Paruhatlek Sitchunthong

Paruhatlek Sitchunthong (Thai: พฤหัสเล็ก ศิษย์ชุนทอง) is a former Thai Muay Thai fighter who competed from 1980s to 1990s. He is the only fighter to have beaten legend Samart Payakaroon in Muay Thai rules by knockout. [2]

Paruatlek Sitchunthong
BornChalee Kuntharee
(ชาลี กุลธารี)
(1961-09-02) September 2, 1961[1]
Thanyaburi, Pathum Thani, Thailand
NicknameKrating thung Rangsit (กระทิงทุ่งรังสิต)
"Raging bull of Rangsit field"
Krating noi (กระทิงน้อย)
"Little bull"
Nak chok parinya (นักชกปริญญา)
"Bachelor's degree puncher"
Supap-buruth sang-wian (สุภาพบุรุษสังเวียน)
"The ring gentleman"
NationalityThai
Height1.60 m (5 ft 3 in)
Weight51 kg (112 lb; 8.0 st)
DivisionPinweight
Mini flyweight
Junior flyweight
Flyweight
StyleMuay Thai
StanceOrthodox
Fighting out ofBangkok
TeamSitchunthong Gym
Years active1980s–1990s
Notable relativesParuhat Loh-ngoen (older brother)
Paruhatnoi Sitchunthong (younger brother)

Biography and career

The sixth of nine children (seven sons, two daughters), Paruhatlek Sitchunthong came from a family of Muay Thai fighters in Pathum Thani, about 30 km (18.6 mi) north of Bangkok. All of his brothers were fighters. His older brother is also a famous Muay Thai fighter, Paruhat Loh-ngoen. He started his Muay Thai training at the age 9 in a space near his house with his father as a trainer. He had his first fight a few months later, he got only 15 baht for it.
A year later Paruhatlek joined the Sichunthong gym, his family business. This gym originally belonged to his father, Kimchun Kuntharee. When his father died, his mother, Luan Kuntharee continued to run the operation.[3]

He had his first fight in Lumpinee Stadium at the age of 16.[4]

He fought Samart Payakaroon four-times in total. He won by knock out on the second time in the third round with punches. His older brother, Paruhat Loh-ngoen had also fought with Samart Payakaroon and was one of two opponents that Samart said he was the most afraid (the other being Mafuang Weerapol).[5]

Paruhatlek Sitchunthong was a five-times Lumpinee Stadium champion across four weight categories, consist of pinweight (102 lb), mini flyweight (104 lb, two-times), junior flyweight (108 lb), and flyweight (112 lb). To win his first belt Paruhatlek needed three attempts before being successful. At the peak of his career, he was paid a maximum of 120,000 baht.

Paruhatlek was regarded as a small shape fighter, therefore he was often at a disadvantage against his opponents. He was a tough fighter who never backed down, pushing forward for the win with his heavy punches. Hence, he was given the fierce alias of "Raging bull of the Rangsit field", owing to his birthplace, Rangsit area. He also received another alias the "ring gentleman", during a fight against Fahlan Lukprabat he had his opponent on the verge of collapsing but chose to step back and let him lose by decision to avoid stripping him from his Rajadamnern Stadium belt.[6]

He has been collecting the Muay Thai trunks he wore during his entire career, most of them are red trunks, because he often fought in the red corner.[3]

Titles & honours

  • Lumpinee Stadium
    • 1981 Lumpinee Stadium 102 lbs Champion
    • 1982 Lumpinee Stadium 102 lbs Champion (defended once)
    • 1983 Lumpinee Stadium 108 lbs Champion (defended four times)
    • 1985 Lumpinee Stadium 108 lbs Champion
    • 1988 Lumpinee Stadium 112 lbs Champion
    • 1989 Lumpinee Stadium Fight of the Year (vs. Pongsiri Por Ruamrudee)

Fight record

Muaythai record
Date Result OpponentEventLocation MethodRoundTime
1992-LossThailand Kasemlek SingmaneeLumpinee StadiumBangkok, ThailandDecision53:00
1992-05-02LossThailand Chatchai PaiseetongLumpinee StadiumBangkok, ThailandDecision53:00
1991-02-12LossThailand Nungubon SitlerchaiLumpinee StadiumBangkok, ThailandDecision53:00
1990-08-31LossThailand Orono Por Muang UbonLumpinee StadiumBangkok, ThailandDecision53:00
1990-07-29WinNetherlands Maikel LieuwfatEnglandTKO4
1990-07-10LossThailand Chandet Sor PrantalayLumpinee StadiumBangkok, ThailandDecision53:00
1990-05-29LossThailand Mathee JadeepitakLumpinee StadiumBangkok, ThailandDecision53:00
1990-04-30LossThailand Pongsiri Por RuamrudeeLumpinee StadiumBangkok, ThailandDecision53:00
1990-03-06LossThailand Chainoi MuangsurinLumpinee StadiumBangkok, ThailandDecision53:00
1990-01-30LossThailand Pongsiri Por RuamrudeeLumpinee StadiumBangkok, ThailandDecision53:00
1989-12-12WinThailand Thanongchai CharoenmuangLumpinee StadiumBangkok, ThailandDecision53:00
1989-11-11LossThailand Toto Por.PongsawangNakhon Pathom, ThailandDecision53:00
1989-11-03LossThailand Namkabuan NongkeepahuyuthLumpinee StadiumBangkok, ThailandDecision53:00
1989-10-20LossThailand Pairojnoi Sor SiamchaiLumpinee StadiumBangkok, ThailandDecision53:00
1989-09-08DrawThailand Pairojnoi Sor SiamchaiLumpinee StadiumBangkok, ThailandDecision53:00
1989-08-15DrawThailand Pairojnoi Sor SiamchaiLumpinee StadiumBangkok, ThailandDecision53:00
1989-07-25LossThailand Panphet MuangsurinLumpinee StadiumBangkok, ThailandDecision53:00
1989-06-26LossThailand Seesot SahakarnosotRajadamnern StadiumBangkok, ThailandDecision53:00
1989-05-30DrawThailand Pairojnoi Sor SiamchaiLumpinee StadiumBangkok, ThailandDecision53:00
1989-05-02LossThailand Kaensak Sor.PloenjitLumpinee StadiumBangkok, ThailandDecision53:00
Loses Lumpinee Stadium 112 lbs title.
1989-03-29WinThailand Toto Por.PongsawangLumpinee StadiumBangkok, ThailandDecision53:00
1989-02-21LossThailand Langsuan PanyuthaphumLumpinee StadiumBangkok, ThailandDecision53:00
1989-01-06WinThailand Pongsiri Por RuamrudeeLumpinee StadiumBangkok, ThailandDecision53:00
1988-12-02WinThailand Seesot SahakarnosotLumpinee StadiumBangkok, ThailandDecision53:00
1988-10-28LossThailand Karuhat Sor.SupawanLumpinee StadiumBangkok, ThailandDecision53:00
1988-10-11WinThailand Hippy SingmaneeLumpinee StadiumBangkok, ThailandDecision53:00
1988-09-09LossThailand Thammawit Sor.BadinLumpinee StadiumBangkok, ThailandDecision53:00
1988-08-18WinThailand Odnoi LukprabatRajadamnern StadiumBangkok, ThailandDecision53:00
1988-07-26LossThailand Veeraphol SahapromLumpinee StadiumBangkok, ThailandDecision53:00
1988-06-24WinThailand Phetchan SakwichaLumpinee StadiumBangkok, ThailandDecision53:00
1988-05-31WinThailand Sangwannoi Sor.RungrojLumpinee StadiumBangkok, ThailandDecision53:00
1988-05-03WinThailand Detduang Por.PongsawangLumpinee StadiumBangkok, ThailandDecision53:00
Wins the vacant Lumpinee Stadium 112 lbs title.
1988-03-25WinThailand Wangchannoi Sor PalangchaiLumpinee StadiumBangkok, ThailandDecision53:00
1988-03-04WinThailand Hippy SingmaneeLumpinee StadiumBangkok, ThailandDecision53:00
1988-01-26WinThailand Morakot Chor.WaikulLumpinee StadiumBangkok, ThailandDecision53:00
1987-12-08LossThailand Odnoi LukprabatLumpinee StadiumBangkok, ThailandDecision53:00
1987-10-19LossThailand Jaroenthong KiatbanchongLumpinee StadiumBangkok, ThailandDecision53:00
1987-08-28LossThailand Langsuan PanyuthaphumLumpinee StadiumBangkok, ThailandDecision53:00
1987-07-24LossThailand Dokmaipa Por PongsawangLumpinee StadiumBangkok, ThailandDecision53:00
1987-06-19WinThailand Langsuan PanyuthaphumLumpinee StadiumBangkok, ThailandDecision53:00
1987-06-02WinThailand Seesot Sor RitthichaiLumpinee StadiumBangkok, ThailandKO (Punches)2
1987-04-10LossThailand Baeber LukjaomaejamadewiLumpinee StadiumBangkok, ThailandDecision53:00
1987-03-06LossThailand Baeber LukjaomaejamadewiLumpinee StadiumBangkok, ThailandDecision53:00
1987-02-06WinThailand Dennuea DenmoleeLumpinee StadiumBangkok, ThailandKO (Punches)1
1987-01-13WinThailand Dejsak PayaksakdaLumpinee StadiumBangkok, ThailandDecision53:00
1986-12-19LossThailand Dejsak PayaksakdaHuamark StadiumBangkok, ThailandDecision53:00
1986-11-25LossThailand Burklerk PinsinchaiLumpinee StadiumBangkok, ThailandDecision53:00
For the Lumpinee Stadium 112 lbs title.
1986-09-12WinThailand Wangchannoi Sor PalangchaiLumpinee StadiumBangkok, ThailandDecision53:00
1986-08-22WinThailand Dennuea DenmoleeLumpinee StadiumBangkok, ThailandDecision53:00
1986-06-13WinThailand Sueasaming SitchangBangkok, ThailandDecision53:00
1986-05-06WinThailand Paiboon FairtexLumpinee StadiumBangkok, ThailandDecision53:00
1986-03-28WinThailand Detduang Por.PongsawangLumpinee StadiumBangkok, ThailandDecision53:00
1986-02-25WinThailand Supernoi SitchokchaiLumpinee StadiumBangkok, ThailandDecision53:00
1986-01-18LossThailand Supernoi SitchokchaiLumpinee StadiumBangkok, ThailandDecision53:00
Loses the Lumpinee Stadium 108 lbs title.
1985-12-07WinThailand Fahlan LukprabatLumpinee StadiumBangkok, ThailandDecision53:00
Wins the vacant Lumpinee Stadium 108 lbs title.
1985-11-19LossThailand Kongsak SitsamtahanLumpinee StadiumBangkok, ThailandDecision53:00
1985-10-18WinThailand Sangchai SingkiriLumpinee StadiumBangkok, ThailandDecision53:00
1985-09-20WinThailand Dennuea DenmoleeLumpinee StadiumBangkok, ThailandDecision53:00
1985-07-26LossThailand Odnoi LukprabatLumpinee StadiumBangkok, ThailandDecision53:00
Loses the Lumpinee Stadium 108 lbs title.
1985-05-10LossThailand Sangwannoi SitsahapanLumpinee StadiumBangkok, ThailandDecision53:00
1985-04-16LossThailand Sanit WichitkriengkraiLumpinee StadiumBangkok, ThailandDecision53:00
1985-04-02WinThailand Odnoi LukprabatLumpinee StadiumBangkok, ThailandKO3
Defends the Lumpinee Stadium 108 lbs title.
1985-01-25LossThailand Dennuea DenmoleeChiang Mai, ThailandDecision53:00
1985-01-11DrawThailand Detduang Por.PongsawangLumpinee StadiumBangkok, ThailandDecision53:00
Defends the Lumpinee Stadium 108 lbs title.
1984-11-30WinThailand Dennuea DenmoleeLumpinee StadiumBangkok, ThailandDecision53:00
1984-11-09WinThailand Wanlopnoi NauamthongLumpinee StadiumBangkok, ThailandDecision53:00
1984-07-10Thailand Sakkasemnoi FairtexLumpinee StadiumBangkok, Thailand
1984-04-24WinThailand Chanchai Sor TamarangsriLumpinee StadiumBangkok, ThailandDecision53:00
1984-03-30DrawThailand Chanchai Sor TamarangsriLumpinee StadiumBangkok, ThailandDecision53:00
Defends the Lumpinee Stadium 108 lbs title.
1983-12-26LossThailand Saencherng PinsinchaiLumpinee StadiumBangkok, ThailandDecision53:00
1983-11-11WinThailand Ruengsaknoi RojsongkramLumpinee StadiumBangkok, ThailandDecision53:00
1983-10-23LossThailand Ruengsaknoi RojsongkramLumpinee StadiumBangkok, ThailandDecision53:00
1983-10-06WinThailand Ole SakwittayaSaraburi, ThailandKO3
1983-09-02LossThailand Ruengsaknoi RojsongkramLumpinee StadiumBangkok, ThailandDecision53:00
1983-08-05WinThailand Ole SakwittayaLumpinee StadiumBangkok, ThailandDecision53:00
1983-07-12WinThailand Yungnongkhai SitwaiwatLumpinee StadiumBangkok, ThailandKO1
Defends the Lumpinee Stadium 108 lbs title.
1983-05-24WinThailand Sornaranoi SakwittayaLumpinee StadiumBangkok, ThailandDecision53:00
1983-05-10WinThailand Chakpethnoi SitseiLumpinee StadiumBangkok, ThailandDecision53:00
1983-03-25LossThailand Chakpethnoi SitseiLumpinee StadiumBangkok, ThailandDecision53:00
1983-03-12WinThailand Sanphet Sor WongsiamChanthaburi, ThailandDecision53:00
Wins the vacant Lumpinee Stadium 108 lbs title.
1983-01-23LossThailand Nopachai LukmingkwanLumpinee StadiumBangkok, ThailandDecision53:00
1983-01-07WinThailand Kaophong SitmorbonLumpinee StadiumBangkok, ThailandDecision53:00
Defends the Lumpinee Stadium 102 lbs title.
1982-12-07WinThailand Chakpethnoi SitseiLumpinee StadiumBangkok, ThailandDecision53:00
Wins the vacant Lumpinee Stadium 102 lbs title.
1982-11-13WinThailand Yongyuthnoi SakchaisitBangkok, ThailandDecision53:00
1982-10-15WinThailand Sakkasemnoi FairtexLumpinee StadiumBangkok, ThailandDecision53:00
1982-07-02LossThailand Yongyuthnoi SakchaisitBangkok, ThailandDecision53:00
1982-06-11WinThailand Paiboon FairtexLumpinee StadiumBangkok, ThailandDecision53:00
1982-05-21LossThailand Palannoi KiatananLumpinee StadiumBangkok, ThailandDecision53:00
Loses the Lumpinee Stadium 102 lbs title.
1982-04-23LossThailand Reengsaknoi RojsongkramBangkok, ThailandDecision53:00
1982-04-02LossThailand Pornsaknoi SitchangLumpinee StadiumBangkok, ThailandDecision53:00
1982-03-12WinThailand Nopachai LukmingkwanLumpinee StadiumBangkok, ThailandKO2
1982-01-15WinThailand Reengsaknoi RojsongkramLumpinee StadiumBangkok, ThailandDecision53:00
1981-12-22WinThailand Tokiattisak KangkaLumpinee StadiumBangkok, ThailandDecision53:00
1981-11-17WinThailand Boonam Sor.JaruneeLumpinee StadiumBangkok, ThailandDecision53:00
1981-10-05Thailand Rongnarong ThairungruangRajadamnern StadiumBangkok, Thailand
1981-09-04LossThailand Wanmai PhetbanditLumpinee StadiumBangkok, ThailandDecision53:00
1981-07-14WinThailand Wanmai PhetbanditLumpinee StadiumBangkok, ThailandDecision53:00
1981-06-26Thailand Surasak ChomsrimekLumpinee StadiumBangkok, Thailand
1981-04-28LossThailand Wisanupon SaksamutLumpinee StadiumBangkok, ThailandDecision53:00
1981-04-20WinThailand Weerachai SkahomkaiLumpinee StadiumBangkok, ThailandDecision53:00
1980-12-05LossThailand Klaynoi RasmeechanLumpinee StadiumBangkok, ThailandDecision53:00
1980-11-11WinThailand Sichanglek Luk.KM-16Lumpinee StadiumBangkok, ThailandDecision53:00
1980-10-14LossThailand Kattisak GangkaLumpinee StadiumBangkok, ThailandDecision53:00
1980-09-23LossThailand Chamuekpet HapalangLumpinee StadiumBangkok, ThailandDecision53:00
For the Lumpinee Stadium 102 lbs title.
1980-08-29WinThailand Somsaknoi KiatyothinLumpinee StadiumBangkok, ThailandDecision53:00
1980-07-29WinThailand Khoksamrong Sor.SakwitLumpinee StadiumBangkok, ThailandDecision53:00
1980-06-28LossThailand Chamuekpet HapalangLumpinee StadiumBangkok, ThailandDecision53:00
1980-06-07LossThailand Samart PayakaroonLumpinee StadiumBangkok, ThailandDecision53:00
For the Lumpinee Stadium 102 lbs title.
1980-05-13WinThailand Jampatong Na NontachaiLumpinee StadiumBangkok, ThailandKO5
1980-04-18WinThailand Kongsamut Sor.ThanikulLumpinee StadiumBangkok, ThailandDecision53:00
1980-03-14LossThailand Samart PayakaroonPattaya, ThailandDecision53:00
1980-02-22WinThailand Fahmongkol SitnoenpayomLumpinee StadiumBangkok, ThailandDecision53:00
1979-12-11WinThailand Fahmongkol SitnoenpayomLumpinee StadiumBangkok, ThailandDecision53:00
1979-11-09WinThailand Wisanupon SaksamutLumpinee StadiumBangkok, ThailandDecision53:00
Wins 200,000 baht side-bet.
1979-09-04LossThailand Kongsamut Sor ThanikulLumpinee StadiumBangkok, ThailandDecision53:00
1979-08-17WinThailand Samart PayakaroonLumpinee StadiumBangkok, ThailandKO3
1979-07-24LossThailand Jampatong Na NontachaiLumpinee StadiumBangkok, ThailandDecision53:00
1979-06-26WinThailand Surachai KangwanpraiLumpinee StadiumBangkok, ThailandDecision53:00
1979-05-14WinThailand Jockylek PhetUbonRajadamnern StadiumBangkok, ThailandDecision53:00
1979-04-20WinThailand Weerachai SakkomkhaiLumpinee StadiumBangkok, ThailandDecision53:00
1979-02-23DrawThailand Samart PayakaroonLumpinee StadiumBangkok, ThailandDecision53:00
1979-02-02LossThailand Supakiat EkayothinLumpinee StadiumBangkok, ThailandDecision53:00
1979-01-13WinThailand Jampatong Na NontachaiLumpinee StadiumBangkok, ThailandDecision53:00
Legend:   Win   Loss   Draw/No contest   Notes

References

  1. "Book "123 Greatest Muay Thai Fighters of All time", page 179". 8limbsus.com.
  2. Chineseman (2010-05-14). "รบกวนถามผู้รู้เรื่องมวยไทยสมัยก่อน(คุณขลุ่ยหรือคุณjj thailand หรือคนอื่นๆก็ได้ครับ) สามารถเคยชกแพ้ใครบ้างครับ" [Please ask someone who knows about Muay Thai in the past (Khun khlui or Khun jj thailand or others. Who has Samart ever lost)]. Pantip.com (in Thai).
  3. Turarat, Pure (2015-12-28). "ค่ายมวยศิษย์ชุนทอง" [Sitchunthong Muay Thai Gym]. YouTube (in Thai).
  4. "Interview with Golden Era Superstar Paluhadlek Sitchunthong". damientrainor.com.
  5. Khaosan Wongkhanmuay Kab Rit Serithai (2021-09-06). "#บางคล้าน้อย ส ธนิกุล vs #มะเฟือง วีรพล 24 ธค 2525 คลิปหาชมยาก" [#Bangkhlanoi Sor.Thanikul vs Mafeung Veerapol Dec 24, 1982 rare clip]. YouTube (in Thai).
  6. "นักชกสุภาพบุรุษ #พฤหัสเล็ก ศิษย์ชุนทอง #นักมวยเก่า" [Gentle fighter #Pharuatlek Sitchunthong #former fighter]. Studio.dostor (in Thai).
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