SUPERLEK KIATMUU 9
INTERVIEW OF SUPERLEK KIATMUU 9 (WOR SANGPRAPAÏ)
by Serge TREFEU (2014)
Serge TREFEU: Hello Superlek, how are you?
SUPERLEK KIATMUU 9: Well, thanks!
How old are you?
I am 19 years old
You come of what region of the Thailand?
I am of Prakonchai in the region of Buriram in the Northeast of the Thailand
You have brothers who are boxers also?
No
You began the boxing at which age?
I began the boxing at the age of 7
At what age you have make your first fight?
In 7 years a few months having begun, I won my fight in points and I gained some bahts…
How you discovered the boxing?
My uncles are fighters it’s them who gave me the envy to make of the boxing…
One of your uncles is the famous champion Singdam?
Yes it’s the great champion who was elected ” Best fighter of the year ” in 2002!
SUPERLEK AND SINGDAM, TWO MAGNIFICENT CHAMPIONS!
BETWEEN THE UNCLE AND THE NEPHEW, HE HAS A BIG COMPLICITY AFTER THE TRAINING!
In what camp you began your formation?
To the camp Kiatmuu 9 with my uncles, a camp where I am always…
TRAINING OF THE YOUNG SUPERLEK IN THE 14-YEAR-OLD TO THE CAMP KIATMUU 9!
SESSION OF ABDOMINAL MUSCLES WITH HIS UNCLE SUADAM!
THE KIATMUU 9 GYM, CHAMPIONS’ CAMP!
To the camp Kiatmuu 9, there are many fighters?
It’s not a big camp but there are big champions…
THE DREAM TEAM OF THE KIATMUU 9, SUPERLEK (TWICE LUMPINEE CHAMPION, THREE TIMES THAILAND CHAMPION), PANOMRUNGLEK (LUMPINEE CHAMPION, TWICE THAILAND CHAMPION), PHETPANOMRUNG (THREE TIMES THAILAND CHAMPION), SINGDAM (TWICE LUMPINEE CHAMPION, THREE TIMES THAILAND CHAMPION)!
PHETPANOMRUNG, SINGDAM, SUPERLEK!
I fights now in 126 lbs
What are the titles which you gained?
I gained five belts, the belt of Thailand in 105 lbs against Phetsakon FA Group in 2011, the belt of Thailand in 112 lbs against Palangphon Watcharachai Gym in 2012, the belt of Lumpinee in 115 lbs against Muangthai Sor Bounliyam in 2012, the belt of Lumpinee in 118 lbs against Mondam Sor Weerapon in 2013 and the belt of Thailand in 126 lbs against Thanonchai Tor Sangtiennoi in 2013!
LUMPINEE CHAMPION!
THAILAND CHAMPION!
How much have you make of fights?
I have make 85 fights for 70 victories, 13 defeats and 2 draws!
You gained many fights by KO?
Not many…
You have which style of boxing?
I am fimeuu (Technique) and Toymat (Strong in fist) a little bit also…
What is your technique preferred in fight?
I like the jumping knee kick!
What was your hardest fight?
I really had no hard fight so far, difficult fights, can be against Sam-A… (Superlek lost twice in points in front of Sam-A Kayanghaddao)
Your best memory of boxing?
When I gained my fight against Sangmanee Sor Tienpho in 2012 in Lumpinee, I keep my belt of Lumpinee in 115 lbs in front of him and I gain a million baht dumpan!
What are the known fighters that you faced?
Sarawut, Wanchai, Palangpon, Mondam, Hongtonglek, Sam-A, Sangmanee, Choknumchai, Muangthai, Wanchalong, Rungphet, Fonluang, Wanpichit, Thanonchai…
You have already fought abroad?
Not never
What is according to you the best foreign fighter in Muay Thai, before and today?
Before I don’t know but I find very strong Fabio Pinca today!
And the best Thai fighter today, it’s who for you?
Saenchai!
You make a good living thanks to the boxing?
Yes much better than my parents to whom I owe everything...
Petchyindee
What is your purse in Thailand?
My purse is 85 000 bahts!
It’s true that you are a big fan of soccer?
Yes (Laughter)!
SUPERLEK DOES NOT MISS A SOCCER PRACTICE!
You often play soccer?
Yes I play practically every day after the training, and I’m in an amateur team of my region!
AFTER THE TRAINING, SUPERLEK LEAVES HIS GLOVES FOR PUT ON HIS STUDDED SHOES AND PLAYED IN HIS TEAM OF AMATEUR SOCCER, A SOCCER TEAM MADE UP OF BOXERS OF THE TEAM KIATMUU 9!
What is your favorite soccer team?
In Thailand, of course it ‘s the team of the Buriram United F.C. And the foreign team which I prefer it’s Chelsea FC!
SUPERLEK IS A REAL SUPPORTER OF THE FAMOUS ENGLISH CLUB CHELSEA!
When takes place your next fight?
May 6th in Lumpinee against Superbank…
What is that there will be a belt of Lumpinee is at stake?
Yes the belt of Lumpinee in 126 lbs which holds Superbank!
You have already faced Superbank?
Yes I have just beaten him in the South to Hat Yai!
It’s thus a fight revenge with the belt in more?
Yes and I again hope to beat him!
THE FIGHT SHOCK BETWEEN BOTH STARS OF THE CATEGORY 126 LBS!
Thank you for the interview and chookdee for your fight!
Thank you very much
Superlek is a magnificent fighter, very technical, he’s a member boys wonder of the new generation. It’s the pure product of the famous camp Kiatmuu 9 wich obtained the trophy of ” Best camp of the year ” in 2002 and in 2013. This gifted child of the Muay Thai was already a champion of Thailand in only 16 years and in just 17 years, he became a champion of the Lumpinee!
In 2012, Superlek received the award of the ” Best boxer of the year ” by « The Sports Authority of Thailand ». This award is not the same that the trophy attributed by all the magazines specialized Muay Thai in Thailand « The Sport Writers Association of Thailand » who vote every year for the ” Best fighter of the year “. The Authority of the Sports of Thailand gives every year a award to the Thai athletes some is their sport.
” BEST BOXER OF YEAR 2012 “!
Superlek received this trophy thanks to his beautiful performance during year 2012, on his 12 fights he gained 9!
On January 3rd, in the stadium of Lumpinee, he beats in points Sarawut Phitaphadeang!
On February 3rd, in the stadium of Lumpinee, he loses in points against Wanchai Rambo Isaan!
On March 2nd, in the stadium of Lumpinee, he takes his revenge on Wanchai Rambo Isaan he beats him by points!
On March 27th, in the stadium of Lumpinee, he beats in points Palangpon Watcharachai!
On May 4th, in the stadium of Lumpinee, he loses in points against Choknomchai Sitjakhun!
On June 8th, in the stadium of Lumpinee, he beats in points Palangpon Watcharachai and takes away the belt of Thailand in 112 lbs!
On July 12th, in the stadium of Radja, he loses in points in front of Mondam Sor Weerapon!
On August 17th, in the stadium of Lumpinee, he wins at points against Hongtonglek Chor Faplaengsi!
On September 7th, in the stadium of Lumpinee, he beats in points Muangthai Sor Bounliyam for the belt of Lumpinee in 115 lbs!
On October 9th, in the stadium of Lumpinee, he beats again in points Muangthai Sor Bounliyam!
On November 2nd, in the stadium of Lumpinee, he takes his revenge by beating in points Mondam Sor Weerapon!
On December 7th, in the stadium of Lumpinee, he keeps his belt of Lumpinee in 115 lbs by beating in points Sangmanee Sor Tienpho!
Year 2013 was a little less good for Superlek because on 11 fights he gained only 5 among which two by KO and lost 6 but he gained one belt of Lumpinee and one belt of Thailand!
On January 4th, in the stadium of Lumpinee, he loses in points against Wanchalong Sitsornong!
On February 15th, in the stadium of Lumpinee, in main fight, he loses in points against Mondam Sor Weerapon!
On March 8th, in the stadium of Lumpinee, he loses in points against Choknumchai Sitjakong!
On April 16th, in the stadium of Lumpinee, in main fight, he puts KO in the third round Rungphet Kaiyanghadao!
On May 17th, in the stadium of Lumpinee, he beats in points Fonluang Sitboonmee!
On June 7th, in the stadium of Lumpinee, he puts KO in the third round Mondam Sor Weerapon and swipes him his belt of Lumpinee in 118 lbs!
On July 12th, in the stadium of Lumpinee, he loses in points against Sam-A Kaiyanghadao!
On September 4th, in the stadium of Radja, he loses again in points against Sam-A Kaiyanghadao!
On October 11th, in the stadium of Lumpinee, he loses in points against Rungphet Kaiyanghadao!
On November 4th, in the stadium of Radja, he beats in points Tong Puideenaidee!
On December 3rd, in the stadium of Lumpinee, he beats in points Thanonchai Tor Sangtiennoi and takes away the belt of Thailand in 126 lbs!
On January 18th, in the stadium of Omnoi, he beats in points Rungphet Kaiyanghadao!
On February 28th, in the stadium of Lumpinee, he loses in points against Sangmanee Sor Tienpho in the tournament to four “King Fighter”!
On March 30th, in the province of Songkla, in the South, he beats in points, titleholder of the belt of Lumpinee in 126 lbs, Superbank Sackchaichote!
During this big event to Hat Yai in the South, the uncle of Superlek, Singdam, beat in points the titleholder of the belt of Lumpinee in 140 lbs, Chamuaktong Sor Yupinda!
Two other big meetings of this event saw Phetawee Sor Kittichai and Sam-A Kayanghaddao beating respectively Rungphet Kayanhaddao and Sangmanee Sor Tienpo!
Superlek beat champions such as Sarawut Phitaphadeang, Wanchai Rambo Isaan, Palangpon Watcharachai, Mondam Sor Weerapon (KO), Hongtonglek Chor Faplaengsi, Muangthai Sor Bounliyam, Thanonchai Tor Sangtiennoi, Phetsakon FA Group, Sangmanee Sor Tienpho, Rungphet Kaiyanghadao (KO), Fonluang Sitboonmee, Tong Puideenaidee, Wanpichit Meenayothin, Superbank Sackchaichote!
SUPERLEK KIATMUU 9
Nickname: Paib
Date of birth: in November 6th, 1995
Weight: 60kg
Height: 1m72
Number of fight: 85. 70 Wins. 13 Losses. 2 Draws
Title: Thailand champion in 105 lbs (2011), Thailand Champion in 112 lbs (2012), Lumpinee Champion in 115 lbs (2012), Lumpinee Champion in 118 lbs (2013), Thailand Champion in 126 lbs (2013)