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, 1987)
- 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
| 74 Wins, 23 Losses, 1 Draw | ||||||||
| Date | Result | Opponent | Event | Location | Method | Round | Time | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1983-07-10 | Loss |  Yasunori Suda
|
Hong Kong | KO (Punches) | 2 | |||
| 1978-01-16 | Loss |  Chalermchai
|
Ratchaburi province, Thailand | TKO (retirement) | ||||
| 1977-03-29 | Loss | Siangow Sitbangprajan
|
Bangkok, Thailand | Decision | 5 | 3:00 | ||
| 1977- | Win | Changnoi
|
Bangkok, Thailand | Decision | 5 | 3:00 | ||
| 1976- | Loss | Sirimongkol Luksiripat
|
Bangkok, Thailand | TKO (Doctor stoppage) | 2 | |||
| 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
|
Rajadamnern 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 | ||
| 1971- | Win | Narong Pitsanurachan
|
Bangkok, Thailand | Decision | 5 | 3:00 | ||
| 1970-03-20 | Win | Kongdej Lookbangplasoy
|
Huamark Stadium | Bangkok, Thailand | Decision | 5 | 3:00 | |
| 1970- | Loss | Huasai Sitiboonlert
|
Lumpinee Stadium | Bangkok, Thailand | KO | |||
| 1970-05-29 | Win | Dejrit Itthianuchit
|
Lumpinee Stadium | Bangkok, Thailand | Decision | 5 | 3:00 | |
| 1970-02-05 | Win | Huasai Sitiboonlert
|
Lumpinee Stadium | Bangkok, Thailand | KO (Punch) | 3 | ||
| 1969-10-03 | Loss | Kongdej Lookbangplasoy
|
Huamark Stadium | Bangkok, Thailand | KO (Low kicks) | 2 | ||
| 1969-08-12 | Win | Phantanan Lukmuangphrae
|
Lumpinee Stadium | Bangkok, Thailand | Decision | 5 | 3:00 | |
| 1969-07-04 | Win | Kongdej Lookbangplasoy
|
Lumpinee Stadium | Bangkok, Thailand | Decision | 5 | 3:00 | |
| Receives the Yodmuaythai trophy. | ||||||||
| 1968-12-09 | Loss | Kongdej Lookbangplasoy
|
Rajadamnern Stadium | Bangkok, Thailand | KO (Elbow) | 2 | ||
| 1968-11-10 | Loss | Dejrit Itthianuchit
|
Charusathian Stadium, Chionoi vs Villacampo | Bangkok, Thailand | KO | 1 | 0:40 | |
| Loses Rajadamnern Stadium 147 lbs title. | ||||||||
| 1968- | Win | Prabsuk Sakulthai
|
Bangkok, Thailand | |||||
| 1968-09-30 | Win | Monsawan Laemfapah
|
Rajadamnern Stadium | Bangkok, Thailand | TKO (Referee Stoppage) | 4 | ||
| 1968-08-21 | Win | Dejrit Itthianuchit
|
Rajadamnern Stadium | Bangkok, Thailand | Decision | 5 | 3:00 | |
| 1968- | Win | Yodthong Saensuk
|
Bangkok, Thailand | |||||
| 1968- | Win | Pannand
|
Bangkok, Thailand | |||||
| 1968-07-15 | Win | Sukkasem Saifalap
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Rajadamnern Stadium | Bangkok, Thailand | Decision | 5 | 3:00 | |
| 1968- | Win | Dejthai Ratchadet
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Rajadamnern Stadium | Bangkok, Thailand | ||||
| 1968-01-15 | Win | Dejrit Itthianuchit
|
Rajadamnern Stadium | Bangkok, Thailand | KO (Punches) | 3 | ||
| Wins Rajadamnern Stadium 147 lbs title. | ||||||||
| 1967-09-27 | Loss | Dejrit Itthianuchit
|
Lumpinee Stadium | Bangkok, Thailand | KO | 2 | ||
| Loses Thailand and Lumpinee Stadium 147 lbs title. | ||||||||
| 1967-07-03 | Win | Rawee Dechachai
|
Bangkok, Thailand | KO (Body Kicks) | 4 | |||
| 1967- | Win | Payap Sakulsuk
|
Lumpinee Stadium | Bangkok, Thailand | ||||
| Wins Lumpinee Stadium 147 lbs title. | ||||||||
| 1967-04-05 | Loss | Dejrit Itthianuchit
|
Rajadamnern Stadium | Bangkok, Thailand | TKO | 3 | ||
| 1966-10-18 | Loss | Danchai Ploenchit
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Lumpinee Stadium | Bangkok, Thailand | KO (Low kick) | 2 | ||
| Apidej stripped of his titles for the knockout loss and suspicion of fraud. | ||||||||
| 1966-07-05 | Win | Chakrit Nakornsuk
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Lumpinee Stadium | Bangkok, Thailand | KO (Knee to the head) | 2 | ||
| 1965-02-25 | Win | Sornchai Mallayuth
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Rajadamnern Stadium | Bangkok, Thailand | KO | 2 | ||
| 1964-11-03 | Win | Dejrit Itthianuchit
|
Lumpinee Stadium | Bangkok, Thailand | Decision | 5 | 3:00 | |
| Defends Thailand 147 lbs title. | ||||||||
| 1964-09-08 | Win | Daoprakai Sor.Pinitsak
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Lumpinee Stadium | Bangkok, Thailand | KO (Kicks) | 3 | ||
| 1964-08-04 | Win | Dejrit Itthianuchit
|
Lumpinee Stadium | Bangkok, Thailand | TKO (Doctor stoppage) | 2 | ||
| Wins Lumpinee Stadium 147 lbs title, inaugural Thailand 147 lbs title and receives Yodmuaythai trophy. | ||||||||
| 1964-02-13 | Loss | Dejrit Itthianuchit
|
Rajadamnern Stadium | Bangkok, Thailand | Decision | 5 | 3:00 | |
| 1963- | Win | Rakkiat Kiatmuangyom
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Rajadamnern Stadium | Bangkok, Thailand | KO | 2 | ||
| 1963-09-09 | Win | Sornchai Mallayuth
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Rajadamnern Stadium | Bangkok, Thailand | Decision | 5 | 3:00 | |
| Defends Rajadamnern Stadium 147 lbs title. | ||||||||
| 1963- | Win | Chalamsak Klongphajon
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Rajadamnern Stadium | Bangkok, Thailand | Decision | 5 | 3:00 | |
| 1963-06-06 | Win | Dejrit Itthianuchit
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Rajadamnern Stadium | Bangkok, Thailand | Decision | 5 | 3:00 | |
| Defends Rajdamnern Stadium Welterweight title and receives the Yodmuaythai trophy. | ||||||||
| 1963-03-21 | Win | Sornchai Mallayuth
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Rajadamnern Stadium | Bangkok, Thailand | Decision | 5 | 3:00 | |
| Defends Rajadamnern Stadium 147 lbs title. | ||||||||
| 1963-02-05 | Win | Sompong Charoenmuang
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Lumpinee Stadium | Bangkok, Thailand | TKO (Broken arm) | 2 | 3:00 | |
| 1962- | Win | Sornchai Mallayuth
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Rajadamnern Stadium | Bangkok, Thailand | Decision | 5 | 3:00 | |
| Wins Rajadamnern Stadium 147 lbs title. | ||||||||
| 1962-09-13 | Win | Adul Srisothorn
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Rajadamnern Stadium | Bangkok, Thailand | Decision | 5 | 3:00 | |
| Receives the Yodmuaythai trophy. | ||||||||
| 1962- | Win | Suchai Ketsongkram
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Rajadamnern Stadium | Bangkok, Thailand | Decision | 5 | 3:00 | |
| 1962-04-05 | Win | Srisawad Sit.Sor.Por
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Rajadamnern Stadium | Bangkok, Thailand | Decision | 5 | 3:00 | |
| 1962- | Win | Rawee Dechachai
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Rajadamnern Stadium | Bangkok, Thailand | Decision | 5 | 3:00 | |
| 1961-12-08 | Win | Srisawad Tiamprasit
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Lumpinee Stadium | Bangkok, Thailand | KO (Low Kicks) | 3 | ||
| 1961-10-19 | Loss | Adul Srisothorn
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Rajadamnern Stadium | Bangkok, Thailand | KO (Knees) | 4 | ||
| For the Yodmuaythai trophy. | ||||||||
| 1961-08-31 | Win | Keowan Yontrakit
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Rajadamnern Stadium | Bangkok, Thailand | Decision | 5 | 3:00 | |
| 1961- | Win | Chakaj Poonchai
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Bangkok, Thailand | |||||
| 1961-06-13 | Win | Danchai Yontarakit
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Lumpinee Stadium | Bangkok, Thailand | KO | |||
| 1960-09-13 | Loss | Chakaj Poonchai
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Lumpinee Stadium | Bangkok, Thailand | KO | 3 | ||
| 1960-04-16 | Loss | Sinchai RSP
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Lumpinee Stadium Pone Kingpetch vs Pascual Perez | Bangkok, Thailand | KO | |||
| 1960- | Loss | Kumandej Pitaksamut
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Samut Songkhram province, Thailand | KO (Elbow) | 3 | |||
| 1960 | Win |
|
Bangkok, Thailand | |||||
| 1960 | Win |
|
Bangkok, Thailand | |||||
| 1960 | Win |
|
Bangkok, Thailand | |||||
| 1959-12-25 | Win | Pansak Vittichai
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Lumpinee Stadium | Bangkok, Thailand | KO (High kick) | 1 | ||
| 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.
