Kongtoranee Payakaroon
| Kongtoranee Payakaroon | |
|---|---|
| Born | Chartchai Tiptamai (ชาติชาย ทิพย์ท่าไม้) July 12, 1960 Tambon Khlong Khet, Bang Pakong, Chachoengsao, Thailand |
| Native name | สุบิน เดชทิพย์ท่าไม้ |
| Nickname | Chart (ชาติ) |
| Height | 170 cm (5 ft 7 in) |
| Division | Pinweight Light Flyweight Flyweight Super Flyweight Bantamweight |
| Style | Muay Thai (Muay Femur) Boxing |
| Stance | Orthodox |
| Team | Sityodtong Gym |
| Trainer | Yodtong Senanan (Muay Thai) Sukjai Sappalek (Professional Boxing) |
| Years active | c. 1971–1990 |
| Professional boxing record | |
| Total | 14 |
| Wins | 12 |
| By knockout | 9 |
| Losses | 2 |
| Kickboxing record | |
| Total | 274 |
| Wins | 200 |
| Losses | 74 |
| Other information | |
| Occupation | Muay Thai fighter (retired) Muay Thai trainer |
| Notable relatives | Samart Payakaroon (younger brother) |
| Boxing record from BoxRec | |
Subin Dejtiptamai (Thai: สุบิน เดชทิพย์ท่าไม้; born Chartchai Tiptamai Thai: ชาติชาย ทิพย์ท่าไม้; July 12, 1960), known professionally as Kongtoranee Payakaroon (Thai: ก้องธรณี พยัคฆ์อรุณ), is a retired Thai Muay Thai fighter and professional boxer. He is a former five-division Lumpinee Stadium champion, the 1984 Sports Writers Association of Thailand Fighter of the Year, and also challenged for a WBC and a WBA Super Flyweight title in boxing. He is the older brother of Samart Payakaroon, another famous Muay Thai and boxing champion.[1]
Muay Thai career
Payakaroon (personal nickname: Chart; ชาติ) started his career from Muay Thai at the age of 11 before the brother, Samart. The brothers have the same trainer was Yodtong "Kru Tui" Senanan. Later, he became famous in the Amphoe Bang Lamung, eastern Thailand. In 1977, when he was 17 he came to Bangkok for as fighter under the famous promoter, Songchai Rattanasuban along with Samart, and since then, he has become a famous and favorite Muay Thai fighter. Before that, he had experienced about 100 fights. He fought with many famous fighters, such as Bangkhlanoi Sor.Thanikul, Samransak Muangsurin, Chamuakpetch Hapalang, Wangchannoi Sor Palangchai or Petdam Lookborai. His maximum remuneration was 120,000 baht in fight against Samingnoom Sithiboonthum at Rajadamnern Stadium. He won five different weight championships of the Lumpinee Stadium during 1978–84.[2]
Professional boxing career
Payakaroon made his professional debut on April 2, 1985. Among his early victories was a notable win over fellow Thai boxer Payao Poontarat, a former WBC Super Flyweight champion. However, that win occurred sometime after his debut and was not his first fight.
He went on to record a total of nine consecutive wins before challenging Gilberto Román, the reigning WBC Super Flyweight champion, on December 19, 1986, at Indoor Stadium Huamark. The bout was organized by Gen Sunthorn Kongsompong.[3] Payakaroon lost the fight by unanimous decision and suffered significant facial injuries.[4][2]
He continued fighting three more times and eventually rose to become the #1 contender in the WBA Junior Bantamweight rankings. On January 26, 1988, he faced fellow Thai fighter Khaosai Galaxy, the WBA titleholder, at Lumpinee Stadium.[2] The two knew each other well, as Payakaroon had once served as Galaxy's sparring partner. Galaxy had previously trained at Yodtong Senanan's gym in Nong Prue, Chonburi, in preparation for his 1984 title fight against Dominican boxer Eusebio Espinal.
In their bout, Payakaroon wore blue trunks with gold stripes and golden boots. He employed hit-and-run tactics throughout the 12 rounds and even managed to knock Galaxy down in the fifth round. After the fight, he expressed strong confidence in his victory, as did his fans and manager. However, when the official decision was announced, he lost. His manager, Songchai Rattanasuban, reacted angrily, claiming the fight had been rigged.[5][6]
Later, Rattanasuban received an offer for Payakaroon to challenge Ellyas Pical, the IBF Junior Bantamweight champion from Indonesia, who had previously lost to Galaxy by knockout in the 14th round in 1987. The fight was to take place in Pical's hometown, but Payakaroon declined the offer, believing the pay would be unfairly low.
Retirement
After failing to win the world championship in two attempts, Payakaroon was invited by a friend, who was a war correspondent, to join him in covering conflicts in France, Lebanon, and along the Thai border in what is now Sa Kaeo province. Although he was offered the opportunity to assist, he ultimately did not take the role due to a lack of skills and fluency in English. Unexpectedly, he returned to Muay Thai and continued fighting until his retirement in 1990. After retiring, he spent two years in Japan working as a Muay Thai trainer.[2]
Later, he served as an assistant trainer at Sityodtong Gym in Bangkok, under the direction of Yodtong Senanan; he also had the opportunity to train students in Baku, Azerbaijan.
In 2007, he took over the management of a Muay Thai gym from his brother, Samart Payakaroon, after Samart's divorce.[7]
Titles and accomplishments
Muay Thai
- Lumpinee Stadium
- 1978 Lumpinee Stadium Pinweight (102 lbs) Champion (1 defense)
- 1980 Lumpinee Stadium Light Flyweight (108 lbs) Champion (2 defenses)
- 1980 Lumpinee Stadium Flyweight (112 lbs) Champion (2 defenses)
- 1983 Lumpinee Stadium Super Flyweight (115 lbs) Champion (1 defense)
- 1984 Lumpinee Stadium Bantamweight (118 lbs) Champion (1 defense)
- World Muay Thai Council
- 1990 WMTC World Light Welterweight (140 lbs) Champion
Awards
- 1978 King's Fighter of the Year
- 1984 Sports Writers Association of Thailand Fighter of the Year[8]
Boxing record
Professional boxing record
| 14 fights | 12 wins | 2 losses |
|---|---|---|
| By knockout | 9 | 0 |
| By decision | 3 | 2 |
| No. | Result | Record | Opponent | Type | Round | Date | Location | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 14 | Loss | 12–2 |  Khaosai Galaxy
|
UD | 12 | 26 January 1988 | Lumpinee Stadium, Bangkok, Thailand
|
For the WBA World Super Flyweight title. |
| 13 | Win | 12–1 | Prabtoranee Luklampakchee
|
KO | 4 | 27 October 1987 | Bangkok, Thailand
| |
| 12 | Win | 11–1 |  Kwang Soo Lee
|
KO | 6 | 1 August 1987 | Omnoi Stadium, Bangkok, Thailand
| |
| 11 | Win | 10–1 | Sang Suk Bang
|
PTS | 10 | 31 March 1987 | Bangkok, Thailand
| |
| 10 | Loss | 9–1 |  Gilberto Roman
|
UD | 12 | 19 December 1986 | Huamark Stadium, Bangkok, Thailand
|
For the WBC World Super Flyweight title. |
| 9 | Win | 9–0 | Yun Ho Park
|
KO | 9 (10) | 9 September 1986 | Bangkok, Thailand
| |
| 8 | Win | 8–0 | Nakarat Kiatsonthaya
|
KO | 3 | 13 June 1986 | Bangkok, Thailand
| |
| 7 | Win | 7–0 | Kwang Nak Song
|
KO | 4 | 13 March 1986 | Rangsit, Thailand
| |
| 6 | Win | 6–0 |  William Develos
|
KO | 2 (10) | 23 January 1986 | Rangsit, Thailand
| |
| 5 | Win | 5–0 | Joseph Ladepi
|
KO | 6 | 29 November 1985 | Bangkok, Thailand
| |
| 4 | Win | 4–0 |  Kentoku Nakama
|
KO | 3 | 11 October 1985 | Bangkok, Thailand
| |
| 3 | Win | 3–0 | Vibul Kiatsoros
|
KO | 2 | 16 June 1985 | Bangkok, Thailand
| |
| 2 | Win | 2–0 | Payao Poontarat
|
PTS | 10 | 2 April 1985 | Bangkok, Thailand
| |
| 1 | Win | 1–0 | Ruben De La Cruz
|
PTS | 10 | 8 February 1985 | Bangkok, Thailand
|
Muay Thai record
| 165 Wins, 45 Losses | ||||||||
| Date | Result | Opponent | Event | Location | Method | Round | Time | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1993-04-24 | Win | Hiroshi Oshiba |
MAJKF | Tokyo, Japan | KO (Left Hook) | 1 | ||
| 1990-12-02 | Win |  Dida Diafat |
England | Decision | 5 | 3:00 | ||
| Wins Muay Thai World Light Welterweight (140 lbs) title. | ||||||||
| 1990-11-01 | Win | Samransak Muangsurin |
Lumpinee Stadium | Bangkok, Thailand | Decision | 5 | 3:00 | |
| 1990-10-12 | Draw | Samransak Muangsurin |
Lumpinee Stadium | Bangkok, Thailand | Decision | 5 | 3:00 | |
| 1990-09-01 | Win | Sakmongkol Sithchuchok |
Lumpinee Stadium | Bangkok, Thailand | KO (Right Hook) | 3 | ||
| 1990- | Win |  John Fortes |
Netherlands | TKO (Punches) | 1 | |||
| 1990-06-23 | Loss | Samranthong Kiatbanchong |
Lumpinee Stadium | Bangkok, Thailand | Decision | 5 | 3:00 | |
| 1990-05-27 | Win | Gilbert Ballantine |
Paris, France | Decision | 5 | 3:00 | ||
| 1990-05-15 | Win | Samingnoi Kiatkamchai |
Lumpinee Stadium | Bangkok, Thailand | Decision | 5 | 3:00 | |
| 1990-04-24 | Loss | Kaonar Sor.Kettalingchan |
Lumpinee Stadium | Bangkok, Thailand | Decision | 5 | 3:00 | |
| 1990-03-19 | Win | Ritthichai Lookchaomaesaitong |
Bangkok, Thailand | Decision | 5 | 3:00 | ||
| 1989-03-28 | Loss | Pon Narupai |
Lumpinee Stadium | Bangkok, Thailand | KO | 3 | ||
| 1989-02-24 | Win | Grandprixnoi Muangchaiyaphum |
Lumpinee Stadium | Bangkok, Thailand | KO (High Kick) | 3 | ||
| 1989-01-31 | Loss | Wangchannoi Sor Palangchai |
Lumpinee Stadium | Bangkok, Thailand | Decision | 5 | 3:00 | |
| 1988-12-02 | Loss | Petchdam Lukborai |
Lumpinee Stadium | Bangkok, Thailand | Decision | 5 | 3:00 | |
| 1988-09-27 | Win | Dokmaipa Por Pongsawang |
Lumpinee Stadium | Bangkok, Thailand | Decision | 5 | 3:00 | |
| 1988-08-05 | Loss | Namphon Nongkee Pahuyuth |
Lumpinee Stadium | Bangkok, Thailand | Decision | 5 | 3:00 | |
| 1988-06-24 | Loss | Panomtuanlek Hapalang |
Lumpinee Stadium | Bangkok, Thailand | Decision | 5 | 3:00 | |
| 1984-12-07 | Win | Maewnoi Sitchang |
Lumpinee Stadium | Bangkok, Thailand | Decision | 5 | 3:00 | |
| 1984-11-09 | Win | Petchdam Lukborai |
Lumpinee Stadium | Bangkok, Thailand | Decision | 5 | 3:00 | |
| 1984-09-21 | Win | Milo El Geubli |
France | Decision | 5 | 3:00 | ||
| 1984-09-14 | Loss | Petchdam Lukborai |
Lumpinee Stadium | Bangkok, Thailand | Decision | 5 | 3:00 | |
| Loses the Lumpinee Stadium Bantamweight (118 lbs) title. | ||||||||
| 1984-07-31 | Win | Samransak Muangsurin |
Lumpinee Stadium | Bangkok, Thailand | Decision | 5 | 3:00 | |
| 1984-04-10 | Loss | Manasak Sor Ploenchit |
Lumpinee Stadium | Bangkok, Thailand | Decision | 5 | 3:00 | |
| 1984-03-09 | Win | Petchdam Lukborai |
Lumpinee Stadium | Bangkok, Thailand | KO (Punches) | 3 | ||
| Defends the Lumpinee Stadium Bantamweight (118 lbs) title. | ||||||||
| 1984-01-31 | Win | Chamuekpet Hapalang |
Lumpinee Stadium | Bangkok, Thailand | Decision | 5 | 3:00 | |
| Wins the Lumpinee Stadium Bantamweight (118 lbs) title. | ||||||||
| 1983-12-28 | Win | Bangkhlanoi Sor.Thanikul |
Rajadamnern Stadium | Bangkok, Thailand | Decision | 5 | 3:00 | |
| 1983-11-15 | Win | Samransak Muangsurin |
Lumpinee Stadium | Bangkok, Thailand | Decision | 5 | 3:00 | |
| 1983-10-13 | Win | Bangkhlanoi Sor.Thanikul |
Rajadamnern Stadium | Bangkok, Thailand | Decision | 5 | 3:00 | |
| 1983-09-13 | Win | Phadam Lukbangbor |
Lumpinee Stadium | Bangkok, Thailand | Decision | 5 | 3:00 | |
| 1983-08-26 | Win | Rung Sakprasong |
Lumpinee Stadium | Bangkok, Thailand | Decision | 5 | 3:00 | |
| Defends the Lumpinee Stadium Super Flyweight (115 lbs) title. | ||||||||
| 1983-07-12 | Win | Phadam Lukbangbor |
Lumpinee Stadium | Bangkok, Thailand | Decision | 5 | 3:00 | |
| 1983-05-10 | Win | Palanoi Kiatanan |
Lumpinee Stadium | Bangkok, Thailand | KO | 4 | ||
| 1983-04-05 | Win | Pornsaknoi Sitchang |
Lumpinee Stadium | Bangkok, Thailand | Decision | 5 | 3:00 | |
| Wins the vacant Lumpinee Stadium Super Flyweight (115 lbs) title. | ||||||||
| 1983-03-04 | Win | Lankrung Kiatkriankgrai |
Lumpinee Stadium | Bangkok, Thailand | Decision | 5 | 3:00 | |
| 1983-01-28 | Win | Pornsaknoi Sitchang |
Lumpinee Stadium | Bangkok, Thailand | Decision | 5 | 3:00 | |
| 1982-11-22 | Loss | Boonam Sor.Jarunee |
Rajadamnern Stadium | Bangkok, Thailand | Decision | 5 | 3:00 | |
| 1982-10-15 | Loss | Rung Sakprasong |
Lumpinee Stadium | Bangkok, Thailand | Decision | 5 | 3:00 | |
| 1982-08-24 | Win | Witsanaporn Saksamut |
Lumpinee Stadium | Bangkok, Thailand | Decision | 5 | 3:00 | |
| 1982-06-22 | Loss | Chamuekpet Hapalang |
Lumpinee Stadium | Bangkok, Thailand | Decision | 5 | 3:00 | |
| Loses the Lumpinee Stadium Flyweight (112 lbs) title. | ||||||||
| 1982-05-10 | Win | Phadam Lukbangbor |
Lumpinee Stadium | Bangkok, Thailand | Referee Stoppage | 5 | ||
| 1982-03-12 | Win | Chamuekpet Hapalang |
Lumpinee Stadium | Bangkok, Thailand | Decision | 5 | 3:00 | |
| Defends the Lumpinee Stadium Flyweight (112 lbs) title. | ||||||||
| 1982-01-15 | Loss | Bangkhlanoi Sor.Thanikul |
Lumpinee Stadium | Bangkok, Thailand | Decision | 5 | 3:00 | |
| 1981-12-08 | Draw | Phanmongkol Hor.Mahachai |
Lumpinee Stadium | Bangkok, Thailand | Decision | 5 | 3:00 | |
| 1981-11-09 | Win | Fahkamram Sitponthep |
Rajadamnern Stadium | Bangkok, Thailand | Decision | 5 | 3:00 | |
| 1981-10-13 | Draw | Samransak Muangsurin |
Rajadamnern Stadium | Bangkok, Thailand | Decision | 5 | 3:00 | |
| 1981-09-21 | Loss | Samransak Muangsurin |
Rajadamnern Stadium | Bangkok, Thailand | Decision | 5 | 3:00 | |
| 1981-09-04 | Win | Fahkamram Sitponthep |
Lumpinee Stadium | Bangkok, Thailand | Decision | 5 | 3:00 | |
| Defends the Lumpinee Stadium Flyweight (112 lbs) title. | ||||||||
| 1981-07-14 | Loss | Mafuang Weerapol |
Lumpinee Stadium | Bangkok, Thailand | Decision | 5 | 3:00 | |
| 1981-06-09 | Win | Jakrawal Kiatisaktewai |
Rajadamnern Stadium | Bangkok, Thailand | Decision | 5 | 3:00 | |
| 1981-05-13 | Win | Samingnoom Sithiboontham |
Rajadamnern Stadium | Bangkok, Thailand | Decision | 5 | 3:00 | |
| 1981-04-20 | Win | Somsaknoi Kiatyothin |
Lumpinee Stadium | Bangkok, Thailand | Decision | 5 | 3:00 | |
| 1981-03-31 | Win | Man Sor.Jitpattana |
Lumpinee Stadium | Bangkok, Thailand | KO | 5 | ||
| 1981-01-23 | Win | Piyarat Sor.Narongmit |
Lumpinee Stadium | Bangkok, Thailand | Referee Stoppage | 5 | ||
| 1980-12-02 | Loss | Mafuang Weerapol |
Onesongchai, Lumpinee Stadium | Bangkok, Thailand | Decision (Unanimous) | 5 | 3:00 | |
| For the Lumpinee Stadium Bantamweight (118 lbs) title. | ||||||||
| 1980-11-07 | Win | Phanomongkol Hor.Mahachai |
Lumpinee Stadium | Bangkok, Thailand | Decision | 5 | 3:00 | |
| 1980-09-23 | Win | Singtong Prasopchai |
Lumpinee Stadium | Bangkok, Thailand | Decision | 5 | 3:00 | |
| Wins the Lumpinee Stadium Flyweight (112 lbs) title. | ||||||||
| 1980-08-29 | Win | Denpayak Sakwitthaya |
Lumpinee Stadium | Bangkok, Thailand | Decision | 5 | 3:00 | |
| 1980-07-29 | Win | Fonluang Looksadetmaepuangtong |
Lumpinee Stadium | Bangkok, Thailand | Decision | 5 | 3:00 | |
| Defends the Lumpinee Stadium Light Flyweight (108 lbs) title. | ||||||||
| 1980-06-06 | Win | Bangkhlanoi Sor.Thanikul |
Lumpinee Stadium | Bangkok, Thailand | Decision | 5 | 3:00 | |
| Defends the Lumpinee Stadium Light Flyweight (108 lbs) title. | ||||||||
| 1980-03-31 | Loss | Samoenai Kiatsongkram |
Rajadamnern Stadium | Bangkok, Thailand | Decision | 5 | 3:00 | |
| 1980-02-22 | Win | Khiopit Chuwattana |
Lumpinee Stadium | Bangkok, Thailand | Decision | 5 | 3:00 | |
| Wins the vacant Lumpinee Stadium Light Flyweight (108 lbs) title. | ||||||||
| 1980-01-29 | Loss | Hanuman Sitporluang |
Lumpinee Stadium | Bangkok, Thailand | Decision | 5 | 3:00 | |
| 1979-11-02 | Loss | Khunponoi Sitprasang |
Lumpinee Stadium | Bangkok, Thailand | Decision | 5 | 3:00 | |
| For the vacant Lumpinee Stadium Light Flyweight (108 lbs) title. | ||||||||
| 1978-10-10 | Win | Yodphol Pongsing |
Lumpinee Stadium | Bangkok, Thailand | Decision | 5 | 3:00 | |
| 1979-10-02 | Draw | Bangkhlanoi Sor.Thanikul |
Lumpinee Stadium | Bangkok, Thailand | Decision | 5 | 3:00 | |
| For the vacant Lumpinee Stadium Mini Flyweight (105 lbs) title. | ||||||||
| 1979-09-04 | Hanuman Sitporluang |
Lumpinee Stadium | Bangkok, Thailand | |||||
| 1979-08-17 | Win | Kingchai Phisanchai |
Lumpinee Stadium | Bangkok, Thailand | Decision | 5 | 3:00 | |
| 1979-06-26 | Loss | Bangkhlanoi Sor.Thanikul |
Lumpinee Stadium | Bangkok, Thailand | Decision | 5 | 3:00 | |
| Loses the Lumpinee Stadium Mini Flyweight (102 lbs) title. | ||||||||
| 1979-04-20 | WIn | Somsaknoi Kiatyothin |
Lumpinee Stadium | Bangkok, Thailand | Decision | 5 | 3:00 | |
| 1979-03-23 | Win | Kingchai Phisanchai |
Lumpinee Stadium | Bangkok, Thailand | Decision | 5 | 3:00 | |
| Defends the Lumpinee Stadium Mini Flyweight (102 lbs) title. | ||||||||
| 1979-01-09 | Loss | Kingchai Lookbangbo |
Lumpinee Stadium | Bangkok, Thailand | Decision | 5 | 3:00 | |
| 1978-12-15 | Win | Hanuman Sitporluang |
Lumpinee Stadium | Bangkok, Thailand | Decision | 5 | 3:00 | |
| Wins the Lumpinee Stadium Mini Flyweight (102 lbs) title. | ||||||||
| 1978-10-27 | Win | Bangkhlanoi Sor.Thanikul |
Lumpinee Stadium | Bangkok, Thailand | Decision | 5 | 3:00 | |
| 1978-10-10 | Win | Yodphol Pongsing |
Lumpinee Stadium | Bangkok, Thailand | Decision | 5 | 3:00 | |
| 1978-09-22 | Win | Jockylek Singsayan |
Lumpinee Stadium | Bangkok, Thailand | Decision | 5 | 3:00 | |
| 1978-06-13 | Win | Jockynoi Singsayan |
Lumpinee Stadium | Bangkok, Thailand | Decision | 5 | 3:00 | |
| 1978-05-23 | Win | Rungsakorn Asiabaeber |
Lumpinee Stadium | Bangkok, Thailand | Decision | 5 | 3:00 | |
| Legend: Win Loss Draw/No contest Notes | ||||||||
See also
References
- ^ Interview of Kongtoranee Payakaroon (English Language), Siam Fight Mag, 2010, archived from the original on 9 July 2021, retrieved 5 March 2021
- ^ a b c d ก้องธรณี กับที่มา-ไอ้หนูมหัศจรรย์. sportclassic.in.th (in Thai). 2013-02-12. Retrieved 2017-10-01.
- ^ "ก้องธรณี พยัคฆ์อรุณ[Kongtoranee Payakaroon]VSฆิลเบร์โต โรมัน[Gilberto Román] [เร็วๆนี้]". via YouTube (in Thai). 2021-08-15. Retrieved 2021-08-26.
- ^ Boxing record for Kongtoranee Payakaroon from BoxRec (registration required)
- ^ "Khaosai Galaxy vs. Kongtoranee Payakaroon". via YouTube (in Thai). 2010-05-18. Retrieved 2017-10-01.
- ^ ชายพจน์. มวยดังไทยแลนด์ในอดีต: “นักชกใจเพชร” ก้องธรณี พยัคฆ์อรุณ ชิงแชมป์โลก 2 เกือบสำเร็จ. นิตยสารมวยโลก. เล่มที่ 884 หน้า 42-46 (in Thai)
- ^ ช็อก! "สามารถ" เตียงหักเลิกเมีย หลังยุบค่ายมวย. ASTV Manager (in Thai). 2017-09-06. Retrieved 2017-10-01.
- ^ "นักมวยไทยยอดเยี่ยมปี 2527"ก้องธรณี พยัคฆ์อรุณ" จากอำเภอบางปะกง จังหวัดฉะเชิงเทรา". facebook.com.
External links
- Boxing record for Kongtoranee Payakaroon from BoxRec (registration required)