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Pairot Wor.Walapon, also written as Pairot Wor.Wolapon or Pairot Vor.Walapon (Thai: ไพโรจน์ ว.วราพล) is a former Muay Thai practitioner from Thailand. He was most famous in the 1990s, the golden age of Muay Thai.
| Pairot Wor.Walapon | |
|---|---|
| Born | Pairot Maithong October 22, 1973 Sikhoraphum, Surin, Thailand[1] |
| Other names | Piaroj Sai-asoon (ซ้ายอสูร) "Monster Left" |
| Nationality | Thai |
| Height | 1.71 m (5 ft 7+1⁄2 in)[2] |
| Weight | 61.235 kg (135.00 lb; 9.6429 st) |
| Division | Lightweight Junior Welterweight |
| Style | Muay Thai Muay Tae |
| Stance | Southpaw |
| Team | Kiatsingnoi Gym Wor.Walapon Wichai Walapon[2] |
| Trainer | Singnoi Silachai |
| Occupation | Muay thai trainer |
Biography and career edit
Born as Pairot Maithong on October 22, 1973 in Sikhoraphum district, Surin province. He was the fourth child among the six children of Sompong and Prasong Maithong, who had a career as a trader. He fought for the first time at the age of 12 following his older brother named Pichai Wor.Walapon for only 50 baht. Pairot made his debut in Bangkok in 1988, he quickly made a name but quit the sport for over a year in 1990 due to the toll it was taking on his body. He made his comeback in 1992 and by the next year he became a household name on the circuit.[3]
Pairot had battled with many of the top Muay Thai kickboxers of the era, such as Mathee Jadeepitak, Namkabuan Nongkeepahuyuth, Pichit Sitbangprachan, Sangtiennoi Sor.Rungroj, Orono Por Muang Ubon, Therdkiat Sitthepitak, Sakmongkol Sithchuchok, Cherry Sor Wanich, Jongsanan Fairtex.[1]
Nicknamed "Monster Left" as he was known as one of the most powerful left kick fighters of the 1990s.[1][4]
After retiring from competition Pairot became a trainer in various camps in Thailand such as Tiger Muay Thai along his son Samson but also abroad in China and Hong Kong.
Titles and honours edit
- Lumpinee Stadium
- 1994 Lumpinee Stadium Lightweight (135 lbs) Champion
- 1996 Beer Chang Tournament Winner[1][2]
- International Muay Thai Council
- 1997 IMTC Junior Welterweight (140 lbs) Champion
- Onesongchai
- 2005 S-1 World Championship Tournament runner-up[5]
Fight record edit
| Date | Result | Opponent | Event | Location | Method | Round | Time | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2005-08-12 | Loss |  Steve Wakeling |
S-1 World Championship, Final | Bangkok, Thailand | KO (Knee to the head) | 3 | ||
| For the 2005 S-1 World Championship −72kg title. | ||||||||
| 2005-08-12 | Win |  Jan Mazur |
S-1 World Championship, Semi-final | Bangkok, Thailand | Decision | 3 | 3:00 | |
| 2005-08-12 | Win | Alex Dally |
S-1 World Championship, Quarter Final | Bangkok, Thailand | Decision | 3 | 3:00 | |
| 1997-06-01 | Win |  |
Paedriew International Muay Thai Stadium | Chachoengsao province, Thailand | ||||
| Wins the IMTC Junior Welterweight title. | ||||||||
| 1997-02-28 | Loss | Sakmongkol Sithchuchok |
Lumpinee Stadium | Bangkok, Thailand | TKO (High kick) | 3 | 3:00 | |
| 1997-01-05 | Win | Namkabuan Nongkeepahuyuth |
Chachoengsao Stadium | Chachoengsao, Thailand | Decision | 5 | 3:00 | |
| 1996-10-26 | Win | Sakmongkol Sithchuchok |
Beer Chang Tournament, Final | Bangkok, Thailand | Decision | 5 | 3:00 | |
| Wins the Beer Chang Tournament title. | ||||||||
| 1996-09-28 | Win | Wanlop Sor.Sathaphan |
Lumpinee Stadium Beer Chang Tournament, Semi-final | Bangkok, Thailand | Decision | 5 | 3:00 | |
| 1996-08-24 | Win | Namkabuan Nongkeepahuyuth |
Lumpinee Stadium Beer Chang Tournament | Bangkok, Thailand | Decision | 5 | 3:00 | |
| 1996-07-20 | Loss | Therdkiat Sitthepitak |
Buriram Province, Thailand | KO (Right Cross) | 3 | |||
| 1996-06-29 | Loss | Sakmongkol Sithchuchok |
Beer Chang Tournament | Bangkok, Thailand | Decision | 5 | 3:00 | |
| 1996-05-03 | Loss | Sangtiennoi Sor.Rungroj |
Lumpinee Stadium | Bangkok, Thailand | Decision | 5 | 3:00 | |
| 1996-03-06 | Loss | Robert Kaennorasing |
Rajadamnern Stadium | Bangkok, Thailand | Decision | 5 | 3:00 | |
| ? | Loss | Jongsanan Fairtex |
Lumpinee Stadium | Bangkok, Thailand | Decision | 5 | 3:00 | |
| 1995-12-30 | Loss | Sangtiennoi Sor.Rungroj |
Lumpinee Stadium | Bangkok, Thailand | ||||
| 1995-11-03 | Win | Sangtiennoi Sor.Rungroj |
Lumpinee Stadium | Bangkok, Thailand | Decision | 5 | 3:00 | |
| 1995-09-05 | Loss | Sangtiennoi Sor.Rungroj |
Lumpinee Stadium | Bangkok, Thailand | Decision | 5 | 3:00 | |
| 1995-06-07 | Win | Kongnapa BM Service |
Rajadamnern Stadium | Bangkok, Thailand | Decision | 5 | 3:00 | |
| 1995-04-28 | Loss | Orono Por Muang Ubon |
Lumpinee Stadium | Bangkok, Thailand | KO (throw) | 4 | ||
| 1995-02-28 | Win | Therdkiat Sitthepitak |
Lumpinee Stadium | Bangkok, Thailand | Decision | 5 | 3:00 | |
| 1995-01-31 | Win | Namkabuan Nongkeepahuyuth |
Lumpinee Stadium | Bangkok, Thailand | Decision | 5 | 3:00 | |
| 1994-12-24 | Loss | Orono Por Muang Ubon |
Lumpinee Stadium | Bangkok, Thailand | Decision | 5 | 3:00 | |
| Loses the Lumpinee Stadium Lightweight (135 lbs) title and fails to win the Asia Cement Tournament. | ||||||||
| 1994-10-24 | NC | Orono Por Muang Ubon |
Rajadamnern Stadium | Bangkok, Thailand | 5 | 3:00 | ||
| Originally a decision win for Pairot. Overturned to a no contest after the gamblers rioted. | ||||||||
| 1994-06-11 | Loss | Orono Por Muang Ubon |
Lumpinee Stadium | Bangkok, Thailand | Decision | 5 | 3:00 | |
| 1994-04-22 | Loss | Mathee Jadeepitak |
Lumpinee Stadium | Bangkok, Thailand | Decision | 5 | 3:00 | |
| 1994-03-22 | Win | Pomphet Naratreekul |
Lumpinee Stadium | Bangkok, Thailand | Decision | 5 | 3:00 | |
| 1993-10-05 | Loss | Namkabuan Nongkeepahuyuth |
Lumpinee Stadium | Bangkok, Thailand | Decision | 5 | 3:00 | |
| For the 130 lbs Lumpinee Stadium title | ||||||||
| 1993-09-07 | Win | Nuathoranee Thongracha |
Lumpinee Stadium | Bangkok, Thailand | Decision | 5 | 3:00 | |
| 1993-08-25 | Win | Chandet Sor Prantalay |
Lumpinee Stadium | Bangkok, Thailand | Decision | 5 | 3:00 | |
| 1993-07-11 | Win | Cherry Sor Wanich |
Nakhon Sawan Province, Thailand | Decision | 5 | 3:00 | ||
| 1993-05-07 | Loss | Nuathoranee Thongracha |
Lumpinee Stadium | Bangkok, Thailand | KO (Elbow & Knee) | 3 | ||
| 1993-04-06 | Win | Orono Por Muang Ubon |
Lumpinee Stadium | Bangkok, Thailand | Decision | 5 | 3:00 | |
| 1993-02-20 | Win | Surin Phanyuthaphum |
Lumpinee Stadium | Bangkok, Thailand | Decision | 5 | 3:00 | |
| 1992– | Win | Jirasak Por Pongsawang |
Rajadamnern Stadium | Bangkok, Thailand | Decision | 5 | 3:00 | |
| 1990-09- | Loss | Phichit Sitbangprachan |
Lumpinee Stadium | Bangkok, Thailand | KO | 3 | ||
| 1990-06-05 | Loss | Samranthong Chuchokchai |
Lumpinee Stadium | Bangkok, Thailand | Decision | 5 | 3:00 | |
| 1990-05-21 | Win | Phichit Sitbangprachan |
Lumpinee Stadium | Bangkok, Thailand | Decision | 5 | 3:00 | |
| 1990-04-30 | Win | Sakmongkol Sithchuchok |
Rajadamnern Stadium | Bangkok, Thailand | Decision | 5 | 3:00 | |
| 1989-03-17 | Win | Kukkong Fairtex |
Rajadamnern Stadium | Bangkok, Thailand | Decision | 5 | 3:00 | |
| 1989-02-18 | Win | Suratnoi Lukborai |
Lumpinee Stadium | Bangkok, Thailand | Decision | 5 | 3:00 | |
| Legend: Win Loss Draw/No contest Notes | ||||||||
References edit
- ^ a b c d Thon Thara (2023-05-31). "ไพโรจน์ ว.วราพล" [Pairot Wor.Walapon]. Facebook (in Thai). Retrieved 2023-06-14.
- ^ a b c vrx (2020). "Pairoj Wor Walapon vs Sakmongkol Sitchuchok". YouTube (in Thai). Retrieved 2023-06-14.
- ^ "Muay Siam Magazine Pairot profile 1993". facebook.com. Retrieved 14 June 2023.
- ^ Muay Thai Scholar (2018-04-14). "Muay Thai highlight of legendary Thai fighter Pairot Wor Wolapon". Facebook. Retrieved 2023-06-14.
- ^ "Friday August.12.2005 Queen's Birthday Celebration S1 World Championships". chokemuay.com. Archived from the original on 2007-11-17. Retrieved 14 June 2023.