Apidej Sit-Hirun
| Apidej Sit-Hirun | |
|---|---|
 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
[edit]Early years
[edit]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
[edit]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
[edit]Apidej died of lung cancer at the age of 72 on April 4, 2013, at Phramongkutklao Hospital, Bangkok.[4]
Championships and accomplishments
[edit]Muay Thai
[edit]- Lumpinee Stadium
- Rajadamnern Stadium
- Thailand
- 1964 Thailand Welterweight (147 lbs) Champion
Boxing
[edit]- 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
[edit]| 74 Wins, 23 Losses, 1 Draw | ||||||||
| Date | Result | Opponent | Event | Location | Method | Round | Time | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1983-07-10 | Loss |  Yasunori Suda
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Hong Kong | KO (Punches) | 2 | |||
| 1978-01-16 | Loss |  Chalermchai
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Ratchaburi province, Thailand | TKO (retirement) | ||||
| 1977-03-29 | Loss | Siangow Sitbangprajan
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Bangkok, Thailand | Decision | 5 | 3:00 | ||
| 1975-07-11 | Win | Changnoi Srirong
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Lumpinee Stadium | Bangkok, Thailand | KO | 1 | ||
| 1976-06-05 | Loss | Sirimongkol Luksiripat
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Lumpinee Stadium | Bangkok, Thailand | TKO (Doctor stoppage) | 2 | ||
| 1975-10-14 | Loss | Pudpadnoi Worawut
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Lumpinee Stadium | Bangkok, Thailand | Decision | 5 | 3:00 | |
| 1975-09-15 | Win | Buriram Suanmisakawan
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Rajadamnern Stadium | Bangkok, Thailand | Decision | 5 | 3:00 | |
| 1975-04-07 | Loss | Satanfah Sor.Prateep
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Rajadamnern Stadium | Bangkok, Thailand | Decision | 5 | 3:00 | |
| 1975-02-03 | Loss | Khunpon Sakornpitak
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Rajadamnern Stadium | Bangkok, Thailand | Decision | 5 | 3:00 | |
| 1974- | Win | Nuapetch Sakornpitak
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Bangkok, Thailand | Decision | 5 | 3:00 | ||
| 1971-02-08 | Win | Yodthong Saensuek
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Bangkok, Thailand | Decision | 5 | 3:00 | ||
| 1970-11-26 | Win | Narong Pitsanurachan
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Rajadamnern Stadium | Bangkok, Thailand | Decision | 5 | 3:00 | |
| 1970-07-04 | Loss | Huasai Sitiboonlert
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Lumpinee Stadium | Bangkok, Thailand | KO | 1 | ||
| 1970-05-29 | Win | Dejrit Itthianuchit
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Lumpinee Stadium | Bangkok, Thailand | Decision | 5 | 3:00 | |
| 1970-03-20 | Loss | Kongdej Lukbangplasoi
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Chartchai Chionoi vs Efren Torres, Huamark Stadium | Bangkok, Thailand | Decision | 5 | 3:00 | |
| 1970-02-05 | Win | Huasai Sitiboonlert
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Lumpinee Stadium | Bangkok, Thailand | KO (Punch) | 3 | ||
| 1969-10-03 | Loss | Kongdej Lookbangplasoy
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Huamark Stadium | Bangkok, Thailand | KO (Low kicks) | 2 | ||
| 1969-08-12 | Win | Phantanan Lukmuangphrae
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Lumpinee Stadium | Bangkok, Thailand | Decision | 5 | 3:00 | |
| 1969-07-04 | Win | Kongdej Lookbangplasoy
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Lumpinee Stadium | Bangkok, Thailand | Decision | 5 | 3:00 | |
| Receives the Yodmuaythai trophy. | ||||||||
| 1968-12-09 | Loss | Kongdej Lookbangplasoy
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Rajadamnern Stadium | Bangkok, Thailand | KO (Elbow) | 2 | ||
| 1968-11-10 | Loss | Dejrit Itthianuchit
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Charusathian Stadium, Chionoi vs Villacampo | Bangkok, Thailand | KO | 1 | 0:40 | |
| Loses the Rajadamnern Stadium Welterweight (147 lbs) title. | ||||||||
| 1968-09-30 | Win | Monsawan Laemfapah
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Rajadamnern Stadium | Bangkok, Thailand | TKO (Referee Stoppage) | 4 | ||
| 1968-08-21 | Win | Dejrit Itthianuchit
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Rajadamnern Stadium | Bangkok, Thailand | Decision | 5 | 3:00 | |
| 1968- | Win | Yodthong Saensuk
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Bangkok, Thailand | |||||
| 1968- | Win | Pannanun Lukbanjama
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Bangkok, Thailand | |||||
| 1968-07-15 | Win | Sukkasem Saifalap
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Rajadamnern Stadium | Bangkok, Thailand | Decision | 5 | 3:00 | |
| 1968- | Win | Dejthai Ratchadet
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Rajadamnern Stadium | Bangkok, Thailand | ||||
| 1968-05-31 | Win | Prabsuk Sirikorn
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Rajadamnern Stadium | Bangkok, Thailand | KO | 1 | ||
| 1968-01-15 | Win | Dejrit Itthianuchit
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Rajadamnern Stadium | Bangkok, Thailand | KO (Punches) | 3 | ||
| Wins the Rajadamnern Stadium Welterweight (147 lbs) title. | ||||||||
| 1967-12-06 | Win | Rawee Dechachai
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Rajadamnern Stadium | Bangkok, Thailand | Decision | 5 | 3:00 | |
| 1967-09-27 | Loss | Dejrit Itthianuchit
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Lumpinee Stadium | Bangkok, Thailand | KO | 2 | ||
| Loses the Thailand and Lumpinee Stadium Welterweight (147 lbs) title. | ||||||||
| 1967-07-03 | Win | Rawee Dechachai
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Bangkok, Thailand | KO (Body Kicks) | 4 | |||
| 1967-04-05 | Loss | Dejrit Itthianuchit
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Rajadamnern Stadium | Bangkok, Thailand | TKO | 3 | ||
| 1967-03-19 | Win | Payap Sakulsuk
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Lumpinee Stadium | Bangkok, Thailand | Decision | 5 | 3:00 | |
| 1966-10-18 | Loss | Danchai Ploenchit
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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 | Chakrit Nakornsuk
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Lumpinee Stadium | Bangkok, Thailand | KO (Knee to the head) | 2 | ||
| 1965-06-29 | Win | Prakaikaew Luk Sor
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Lumpinee Stadium | Bangkok, Thailand | Decision | 5 | 3:00 | |
| 1965-02-25 | Win | Sornchai Mallayuth
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Rajadamnern Stadium | Bangkok, Thailand | KO | 2 | ||
| 1964-11-03 | Win | Dejrit Itthianuchit
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Lumpinee Stadium | Bangkok, Thailand | Decision | 5 | 3:00 | |
| Defends the Thailand Welterweight 147 lbs title. | ||||||||
| 1964-09-08 | Win | Daoprakai Sor.Pinitsak
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Lumpinee Stadium | Bangkok, Thailand | KO (Kicks) | 3 | ||
| 1964-08-04 | Win | Dejrit Itthianuchit
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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 |
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Lumpinee Stadium | Bangkok, Thailand | KO | 1 | ||
| 1964-02-13 | Loss | Dejrit Itthianuchit
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Rajadamnern Stadium | Bangkok, Thailand | Decision | 5 | 3:00 | |
| 1963-12-19 | Win | Rakkiat Kiatmuangyom
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Rajadamnern Stadium | Bangkok, Thailand | KO | 2 | ||
| 1963-09-19 | Win | Sornchai Mallayuth
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Rajadamnern Stadium | Bangkok, Thailand | Decision | 5 | 3:00 | |
| Defends the Rajadamnern Stadium Welterweight (147 lbs) title. | ||||||||
| 1963-07-13 | Win | Chalamsak Klongphajon
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Rajadamnern Stadium | Bangkok, Thailand | Decision | 5 | 3:00 | |
| 1963-06-06 | Win | Dejrit Itthianuchit
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Rajadamnern Stadium | Bangkok, Thailand | KO (Elbow) | 1 | ||
| Defends the Rajadamnern Stadium Welterweight (147 lbs) title and receives the Yodmuaythai trophy. | ||||||||
| 1963-03-21 | Win | Sornchai Mallayuth
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Rajadamnern Stadium | Bangkok, Thailand | Decision | 5 | 3:00 | |
| Defends the Rajadamnern Stadium Welterweight (147 lbs) title. | ||||||||
| 1963-02-05 | Win | Sompong Charoenmuang
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Lumpinee Stadium | Bangkok, Thailand | TKO (Broken arm) | 2 | 3:00 | |
| 1962-11-13 | Win | Sornchai Mallayuth
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Rajadamnern Stadium | Bangkok, Thailand | Decision | 5 | 3:00 | |
| Wins the Rajadamnern Stadium Welterweight (147 lbs) title. | ||||||||
| 1962-09-13 | Win | Adul Srisothon
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Rajadamnern Stadium | Bangkok, Thailand | Decision | 5 | 3:00 | |
| Receives the Yodmuaythai trophy. | ||||||||
| 1962-08-17 | Win | Suchai Ketsongkram
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Rajadamnern Stadium | Bangkok, Thailand | Decision | 5 | 3:00 | |
| 1962-05-31 | Win | Srisawad Sit.Sor.Por
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Rajadamnern Stadium | Bangkok, Thailand | KO | 2 | ||
| 1962-04-05 | Win | Srisawad Sit.Sor.Por
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Rajadamnern Stadium | Bangkok, Thailand | Decision | 5 | 3:00 | |
| 1962-02-08 | Win | Rawee Dechachai
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Rajadamnern Stadium | Bangkok, Thailand | Decision | 5 | 3:00 | |
| 1961-12-08 | Win | Srisawad Tiamprasit
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Lumpinee Stadium | Bangkok, Thailand | KO (Low Kicks) | 3 | ||
| 1961-10-19 | Loss | Adul Srisothon
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Rajadamnern Stadium | Bangkok, Thailand | KO (Knees) | 4 | ||
| For the Yodmuaythai trophy. | ||||||||
| 1961-08-31 | Win | Keowan Yontrakit
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Rajadamnern Stadium | Bangkok, Thailand | Decision | 5 | 3:00 | |
| 1961- | Win | Chakaj Poonchai
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Bangkok, Thailand | |||||
| 1961-06-13 | Win | Danchai Yontarakit
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Lumpinee Stadium | Bangkok, Thailand | KO | |||
| 1960-09-13 | Loss | Chakaj Poonchai
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Lumpinee Stadium | Bangkok, Thailand | KO | 3 | ||
| 1960-04-16 | Loss | Sinchai RSP
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Lumpinee Stadium Pone Kingpetch vs Pascual Perez | Bangkok, Thailand | KO | |||
| 1960- | Loss | Kumandej Pitaksamut
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Samut Songkhram province, Thailand | KO (Elbow) | 3 | |||
| 1960 | Win |
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Bangkok, Thailand | |||||
| 1960 | Win |
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Bangkok, Thailand | |||||
| 1960 | Win |
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Bangkok, Thailand | |||||
| 1959-12-25 | Win | Pansak Vittichai
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Lumpinee Stadium | Bangkok, Thailand | KO (High kick) | 1 | ||
| Legend: Win Loss Draw/No contest Notes | ||||||||
References
[edit]- ^ 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.
