on the island of Yaonoi in the Pang Nga region