Namkabuan Nongkeepahuyuth
Namkabuan Nongkeepahuyuth (Thai: นำขบวน หนองกี่พาหุยุทธ; 2 February 1973 – 7 April 2021) was a Muay Thai fighter from Thailand.
| Namkabuan Nongkeepahuyuth | |
|---|---|
| Born | Kampiaw Sijantuek (คำเพียว สีจันทึก) 2 February 1973 Tambon Jan Tuek, Nong Ki District, Buriram Province, Thailand |
| Died | 7 April 2021 (aged 48) Nakhon Ratchasima Province, Thailand |
| Native name | นำขบวน หนองกี่พาหุยุทธ |
| Other names | "The Ring Genius"[1] Jom thi na (จอมไถนา) "Lord of Plowing" Jomyuth Phanom Rung (จอมยุทธ์พนมรุ้ง) "Phanom Rung Martial Artist"[2] |
| Residence | Buriram, Thailand |
| Nationality | Thai |
| Height | 171 cm (5 ft 7 in) |
| Weight | 59 kg (130 lb; 9 st 4 lb) |
| Division | Featherweight Junior lightweight |
| Style | Muay Thai |
| Team | Nongkeepahuyuth Gym Muangsurin Gym |
| Trainer | Pramot Hoymook |
| Years active | 1987–1997 |
| Kickboxing record | |
| Total | 303 |
| Wins | 266 |
| Losses | 35 |
| Draws | 2 |
| Other information | |
| Notable relatives | Namphon Nongkeepahuyuth (older brother) |
Biography and career
He was born as Kampiaw Sijantuek (คำเพียว สีจันทึก; nickname: Piaw; เพียว).[2] 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.[3]
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, Silapathai Jockygym, and Ramon Dekkers. His highest purse was 260,000 baht.
A favourite technique of his was to grab the leg of an opponent and charge forward to put him off balance,[1] which is called in Thai "thi na" (ไถนา; lit: 'plowing'). The rules of Muay Thai have changed to prohibit the use of the technique due to it being considered too dangerous after Rainbow Sor.Pralantay broke his neck plowing Den Muangsurin.[4]
Namkabuan won the Junior lightweight Lumpinee Stadium title, and held the title for six years without any fighter defeating him in a title challenge until his retirement.
In retirement, he opened a mu kratha restaurant in Khorat like his brother.[2][5]
In September 2016, Namkabuan's older brother Namphon Nongkeepahuyuth, only 47 years old, died of pneumonitis
Four years later, Namkabuan died of lung cancer on 7 April 2021.[6] He had been diagnosed with stage 4 lung cancer in January 2021.[7]
Titles
- Lumpinee Stadium
- 1991 Lumpinee Stadium Junior lightweight (130 lbs) Champion (Defended five times)
- 1992 Lumpinee Stadium Fighter of the Year
- World Muay Thai Council
- 1995 WMC Junior lightweight Champion (130 lbs)
- Sports Writers Association of Thailand
- 1992 Fight of the Year (vs Robert Kaennorasing)
Fight record
References
- Stephen (23 February 2017). "TOP 10 MUAY THAI FIGHTERS OF ALL TIME". Muaythaipros.com. Retrieved 7 October 2017.
- ไขทุกมิติ สุดยอดนักชก ขุนเข่าหน้าเปื่อย จริงหรือใครว่าตกอับ. Thairath (in Thai). 23 November 2015. Retrieved 7 October 2017.
- วันนี้ของ 'วังจั่นน้อย ส.พลังชัย' ร่วมสร้างตำนาน ช.ห้าพยัคฆ์. หนังสือพิมพ์คมชัดลึก. ปีที่ 16 ฉบับที่ 6545 วันอังคารที่ 4 เมษายน พ.ศ. 2560 หน้า 9 กีฬา (in Thai)
- Den Muangsurin vs. Rainbow Pratalay, retrieved 7 April 2021
- จิรประณีต, รสพร (18 April 2006). หมูกระทะนักมวย เส้นทาง"รวย"นอกสังเวียน. Manager Online (in Thai). Retrieved 30 September 2017.
- "สิ้นลม นำขบวน หนองกี่พาหุยุทธ ยอดมวยไทย หลังสู้มะเร็งร้าย ด้วยวัย 48 ปี". ข่าวสด (in Thai). 8 April 2021. Retrieved 8 April 2021.
- "ช็อก! "นำขบวน" ยอดมวยไทยป่วยมะเร็งปอด". mgronline.com (in Thai). 22 January 2021. Retrieved 7 April 2021.