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Namkabuan Nongkee Pahuyuth
Namkabuan Nongkeepahuyuth (; 2 February 1973 – 7 April 2021) was a Muay Thai fighter from Thailand. Biography and career He was born as Kampiaw Sijantuek (คำเพียว สีจันทึก; nickname: Piaw; เพียว). He is the younger brother of legendary fighter Namphon Nongkeepahuyuth. He fought for the first time in 1987 for a purse of 3,000 baht. During his brother's heyday, Namkabuan was considered an ordinary fighter with ordinary skills. He was famously knocked out in 33 seconds by Wangchannoi Sor.Palangchai via a left hook. By the time his brother retired in the early 1990s, he had developed his skills to become a top fighter of the era. He faced many famous fighters, such as Sakmongkol Sithchuchok, Nuathoranee Tongraja, Oley Kiatoneway, Jongrak Lukprabaht, Jongsanan Fairtex, Lamnamoon Sor.Sumalee, Pairoj Wor.Walapon, Matee Jedeepitak, Robert Kaennorasing, Boonlai Sor.Thanikul, Therdkiat Sittepitak, Chatchai Paiseetong, Orono Por.MuangUbon, Sil ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Tambon
''Tambon'' ( th, ตำบล, ) is a local governmental unit in Thailand. Below district (''amphoe'') and province (''changwat''), they form the third administrative subdivision level. there were 7,255 tambons, not including the 180 ''khwaeng'' of Bangkok, which are set at the same administrative level, thus every district contains eight to ten tambon. ''Tambon'' is usually translated as "township" or "subdistrict" in English — the latter is the recommended translation, though also often used for ''king amphoe'', the designation for a subdistrict acting as a branch (Thai: ''king'') of the parent district. Tambon are further subdivided into 69,307 villages ('' muban''), about ten per ''tambon''. ''Tambon'' within cities or towns are not subdivided into villages, but may have less formal communities called ''chumchon'' ( ชุมชน) that may be formed into community associations. History The ''tambon'' as a subdivision has a long history. It was the second-level sub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Oley Kiatoneway
Oley Kiatoneway ( th, โอเล่ห์ เกียรติวันเวย์; born: April 13, 1973, in Nakhon Si Thammarat Province) is a retired Thai Muay Thai fighter and boxer. Former Lumpinee Stadium champion during the golden era of muay thai, he is currently a Muay Thai trainer at the Parunchai camp in Thung Song District. Biography and career OLey started training in his native province of Nakhon Si Thammarat as a child. He later joined Kitbanchong gym in Thung Song. He made his debut in Bangkok at 14 and was quickly spotted by the Songchai promotion after a few fights in Omnoi Stadium. Liked by the public due to his spectacular evasive style, at the peak of his career Kiatoneway's purse reached 250,000 baht making him one of the highest paid fighter of the era. In professional boxing, he fought a total of 4 bouts, losing 2 times, in the last one he competed for the vacant PABA Super bantamweight title against Russia's Alexander Pak in his native Nakhon Si T ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Thairath
''Thairath'' ( th, ไทยรัฐ, lit. ''Thai State'') is a daily newspaper in Thai published in Bangkok and distributed nationwide. The paper is a broadsheet published with two sections. The first section is devoted to news. Although the news section is best known for its sensationalist coverage of crime and accidents, it also includes stories on Thai politics, economy and society. The second section features coverage of sport and entertainment. ''Thairath'' is one of the oldest newspaper in their native language and best-selling newspaper in Thailand, claiming a circulation in excess of 1 million copies daily. History ''Thairath'' was founded on 25 December 1962, by Kampol Wacharapol. Kampol had started two other newspapers, ''Khaopap Raiwan'' ( th, ข่าวภาพรายวัน, lit. The Weekly Pictorial), which was published between 1950 and 1958, when the newspaper was shut down by the government. Following the shutdown of the newspaper, and the government did ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Nakhon Ratchasima
Nakhon Ratchasima ( th, นครราชสีมา, ) is one of the four major cities of Isan, Thailand, known as the "big four of Isan". The city is commonly known as Korat (, ), a shortened form of its name. It is the governmental seat of the Nakhon Ratchasima province and Mueang Nakhon Ratchasima district. After Bangkok and Chiang Mai, Korat is the third largest city in Thailand. Korat is at the western edge of the Korat Plateau. Historically, it once marked the boundary between Lao and Siam territory. It is the gateway to the Lao-speaking northeast (Isan). Its location is . , the municipal area - as a small part of Mueang Nakhon Ratchasima - had a population of 126,391, while the Mueang Nakhon Ratchasima district, forming Korat's urban area, has a population of 450,000 (Estimate 2022). Toponymy Archaeological evidence suggests that in Sung Noen District 32 km west of present-day Nakhon Ratchasima (Korat) there were two ancient towns called ''Sema'' (" Bai sema ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Lumpinee Stadium
Lumpinee Boxing Stadium ( th, สนามเวทีมวยลุมพินี) is a sporting arena in Bangkok, Thailand. The stadium is named after Lumbini, the birthplace of the Buddha. Opened more than a decade later than Rajadamnern Stadium, Lumpinee is run by the Royal Thai Army. It has become the symbol of modern Muay Thai. Only Rajadamnern Stadium rivals the prestige of holding the title of "Muay Thai Champion of Lumpinee". The ranking system and championship titles are held from mini flyweight (105 lb) up to super welterweight (154 lb). Muay Thai bouts are held on Tuesdays, Fridays, and Saturdays. The fights usually start around 18:00. The final event at its original site on Rama IV Road near Lumphini Park was held on 8 February 2014. The stadium then moved to its new home on Ram Intra Road which can hold up to 5,000 spectators. The new stadium held the first fight on 11 February 2014 and was officially opened on 28 February 2014. History General ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Junior-lightweight
Super featherweight, also known as junior lightweight, is a weight division in professional boxing, contested between and . The super featherweight division was established by the New York Walker Law in 1920, although first founded by the New York State Athletic Commission (NYSAC) in 1930. The first English champion was "Battling Kid" Nelson in 1914 who lost his title to Benny Berger in 1915. Artie O’Leary also won this title in 1917. This weight class appeared into two distinct historical periods, from 1921 to 1933 and 1960 to the present. Some of the notable fighters to hold championship titles at this weight include Brian Mitchell , Arturo Gatti, Vasiliy Lomachenko, Flash Elorde, Alexis Argüello, Azumah Nelson, Julio César Chávez, Diego Corrales, Floyd Mayweather Jr., Érik Morales, Marco Antonio Barrera, Acelino Freitas, Juan Manuel Márquez, Oscar De La Hoya, Rocky Lockridge, and Manny Pacquiao. The first World Boxing Association (previously known as the National Boxin ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Ramon Dekkers
Ramon Dekkers (4 September 1969 – 27 February 2013) was a Dutch kickboxer and an eight-time Muay Thai world champion. Dekkers was a favourite with fight fans due to his fast-paced, aggressive fighting style. Dekkers was also renowned for his willingness to go abroad to fight the Thai champions in their own country. Biography Early years Dekkers was born on 4 September 1969 in Breda, Netherlands. He began learning martial arts at age 12, studying judo for half a year. He then switched to boxing. After a couple of years Dekkers started practicing Muay Thai under Cor Hemmers. After finishing his baker education Dekkers joined Maeng Ho Breda Gym. During Dekkers' early days of training his mother was at the gym every day and eventually she and Hemmers fell in love and got married. In the beginning of his career Dekkers' manager was Clovis Depretz, the manager of legendary Rob Kaman. This was the reason why Kaman was at ringside during many of Dekkers' matches, including his farewel ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Orono Por
Orono may refer to: Places *Oroño Boulevard, Rosario, Santa Fe Province, Argentina *Orono, Ontario, Canada, a town in the Municipality of Clarington United States *Orono, Maine, a town in Penobscot County, home to the University of Maine ** Orono (CDP), Maine, the main settled area of the town *Orono, Minnesota, a city in Hennepin County * Orono Township, Muscatine County, Iowa People * Dumas Oroño (1921–2005), Uruguayan artist *Joseph Orono (1688–1738), Penobscot Indian chief *Nicasio Oroño (1825–1904), Argentine politician and lawyer *Rafael Orono (born 1958), Venezuelan boxer *Orono Wor Petchpun (born 1978), Thai kickboxer and mixed martial artist *Orono Noguchi, member of Superorganism (band) Superorganism are an indie pop band based in London, formed in early 2017. The group originally consisted of eight members: lead vocalist Orono Noguchi, as well as Emily, Harry, Tucan, Robert Strange, Ruby, B, and Soul. Many of the group's memb ... Other uses * '' Hedone or ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Chatchai Paiseetong
Chatchai Paiseetong ( th, ฉัตรชัย ไผ่สีทอง) was a Thai Muay Thai fighter. He was a two-times Lumpinee Stadium champion and Sports Authority of Thailand fighter of the year during the golden era of Muay Thai. Biography & career His nickname ''Samart 2'' is a reference to the Muay Thai legendary Samart Payakaroon who trained at the same gym. Paiseetong was compared to him for his elegance and technical proficiency in the ring. His peak happened during the year 1993 at the age of 19. That yeah he had 7 wins and 3 losses, for this performance he earned the Thailand Sport Authority FIghter of the Year award. Chatchai's prime was relatively short as he struggled to maintain his weight. On February 1, 2002, Paiseetong fought Alexei Pekarchyk. After the bout he had a stroke and was transported to the hospital where his death from heart failure was pronounced at 1:30 AM the next night. He was 28 years old. Titles & honours *Lumpinee Stadium ** 1993 2x Lumpi ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
