Apidej Sit-Hirun
Apidej Sit-Hirun | |
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Apidej Sit-Hirun in the 1970s | |
Born | Narong Yaenprateep September 1941 Samut Songkhram, Thailand |
Died | April 4, 2013 (aged 71) Bangkok, Thailand Lung cancer |
Native name | ณรงค์ ทรงมณี |
Nickname | Kicker from Bang Nok Khwaek (จอมเตะจากบางนกแขวก) |
Height | 175 cm (5 ft 9 in) |
Division | Welterweight |
Style | Muay Thai (Muay Tae) Boxing |
Stance | Orthodox |
Years active | c. 1958-1976 |
Professional boxing record | |
Total | 14 |
Wins | 13 |
By knockout | 9 |
Losses | 1 |
By knockout | 2 |
Kickboxing record | |
Total | 98 |
Wins | 74 |
Losses | 23 |
Draws | 1 |
Other information | |
Occupation | Muay Thai fighter Muay Thai trainer |
Boxing record from BoxRec |
Narong Yaenprateep (Thai: ณรงค์ ทรงมณี; September 1941 – April 4, 2013), known professionally as Apidej Sit-Hirun (Thai: อภิเดช ศิษย์หิรัญ), was a Thai Muay Thai fighter and professional boxer.[1] He was a two-time Lumpinee Stadium and two-time Rajadamnern Stadium champion who was famous in the 1960s and 1970s. Nicknamed the "Kicker from Bang Nok Khwaek", he is often regarded as one of the greatest fighters and one of the hardest kickers in Muay Thai history.
Biography and career
Early years
Born in Samut Songkhram, Thailand, Apidej started Muay Thai in his hometown at the age of 8. After 3 months of training he had his first fight in Ratchaburi competing under the name Apidej Lukpornchai (ครูสุพร วงศาโรจน์), he earned 30 baht.
Career
In 1957 he became Apidej Sit-Hirun, he was best known for his powerful kicks. In one fight, he broke both of Sompong Charoenmuang's arms, and forced the fighter to retire. He is considered the hardest kicker in muay Thai history. Apidej simultaneously held no less than seven muay Thai and boxing titles for a period during the 1960s.[2] Thereafter, he was acclaimed as a national hero and Muay Thai Fighter of the Century by King Bhumibol Adulyadej.[3] After his retirement, Apidej taught as an instructor at the Fairtex school outside Bangkok, Thailand alongside modern champions such as Yodsanklai Fairtex and Kaew Fairtex.
Death
Apidej died of lung cancer at the age of 72 on April 4, 2013, at Phramongkutklao Hospital, Bangkok.[4]
Championships and accomplishments
Muay Thai
- Lumpinee Stadium
- Rajadamnern Stadium
- Thailand
- 1964 Thailand Welterweight (147 lbs) Champion
Boxing
- Rajadamnern Stadium
- 1964 Thailand Welterweight (147 lbs) Champion
- Lumpinee Stadium
- 1964 Thailand Welterweight (147 lbs) Champion
- Oriental and Pacific Boxing Federation
- 1965 OPBF Welterweight (147 lbs) Champion
Muay Thai record
74 Wins, 23 Losses, 1 Draw | ||||||||
Date | Result | Opponent | Event | Location | Method | Round | Time | |
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1983-07-10 | Loss | ![]() | Hong Kong | KO (Punches) | 2 | |||
1978-01-16 | Loss | ![]() | Ratchaburi province, Thailand | TKO (retirement) | ||||
1977-03-29 | Loss | ![]() | Bangkok, Thailand | Decision | 5 | 3:00 | ||
1975-07-11 | Win | ![]() | Lumpinee Stadium | Bangkok, Thailand | KO | 1 | ||
1976-06-05 | Loss | ![]() | Lumpinee Stadium | Bangkok, Thailand | TKO (Doctor stoppage) | 2 | ||
1975-10-14 | Loss | ![]() | Lumpinee Stadium | Bangkok, Thailand | Decision | 5 | 3:00 | |
1975-09-15 | Win | ![]() | Rajadamnern Stadium | Bangkok, Thailand | Decision | 5 | 3:00 | |
1975-04-07 | Loss | ![]() | Rajadamnern Stadium | Bangkok, Thailand | Decision | 5 | 3:00 | |
1975-02-03 | Loss | ![]() | Rajadamnern Stadium | Bangkok, Thailand | Decision | 5 | 3:00 | |
1974- | Win | ![]() | Bangkok, Thailand | Decision | 5 | 3:00 | ||
1971-02-08 | Win | ![]() | Bangkok, Thailand | Decision | 5 | 3:00 | ||
1970-11-26 | Win | ![]() | Rajadamnern Stadium | Bangkok, Thailand | Decision | 5 | 3:00 | |
1970-07-04 | Loss | ![]() | Lumpinee Stadium | Bangkok, Thailand | KO | 1 | ||
1970-05-29 | Win | ![]() | Lumpinee Stadium | Bangkok, Thailand | Decision | 5 | 3:00 | |
1970-03-20 | Loss | ![]() | Chartchai Chionoi vs Efren Torres, Huamark Stadium | Bangkok, Thailand | Decision | 5 | 3:00 | |
1970-02-05 | Win | ![]() | Lumpinee Stadium | Bangkok, Thailand | KO (Punch) | 3 | ||
1969-10-03 | Loss | ![]() | Huamark Stadium | Bangkok, Thailand | KO (Low kicks) | 2 | ||
1969-08-12 | Win | ![]() | Lumpinee Stadium | Bangkok, Thailand | Decision | 5 | 3:00 | |
1969-07-04 | Win | ![]() | Lumpinee Stadium | Bangkok, Thailand | Decision | 5 | 3:00 | |
Receives the Yodmuaythai trophy. | ||||||||
1968-12-09 | Loss | ![]() | Rajadamnern Stadium | Bangkok, Thailand | KO (Elbow) | 2 | ||
1968-11-10 | Loss | ![]() | Charusathian Stadium, Chionoi vs Villacampo | Bangkok, Thailand | KO | 1 | 0:40 | |
Loses the Rajadamnern Stadium Welterweight (147 lbs) title. | ||||||||
1968-09-30 | Win | ![]() | Rajadamnern Stadium | Bangkok, Thailand | TKO (Referee Stoppage) | 4 | ||
1968-08-21 | Win | ![]() | Rajadamnern Stadium | Bangkok, Thailand | Decision | 5 | 3:00 | |
1968- | Win | ![]() | Bangkok, Thailand | |||||
1968- | Win | ![]() | Bangkok, Thailand | |||||
1968-07-15 | Win | ![]() | Rajadamnern Stadium | Bangkok, Thailand | Decision | 5 | 3:00 | |
1968- | Win | ![]() | Rajadamnern Stadium | Bangkok, Thailand | ||||
1968-05-31 | Win | ![]() | Rajadamnern Stadium | Bangkok, Thailand | KO | 1 | ||
1968-01-15 | Win | ![]() | Rajadamnern Stadium | Bangkok, Thailand | KO (Punches) | 3 | ||
Wins the Rajadamnern Stadium Welterweight (147 lbs) title. | ||||||||
1967-12-06 | Win | ![]() | Rajadamnern Stadium | Bangkok, Thailand | Decision | 5 | 3:00 | |
1967-09-27 | Loss | ![]() | Lumpinee Stadium | Bangkok, Thailand | KO | 2 | ||
Loses the Thailand and Lumpinee Stadium Welterweight (147 lbs) title. | ||||||||
1967-07-03 | Win | ![]() | Bangkok, Thailand | KO (Body Kicks) | 4 | |||
1967-04-05 | Loss | ![]() | Rajadamnern Stadium | Bangkok, Thailand | TKO | 3 | ||
1967-03-19 | Win | ![]() | Lumpinee Stadium | Bangkok, Thailand | Decision | 5 | 3:00 | |
1966-10-18 | Loss | ![]() | Lumpinee Stadium | Bangkok, Thailand | KO (Low kick) | 2 | ||
Apidej stripped of his titles for the knockout loss and suspicion of fraud. | ||||||||
1966-07-05 | Win | ![]() | Lumpinee Stadium | Bangkok, Thailand | KO (Knee to the head) | 2 | ||
1965-06-29 | Win | ![]() | Lumpinee Stadium | Bangkok, Thailand | Decision | 5 | 3:00 | |
1965-02-25 | Win | ![]() | Rajadamnern Stadium | Bangkok, Thailand | KO | 2 | ||
1964-11-03 | Win | ![]() | Lumpinee Stadium | Bangkok, Thailand | Decision | 5 | 3:00 | |
Defends the Thailand Welterweight 147 lbs title. | ||||||||
1964-09-08 | Win | ![]() | Lumpinee Stadium | Bangkok, Thailand | KO (Kicks) | 3 | ||
1964-08-04 | Win | ![]() | Lumpinee Stadium | Bangkok, Thailand | TKO (Doctor stoppage) | 2 | ||
Wins the Lumpinee Stadium Welterweight (147 lbs) title, inaugural Thailand Welterweight (147) lbs title, and receives the Yodmuaythai trophy. | ||||||||
1964-04-09 | Win | ![]() | Lumpinee Stadium | Bangkok, Thailand | KO | 1 | ||
1964-02-13 | Loss | ![]() | Rajadamnern Stadium | Bangkok, Thailand | Decision | 5 | 3:00 | |
1963-12-19 | Win | ![]() | Rajadamnern Stadium | Bangkok, Thailand | KO | 2 | ||
1963-09-19 | Win | ![]() | Rajadamnern Stadium | Bangkok, Thailand | Decision | 5 | 3:00 | |
Defends the Rajadamnern Stadium Welterweight (147 lbs) title. | ||||||||
1963-07-13 | Win | ![]() | Rajadamnern Stadium | Bangkok, Thailand | Decision | 5 | 3:00 | |
1963-06-06 | Win | ![]() | Rajadamnern Stadium | Bangkok, Thailand | KO (Elbow) | 1 | ||
Defends the Rajadamnern Stadium Welterweight (147 lbs) title and receives the Yodmuaythai trophy. | ||||||||
1963-03-21 | Win | ![]() | Rajadamnern Stadium | Bangkok, Thailand | Decision | 5 | 3:00 | |
Defends the Rajadamnern Stadium Welterweight (147 lbs) title. | ||||||||
1963-02-05 | Win | ![]() | Lumpinee Stadium | Bangkok, Thailand | TKO (Broken arm) | 2 | 3:00 | |
1962-11-13 | Win | ![]() | Rajadamnern Stadium | Bangkok, Thailand | Decision | 5 | 3:00 | |
Wins the Rajadamnern Stadium Welterweight (147 lbs) title. | ||||||||
1962-09-13 | Win | ![]() | Rajadamnern Stadium | Bangkok, Thailand | Decision | 5 | 3:00 | |
Receives the Yodmuaythai trophy. | ||||||||
1962-08-17 | Win | ![]() | Rajadamnern Stadium | Bangkok, Thailand | Decision | 5 | 3:00 | |
1962-05-31 | Win | ![]() | Rajadamnern Stadium | Bangkok, Thailand | KO | 2 | ||
1962-04-05 | Win | ![]() | Rajadamnern Stadium | Bangkok, Thailand | Decision | 5 | 3:00 | |
1962-02-08 | Win | ![]() | Rajadamnern Stadium | Bangkok, Thailand | Decision | 5 | 3:00 | |
1961-12-08 | Win | ![]() | Lumpinee Stadium | Bangkok, Thailand | KO (Low Kicks) | 3 | ||
1961-10-19 | Loss | ![]() | Rajadamnern Stadium | Bangkok, Thailand | KO (Knees) | 4 | ||
For the Yodmuaythai trophy. | ||||||||
1961-08-31 | Win | ![]() | Rajadamnern Stadium | Bangkok, Thailand | Decision | 5 | 3:00 | |
1961- | Win | ![]() | Bangkok, Thailand | |||||
1961-06-13 | Win | ![]() | Lumpinee Stadium | Bangkok, Thailand | KO | |||
1960-09-13 | Loss | ![]() | Lumpinee Stadium | Bangkok, Thailand | KO | 3 | ||
1960-04-16 | Loss | ![]() | Lumpinee Stadium Pone Kingpetch vs Pascual Perez | Bangkok, Thailand | KO | |||
1960- | Loss | ![]() | Samut Songkhram province, Thailand | KO (Elbow) | 3 | |||
1960 | Win | ![]() | Bangkok, Thailand | |||||
1960 | Win | ![]() | Bangkok, Thailand | |||||
1960 | Win | ![]() | Bangkok, Thailand | |||||
1959-12-25 | Win | ![]() | Lumpinee Stadium | Bangkok, Thailand | KO (High kick) | 1 | ||
Legend: Win Loss Draw/No contest Notes |
References
- ^ มะเร็งคร่า จอมเตะ'อภิเดช ศิษย์หิรัญ' - ข่าวไทยรัฐออนไลน์ (in Thai). Thai Rath. April 4, 2013. Retrieved 7 June 2013.
- ^ "All Time Top Muay Thai Champions". Archived from the original on 2009-03-15. Retrieved 2007-02-26.
- ^ Apidej Sit Hrun: The World's Best Kicker Archived September 23, 2008, at the Wayback Machine
- ^ "Book, "123 Greatest Muay Thai fighters of All-time", page 39". 8limbsus.com.
External links
- Interview with Apidej
- Apidej' boxrec.com page (gives his western boxing record only)
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