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Muay Thai Fighter Of The Year Awards
Every given year in the Muay Thai world, with few exceptions, three different major "Fighter of the Year" awards are presented. The Sports Writers Association of Thailand in the first half of a year annually, the Sports Authority of Thailand decides the winner at the end of December, and the Siam Kela award is given in March annually. Sports Writers Association of Thailand The Sports Writers Association of Thailand started giving out their Fighter of the Year award in 1984. Prior to 1984, they had only given the "Athlete of the Year Award". In its history, there have only ever been four fighters to have won the award more than once: Kaensak Sor.Ploenjit in 1989 and 1990, Saenchai Sor.Kingstar in 1999 and 2008, Anuwat Kaewsamrit in 2003 and 2004, lastly Panpayak Jitmuangnon, the only ever to have won it three times, from 2013 to 2015. Thongchai Tor.Silachai is by far the oldest recipient of the award as he won it at 30 years old in 2001. He defeated former rival Saenchai Sor.Ki ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Muay Thai
Muay Thai ( th, มวยไทย, , ), sometimes referred to as Thai boxing, is a combat sport that uses stand-up striking along with various clinching techniques. This discipline is known as the "art of eight limbs", as it is characterised by the combined use of fists, elbows, knees and shins. Muay Thai became widespread internationally in the late 20th to 21st century, when Westernised practitioners from Thailand began competing in kickboxing and mixed-rules matches as well as matches under muay Thai rules around the world. The professional league is governed by The Professional Boxing Association of Thailand (P.A.T), sanctioned by The Sports Authority of Thailand (S.A.T.). Muay Thai is related to other martial art styles such as musti-yuddha, Adimurai, muay Chaiya, muay boran, muay Lao, lethwei, pradal serey and tomoi. Muay Thai developed from the traditional muay boran. A practitioner of muay Thai is known as a ''nak muay''. Western practitioners in Thailand are so ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Jaroensap Kiatbanchong
Jaroensap Kiatbanchong ( th, เจริญทรัพย์ เกียรติบ้านช่อง); is a former professional Muay Thai practitioner, born 29 September 1971 in Thung Song, Nakhon Si Thammarat, Thailand. He won two Lumpinee Stadium titles during the golden era of Muay Thai and was elected Fighter of the Year in 1992. After career After retiring from competition Jaroensap opened a gym called Sit Jaroensap in Pathum Thani. He teaches to fighters competing in Bangkok such as Phetsongpark Sitjaroensap, Phtesongkom Sitjaroensap and his son Fourwin Sitjaroensap who won an IFMA Youth World title in 2017 and the True4U 108 lbs title in 2018. Titles and accomplishments *Lumpinee Stadium ** 1991 Lumpinee Stadium 112 lbs Champion (one defense) ** 1992 Lumpinee Stadium 115 lbs Champion (one defense) Awards * 1992 Sport Writers Association of Thailand Fighter of the Year Muay Thai record , - style="background:#cfc;" , 2013-12- , , Win , , align=left, Nungubo ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Rungruanglek Lukprabat
Rungruanglek Lukprabat ( th, รุ่งเรืองเล็ก ลูกพระบาท) is a Thai Muay Thai fighter. Biography and career In 2007 Rungruanglek participated to the annual Isuzu Cup happening at Omnoi Stadium, he was part of the 16 fighters carefully selected for the anniversary of the Isuzu brand. Rungruanglek went undefeated during the group phase and won the Cup defeating Manasak Narupai in the final on June 7, 2008. Titles and accomplishments *Lumpinee Stadium ** 2009 Lumpinee Stadium 118 lbs Champion *Omnoi Stadium ** 2008 Omnoi Stadium 118 lbs Champion ** 2008 Isuzu Cup Winner *Professional Boxing Association of Thailand (PAT) ** 2006 Thailand 115 lbs Champion ** Thailand 118 lbs Champion *World Combat Games ** 2013 World Combat Games Muay Thai -54 kg *International Federation of Muaythai Associations ** 2012 IFMA World Championships -54 kg ** 2014 IFMA World Championships -54 kg Awards * 2009 Sports Writer ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Wuttidet Lukprabat
Wuttidet Lukprabat ( th, วุฒิเดช ลูกพระบาท), is a Thai Muay Thai fighter and Wushu (sport), wushu practitioner. In 2007 Wuttidet was elected Fighter of the year by multiple authorities. The next year his gym the Lukprabat camp won the award for gym of the year. Titles and accomplishments * Professional Boxing Association of Thailand (PAT) ** 2008 Thailand 122 lbs Champion * Omnoi Stadium ** 2006 Omnoi Stadium 118 lbs Champion Awards * 2007 Lumpinee Stadium Fighter of the Year * 2007 Fighter of the Year (Muay Thai)#Sports Writers Association of Thailand, Sports Writers Association of Thailand Fighter of the Year * 2007 Fighter of the Year (Muay Thai)#Siam Kela, Siam Sports Fighter of the Year Fight record , - style="background:#fbb;" , 2011-09-11, , Loss , , align=left, Genji Umeno , , M-1 FAIRTEX Muay Thai Challenge RAORAK MUAY vol.3 , , Tokyo, Japan , , KO (Right Elbow), , 4 , , 2:23 , - style="text-align:center; b ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Jomthong Chuwattana
Jomthong Chuwattana is a Thai Muay Thai kickboxer. He is the WBC Muaythai Featherweight Champion and 3 times Rajadamnern Stadium Champion. As of 24 July 2017, he is ranked the #5 lightweight in the world by LiverKick.com. Biography Jomthong Chuwattana (จอมทอง ชูวัฒนะ) was born as ''Thanakorn Pawachart'' (ธนากร พวาชาติ) in Maha Chana Chai District, Yasothon Province in Northeastern region of Thailand. He had his first fight at the age of 8. Jomthong is a young and talented fighter from the Chuwattana camp in Thailand. Making his name by defeating the famous Anuwat Kaewsamrit, Jomthong captured two of the most prestigious titles in Muaythai. Career Jomthong is currently one of the best Muaythai Champions on the circuit. In 2004 he became at only 15 years, Rajadamnern Stadium Champion. In 2006 he was awarded the title of best fighter of the year after winning another Rajadamnern Stadium title versus Anuwat and it also becomes WM ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Nong-O Gaiyanghadao
Nong-O Gaiyanghadao (born November 10, 1986), formerly known as Nong-O Sit Or and Nong-O Gaiyanghadaogym, is a Muay Thai fighter currently signed to ONE Championship and is the reigning ONE Bantamweight Muay Thai World Champion. As of November 24, 2022, he is ranked #3 in the ONE Bantamweight Kickboxing rankings. After taking a hiatus from Muay Thai in 2015, he became a Muay Thai instructor at Evolve MMA in Singapore. He would then make his comeback at ONE Championship: Heroes of Honor on April 20, 2018. He is a seven-division Muay Thai champion, having won 2 Thailand titles, 1 Rajadamnern Stadium title, 3 Lumpinee Stadium titles, and 1 ONE Championship title. As of December 2020 he is the number 6 pound-for-pound fighter in the world according to The Nation. Biography Early career Nong-O Sit Or (น้องโอ๋ ศิษย์ อ.) was born as ''Apichet Khotanan'' in Sakon Nakhon Province in the Northeastern (Isan) region of Thailand. He had his first fight at the ag ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Singdam Kiatmuu9
Singdam Yokkao Saenchaigym, formerly known as Singdam Kiatmuukao (สิงห์ดำ เกียรติหมู่9), is a Muay Thai fighter from Thailand. He is a Lumpinee Stadium champion, and is known for his powerful right kicks and technical fighting. Biography Early career Singdam is from Buriram in the Northeast part of Thailand. He began fighting at the age of nine and just one year later began training at the Kiatmuu9 gym, where he's been ever since. 2002–2005 In 2002 he beat Orono Wor Petchpun at Lumpinee Boxing Stadium for the title Featherweight champion of Thailand. Shortly after he was awarded with the sports writers of Thailand fighters of the year. In 2004 he beat Yodsanklai Fairtex, then fought Anuwat Kaewsamrit in a fight that would determine who would win the same award, but this time he was KO'd by a punch. Despite the loss he still managed to win Lumpinee fighter of the year. In 2005 he fought Saenchai PKSaenchaimuaythaigym, and won a decision. The ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Kaolan Kaovichit
Kaolan Kaovichit ( th, เก้าล้าน เก้าวิชิต) born May 12, 1978, is a Thai former kickboxer. He was the runner up of K-1 World Max 2002. Biography Kaolan Kaovichit was born in Songkhla Province, Thailand on May 12, 1978, as Jahormat Miyundichar. Titles and accomplishments *Lumpinee Stadium ** 2003 Lumpinee Stadium Welterweight Champion -66.8 kg ** 1999 Lumpinee Stadium Lightweight Champion -61 kg ** 1996 Lumpinee Stadium Super Bantamweight Champion -55.5 kg * K-1 ** 2002 K-1 World MAX Final runner up -70 kg *World Muay Thai Council ** 2001 W.M.C Welterweight World Champion Awards * 2001 Sports Writers Association of Thailand Fight of the Year (vs Namsaknoi Yudthagarngamtorn) * 1998 Sports Writers Association of Thailand Fighter of the Year Fight record , - , - bgcolor="#FFBBBB" , 2006-07-02 , , Loss , , align=left, Tatsuya Ishiguro , , N.J.K.F. "Advance VI -Muay Thai Open- , , Tokyo, Japan , , KO (Punches) , , ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Anantasak Panyuthaphum
Anantasak Panyuthapum ( th, อนันตศักดิ์ พันธ์ยุทธภูมิ) was a Thai former Muay Thai fighter and boxer. He was the 1997 Muay Thai Fighter of the Year according to the Sports Writers Association of Thailand. Biography & career Anantasak Panyuthapum born as Suttisak Samaksaman (สุทธิศักดิ์ สมัครสมาน) in Mueang Surin District (later separated into Tambon Prasat Thong and Khwao Sinarin District), Surin Province, lower northeastern Thailand. He started Muay Thai at the age of 9 in his native province of Surin. He later joined the Panyuthapum gym in Samut Prakan where he received his ring name. At the peak of his career Panyuthapum had a 180,000 baht purse and was considering one of the most dangerous elbow fighter. Nicknamed the "Flying Axe Elbow" a lot of his opponents finished fights with a bloody face. In amateur boxing he participated for the first time in the Thailand Championships in Nakho ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Namsaknoi Yudthagarngamtorn
Namsaknoi Yudthagarngamtorn (Thai: นำศักดิ์น้อย ยุทธการกำธร, born October 13, 1979) is a retired Muay Thai fighter from Thailand. He holds one of the highest winning percentages (95% wins in 300 fights), and one of the longest reigns as a Lumpinee Stadium Champion in history, remaining undefeated for the 135 lbs title between 2000–2006. He held wins over Muay Thai legends such as Saenchai, Samkor Kiatmontep, Kaolan Kaovichit, and Neungpichit Sityodtong. Namsaknoi was the camp senior of international Muay Thai superstar Buakaw when they both trained at Por Pramuk Camp. He spent 6 years in Singapore where he was an instructor to the Evolve Fight Team at Evolve Mixed Martial Arts, coaching world renowned MMA fighters such as Rafael Dos Anjos, Tarec Saffiedine, and Shinya Aoki. Biography Early life Namsaknoi was born Muhammud Chaiyamart in a small fishing village in the Southern Thailand province of Surat Thani. He was the youngest ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
