Jampatong Na Nontachai
| Jampatong Na Nontachai | |
|---|---|
 Jampatong in 2021 | |
| Born | Saroj Kumjit March 3, 1962 Mueang Ratchaburi, Ratchaburi, Thailand |
| Native name | สาโรช คุ้มจิต |
| Nickname | Master of Neck Kicks (จอมเตะก้านคอ) |
| Residence | Nonthaburi, Thailand |
| Division | Pinweight Light Flyweight Bantamweight Featherweight |
| Style | Muay Thai (Muay Tae) |
| Stance | Orthodox |
| Team | Porntawee Gym |
| Years active | c. 1970s–1990 |
| Notable relatives | Kulabkhao Na Nontachai (older brother) |
Saroj Kumjit (Thai: สาโรช คุ้มจิต; born March 3, 1962), known professionally as Jampatong Na Nontachai (Thai: จำปาทอง ณ นนทชัย), is a Thai retired Muay Thai fighter. He is a former Rajadamnern Stadium Bantamweight Champion who was famous during the 1970s and 1980s. Nicknamed the "Master of Neck Kicks", he was especially known for his high kicks from both sides.
Career and biography
[edit]Jampatong was born in Ratchaburi Province, Thailand. He started Boxing at a young age as a means to help his family.
Early in his career, in June 1979, he gained two decision victories over Samart Payakaroon. In their third fight, due to Jampatong severely underperforming, the referee called a No contest.
In 1985, Jampatong won his first and last major title as he knocked out Sangtiennoi Sor.Rungroj with his signature high kick.
In 1986, he was a front runner for the Sports Writers Association of Thailand Fighter of the Year award but narrowly lost to Panomtuanlek Hapalang, the man who would take away Jampatong's Rajadamnern Stadium title later in that same year.[1][2] In this year, he gained a shock upset win over Chamuekpet Hapalang as Jampatong knocked him out in the second round with his signature high kick.[3]
Jampatong dove into a slump late in 1986 as he picked up losses against Jomwo Chuanyim, lost his Rajadamnern Stadium title to Panomtuanlek Hapalang.[4]
In 1987, he suffered two of his worst defeats. In March, he was knocked out by a high kick against Suphaphet Kiatdipetnoi.[5] In August, he was given another shot at the Rajadamnern Stadium title against former Lumpinee Stadium Champion, Yodpetch Sor.Chipattana.[6] Jampatong was knocked out only 31 seconds into the fight.
Ultimately, Jampatong had many wins against legendary fighters, and though his prime was short-lived, he leaves behind a very strong legacy.
Today, the former Yodmuay runs a noodle shop in Nonthaburi.
In June 2021, Sylvie von Duuglas-Ittu and her husband contacted Jampatong and filmed a long session with him for their Muay Thai Library[7] at Jitmuangnon gym. It was the first time he had stepped into a ring in over 20 years.[8]
Titles
[edit]Fight record
[edit]| Date | Result | Opponent | Event | Location | Method | Round | Time | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990-06-07 | Loss |  Nuengsiam Kiatwichian |
Lumpinee Stadium | Bangkok, Thailand | Decision | 5 | 3:00 | |
| 1990-03-29 | Win | Wanpichit Kaennorasing[9] |
Lumpinee Stadium | Bangkok, Thailand | TKO (Referee stoppage) | 4 | ||
| 1990-02-19 | Win | Den Sahakanosot |
Rajadamnern Stadium | Bangkok, Thailand | Decision | 5 | 3:00 | |
| 1989-12-06 | Loss | Taweechai Wor.Preecha |
Rajadamnern Stadium | Bangkok, Thailand | KO | 2 | ||
| 1989-11-13 | Win | Khunpon Chor.Rotchanachai |
Rajadamnern Stadium | Bangkok, Thailand | Decision | 5 | 3:00 | |
| 1989- | Loss | Buranachai Tor.Tuwanon |
Pattaya, Thailand | Decision | 5 | 3:00 | ||
| 1989-07-27 | Loss | Kwangthong Kilenthong |
Rajadamnern Stadium | Bangkok, Thailand | Decision | 5 | 3:00 | |
| 1989-06- | Win | Manachai Na Patayya |
Rajadamnern Stadium | Bangkok, Thailand | Decision | 5 | 3:00 | |
| 1989-05-13 | Win | Khunpon Chor.Rotchanachai[10] |
Lumpinee Stadium | Bangkok, Thailand | Decision | 5 | 3:00 | |
| 1989-04-17 | Win | Phetkasem Yuthakit
|
Rajadamnern Stadium | Bangkok, Thailand | Decision | 5 | 3:00 | |
| 1989- | Loss | Phetkasem Yuthakit
|
Rajadamnern Stadium | Bangkok, Thailand | Decision | 5 | 3:00 | |
| 1988-12- | Loss | Kwangthong Kilenthong
|
Rajadamnern Stadium | Bangkok, Thailand | KO | 1 | ||
| 1988-11-10 | Loss | Chokdee Kiatpayathai
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Rajadamnern Stadium | Bangkok, Thailand | Decision | 5 | 3:00 | |
| 1988-10-06 | Win | Lukchang sitchang
|
Rajadamnern Stadium | Bangkok, Thailand | KO | 3 | ||
| 1988-09- | Loss | Sodsai kiatchaiyong
|
Rajadamnern Stadium | Bangkok, Thailand | Decision | 5 | 3:00 | |
| 1988-08-04 | Win | Roengnoi Chomphuthong
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Rajadamnern Stadium | Bangkok, Thailand | KO (punches) | 5 | ||
| 1988-07-14 | Win | Phetkasem Yuthakit
|
Rajadamnern Stadium | Bangkok, Thailand | KO | 4 | ||
| 1988-05-05 | Loss | Kwangthong Kilenthong
|
Rajadamnern Stadium | Bangkok, Thailand | Decision | 5 | 3:00 | |
| 1988-02-17 | Loss | Wanpichit Kaennorasing
|
Rajadamnern Stadium | Bangkok, Thailand | Decision | 5 | 3:00 | |
| 1987-11-17 | Loss | Grandprixnoi MuangChaiyapum
|
Lumpinee Stadium | Bangkok, Thailand | Decision | 5 | 3:00 | |
| 1987-10-26 | Loss | Roengchai Thairungruang
|
Lumpinee Stadium | Bangkok, Thailand | Decision | 5 | 3:00 | |
| 1987-08-25 | Loss | Yodpetch Sor.Jitpattana
|
Lumpinee Stadium | Bangkok, Thailand | KO | 1 | 0:31 | |
| For the vacant Lumpinee Stadium Bantamweight (118 lbs) title. | ||||||||
| 1987-07-23 | Win | Kongnapa Luktabfa
|
Rajadamnern Stadium | Bangkok, Thailand | Decision | 5 | 3:00 | |
| 1987-05-20 | Win | Kengkajnoi Kiatniwat
|
Rajadamnern Stadium | Bangkok, Thailand | KO (High kick) | 5 | 2:35 | |
| 1987-04-17 | Win | Grandprixnoi Muangchaiyaphum
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Rajadamnern Stadium | Bangkok, Thailand | Decision | 3 | 3:00 | |
| 1987-03-12 | Loss | Suphaphet Kiatdiphetnoi
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Rajadamnern Stadium | Bangkok, Thailand | KO (right high kick) | |||
| 1987-01-29 | Loss | Sombat Sor.Thanikul
|
Rajadamnern Stadium | Bangkok, Thailand | Decision | 5 | 3:00 | |
| 1986-12-25 | Draw | Jomwo Sakniran
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Rajadamnern Stadium | Bangkok, Thailand | Decision | 5 | 3:00 | |
| 1986-10-29 | Loss | Panomtuanlek Hapalang
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Rajadamnern Stadium | Bangkok, Thailand | Decision | 5 | 3:00 | |
| 1986-09-25 | Loss | Panomtuanlek Hapalang
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Rajadamnern Stadium | Bangkok, Thailand | Decision | 5 | 3:00 | |
| Lost the Rajadamnern Stadium Bantamweight (118 lbs) title. | ||||||||
| 1986-09-05 | Loss | Chamuakpet Hapalang
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Rajadamnern Stadium | Bangkok, Thailand | Decision | 5 | 3:00 | |
| 1986-07-10 | Loss | Jomwo Chernyim
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Rajadamnern Stadium | Bangkok, Thailand | Decision | 5 | 3:00 | |
| 1986-06-12 | Win | Chamuakpet Hapalang
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Rajadamnern Stadium | Bangkok, Thailand | KO (right high kick) | 2 | ||
| 1986-04-23 | Win | Saencherng Pinsinchai
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Rajadamnern Stadium | Bangkok, Thailand | KO (left high kick) | 2 | ||
| 1986-03-17 | Win | Sangtiennoi Sitsurapong
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Rajadamnern Stadium | Bangkok, Thailand | Decision | 5 | 3:00 | |
| 1985-12-12 | Win | Longkrung Kiatkriangkrai
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Rajadamnern Stadium | Bangkok, Thailand | Decision (Unanimous) | 3 | 3:00 | |
| Defends the Rajadamnern Stadium Bantamweight (118 lbs) title. | ||||||||
| 1985-10-31 | Draw | Singdam Sakprayuth
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Rajadamnern Stadium | Bangkok, Thailand | Decision | 5 | 3:00 | |
| 1985-09-23 | Loss | Manasak Sor Ploenchit
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Rajadamnern Stadium | Bangkok, Thailand | Decision | 5 | 3:00 | |
| 1985-09-05 | Win | Boonam Sor.Jarunee
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Rajadamnern Stadium | Bangkok, Thailand | KO (High Kick) | 2 | ||
| 1985-08-05 | Win | Sangtiennoi Sitsurapong
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Rajadamnern Stadium | Bangkok, Thailand | KO (left high kick) | 3 | ||
| For the vacant Rajadamnern Stadium Bantamweight (118 lbs) title. | ||||||||
| 1985-06-13 | Win | Jack Kiatniwat
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Rajadamnern Stadium | Bangkok, Thailand | Decision | 5 | 3:00 | |
| 1985-05-14 | Loss | Phanmongkon Hor.Mahachai
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Lumpinee Stadium | Bangkok, Thailand | Decision | 5 | 3:00 | |
| 1985-03- | Win | Rungchai Thairungruang
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Rajadamnern Stadium | Bangkok, Thailand | Decision | 5 | 3:00 | |
| 1985-01- | Win | Phanmongkon Hor.Mahachai
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Rajadamnern Stadium | Bangkok, Thailand | Decision | 5 | 3:00 | |
| 1984-12-26 | Win | Nakhonpathom Pinsinchai |
Bangkok, Thailand | Decision | 5 | 3:00 | ||
| 1984-11-22 | Win | Jack Kiatniwat |
Rajadamnern Stadium | Bangkok, Thailand | Decision | 5 | 3:00 | |
| 1984-09-27 | Draw | Raerung Thammachart |
Rajadamnern Stadium | Bangkok, Thailand | Decision | 5 | 3:00 | |
| 1984-04-19 | Win | Lankrung Kiattikriangkrai |
Bangkok, Thailand | Decision | 5 | 3:00 | ||
| 1983-09-30 | Win | Phanomnoi Lukprabat |
Lumpinee Stadium | Bangkok, Thailand | KO (High kick) | 2 | ||
| 1983-04-14 | Win | Seeoui Sor.Thanikul |
Rajadamnern Stadium | Bangkok, Thailand | Decision | 5 | 3:00 | |
| 1982-06-29 | Win | Saengphet Lukphaiom |
Thailand | Decision | 5 | 3:00 | ||
| 1982-03-13 | Loss | Saengphet Lukphaiom |
Chanthaburi province, Thailand | Referee stoppage | 5 | |||
| 1982-02-16 | Win | Srimuang Singsuanngern |
Lumpinee Stadium | Bangkok, Thailand | Decision | 5 | 3:00 | |
| 1981-12-17 | Nungsakon |
Samrong Stadium | Bangkok, Thailand | Decision | 5 | 3:00 | ||
| 1981-04-20 | Win | Maewnoi Singkhawat |
Lumpinee Stadium | Bangkok, Thailand | Decision | 5 | 3:00 | |
| 1980-09-05 | NC | Samart Payakaroon
|
Lumpinee Stadium | Bangkok, Thailand | Referee stoppage | 4 | 3:00 | |
| 1980-05-13 | Loss | Paruhatlek Sitchunthong |
Lumpinee Stadium | Bangkok, Thailand | KO | 5 | ||
| 1980-04-28 | Loss | Poonlap Sakniran |
Rajadamnern Stadium | Bangkok, Thailand | Decision | 5 | 3:00 | |
| 1979-11-09 | Win | Damrongsak Sor Thanikul |
Lumpinee Stadium | Bangkok, Thailand | Decision | 5 | 3:00 | |
| 1979-10-02 | Loss | Kongsamut Sor.Thanikul
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Lumpinee Stadium | Bangkok, Thailand | Decision | 5 | 3:00 | |
| 1979-08-17 | Loss | Kongsamut Sor.Thanikul
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Lumpinee Stadium | Bangkok, Thailand | Decision | 5 | 3:00 | |
| 1979-07-24 | Win | Paruhatlek Sitchunthong |
Lumpinee Stadium | Bangkok, Thailand | Decision | 5 | 3:00 | |
| 1979-06-26 | Win | Samart Payakaroon
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Lumpinee Stadium | Bangkok, Thailand | Decision | 5 | 3:00 | |
| 1979-06-08 | Win | Samart Payakaroon
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Lumpinee Stadium | Bangkok, Thailand | Decision | 5 | 3:00 | |
| 1979-04-20 | Win | Meownoi Singchaprawat
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Lumpinee Stadium | Bangkok, Thailand | Decision | 5 | 3:00 | |
| 1979-02-27 | Win | Supakiat Ekayothin
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Lumpinee Stadium | Bangkok, Thailand | Decision | 5 | 3:00 | |
| 1979-01-13 | Loss | Paruhatlek Sitchunthong |
Lumpinee Stadium | Bangkok, Thailand | Decision | 5 | 3:00 | |
| Loss | Thaninoi Sakniran
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Lumpinee Stadium | Bangkok, Thailand | Decision | 5 | 3:00 | ||
| Legend: Win Loss Draw/No contest Notes | ||||||||
References
[edit]- ^ "Muay Siam Magazine cover of the 1986 Fighter of the Year shortlist". Facebook.
- ^ "123 book of the Greatest Nak Muays ever - Jampatong's page is in post 3, right after Samart and before Samransak". 3 May 2020.
- ^ ""Fighting" Magazine cover showing KO shot against Chamuekpet". www.facebook.com. Retrieved 2020-12-02.
- ^ ""Fighting" Magazine cover about Panomtuanglek's win over Jampatong". Facebook.
- ^ "Muay Siam special edition about Suphaphet knocking out Jampatong". Facebook.
- ^ "Yodpetch before the fight with Jampatong". Facebook.
- ^ "Muay Thai Library - Jampatong Na Nontachai".
- ^ Jampatong Na Nonthachai - Master of the Headkick (trailer, 63 min), 11 September 2021, retrieved 2021-11-09
- ^ "Clip 2: Wanpichit Kaennorasing (red) vs Jampatong Na Nontachai (blue) on Channel 7". YouTube.
- ^ "Khunpon Chor.Rotchanachai vs Jampatong Na Nontachai 1". YouTube.