Dieselnoi Chor Thanasukarn ( th, ดีเซลน้อย ช.ธนะสุกาญจน์) (born December 27, 1961 as Charin Sorndee) is a Thai former
lightweight 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 ...
kickboxer
Kickboxing is a combat sport focused on kicking and punching. The combat takes place in a boxing ring, normally with boxing gloves, mouthguards, shorts, and bare feet to favour the use of kicks. Kickboxing is practiced for self-defense, general ...
and undefeated
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 ...
champion.
Biography and career
Dieselnoi (''Little Diesel'') was born in Tambon Huakoon,
Nakhon Luang,
Ayutthaya province. He started practicing
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 ...
at the age of 13 with his father and elder brother at the Sor Banchongsak training camp under the guidance of Banchong Ngarm-ket. According to the Thai tradition, his first fighting name was ''Dieselnoi Sor Banchongsak'', named in the honor of his first gym. He made his muaythai debut in the 32 kg weight division. After 4–5 bouts, he changed camp and fought under the name of ''Dieselnoi Sor Vorakulchai'' at
Sri Ratcha,
Chonburi.
In 1977, he changed his name again and boxed for the Sor.Thanikul camp, owned by famous promotor Klaew Thanikul.
In 1981, Dieselnoi fought Koapong Sittichuchai and won the
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 ...
Lightweight (135 lbs) championship title. It was their third meeting after one knock out win each in their previous fights. Due to a lack of challengers he would remain idle for 15 months. His next fight was at the World Free-style Martial Arts Championship held in Bangkok, in April 1982, taking the 135 lb division in the finals vs the Japanese kickboxer Shinobu Onuki.
Then on December 24, 1982, Dieselnoi fought
Samart Payakaroon
Phetchakhat na yok (เพชฌฆาตหน้าหยก)(e.g. ''Jade-faced Executioner'')
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meeting at catch weight 132 lbs in a superfight. Dieselnoi weighed in at 129.7 to prove that he could have reached 130 lbs. He outscored the 1981 Fighter of the Year Samart with his trademark knee attacks. It was one of the biggest muaythai fights in 1980's with Samart taking a purse of 350,000 and Dieselnoi a purse of 400,000
baht, a record at the time. Dieselnoi was awarded the prestigious Sports Writer's 1982 Fighter of the Year Award.
Dieselnoi reigned over the lightweight division for 17 more months without any challengers. On June 7 he faced
Sagat Petchyindee
Sagat Petchyindee (สกัด เพชรยินดี; born Wirun Phonphimai (วิรุฬห์ ผลพิมาย) on November 30, 1957), also known as Sagat Phonthawee (สกัด พรทวี), is a Thai former professional b ...
at
Rajadamnern Stadium at catch weight (132 lbs).
It was again Dieselnoi's overpowering knee strikes that won him the bout.
Then Dieselnoi would fly to America and face the American kickboxer John Moncayo, who was given a 5 kg advantage on the scale, in a modified rules fight (no elbows). Dieselnoi was victorious. When he returned to Thailand he then faced Sagat a second time, on October 6, 1984 in Ubon Ratchthani, winning on points again. Dieselnoi's final two fights were vs Krongsak Prakong-Boranrat. They would fight to a draw at Rajadamnern Stadium in Bangkok on August 8, 1985, and then Dieselnoi would beat him on points on November 12, 1985 at
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 ...
. Both fights at 132 lbs.
After being the champion for four consecutive years he was eventually stripped from his 135 lb Lumpinee title and forced to retire because there was nobody in the weight division left to contest the belt.
Titles and accomplishments
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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 ...
** 1981 Lumpinee Stadium Lightweight champion
*World Free-style Martial Arts
** 1982 WFMA 135 lbs Champion
*Sports Writers Association of Thailand
** 1982 Fight of the Year
(vs Samart Payakaroon
Phetchakhat na yok (เพชฌฆาตหน้าหยก)(e.g. ''Jade-faced Executioner'')
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)
** 1984 Fight of the Year
(vs Sagat Petchyindee
Sagat Petchyindee (สกัด เพชรยินดี; born Wirun Phonphimai (วิรุฬห์ ผลพิมาย) on November 30, 1957), also known as Sagat Phonthawee (สกัด พรทวี), is a Thai former professional b ...
)
** 1985 Fight of the Year
(vs Krongsak Prakong-Boranrat)
*Awards
** 1982 Muay Thai Fighter of the Year
** Siam Kela Muay Thai Hall of Fame
** 2022 WBC Diamond Belt - Otorgado por
Bang Rajan Events en reconocimiento a su carrera. 15 de Octubre - Madrid, España.
Professional boxing record
Muay Thai record
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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 ...
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Sagat Petchyindee
Sagat Petchyindee (สกัด เพชรยินดี; born Wirun Phonphimai (วิรุฬห์ ผลพิมาย) on November 30, 1957), also known as Sagat Phonthawee (สกัด พรทวี), is a Thai former professional b ...
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Los Angeles,
USA
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Sagat Petchyindee
Sagat Petchyindee (สกัด เพชรยินดี; born Wirun Phonphimai (วิรุฬห์ ผลพิมาย) on November 30, 1957), also known as Sagat Phonthawee (สกัด พรทวี), is a Thai former professional b ...
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Samart Payakaroon
Phetchakhat na yok (เพชฌฆาตหน้าหยก)(e.g. ''Jade-faced Executioner'')
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Bangkok,
Thailand , , KO (Knees) , , 1, , 1:26
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Bangkok,
Thailand , , KO , , 1, ,
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Padejsuk Pitsanurachan
Padejsuk Pitsanurachan ( th, เผด็จศึก พิษณุราชันย์); is a Thai Muay Thai fighter who competed at the highest level of Muay Thai in the late 1970s. He was the 1979 King's Muay Thai Fighter of the Year.
Biog ...
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Thailand , , Decision , , 5 , , 3:00
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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 ...
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Thailand , , Decision , , 5 , , 3:00
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Raktae Muangsurin
Raktae Muangsurin ( th, รักแท้ เมืองสุรินทร์); is a Thai retired Muay Thai fighter.
Biography and career
Raktae started training at the age of 14. He moved to Bangkok to join the Muangsurin camp in 1977.
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Thailand , , Decision , , 5, , 3:00
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Kaopong Sitichuchai , ,
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 ...
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Thailand , , Decision , , 5, , 3:00
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Kaopong Sitichuchai , ,
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 ...
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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 ...
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Padejsuk Pitsanurachan
Padejsuk Pitsanurachan ( th, เผด็จศึก พิษณุราชันย์); is a Thai Muay Thai fighter who competed at the highest level of Muay Thai in the late 1970s. He was the 1979 King's Muay Thai Fighter of the Year.
Biog ...
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Thailand , , Decision, , 5 , , 3:00
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Thailand , , Decision , , 5 , , 3:00
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Vicharnnoi Porntawee
Vicharnnoi Porntawee ( th, วิชาญน้อย พรทวี; January 25, 1948 – January 31, 2022) was a Thai Muay Thai kickboxer who competed in the 1970s. He was recognized as one of the greatest Muay Thai fighters of all time.
Lif ...
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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 ...
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Thailand , , Decision , , 5 , , 3:00
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Posai Sitiboonlert
Posai Sitiboonlert ( th, โพธิ์ไทร สิทธิบุญเลิศ); is a Thai Muay Thai fighter who competed in the 1970s.
Biography and career
Prayong Makkong started Muay Thai at the age of 13 at the Kor Srimongkon Gym whe ...
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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 ...
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Thailand , , Decision , , 5 , , 3:00
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Thailand , , Decision , , 5 , , 3:00
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, 1979-06-26 , , Win, , align=left, Khaosod Sitphraprom , ,
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 ...
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Bangkok,
Thailand , , Decision , , 5 , , 3:00
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Padejsuk Pitsanurachan
Padejsuk Pitsanurachan ( th, เผด็จศึก พิษณุราชันย์); is a Thai Muay Thai fighter who competed at the highest level of Muay Thai in the late 1970s. He was the 1979 King's Muay Thai Fighter of the Year.
Biog ...
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Vicharnnoi Porntawee
Vicharnnoi Porntawee ( th, วิชาญน้อย พรทวี; January 25, 1948 – January 31, 2022) was a Thai Muay Thai kickboxer who competed in the 1970s. He was recognized as one of the greatest Muay Thai fighters of all time.
Lif ...
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Thailand , , Decision , , 5 , , 3:00
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Narongnoi Kiatbandit
Narongnoi Kiatbandit ( th, ณรงค์น้อย เกียรติบัณฑิต); is a Thai Muay Thai fighter who competed during the 1970s.
Biography and career
Amnat Boonrod was born in the Ayutthaya province where he started ...
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Thailand , , Decision , , 5 , , 3:00
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Vicharnnoi Porntawee
Vicharnnoi Porntawee ( th, วิชาญน้อย พรทวี; January 25, 1948 – January 31, 2022) was a Thai Muay Thai kickboxer who competed in the 1970s. He was recognized as one of the greatest Muay Thai fighters of all time.
Lif ...
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Nongkhai Sor.Prapatsorn , ,
Rajadamnern Stadium , ,
Bangkok,
Thailand , , Decision , , 5 , , 3:00
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, 1978-06-21 , , Win, , align=left, Tawanook Sitpoonchai , ,
Rajadamnern Stadium , ,
Bangkok,
Thailand , , Decision , , 5 , , 3:00
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, 1978-05-04 , , Win, , align=left, Fahkaew Surakorsrang , ,
Rajadamnern Stadium , ,
Bangkok,
Thailand , , Decision , , 5 , , 3:00
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, 1978-02-27 , , Win, , align=left, Singnum Phetanin , ,
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Bangkok,
Thailand , , Decision , , 5 , , 3:00
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, 1978-01- , , Win, , align=left, Saknarongnoi Chor Chutirat, ,
Rajadamnern Stadium , ,
Bangkok,
Thailand , , Decision , , 5 , , 3:00
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, 1977- , , Win, , align=left, Chatchanoi Phasingkamran , ,
Rajadamnern Stadium , ,
Bangkok,
Thailand , , Decision , , 5 , , 3:00
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, 1977-12-09 , , Win, , align=left, Paruhat Longnern , ,
Rajadamnern Stadium , ,
Bangkok,
Thailand , , Decision , , 5 , , 3:00
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, 1977- , , Win, , align=left, Kingthong Sakornpitak , ,
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 ...
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Thailand , , Decision , , 5 , , 3:00
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, 1977- , , Win, , align=left, Daotong Sityodtong , ,
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 ...
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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 ...
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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 ...
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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 ...
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, 1977- , , Win, , align=left, Numraman Sitmuhamat , ,
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 ...
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, 1976-10-05 , , Win, , align=left, Piti Muangkhonkaen , ,
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 ...
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Thailand , , Decision , , 5 , , 3:00
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Bangkok,
Thailand , , Decision , , 5 , , 3:00
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Thailand , , Decision , , 5 , , 3:00
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See also
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List of male kickboxers
References
{{DEFAULTSORT:Chor Thanasukarn, Dieselnoi
1961 births
Living people
Lightweight kickboxers
Dieselnoi Chor Thanasukarn
Dieselnoi Chor Thanasukarn ( th, ดีเซลน้อย ช.ธนะสุกาญจน์) (born December 27, 1961 as Charin Sorndee) is a Thai former lightweight Muay Thai kickboxer and undefeated Lumpinee Stadium champion.
Biography an ...
Dieselnoi Chor Thanasukarn
Dieselnoi Chor Thanasukarn ( th, ดีเซลน้อย ช.ธนะสุกาญจน์) (born December 27, 1961 as Charin Sorndee) is a Thai former lightweight Muay Thai kickboxer and undefeated Lumpinee Stadium champion.
Biography an ...