Naruepol (Naruepon) Fairtex (Thai: นฤพนธ์ แฟร์เท็กซ์; born July 1, 1984) is a Thai welterweight kickboxer fighting out of Evolve MMA in Singapore. He is a former Lumpinee Stadium champion and current No.1 contender to challenge Nopadetch Chuwattana for the WBC title.[1]
| Naruepol Fairtex | |
|---|---|
| Born | July 1, 1984 Bangkok, Thailand |
| Native name | นฤพนธ์ แฟร์เท็กซ์ |
| Other names | Mr. GQ Narupon Sakhomsin (นฤพล ศักดิ์หอมศิลป์) |
| Nationality | Thai |
| Height | 1.80 m (5 ft 11 in) |
| Weight | 66.7 kg (147 lb; 10.50 st) |
| Division | |
| Style | Muay Thai |
| Fighting out of | Tucson, Arizona |
| Team |
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| Years active | 1992–present |
| Kickboxing record | |
| Total | 234 |
| Wins | 182 |
| By knockout | 54 |
| Losses | 47 |
| Draws | 5 |
Last updated on: June 2, 2012 | |
In 2007 Naruepol was featured on the reality show The Contender Asia, where he was stopped in Episode 9 by Yodsaenklai Fairtex.[2]
Biography and career
editNaruepol was born near Bangkok in Central Thailand. He started practicing Muay Thai when he was 7 years old at the Sakomsing Gym and had his first fight a year later. By the time Naruepol was 11 years old, he had made a name for himself and was participating in amateur fights at local festivals. At age 15, Naruepol had his first professional fight at Rajadamnern Stadium in 1999.[3] Naruepol joined Fairtex Gym in 2005.[4]
In 1999, Naruepol won the Lumpinee belt from Chokdee Por.Pramuk.
He was scheduled to face Andy Souwer at Fighterzone Kickboxing World Series MAX in Singapore on February 25, 2012. However, they were not paid by the promoter and the fight did not happen.[5]
On May 27, 2018 in Oakland, California, Naruepol Fairtex defeated Phuket-based Gold Coast, Australia native Eddie Farrell (20-7-2) by TKO (**cut) at 1:17 of round 5 to win the IKF Pro Full Muay Thai Rules world title.
Titles and accomplishments
edit- 2018 IKF Pro Full Muay Thai Rules Middleweight World Champion
- 2005 Champion of Thailand 140 lbs
- 1999 Lumpinee champion
Fight record
edit| 182 Wins (54 (T)KO's, 127 decisions), 47 Losses, 5 Draws | ||||||||
| Date | Result | Opponent | Event | Location | Method | Round | Time | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019-04-19 | Win |  Scott Mackenzie |
Triumphant Muay Thai 7 | Las Vegas, Nevada | Decision (Unanimous) | 5 | 3:00 | |
| 2018-05-27 | Win |  Eddie Farrell |
Triumphant Muay Thai 4 | Oakland, California | TKO (Cut) | 5 | 1:17 | |
| 2017-03-03 | Win |  Amadeu Cristiano |
Lion Fight 35 | Mashantucket, Connecticut | Decision (Unanimous) | 5 | 3:00 | |
| 2013-07-05 | — |  Sharos Huyer |
— | Trieste, Italy | — | — | — | |
| 2012-04-28 | Win |  Karim Ghajji |
Boxe Thai et K1 Rules à Bagnolet | Paris, France | Decision | 5 | 3:00 | |
| 2011-11-05 | Win |  Yin Jie |
Legends of Heroes | ChangSha China | Decision | 3 | 3:00 | |
| 2011-08-13 | Loss | Zhao YaFei |
Legends of Heroes: Kung Fu vs Muaythai | Nanchang China | Decision | 3 | 3:00 | |
| 2011-06-18 | Win |  Jonay Risco |
China Fight Night | China | Decision | 3 | 3:00 | |
| 2011-04-30 | Win |  Marco Piqué |
Ring Rules Kickboxing | Milan, Italy | Ext.R Decision | 4 | 3:00 | |
| 2010-12-18 | Loss | Abdallah Mabel |
La Nuit des Challenges 9 | Lyon, France | TKO (Elbow/Cut) | 3 | ||
| 2010-10-09 | Win |  Toshiya Kurenai |
Legends of Heroes: Muaythai vs Kung Fu, Arena of Stars, Genting Highlands | Pahang, Malaysia | Decision | 5 | 3:00 | |
| 2009-12-19 | Loss | Liu Ceng Ceng |
Chinese Kung Fu vs Muaythai Competition at Lingnan Pearl Stadium | Foshan, China | Decision | 5 | 3:00 | |
| 2009-12-05 | Loss | Cosmo Alexandre |
Kings Birthday 2009 Muaythai Championship, Sanam Luang | Bangkok, Thailand | TKO (Referee stoppage) | |||
| 2009-12-05 | Win | Cedric Muller |
Kings Birthday 2009 Muaythai Championship, Sanam Luang | Bangkok, Thailand | Decision (Unanimous) | 3 | 3:00 | |
| 2009-10-09 | Win | Soren Monkongtong |
Evolution 18 | Melbourne, Australia | KO (Right high Kick) | 1 | 2:59 | |
| 2009-09-13 | Win |  Christophe Pruvost |
M-1 Fairtex Muaythai event | Tokyo, Japan | Decision (Unanimous) | 5 | 3:00 | |
| 2008-11-29 | Loss | Yohan Lidon |
Le Nuit des Champions | Marseilles, France | TKO (Dislocated shoulder) | 3 | ||
| 2008-11-08 | Loss | Giorgio Petrosyan |
Janus Fight Night "The Legend" | Padova, Italy | Decision (Unanimous) | 5 | 3:00 | |
| 2008-09-18 | Win | Soren Monkongtong |
Return of "The Contenders" | Singapore | Decision (Unanimous) | 5 | 3:00 | |
| 2008-06-25 | Win |  Vuyisile Colossa |
Planet Battle | Hong Kong | Decision | 3 | 3:00 | |
| 2008-03-03 | Win |  Fadi Merza |
SLAMM "Nederland vs Thailand IV" | Almere, Netherlands | TKO (Corner stop/gave up) | 4 | 0:00 | |
| 2007-11-29 | Win | Wilfred Montagne |
France vs Thailand | Paris, France | TKO (Referee stoppage) | 3 | ||
| 2007-09-00 | Loss |  Yodsaenklai Fairtex |
The Contender Asia Season I, Episode 9 | Singapore | KO (Punches) | 2 | 0:30 | |
| 2007-09-00 | Win | Trevor Smandych |
The Contender Asia Season I, Episode 1 | Singapore | Decision (Unanimous) | 5 | 3:00 | |
| 2007-05-28 | Win | Nontachai Sit-O |
Daowrungchujarern Fights, Rajadamnern Stadium | Bangkok, Thailand | Decision | 5 | 3:00 | |
| 2007-04-20 | Win | Yohan Lidon |
Gala de Levallois-Perret | Levallois, France | Decision | 5 | 3:00 | |
| 2006-10-16 | Win | Big Ben Chor Praram 6 |
Daowrungchujarern Fights, Rajadamnern Stadium | Bangkok, Thailand | Decision | 5 | 3:00 | |
| 2006-05-14 | Win | Nontachai Sit-O |
Channel 7 Stadium | Bangkok, Thailand | Decision | 5 | 3:00 | |
| 2006-04-17 | Win | Chaowalit Jockygym |
Daorungchujarean Fights, Rajadamnern Stadium | Bangkok, Thailand | Decision | 5 | 3:00 | |
| Wins Thailand Welterweight 147lbs title. | ||||||||
| 2005-10-07 | Loss | Noppadeat Siangsimaewgym |
Prianun Fights, Lumpinee Stadium | Bangkok, Thailand | Decision | 5 | 3:00 | |
| 2005-09-09 | Win | Khunsuk Phetsupapan |
Paianun Fights, Lumpinee Stadium | Bangkok, Thailand | Decision (Unanimous) | 5 | 3:00 | |
| Wins Thailand Super-lightweight 140lbs title. | ||||||||
| 2005-08-05 | Win | Phetnumaik S.Siriwat |
Paianun Fights, Rajadamnern Stadium | Bangkok, Thailand | Decision | 5 | 3:00 | |
| 2005-01-11 | Loss | Munkong Kiatsomkuan |
Prianun Fights, Lumpinee Stadium | Bangkok, Thailand | Decision | 5 | 3:00 | |
| 2004-12-10 | Loss | Chokdee Por.Pramuk |
P.Pramuk Fights, Lumpinee Stadium | Bangkok, Thailand | Decision (Unanimous) | 5 | 3:00 | |
| Fight was for Lumpinee Super-lightweight (140 lbs) title. | ||||||||
| 2004-07-02 | Win | Namsaknoi Yudthagarngamtorn |
Paianun Fights, Lumpinee Stadium | Bangkok, Thailand | Decision | 5 | 3:00 | |
| 2004-03-23 | Win | Chokdee Por.Pramuk |
P.Pramuk Fights, Lumpinee Stadium | Bangkok, Thailand | Decision | 5 | 3:00 | |
| 2003-12-02 | Win | Petnamek Sor Siriwat |
Suk Praiannant Fights, Lumpinee Stadium | Bangkok, Thailand | Decision (Unanimous) | 5 | 3:00 | |
| Wins Petnameks' Thailand Light-welterweight title. | ||||||||
| 2003-10-03 | Loss | Munkong Keatsomkuan |
SUK Paianun, Lumpinee Stadium | Bangkok, Thailand | Decision | 5 | 3:00 | |
| 2002-11-11 | Win | Noppadech2 Chuwattana |
Lumpinee Stadium | Bangkok, Thailand | Decision | 5 | 3:00 | |
| 2002-05-18 | Loss | Huasai Sor.Phumphanmuang |
Bangkok, Thailand | Decision | 5 | 3:00 | ||
| Legend: Win Loss Draw/No contest Notes | ||||||||
Personal life
editIn 2015, Naruepol Fairtex (aka "Mr. GQ" ) moved to the United States to teach, train, and groom Muay Thai fighters in Northern California. He was formerly affiliated with KOA Fitness in Newark, CA as the head coach of the Muay Thai Program.
In August 16, 2021, Naruepol moved to Tucson, Arizona and became the head instructor of the Muay Thai Program at the Martial Arts gym Carlson Gracie.[6]
See also
editReferences
edit- ^ "Naruepol Fairtex profile". naruepol.blogspot.com. Retrieved 2008-06-29.
- ^ "Naruepol Fairtex". www.contenderasia.com. Archived from the original on 2008-03-28. Retrieved 2008-06-29.
- ^ "Instructors at Carlson Gracie". Carlson Gracie Tucson. 2024-02-29. Retrieved 2024-02-29.
- ^ "Naruepol Interview". www.konewsmag.com. Archived from the original on 2009-07-22. Retrieved 2009-07-18.
- ^ Fighterzone Kickboxing World Series: Disaster, Majority of Fights Cancelled
- ^ "Introducing Kru Naruepon Fairtex". Carlson Gracie Tucson. 2021-08-16. Retrieved 2024-02-29.