Namphon Nongkeepahuyuth

Namphon Nongkeepahuyuth (Thai: นำพล หนองกี่พาหุยุทธ; May 19, 1969 – September 19, 2016) is a late Thai Muay Thai kickboxer. He fought and was famous in the 1980s. He is also elder brother of another famous Muay Thai kickboxer Namkabuan Nongkeepahuyuth.

Namphon Nongkeepahuyuth
BornNamphon Sijantuek
(นำพล สีจันทึก)
(1969-05-19)May 19, 1969
Nong Ki District, Buriram Province, Thailand
DiedSeptember 19, 2016(2016-09-19) (aged 47)
Nang Rong Hospital, Nang Rong District, Buriram Province, Thailand
Pneumonitis
Native nameนำพล หนองกี่พาหุยุทธ
Other namesKhun Khao Na Pueai (ขุนเข่าหน้าเปื่อย)
"Decayed face knee striker"[1]
ResidenceBuriram, Thailand
NationalityThai
Height176 cm (5 ft 9 in)
Weight57 kg (126 lb; 9 st 0 lb)
DivisionJunior flyweight
Flyweight
Featherweight
Lightweight
Light welterweight
StyleMuay Thai
Fighting out ofSurin Province
TeamNongkeepahuyuth Gym
Muangsurin Gym
TrainerPramote Hoymook
Years active1980s–1993[2]
Notable relativesNamkabuan Nongkeepahuyuth (younger brother)

Biography and career

Namphon (nickname: Khaek; แขก) was born on 19 May 1969 in Tambon Jan Tuek, Nong Ki District, Buriram Province. He practiced Muay Thai as a child with a training and supporting from Pramote Hoymook, a local physical education teacher who owns a Muay Thai gym "Nongkeepahuyuth". He became successful and famous in Surin and Nakhon Ratchasima before going to fight in Bangkok where he become a Muay Thai superstar from 1988–1991.[3]

He fought with many famous Muay Thai kickboxers at that time, such as Samart Payakaroon, Cherry Sor Wanich, Sangtiennoi Sor.Rungroj, Petchdam Lukborai, Panomtoanlek Sor. Sirinan, Nuathoranee Tongraja, Superlek Sorn E-Sarn, Jaroenthong Kiatbanchong, Samranthong Kiatbanchong, Pompetch Naratreekul, Orono Por Muang Ubon, and especially with Cherry Sor Wanich who is considered his main rival, and Samart Payakaroon who he fought five times though he only beat him once.

He won championships of Lumpinee Stadium at Junior flyweight (108 lbs), Flyweight (112 lbs), and Featherweight (126 lbs). He often fought as the main event in the title "Suek Onesongchai" by Songchai Rattanasuban as promoter. His highest purse was 240,000–260,000 baht. Namphon was a favourite with Muay Thai fans due to his fighting style, and especially for his fiercest weapon, a knee strike, for which he was given the nickname "Decayed face knee striker" because of his prowess at knees and because he often had bloody wounds after his fights, especially on his face or eyebrows. Throughout his career it was recorded that he had been given 268 stitches and at one time as many 72 stitches.[3][1]

In 1990 he fought against Ramon Dekkers of the Netherlands twice. In the first bout, he was defeated by unanimous decision in Amsterdam, Netherlands, but he won the second fight at Lumpinee Stadium, Bangkok.

Retirement and death

In 1993, he suffered a car accident, while still at the high point of his fighting career. He retired two years later at 26 years old.[2]

After retirement, he opened a short-lived mu kratha restaurant in Nakhon Ratchasima.[4] Later, he returned to live in his native Buriram, living a simple life and training children in muay Thai in his old gym.

In 2013, he became ill with pneumonitis from too much drinking and smoking for many years, until his body became very thin.[2] He died at Nang Rong Hospital at 17:00 on 19 September 2016, when he was 47 years old.[1][3]

Titles

  • Lumpinee Stadium
    • 1986 Lumpinee Stadium 108 lbs Champion
    • 1987 Lumpinee Stadium 108 lbs Champion
    • 1989 Lumpinee Stadium 126 lbs Champion (defended twice)

Muay Thai record

Muay Thai record
Date Result OpponentEventLocation MethodRoundTime
1995-09-02LossThailand Jompoplek Sor.SumaleeUbon Ratchathani, ThailandDecision53:00
1995-07-21LossThailand Rainbow Sor PrantalayLumpinee StadiumBangkok, ThailandDecision53:00
1995-03-29LossThailand Kongnapa BM ServiceRajadamnern StadiumBangkok, ThailandKO (High kick)5
1995-01-09LossThailand Rainbow Sor PrantalayRajadamnern StadiumBangkok, ThailandKO (High kick)4
1994-11-26LossThailand Orono Por Muang UbonLumpinee StadiumBangkok, ThailandDecision53:00
1994-WinThailand Chandet Sor PrantalayLumpinee StadiumBangkok, ThailandDecision53:00
1994-WinThailand Pompetch NratrikulLumpinee StadiumBangkok, ThailandDecision53:00
1994-LossThailand Chandet Sor PrantalayLumpinee StadiumBangkok, ThailandDecision53:00
1994-05-31WinThailand Pompetch NratrikulLumpinee StadiumBangkok, ThailandDecision53:00
1994-04-22WinThailand Pompetch NratrikulLumpinee StadiumBangkok, ThailandDecision53:00
1994-03-29LossThailand Kongnapa BM ServiceLumpinee StadiumBangkok, ThailandDecision53:00
1994-03-WinThailand Taweechai Wor.PreechaRajadamnern StadiumBangkok, ThailandDecision53:00
1994-02-WinThailand Sisod KiatchitchanokRajadamnern StadiumBangkok, ThailandDecision53:00
1994-01-WinThailand Wanlop Sor.ThepthongRajadamnern StadiumBangkok, ThailandKO1
1993-12-23WinThailand Orono Por Muang UbonLumpinee StadiumBangkok, ThailandDecision53:00
1993-11-23LossThailand Pompetch NaratreekulLumpinee StadiumBangkok, ThailandDecision53:00
1993-10-22WinThailand Kaonar Sor KettalingchanLumpinee StadiumBangkok, ThailandDecision53:00
1992-09-11LossThailand Buakaw Por PisichetLumpinee StadiumBangkok, ThailandDecision53:00
1992-08-07LossThailand Superlek Sorn E-SarnLumpinee StadiumBangkok, ThailandKO4
1991-12-LossThailand Sangtiennoi Sor.RungrojLumpinee StadiumBangkok, ThailandDecision53:00
1991-11-26LossThailand Sangtiennoi Sor.RungrojLumpinee StadiumBangkok, ThailandDecision53:00
1991-WinThailand Sanit WichitkriangkraiNew ZealandDecision53:00
1991-10-15WinThailand Sanit WichitkriangkraiLumpinee StadiumBangkok, ThailandDecision53:00
1991-08-14WinThailand Jaroenthong KiatbanchongRajadamnern StadiumBangkok, ThailandDecision53:00
1991-07-30LossThailand Superlek Sorn E-SarnLumpinee StadiumBangkok, ThailandDecision53:00
1991-06-28WinThailand Panomrunglek Chor.SawatLumpinee StadiumBangkok, ThailandDecision53:00
1991-06-14WinThailand Nongmoon ChomputhongLumpinee StadiumBangkok, ThailandDecision53:00
1991-03-29LossThailand Superlek Sorn E-SarnLumpinee StadiumBangkok, ThailandDecision53:00
1991-03-01WinThailand Therdkiat SitthepitakLumpinee StadiumBangkok, ThailandKO4
1991-02-09DrawThailand Nuathoranee Sor.KettalingchanLumpinee StadiumBangkok, ThailandDecision53:00
1991-01-21WinThailand Nuathoranee Sor.KettalingchanLumpinee StadiumBangkok, ThailandDecision53:00
1991-01-04WinThailand Petchdam LukboraiLumpinee StadiumBangkok, ThailandDecision53:00
1990-12-15WinThailand Chumpuang ChomphuongTokyoKO2
1990-11-20LossThailand Panomrunglek Chor.SawatLumpinee StadiumBangkok, ThailandTKO (Doctor stoppage)4
1990-08-15LossThailand Kongnapa LuktapfahRajadamnern StadiumBangkok, ThailandKO1
1990-07-29WinSweden Dennis SigoEnglandTKO (low kick)4
1990-06-29LossThailand Superlek Sorn E-SarnLumpinee StadiumBangkok, ThailandDecision53:00
1990-05-18LossThailand Petchdam Sor.BodinMAJKFTokyo, JapanDecision53:00
1990-04-20WinNetherlands Ramon DekkersLumpinee StadiumBangkok, ThailandDecision53:00
1990-03-30LossThailand Petchdam Sor.BodinLumpinee StadiumBangkok, ThailandDecision53:00
Loses Lumpinee Stadium 126 lbs title.
1990-02-18LossNetherlands Ramon DekkersAmsterdam, NetherlandsDecision (Unanimous)53:00
For the IMF World Light Welterweight title.
1990-02-06LossThailand Cherry Sor WanichLumpinee StadiumBangkok, ThailandDecision53:00
1990-01-19DrawThailand Cherry Sor WanichLumpinee StadiumBangkok, ThailandDecision53:00
1989-12-31WinFrance Pascal GregoireParis, FranceTKO (Low kick)4
1989-11-28DrawThailand Cherry Sor WanichLumpinee StadiumBangkok, ThailandDecision53:00
1989-11-07DrawThailand Cherry Sor WanichLumpinee StadiumBangkok, ThailandDecision53:00
1989-10-06WinThailand Jaroenthong KiatbanchongLumpinee StadiumBangkok, ThailandDecision53:00
Defends Lumpinee Stadium 126 lbs title.
1989-09-08WinThailand Chanchai Sor TamarangsriLumpinee StadiumBangkok, ThailandDecision53:00
1989-08-15WinThailand Manasak Sor PloenchitLumpinee StadiumBangkok, ThailandDecision53:00
1989-06-26LossThailand Cherry Sor WanichRajadamnern StadiumBangkok, ThailandDecision53:00
1989-05-30WinThailand Sanphet LokrangseeLumpinee StadiumBangkok, ThailandDecision53:00
Defends Lumpinee Stadium 126 lbs title.
1989-04-07LossThailand Jaroenthong KiatbanchongLumpinee StadiumBangkok, ThailandTKO3
1989-03-10WinThailand Jaroenthong KiatbanchongLumpinee StadiumBangkok, ThailandDecision53:00
Wins Lumpinee Stadium 126 lbs title.
1989-01-23LossThailand Jomwo ChernyimRajadamnern StadiumBangkok, ThailandDecision53:00
1989-01-06DrawThailand Jomwo ChernyimLumpinee StadiumBangkok, ThailandDecision53:00
1988-12-02LossThailand Samart PayakaroonLumpinee StadiumBangkok, ThailandDecision53:00
1988-10-28LossThailand Samart PayakaroonLumpinee StadiumBangkok, ThailandTKO (Doctor Stoppage)3
1988-08-05WinThailand Kongtoranee PayakaroonLumpinee StadiumBangkok, ThailandDecision53:00
1988-07-26WinThailand Kongtoranee PayakaroonLumpinee StadiumBangkok, ThailandDecision53:00
1988-06-24WinThailand Manasak Sor PloenchitLumpinee StadiumBangkok, ThailandDecision53:00
1988-05-03LossThailand Panomtuanlek HapalangLumpinee StadiumBangkok, ThailandTKO (Knees)3
For the Lumpinee Stadium 126 lbs title.
1988-03-04DrawThailand Jomwo ChernyimLumpinee StadiumBangkok, ThailandDecision53:00
1988-01-26WinThailand Sanit WichitkiriangkraiLumpinee StadiumBangkok, ThailandTKO (dislocated shoulder)4
1987-12-29WinThailand Sanphet LoukrangseeLumpinee StadiumBangkok, ThailandDecision53:00
1987-11-23LossThailand Wanpichit KaennorasingBuriram, ThailandKO3
1987-09-22WinThailand Phayannoi Sor.TassaneeLumpinee StadiumBangkok, ThailandDecision53:00
1987-07-31WinThailand Daotongnoi SityodtongLumpinee StadiumBangkok, ThailandDecision53:00
1987-06-17DrawThailand Jaroenthong KiatbanchongLumpinee StadiumBangkok, ThailandDecision53:00
1987-03-26LossThailand Jaroenthong KiatbanchongLumpinee StadiumBangkok, ThailandDecision53:00
1987-02-06WinThailand Petchan SakwichaLumpinee StadiumBangkok, ThailandDecision53:00
Wins the vacant Lumpinee Stadium 108 lbs title.
1986-12-19LossThailand Wangchannoi Sor PalangchaiHuamark Stadium Roman vs PayakaroonBangkok, ThailandDecision53:00
Lost Lumpinee Stadium 108 lbs title.
1986-11-25WinThailand Petchan SakwichaLumpinee StadiumBangkok, ThailandDecision53:00
Wins Lumpinee Stadium 108 lbs title.
1986-08-22LossThailand Wangchannoi Sor PalangchaiLumpinee StadiumBangkok, ThailandDecision53:00
1986-03-28LossThailand Dejsak PayaksakdaLumpinee StadiumBangkok, ThailandDecision53:00
1986-03-04LossThailand Petchchan SakwichaLumpinee StadiumBangkok, ThailandDecision53:00
1985-12-31WinThailand Langsuan PanyuthaphumLumpinee StadiumBangkok, ThailandDecision53:00
1985-11-29LossThailand Yodmanut SityodtongLumpinee StadiumBangkok, ThailandDecision53:00
1985-10-11WinThailand Seksan SitchomthongLumpinee StadiumBangkok, ThailandDecision53:00
Wins 100,000 baht side-bet.
1985-08-27WinThailand Pinphet Sor SamipakLumpinee StadiumBangkok, ThailandDecision53:00
Legend:   Win   Loss   Draw/No contest   Notes

References

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