Kongtoranee Payakaroon (Thai: ก้องธรณี พยัคฆ์อรุณ; born July 12, 1960, in Chachoengsao) is a retired Thai Muay Thai fighter and professional boxer. Payakaroon is the older brother of WBC and Lumpinee world champion Samart Payakroon.[1]
| Kongtoranee Payakaroon | |
|---|---|
| Born | Chartchai Tiptamai (ชาติชาย ทิพย์ท่าไม้) July 12, 1960 Tambon Khlong Khet, Amphoe Bang Pakong, Chachoengsao province, Thailand |
| Native name | ก้องธรณี พยัคฆ์อรุณ |
| Other names | Subin Dejtiptamai (current real name) (สุบิน เดชทิพย์ท่าไม้) |
| Nationality | Thai |
| Height | 167 cm (5 ft 6 in) |
| Weight | 54 kg (119 lb; 8 st 7 lb) |
| Division | Pinweight Junior flyweight Flyweight Junior bantamweight Bantamweight |
| Style | Muay Thai Professional boxing |
| Fighting out of | Chachoengsao province |
| Team | Onesongchai Promotion |
| Trainer | Yodtong Senanan (Muay Thai) Sukjai Sappalek (Professional) |
| Years active | 1971–1990 |
| Professional boxing record | |
| Total | 14 |
| Wins | 12 |
| By knockout | 9 |
| Losses | 2 |
| By knockout | 0 |
| Draws | 0 |
| No contests | 0 |
| Other information | |
| Notable relatives | Samart Payakaroon (younger brother) |
| Boxing record from BoxRec | |
Muay Thai career edit
Payakaroon (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 career edit
Payakaroon debuted on April 2, 1985, by defeating fellow-countryman Payao Poontarat, a former WBC Super flyweight champion. He made a total of nine wins before challenge Gilberto Román, WBC Super flyweight holder on December 19, 1986, at Indoor Stadium Huamark in the event organized by Gen Sunthorn Kongsompong.[3] He was unanimously defeated with a very traumatized face.[4][2]
He continued to fight three more times until he was ranked #1 of WBA Junior bantamweight. On January 28, 1988, he challenge with fellow Thai Khaosai Galaxy, a title holder at Lumpinee Stadium.[2] In fact, he was well acquainted with Galaxy, because he was a sparring partner before.
In the battle, Payakaroon wore blue trunks with gold stripe and gold boots, used hit-and-run tactics through 12 round and although he was able knock down Galaxy in the fifth round. After the bout, he shouted confidently that he would definitely win including his fans and his manager too. But when the results are announced he was defeated. His manager, Songchai Rattanasuban churned out anger and shouted this fight were cheated.[5][6]
He was later contacted by Ratanasuban to challenge for IBF Junior bantamweight championship with Indonesian title holder Ellyas Pical (former rival of Galaxy who had lost by knockout in the 14th round to Galaxy in 1987) at Pical's native, he declined because he expected to be paid less than he should have.
Retirement edit
After failing to challenge the world championship twice, Payakaroon returned to Muay Thai again until retired in 1990, after retirement he went on to become a Muay Thai trainer in Japan for two years.[2]
Later, he was an assistant trainer for Yodtong's Muay Thai gym (Sityodtong Gym, Bangkok). In addition, he also went to train Muay Thai in Baku, Azerbaijan as well.
Currently, he was the transfer of Muay Thai gym from his brother, Samart Payakaroon after Samart divorced his wife.[7]
Titles and accomplishments edit
Muay Thai edit
- Lumpinee Stadium
- 1978 Lumpinee Stadium 102 lbs Champion (one defense)
- 1980 Lumpinee Stadium 108 lbs Champion (two defenses)
- 1980 Lumpinee Stadium 112 lbs Champion (two defenses)
- 1983 Lumpinee Stadium 115 lbs Champion (one defense)
- 1984 Lumpinee Stadium 118 lbs Champion (one defense)
- World Muay Thai Council
- 1990 WMTC World 140 lbs Champion
Awards
- 1978 King's Fighter of the Year
- 1984 Sports Writers Association of Thailand Fighter of the Year[8]
Fight record edit
Professional boxing record edit
| 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 (12) | 1 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 (10) | 31 March 1987 | Bangkok, Thailand
| |
| 10 | Loss | 9–1 |  Gilberto Roman
|
UD | 12 (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 (10), | 2 April 1985 | Bangkok, Thailand
| |
| 1 | Win | 1–0 | Ruben De La Cruz
|
PTS | 10 (10), | 8 February 1985 | Bangkok, Thailand
|
Muay Thai record edit
| 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 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 | |||
| 1989-06-23 | 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 Lumpinee Stadium 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 Lumpinee Stadium 118 lbs title. | ||||||||
| 1984-01-31 | Win | Chamuekpet Hapalang |
Lumpinee Stadium | Bangkok, Thailand | Decision | 5 | 3:00 | |
| Wins Lumpinee Stadium 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 Lumpinee Stadium 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 115 lbs title. | ||||||||
| 1983-03-04 | Win | Lankrung Kiatkriangkrai |
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 Lumpinee Stadium 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 Lumpinee Stadium 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 Lumpinee Stadium 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 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 Lumpinee Stadium 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 Lumpinee Stadium 108 lbs title. | ||||||||
| 1980-06-06 | Win | Bangkhlanoi Sor.Thanikul |
Lumpinee Stadium | Bangkok, Thailand | Decision | 5 | 3:00 | |
| Defends Lumpinee Stadium 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 vacant Lumpinee Stadium 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 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 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 Lumpinee Stadium 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 Lumpinee Stadium 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 Lumpinee Stadium 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 edit
References edit
- ^ Interview of Kongtoranee Payakaroon (English Language), Siam Fight Mag, 2010, 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]". YouTube (in Thai). 2021-08-15. Retrieved 2021-08-26.
- ^ Boxing record for Kongtoranee Payakaroon from BoxRec (registration required)
- ^ "Khaosai Galaxy vs. Kongtoranee Payakaroon". 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 edit
- Boxing record for Kongtoranee Payakaroon from BoxRec (registration required)