Sakmongkol_Sithchuchok

Sakmongkol Sithchuchok

Sakmongkol Sithchuchok

Muay Thai athlete


Sakmongkol Sithchuchok (Thai: ศักดิ์มงคล ศิษย์ชูโชค; born 6 July 1973) is a Thai super middleweight Muay Thai-kickboxer. Sakmongkol is considered one of the most legendary Muay Thai fighters of all time, defeating other Muay Thai greats as Ramon Dekkers, Dany Bill, Perry Ubeda, John Wayne Parr, Jongsanan Fairtex. His record stands at 231 wins, 4 draws, and 20 losses. He is a 5 time WMC World Champion and a 3 time Lumpinee Stadium Champion.[2]

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Biography and career

Sakmongkol was a champion in the 1990s, considered to be the Muay Thai "Golden Era". He is known for his devastating left kicks and tough body that could take a lot of punishment while still able to continue to push the fight forward. He started training at 6 years old, and had his first fight when he was 8. He made it to Lumpinee Stadium at the age of 12. At age 18 he fought and defeated the Dutch legend, Rammon Dekkers. His most famous battles, a total of 7 fights, were against Jongsanan Fairtex. Their fifth fight became known as the "Elbow Fight" and is considered one of the most brutal and best Muay Thai fights of all time. Monghukon is currently the head coach of UAE national Muaythai (IFMA) team.[3]

Titles and accomplishments

  • Sports Writers Association of Thailand
  • World Professional Kickboxing League
    • 1999 WPKL Middleweight World Champion
  • World Muay Thai Council
    • 1996 WMTC Middleweight World Champion

Fight record

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See also


References

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  2. "Results and Recap: Lion Fight Promotions "Battle in the Desert 3"". Muay Thai Authority. 2011-08-21. Archived from the original on 2012-07-02. Retrieved 2012-07-08.
  3. "Live Blogging from Battle in the Desert 3". LiverKick.com. Retrieved 2012-07-08.
  4. "Sakmongkol vs. James Martinez". My Muay Thai. Retrieved 2012-07-08.

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