Takrawlek Dejrath

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Takrawlek Dejrath
BornPhaiwan Luangphon
(ไพวัลย์ หลวงพล)
(1972-04-24) April 24, 1972 (age 49)[1]
Ban Takraw, Dan Khun Thot, Nakhon Ratchasima
Nickname(s)Manud hin junior (มนุษย์หินจูเนียร์)
"Rock Man Jr."
NationalityThai
Height1.59 m (5 ft 3 in)[2]
DivisionMini flyweight
Junior flyweight
StyleMuay Thai
boxing
StanceOrthodox
Fighting out ofOm Noi, Samut Sakhon
TeamDejrath Gym
TrainerSurat Sianglor
Years active1980s-1996
UniversityChandrakasem Rajabhat University
SpouseRatchanee Luangphon
Notable relatives (older brother)
Chainoi Worawut (nephew)

Takrawlek Dejrath (Thai: ตะคร้อเล็ก เดชรัตน์) is a Thai retired Muay Thai fighter and professional boxer from Nakhon Ratchasima, who competed in fighting during 1990s.

Career[]

Dejrath was born in Ban Takraw, Dan Khun Thot District (currently in Thepharak District), Nakhon Ratchasima Province, northeastern region in Muay Thai fighter family. His father owned a small Muay Thai gym. So he trained in fighting when he was only seven years old and competed in local events for only 50-100 baht. His older brother is also a famous Muay Thai fighter .[3]

He traveled to Bangkok for Muay Thai fighting without any hope of becoming a champion, but merely wishing to continue his studies. He has come to live at Surat Sianglor (same trainer as Payao Poontarat)'s Muay Thai gym where the fighters will have the opportunity to study together with fighting.

He started out with regular fights at the Siam Om Noi Stadium, before moving on to major arena Lumpinee and Rajadamnern Stadiums. He fights in the lightest weight class category of 105-108 pounds.[1]

Although Dejrath never won any titles, he was only ranked 105-108 pounds of the Lumpinee and Rajadamnern Stadiums. But he was known as a fighter with fierce fighting style, precise and heavy punches as well as kicks to the opponent's ankle violently (known in Thai cho-yang–เจาะยาง, "tire puncturing"). He has faced many great fighters such as Saenmuangnoi Lukchaopormahesak, Thongchai Tor.Silachai, Jakphet Keatchaiyong, Rittidej Sor.Ploenchit and Payaklek Sor.Ploenchit. Especially in the fight against Payaklek Sor.Ploenchit in November 1991 at the Lumpinee Stadium, he won TKO in the 3rd round with elbow strikes. This bout was regarded as the best fight of the year of the Lumpinee Stadium. Moreover once he turned pro to professional boxing for eight months.[3] [2]

Post retirement[]

Takrawlek Dejrath retired at the age of 24 after graduating with a bachelor's degree in Physical Education from Chandrakasem Rajabhat Institute (now Chandrakasem Rajabhat University). The highest value he got was 80,000 baht.

He came to work at a real estate company in Lat Phrao neighbourhood. He continued to work from the start as an employee until eventually becoming an executive.

Personal life, he is married and has two children. His daughter has been an amateur Muay Thai fighter and won a youth championship.[1]

Currently, Dejrath owned a Muay Thai school in Bangkok include being an assistant coach for the Thai national amateur boxers as well.[1]

And he also has a business selling Kai yang (Thai grilled chicken), which is his own chicken marinade recipe.[1]

References[]

  1. ^ a b c d e "มวยพลิกชีวิต"ตะคร้อเล็ก เดชรัตน์"" [Muay Thai is a life turning point "Takrawlek Dejrath"]. Siamsport (in Thai). 2019-10-23. Retrieved 2021-08-20.
  2. ^ a b Thai Classic (2016-07-16). "Takrawlek Dejrath VS Payaklek Sor.Ploenchit". YouTube (in Thai). Retrieved 2021-08-20.
  3. ^ a b Thai Classic (2016-11-25). "Jakphet Keatchaiyong VS Takrawlek Dejrath". YouTube (in Thai). Retrieved 2021-08-20.
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