Pongsiri Por Ruamrudee

Pongsiri Por Ruamrudee (Thai: พงษ์ศิริ พ.ร่วมฤดี),[2] was a former Thai Muay Thai kickboxer, popular during the golden era of Muay Thai.[3][4] He was popularly known as Rambo.

Pongsiri Por Ruamrudee
BornPaiboon Ladnongkee
(ไพบูลย์ ลัดหนองขี)
(1968-05-17) May 17, 1968[1]
Amphoe Huai Thalaeng, Nakhon Ratchasima province, Thailand
Native nameพงษ์ศิริ พ.ร่วมฤดี
Other namesPongsiri Ladnongkee
(พงษ์ศิริ ลัดหนองขี)
Rambo
NationalityThai
Height166 cm (5 ft 5 in)
Weight51 kg (112 lb; 8 st 0 lb)
DivisionFlyweight
Junior bantamweight
Featherweight
StyleMuay Thai
Muay Book
Years active1980–1993
ChildrenRambonoi Ladnongkee (son)

Biography & career

Por Ruamrudee was born as Paiboon Ladnongkee (ไพบูลย์ ลัดหนองขี) in Tambon Mueang Phlapphla, Amphoe Huai Thalaeng, Nakhon Ratchasima province, northeastern Thailand.[2]

He started fighter at the age of 12 with the support of his father, a fighting enthusiast. He fought at Rajadamnern Stadium for the first time, winning by knockout in the second round.

Por Ruamrudee fought for the first time in the event "Suek Onesongchai" of famous promoter Songchai Rattanasuban by knocking out the second round Tepparith Sor Naya-arm, This fight made him well-known among Muay Thai fans.

He was a small shape fighter, therefore he was a tough fighter who never backed down, pushing forward for the win with his aggressive fighting style.[1]

Hence, Por Ruamrudee earned the nickname "Rambo" after the Sylvester Stallone movie character.[4]

Every time before the match his staff waved a big black pirate flag and his trunks will also have a "skull & bones" symbol attached to it, as a unique calling card.[4]

In 1988 his second fight against Pairojnoi "Bloody Steel" Sor Siamchai was elected "Fight of the Year" and became known as the fight of the century for Muay Thai.[5] This fight is considered the milestone of modern Muay Thai, by making a record for the total entrance fee up to 3,200,000 baht for the first time.[1]

Retirement

Por Ruamrudee retired at the age of 25.[2][4] After retirement, he became a night club singer.[2]

In early August 2016, he returned from retirement to face his old rival, Langsuan Panyuthaphum, in the special event at Rajadamnern Stadium. The result was draw.[3]

He currently has a son who is a Muay Thai fighter like him, and he is a Muay Thai trainer for those interested at a gym in Taling Chan area, Bangkok.[1]

Titles & honours

  • Lumpinee Stadium
    • 1988 Lumpinee Stadium Fight of the Year (vs. Pairojnoi Sor Siamchai on November 4th)
    • 1989 Fan Favorite Award
    • 1989 Lumpinee Stadium Fight of the Year (vs. Paruhatlek Sitchunthong)

Fight record

Muay Thai Record (Incomplete)
Date Result OpponentEventLocation MethodRoundTime
1991-07-02LossThailand Langsuan PanyuthaphumLumpinee StadiumBangkok, ThailandKO (Knees)4
1991-05-10WinThailand Tukatathong Por PongsawangLumpinee StadiumBangkok, ThailandDecision53:00
 ?LossThailand Jomwo SittongchaiLumpinee StadiumBangkok, ThailandDecision53:00
1991-LossThailand Yodawut Sor TotsaponThailandDecision53:00
1990-10-30LossThailand Tukkatathong Por.PongsawangLumpinee StadiumBangkok, ThailandKO (Punches)1
1990-09-25WinThailand Chandet Sor PrantalayLumpinee StadiumBangkok, ThailandDecision53:00
1990-08-LossThailand Orono Por Muang UbonRajadamnern StadiumBangkok, ThailandDecision53:00
1990-07-20LossThailand Jaroensap KiatbanchongLumpinee StadiumBangkok, ThailandDecision53:00
1990-07-06WinJapan Michiaki YamazakiMAJKFTokyo, JapanTKO (3 Knockdowns)22:08
1990-06-08LossThailand Chainoi MuangsurinLumpinee StadiumBangkok, ThailandKO3
1990-05-18WinFrance Jaid SeddakMAJKFTokyo, JapanDecision53:00
1990-04-30WinThailand Paruhatlek SitchunthongLumpinee StadiumBangkok, ThailandDecision53:00
1990-04-10LossThailand Langsuan PanyuthaphumLumpinee StadiumBangkok, ThailandDecision53:00
1990-LossThailand Chainoi MuangsurinLumpinee StadiumBangkok, ThailandDecision53:00
1990-02-18WinNetherlands Michael LiewfatAmsterdam, NetherlandsDecision53:00
1990-01-LossThailand Panphet MuangsurinLumpinee StadiumBangkok, ThailandDecision53:00
1989-08-29LossThailand Boonlong Sor.ThanikulLumpinee StadiumBangkok, ThailandKO3
1989-07-25LossThailand Pairojnoi Sor SiamchaiLumpinee StadiumBangkok, ThailandDecision53:00
1989-05-30LossThailand Karuhat Sor.SupawanLumpinee StadiumBangkok, ThailandDecision53:00
1989-05-02WinThailand Toto Por PongsawangLumpinee StadiumBangkok, ThailandDecision53:00
1989-02-11WinThailand Toto Por PongsawangNakhon Ratchasima, ThailandDecision53:00
1989-01-06LossThailand Paruhatlek SitchunthongLumpinee StadiumBangkok, ThailandDecision53:00
1988-12-02LossThailand Langsuan PanyuthaphumLumpinee StadiumBangkok, ThailandDecision53:00
1988-11-04WinThailand Pairojnoi Sor SiamchaiLumpinee StadiumBangkok, ThailandDecision53:00
1988-10-11DrawThailand Pairojnoi Sor SiamchaiLumpinee StadiumBangkok, ThailandDecision53:00
1988-08-30WinThailand Seksan SitchomthongLumpinee StadiumBangkok, ThailandDecision53:00
1988-07-26WinThailand Hippy SingmaneeLumpinee StadiumBangkok, ThailandDecision53:00
1988-06-28WinThailand Toto Por PongsawangLumpinee StadiumBangkok, ThailandDecision53:00
1988-05-31WinThailand Morakot Sor TamarangsriLumpinee StadiumBangkok, ThailandDecision53:00
1988-05-03WinThailand Pichit SitbangprachanLumpinee StadiumBangkok, ThailandDecision53:00
1988-04-08LossThailand Kompayak SingmaneeLumpinee StadiumBangkok, ThailandDecision53:00
1988-03-04LossThailand Panphet MaungsurinLumpinee StadiumBangkok, ThailandKO2
1988-01-22WinThailand Chainoi MuangsurinBangkok, ThailandDecision53:00
1987-12-08WinThailand Kompayak SingmaneeBangkok, ThailandDecision53:00
1987-11-13WinThailand Amnatsak Sor.SinsawatLumpinee StadiumBangkok, ThailandKO (Punches)4
1987-10-07WinThailand Yuenyong KiatmongkolRajadamnern StadiumBangkok, ThailandDecision53:00
1987-07-31LossThailand Toto Por PongsawangLumpinee StadiumBangkok, ThailandKO2
1987-06-02WinThailand Daengnoi Por.BunyaLumpinee StadiumBangkok, ThailandKO4
1987-05-01LossThailand Songchainoi Por.SomchitAirLumpinee StadiumBangkok, ThailandKO2
1987-04-10WinThailand Nuaphet SaksamutLumpinee StadiumBangkok, ThailandDecision53:00
1987-03-06LossThailand Panomrunglek Chor.SawatLumpinee StadiumBangkok, ThailandDecision53:00
1987-02-10WinThailand Komkai KiatcharoenLumpinee StadiumBangkok, ThailandDecision53:00
1987-01-06WinThailand Patcharin SripatcharinBangkok, ThailandDecision53:00
1986-09-12WinThailand Komkai KiatcharoenLumpinee StadiumBangkok, ThailandDecision53:00
1986-08-22WinThailand Danchailek Chor. SawatLumpinee StadiumBangkok, ThailandKO2
1986-07-15WinThailand Phadej KietthanupetchLumpinee StadiumBangkok, ThailandDecision53:00
Legend:   Win   Loss   Draw/No contest   Notes

References

  1. Amarin TV (2020-08-23). "แรมโบ้ พงษ์ศิริ พ.ร่วมฤดี นักมวยไทยขวัญใจมหาชน" [Rambo Pongsiri Por Ruamrudee a favorite fighter]. YouTube (in Thai). Retrieved 2021-08-27.
  2. "Pongsuri Rambo vs. Nungubon". YouTube (in Thai). 2011-02-18. Retrieved 2017-10-01.
  3. Nandhivajrin, Lak (2013-08-20). ""หลังสวน-แรมโบ้" ยังแจ๋ว" ["Langsuan-Rambo" still cool]. ASTV Manager (in Thai). Retrieved 2017-10-01.
  4. Kooshnir, Anton (2015-08-05). "The Forgotten Golden Era Muay Thai Legends – Vol. 2". muay-thai-guy.com. Retrieved 2017-10-01.
  5. "Pairojnoi vs Pongsiri Fight of the century". siamfightmag.com.
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