Narong Yaenprateep (Thai: ณรงค์ ทรงมณี; September 1941 – April 4, 2013), known professionally as Apidej Sit-Hirun (Thai: อภิเดช ศิษย์หิรัญ), was a Thai professional Muay Thai fighter and boxer.[1] He was a two-time Lumpinee Stadium Welterweight Champion and two-time Rajadamnern Stadium Welterweight 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.
| 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 |
| 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 | |
| Boxing record from BoxRec | |
Biography and career
editEarly years
editBorn 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
editIn 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
editApidej died of lung cancer at the age of 72 on April 4, 2013, at Phramongkutklao Hospital, Bangkok.[4]
Championships and accomplishments
editMuay Thai
edit- 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
|
Lumpinee Stadium | Bangkok, Thailand | KO | 1 | ||
| 1976-06-05 | Loss | Sirimongkol Luksiripat
|
Lumpinee Stadium | Bangkok, Thailand | TKO (Doctor stoppage) | 2 | ||
| 1975-10-14 | Loss | Pudpadnoi Worawut
|
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
|
Rajadamnern Stadium | Bangkok, Thailand | Decision | 5 | 3:00 | |
| 1975-02-03 | Loss | Khunpon Sakornpitak
|
Rajadamnern Stadium | Bangkok, Thailand | Decision | 5 | 3:00 | |
| 1974- | Win | Nuaphet Sakornpitak
|
Bangkok, Thailand | Decision | 5 | 3:00 | ||
| 1971-02-08 | Win | Yodthong Sahaisuk
|
Bangkok, Thailand | Decision | 5 | 3:00 | ||
| 1970-11-26 | Win | Narong Pitsanurachan
|
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 Lookbangplasoi
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Huamark Stadium | Bangkok, Thailand | KO (Low kicks) | 2 | ||
| 1969-08-12 | Win | Phananan Lukmuangprae
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Lumpinee Stadium | Bangkok, Thailand | Decision | 5 | 3:00 | |
| 1969-07-04 | Win | Kongdej Lookbangplasoi
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Lumpinee Stadium | Bangkok, Thailand | Decision | 5 | 3:00 | |
| Receives the Yodmuaythai trophy. | ||||||||
| 1968-12-09 | Loss | Kongdej Lookbangplasoi
|
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 Laemfahpa
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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 Sahaisuk
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Bangkok, Thailand | |||||
| 1968- | Win | Phananan Lukpanjama
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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 | ||
| For 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 Ploenjit (Yontharakit)
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Lumpinee Stadium | Bangkok, Thailand | KO (Low kick) | 2 | ||
| Apidej stripped of his titles for being stopped in a non-title fight and on suspicion of fraud. | ||||||||
| 1966-07-05 | Win | Chakkrit Nakornsuk
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Lumpinee Stadium | Bangkok, Thailand | KO (Knee to the head) | 2 | ||
| 1965-06-29 | Win | Prakaikaew Luksor
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Lumpinee Stadium | Bangkok, Thailand | Decision | 5 | 3:00 | |
| 1965-02-25 | Win | Sornchai Mallayut
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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.Pinjisak
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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 Mallayut
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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 Klongpajon
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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 Mallayut
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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 Jaroenmuang
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Lumpinee Stadium | Bangkok, Thailand | TKO (Broken arm) | 2 | 3:00 | |
| 1962-11-13 | Win | Sornchai Mallayut
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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 Kesongkram
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Rajadamnern Stadium | Bangkok, Thailand | Decision | 5 | 3:00 | |
| 1962-05-31 | Win | Srisawat SitSor.Por. (Thiamprasit)
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Rajadamnern Stadium | Bangkok, Thailand | KO | 2 | ||
| 1962-04-05 | Win | Srisawat SitSor.Por. (Thiamprasit)
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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 | Srisawat Thiamprasit
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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 | Kiewwan Yontharakit
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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 Yontharakit
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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 Ror.Sor.Por.
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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 Wittichai
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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.
