Apidej Sit-Hirun
| Apidej Sit-Hirun | |
|---|---|
 Apidej Sit-Hirun in boxing stance | |
| Born | Narong Yaenprateep September 1941 Samut Songkhram, Thailand |
| Died | April 4, 2013 Bangkok Lung cancer |
| Native name | Apidej Sit-Hirun |
| Nickname(s) | Chom tae chak Bang Nok Khwaek (จอมเตะจากบางนกแขวก) (e.g. Kicker from Bang Nok Khwaek) |
| Residence | Thailand |
| Nationality | Thai |
| Style | Muay Thai Boxing |
| Years active | 1958-1976 |
| Occupation | Fighter |
| Boxing record from BoxRec | |
Apidej Sit-Hirun (Thai: อภิเดช ศิษย์หิรัญ; September 1941 – April 4, 2013), born Narong Yaenprateep, was a famous muay Thai fighter.[1]
Biography and career[]
Early years[]
Born 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[]
In 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[]
Apidej died of lung cancer at the age of 72 on April 4, 2013, at Phramongkutklao Hospital, Bangkok.[4]
Championships and accomplishments[]
Muay Thai[]
- 2× Rajadamnern Stadium 147 lbs Champion (1963, 1968)
- 2× Lumpinee Stadium 147 lbs Champion
- 1964 Thailand 147 lbs Champion
Boxing[]
- Rajadamnern Stadium
- 1964 Thailand Welterweight Champion
- Lumpinee Stadium
- 1964 Thailand Welterweight Champion
- Oriental and Pacific Boxing Federation
- 1965 OPBF Welterweight Champion
Muay Thai record[]
| 160 Wins, 35 Losses, 5 Draws | ||||||||
| Date | Result | Opponent | Event | Location | Method | Round | Time | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1977-03-29 | Loss |  Siangow Sitbangprajan
|
Bangkok, Thailand | Decision | 5 | 3:00 | ||
| 1975-10-14 | Loss | Pudpadnoi Worawut
|
Lumpinee Stadium | Bangkok, Thailand | Decision | 5 | 3:00 | |
| 1975-09-15 | Win | Buriram Suanmisakawan
|
Rajadamnern Stadium | Bangkok, Thailand | Decision | 5 | 3:00 | |
| 1975-04-07 | Loss | Satanfah Sor.Prateep
|
Lumpinee Stadium | Bangkok, Thailand | Decision | 5 | 3:00 | |
| 1975-02-03 | Loss | Khunpon Sakornpitak
|
Rajadamnern Stadium | Bangkok, Thailand | Decision | 5 | 3:00 | |
| 1974- | Win | Nuapetch Sakornpitak
|
Bangkok, Thailand | Decision | 5 | 3:00 | ||
| 1971- | Win | Yodthong Saensuek
|
Bangkok, Thailand | Decision | 5 | 3:00 | ||
| 1970-05-29 | Win |
|
Lumpinee Stadium | Bangkok, Thailand | Decision | 5 | 3:00 | |
| 1970-02-06 | Win |
|
Lumpinee Stadium | Bangkok, Thailand | KO (Punch) | 3 | ||
| 1969-08-12 | Win | Phantanan Lukmuangphrae
|
Lumpinee Stadium | Bangkok, Thailand | Decision | 5 | 3:00 | |
| 1969-07-04 | Win |
|
Lumpinee Stadium | Bangkok, Thailand | Decision | 5 | 3:00 | |
| 1968 | Loss | Sukkasem
|
Bangkok, Thailand | Decision | 5 | 3:00 | ||
| 1968-11-10 | Loss |
|
Charusathian Stadium | Bangkok, Thailand | KO | 1 | ||
| Loses Rajadamnern Stadium 147 lbs title. | ||||||||
| 1968-09-30 | Win | Monsawan Laemfapah
|
Rajadamnern Stadium | Bangkok, Thailand | TKO (Referee Stoppage) | 4 | ||
| 1968-08-21 | Win |
|
Rajadamnern Stadium | Bangkok, Thailand | Decision | 5 | 3:00 | |
| 1968- | Loss |
|
Rajadamnern Stadium | Bangkok, Thailand | KO (Low Kick) | 2 | ||
| 1968-01-15 | Win |
|
Rajadamnern Stadium | Bangkok, Thailand | KO | 3 | ||
| Wins Rajadamnern Stadium 147 lbs title. | ||||||||
| 1967-09-27 | Loss |
|
Lumpinee Stadium | Bangkok, Thailand | KO | 2 | ||
| Loses Thailand and Lumpinee Stadium 147 lbs title. | ||||||||
| 1967-07-03 | Win |
|
Bangkok, Thailand | KO (Body Kicks) | 4 | |||
| 1967-04-05 | Loss |
|
Rajadamnern Stadium | Bangkok, Thailand | TKO | 3 | ||
| 1966-10-18 | Loss | Danchai Ploenchit
|
Lumpinee Stadium | Bangkok, Thailand | KO | 2 | ||
| 1964-11-03 | Win |
|
Lumpinee Stadium | Bangkok, Thailand | Decision | 5 | 3:00 | |
| Wins Thailand 147 lbs title. | ||||||||
| 1964- | Win | Daoprakai
|
Bangkok, Thailand | Decision | 5 | 3:00 | ||
| 1964-08-04 | Win |
|
Lumpinee Stadium | Bangkok, Thailand | Decision | 5 | 3:00 | |
| 1964-02-13 | Loss |
|
Rajadamnern Stadium | Bangkok, Thailand | Decision | 5 | 3:00 | |
| 1963- | Win | Rakkiat Kiatmuangyom
|
Rajadamnern Stadium | Bangkok, Thailand | KO | 2 | ||
| 1963-09-09 | Win | Sornchai Mallayuth
|
Rajadamnern Stadium | Bangkok, Thailand | Decision | 5 | 3:00 | |
| Rajadamnern Stadium 147 lbs title. | ||||||||
| 1963- | Win | Sharksak Klongphajon
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Rajadamnern Stadium | Bangkok, Thailand | Decision | 5 | 3:00 | |
| 1963-06-06 | Win |
|
Rajadamnern Stadium | Bangkok, Thailand | Decision | 5 | 3:00 | |
| 1963- | Win | Sornchai Mallayuth
|
Rajadamnern Stadium | Bangkok, Thailand | Decision | 5 | 3:00 | |
| Wins Rajadamnern Stadium 147 lbs title. | ||||||||
| 1963-02-05 | Win | Sompong Charoenmuang
|
Lumpinee Stadium | Bangkok, Thailand | TKO (Broken arm) | 2 | 3:00 | |
| 1962- | Win | Sornchai Mallayuth
|
Rajadamnern Stadium | Bangkok, Thailand | Decision | 5 | 3:00 | |
| 1962- | Win |
|
Rajadamnern Stadium | Bangkok, Thailand | Decision | 5 | 3:00 | |
| 1962- | Win | Suchai Ketsongkram
|
Rajadamnern Stadium | Bangkok, Thailand | Decision | 5 | 3:00 | |
| 1962-04-05 | Win | Srisawad Sit.Sor.Por
|
Rajadamnern Stadium | Bangkok, Thailand | Decision | 5 | 3:00 | |
| 1962- | Win |
|
Rajadamnern Stadium | Bangkok, Thailand | Decision | 5 | 3:00 | |
| 1961-12-08 | Win | Srisawad Tiamprasit
|
Lumpinee Stadium | Bangkok, Thailand | KO (Low Kicks) | 3 | ||
| 1961-10- | Loss |
|
Bangkok, Thailand | Decision | 5 | 3:00 | ||
| 1961-08-31 | Singhad Yontrakit
|
Rajadamnern Stadium | Bangkok, Thailand | |||||
| 1960-09-13 | Loss | Chakaj Chitsopha
|
Lumpinee Stadium | Bangkok, Thailand | KO | 3 | ||
| 1960-04-16 | Sinchai Ro.Sor.Por
|
Lumpinee Stadium | Bangkok, Thailand | |||||
| Legend: Win Loss Draw/No contest Notes | ||||||||
References[]
- ^ 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.
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