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Nungubon Sitlerchai

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Nungubon Sitlerchai
Nungubon in 2024
BornSamorn Kwamsawat
(1971-03-20) March 20, 1971 (age 53)
Ubon Ratchathani Province, Thailand
Native nameหนึ่งอุบล ศิษย์เลิศชัย
NicknameThe Limp
(ต่วนเป๋)
Height162 cm (5 ft 4 in)
DivisionMini Flyweight
Flyweight
Super Flyweight
Bantamweight
Super Bantamweight
StyleMuay Thai
(Muay Femur)
StanceOrthodox
Fighting out ofUbon Ratchathani, Thailand
TeamPor.Muangubon-Sitlerchai Gym
TrainerKru Pot Wongmuangchan
Professional boxing record
Total16
Wins15
By knockout4
Losses1
Kickboxing record
Total233
Wins200
Losses30
Draws3
Other information
OccupationMuay Thai trainer
Boxing record from BoxRec

Samorn Kwamsawat (Thai: สมร ความสวัสดิ์; born March 20, 1971), known professionally as Nungubon Sitlerchai (Thai: หนึ่งอุบล ศิษย์เลิศชัย), is a retired Thai Muay Thai fighter and professional boxer. He is a former four-division Lumpinee Stadium champion who was famous in the 1990s and 2000s.

Notably, nine years after winning his first title, he'd defeat the rising star Saenchai for his fourth and final title.

Biography and career

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Pre-Bangkok career

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Kwamsawat was born on March 20, 1971 in Ubon Ratchathani province. He first discovered Muay Thai by watching fights on television and later started training with the encouragement of his older brother. His initial training began at age 7 in his home. At 16-years-old he joined the Por.Muangubon-Sitlerchai gym located in his local province. He would then begin training under the gym's owner, Kru Pot Wongmuangchan, and became a teammate of award-winning champion Orono Por.Muangubon. He had numerous fights in the Isaan region at 42 kg/92.6 lbs.[1] He would adopt the ring name of Nungubon Sitlerchai.

His ring name "Nungubon" translates to "#1 of Ubon." There are also alternate ways to anglicize Nungubon's ring name such as Neung Ubon Sit Lertchai, Nung-Ubon, Neungubon, etc.

Elite career

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Nungubon was an orthodox Muay Femur fighter (rope-a-dope stylist in Muay Thai) who was skilled with punches and kicks from both legs. Nungubon was born with his left leg longer than his right, resulting in the Thai media nicknaming him Tuan Pae (translates to "The Limp" or "The Lame"). Despite this physical abnormality, Nungubon would become an accomplished fighter from 1990 to 1999. In fact, Nungubon's favorite technique was his lead left kick to the body[1] which he often used to interrupt his opponents' aggression and would sometimes cause them to get redirected, allowing Nungubon to circle away from his opponents. Another one of Nungubon's signature techniques which can repeatedly be seen in his fights is his powerful right cross which he would use to KO Wangchannoi Sor.Palangchai and to knockdown "The Batman" Samkor Kiatmonthep or Kaensak Sor.Ploenchit.

2 years after joining the Por.Muangubon gym, he would make his Bangkok debut at 18-years-old. He would begin fighting for the Onesongchai promotion, considered the best fight promotion of the golden era of Muay Thai.[1][2] The victories on Nungubon's fight record is filled with championship and award-winning fighters. In particular, he has victories from 8 different Sports Writer's Association Fighter of the Year award winners: Langsuan Panyuthaphum (KO), Kaensak Sor.Ploenchit, Jaroensap Kiatbanchong, Wangchannoi Sor.Palangchai (KO), and others. For context, the Sports Writer's Association Fighter of the Year award is considered in Thailand to be the most prestigious title a Muay Thai fighter can win.[3]

Nungubon's prime lasted from 1990 and 1996, during which he would earn 3 Lumpinee titles in 3 weight classes against elite fighters such as Kompayak Singmanee or Langsuan Panyuthaphum. His 4th and most notable title capture was when Nungubon was past his prime, being visibly slower and less agile as he was matched up against Saenchai in 1999. During this time, Saenchai had entered the peak of his career by winning the highly prestigious Fighter of the Year award and losing no other fight that in 1999 except his first title fight against Nungubon. Nungubon stated that his favorite memory from his career was winning the Lumpinee mini flyweight title (105 lbs/47.6 kg) against Kompayak Singmanee in 1990. Nungubon has stated that the most difficult opponent he ever faced was "The Top Master" Karuhat Sor.Supawan.[1]

While Nungubon excelled in kicking as can be seen in his fights, he also excelled in punching. He took advantage of his boxing skills to earn 15 victories out of 16 fights in boxing matches held by the Pan Asian Boxing Association. He earned the PABA bantamweight title (118 lbs/53.5 kg) and defended it twice.[1]

Nungubon's Muay Thai career within Thailand was unusually long, as most fighters from his generation (fighters that rose to prominence in early 1990s or late 1980s) such as Karuhat Sor.Supawan or Kaensak Sor.Ploenchit had stopped taking matchups from top Thai competition before the 2000s. Nungubon would continue to challenge elite fighters including the Sitjaopho twins, Fahsuchon Sit-O, and Anuwat Kaewsamrit between 2000-2003. The highest fight purse Nungubon received was 180,000 baht,[1] which is 180% the usual pay of yodmuay (top fighters).[4]

Post-retirement

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After his fighting career Nungubon opened his own gym named Sit Nungubon in his native province of Ubon Ratchathani. The gym is one of two camps within the same building, the other camp being the Santi Ubon gym which also accepts fighters from the Sit Nungubon gym.[5]

Titles and honors

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Muay Thai

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Boxing

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Muay Thai record

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Muay Thai Record (Incomplete)
200 Wins, 30 Losses, 3 Draws
Date Result Opponent Event Location Method Round Time
2013-07-21 Loss Thailand Lakhin Wassandasit Bangkok, Thailand Decision 5 3:00
2013-12- Loss Thailand Jaroensap Kiatbanchong Lumpinee Stadium Bangkok, Thailand Decision 5 3:00
2013-03- Loss Thailand Jaroensap Kiatbanchong Rajadamnern Stadium Bangkok, Thailand Decision 5 3:00
2008-12-13 Loss Germany Valdet Gashi The Champions Club Germany 2008 Germany Decision 5 3:00
2003-09-12 Loss Thailand Thailand Pinsinchai Lumpinee Stadium Bangkok, Thailand Decision 5 3:00
2003-06-15 Win Thailand Nampet Sit.Or Channel 7 Stadium Bangkok, Thailand Decision 5 3:00
2003-04-18 Loss Thailand Phetek Kiatyongyut Lumpinee Stadium Bangkok, Thailand Decision 5 3:00
2003-03-23 Win Thailand Sitthichai Kiyarat Channel 7 Stadium Bangkok, Thailand Decision 5 3:00
2002-01-11 Thailand Chalermpol Kiatsunanta Lumpinee Stadium Bangkok, Thailand
? Win Thailand Tubnar Sitromsai Rajadamnern Stadium Bangkok, Thailand Decision 5 3:00
2001- Loss Thailand Anuwat Kaewsamrit Bangkok, Thailand Decision 5 3:00
2001- Loss Thailand Fahsuchon Sit-O Lumpinee Stadium Bangkok, Thailand Decision 5 3:00
For the vacant Thailand and Lumpinee Stadium Bantamweight (118 lbs) titles.
2001-06-12 Win Thailand Rungrawee Sor.Ploenchit Lumpinee Stadium Bangkok, Thailand Decision 5 3:00
2001-05-25 Win Thailand Fahsuchon Sit-O Lumpinee Stadium Bangkok, Thailand Decision 5 3:00
2001-04-22 Win Thailand Rungrawee Sor.Ploenchit Channel 7 Stadium Bangkok, Thailand Decision 5 3:00
2001-02-06 Loss Thailand Yodbuangam Lukbanyai Bangkok, Thailand Decision 5 3:00
2001-01-19 Win Thailand Sanghiran Lukbanyai Lumpinee Stadium Bangkok, Thailand Decision 5 3:00
2000-09-02 Draw Thailand Phet-to Sitjaopho Lumpinee Stadium Bangkok, Thailand Decision 5 3:00
2000-08-04 Loss Thailand Phet-Ek Sitjaopho Lumpinee Stadium Bangkok, Thailand Decision 5 3:00
1999-06-04 Thailand Chalamkhao Kiatpanthong Lumpinee Stadium Bangkok, Thailand
1999- Loss Thailand Saenchai Sor. Kingstar Lumpinee Stadium Bangkok, Thailand Decision 5 3:00
Loses Lumpinee Stadium Bantamweight (118 lbs) title.
1999-03-05 Win Thailand Saenchai Sor. Kingstar Lumpinee Stadium Bangkok, Thailand Decision (Split) 5 3:00
Wins Lumpinee Stadium Bantamweight (118 lbs) title.
1999-02-05 Win Thailand Chansak Singklongsi Lumpinee Stadium Bangkok, Thailand Decision 5 3:00
1999-01-12 Loss Thailand Chalamkhao Kiatpanthong Lumpinee Stadium Bangkok, Thailand Decision 5 3:00
1998-11-13 Win Thailand Khunpinit Kiatthawan Lumpinee Stadium Bangkok, Thailand Decision 5 3:00
1998-05-26 Loss Thailand Sot Loognongyangtoy Lumpinee Stadium Bangkok, Thailand Decision 5 3:00
1998-03-02 Loss Thailand Newsaencherng Pinsinchai Rajadamnern Stadium Bangkok, Thailand Decision 5 3:00
1997-09-05 Loss Thailand Kochasarn Singklonksi Lumpinee Stadium Bangkok, Thailand Decision 5 3:00
1996-11-29 Win Thailand Kaolan Kaovichit Lumpinee Stadium Bangkok, Thailand KO (Punches) 2
1996-10-11 Loss Thailand Ritthichai Lukjaopordam Lumpinee Stadium Bangkok, Thailand Decision 5 3:00
For the vacant Lumpinee Stadium Super Bantamweight (122 lbs) title.
1996-08-23 Win Thailand Hansuk Prasathinpanomrung Lumpinee Stadium Bangkok, Thailand Decision 5 3:00
1996-07-26 Win Thailand Hansuk Prasathinpanomrung Lumpinee Stadium Bangkok, Thailand Decision 5 3:00
1996-06-25 Win Thailand Baiphet Loogjaomaesaiwaree Lumpinee Stadium Bangkok, Thailand Decision 5 3:00
1996-05-03 Win Thailand Ritthichai Lukjaopordam Lumpinee Stadium Bangkok, Thailand Decision 5 3:00
1996-03-26 Win Thailand Dao Udon Sor.Suchart Lumpinee Stadium Bangkok, Thailand Decision 5 3:00
1996-02-13 Draw Thailand Dao Udon Sor.Suchart Lumpinee Stadium Bangkok, Thailand Decision 5 3:00
1995-11-17 Win Thailand Chaiyai Sittheppitak Lumpinee Stadium Bangkok, Thailand Decision 5 3:00
1995-09-30 Loss Thailand Dokmaipa Por Pongsawang Lumpinee Stadium Bangkok, Thailand Decision 5 3:00
1995-08-25 Loss Thailand Kaensak Sor.Ploenjit Lumpinee Stadium Bangkok, Thailand Decision 5 3:00
1995-06-30 Win Thailand Dokmaipa Por Pongsawang Lumpinee Stadium Bangkok, Thailand Decision 5 3:00
1995-06-09 Win Thailand Nongnarong Looksamrong Lumpinee Stadium Bangkok, Thailand Decision 5 3:00
1995-04-28 Win Thailand Yodsiam Sor.Prantalay Lumpinee Stadium Bangkok, Thailand Decision 5 3:00
Wins vacant Lumpinee Stadium Super Flyweight (112 lbs) title.
1995-02-22 Draw Thailand Sornsuknoi Sakwichan Lumpinee Stadium Bangkok, Thailand Decision 5 3:00
1995-01-03 Win Thailand Thongchai Tor.Silachai Lumpinee Stadium Bangkok, Thailand Decision 5 3:00
1994-11-15 Win Thailand Nongnarong Looksamrong Lumpinee Stadium Bangkok, Thailand Decision 5 3:00
1994-10-28 Loss Thailand Nongnarong Looksamrong Lumpinee Stadium Bangkok, Thailand Decision 5 3:00
1994-09-20 Win Thailand Krirkchai Kaewsamrit Lumpinee Stadium Bangkok, Thailand Decision 5 3:00
1994-08-27 Loss Thailand Yokthai Sithoar Lumpinee Stadium Bangkok, Thailand Decision 5 3:00
1994-08-09 Loss Thailand Yokthai Sithoar Lumpinee Stadium Bangkok, Thailand Decision 5 3:00
1994-06-28 Loss Thailand Saengmorakot Sor.Ploenchit Lumpinee Stadium Bangkok, Thailand Decision 5 3:00
1994-05-31 Loss Thailand Meechok Sor.Ploenchit Lumpinee Stadium Bangkok, Thailand Decision 5 3:00
1994-03-25 Win Thailand Kaensak Sor.Ploenjit Lumpinee Stadium Bangkok, Thailand Decision 5 3:00
1994-03-04 Win Thailand Samkor Chor.Rathchatasupak Lumpinee Stadium Bangkok, Thailand TKO (3 Knockdowns/punches) 3
1994-01-28 Loss Thailand Samkor Chor.Rathchatasupak Lumpinee Stadium Bangkok, Thailand Decision 5 3:00
1994-01-07 Loss Thailand Kaensak Sor.Ploenjit Lumpinee Stadium Bangkok, Thailand Decision 5 3:00
1993-12-03 Win Thailand Silapathai Jockygym Lumpinee Stadium Bangkok, Thailand Decision 5 3:00
1993-10-22 Win Thailand Hansuk Prasathinpanomrung Lumpinee Stadium Bangkok, Thailand Decision 5 3:00
1993-09-17 Loss Thailand Kaensak Sor.Ploenjit Lumpinee Stadium Bangkok, Thailand Decision 5 3:00
1993-08-08 Win Thailand Rittidet Kerdpayak Lumpinee Stadium Bangkok, Thailand Decision 5 3:00
1993-06-25 Loss Thailand Karuhat Sor.Supawan Lumpinee Stadium Bangkok, Thailand Decision 5 3:00
1993-06-08 Loss Thailand Jaroensap Kiatbanchong Lumpinee Stadium Bangkok, Thailand Decision 5 3:00
1993-03-16 Loss Thailand Karuhat Sor.Supawan Lumpinee Stadium Bangkok, Thailand Decision 5 3:00
1993-02-05 Loss Thailand Jaroensap Kiatbanchong Lumpinee Stadium Bangkok, Thailand Decision 5 3:00
1993-01- Loss Thailand Jaroensap Kiatbanchong Lumpinee Stadium Bangkok, Thailand Decision 5 3:00
1992-12-04 Win Thailand Duansomgpong Por Pongsawang Lumpinee Stadium Bangkok, Thailand Decision 5 3:00
1992-09-04 Loss Thailand Pompetch Kiatchatpayak Lumpinee Stadium Bangkok, Thailand Referee stoppage 5
1992-07-27 Win Thailand Karuhat Sor.Supawan Lumpinee Stadium Bangkok, Thailand Referee Stoppage 5
1992-06-30 Win Thailand Wangchannoi Sor Palangchai Lumpinee Stadium Bangkok, Thailand KO (Right head kick and cross) 2
1992-05-27 Loss Thailand Veeraphol Sahaprom Lumpinee Stadium Bangkok, Thailand Decision 5 3:00
1992-05-05 NC Thailand Duangsompong Por Pongsawang Lumpinee Stadium Bangkok, Thailand Referee stoppage
1992-03-10 Loss Thailand Dokmaipa Por Pongsawang Lumpinee Stadium Bangkok, Thailand Decision 5 3:00
1992-01-31 Loss Thailand Dokmaipa Por Pongsawang Lumpinee Stadium Bangkok, Thailand Decision 5 3:00
1992-01-07 Win Thailand Panphet Muangsurin Lumpinee Stadium Bangkok, Thailand Decision 5 3:00
1991-12-06 Win Thailand Chainoi Muangsurin Lumpinee Stadium Bangkok, Thailand Decision 5 3:00
1991-11-05 Win Thailand Chainoi Muangsurin Lumpinee Stadium Bangkok, Thailand Decision 5 3:00
1991-10-18 Loss Thailand Karuhat Sor.Supawan Lumpinee Stadium Bangkok, Thailand Decision 5 3:00
1991-09-17 Win Thailand Langsuan Panyuthaphum Lumpinee Stadium Bangkok, Thailand Decision 5 3:00
1991-08-06 Win Thailand Langsuan Panyuthaphum Lumpinee Stadium Bangkok, Thailand KO 4
Wins Lumpinee Stadium Flyweight (112 lbs) title.
1991-06-28 Win Thailand Jaroensap Kiatbanchong Lumpinee Stadium Bangkok, Thailand Decision 5 3:00
1991-06-14 Win Thailand Pairojnoi Sor Siamchai Lumpinee Stadium Bangkok, Thailand Decision 5 3:00
1991-05-11 Win Thailand Pornsak Muangsurin Lumpinee Stadium Bangkok, Thailand Decision 5 3:00
1991-03-31 Loss Thailand Dokmaipa Por Pongsawang Lumpinee Stadium Bangkok, Thailand Decision 5 3:00
1991-03-01 Loss Thailand Pongsiri Por Ruamrudee Lumpinee Stadium Bangkok, Thailand Decision 5 3:00
1991-02-12 Win Thailand Paruhatlek Sitchunthong Lumpinee Stadium Bangkok, Thailand Decision 5 3:00
1991-01-21 Win Thailand Sornsuknoi Sakwichan Rajadamnern Stadium Bangkok, Thailand Decision 5 3:00
1990-12-04 Loss Thailand Morakot Sor Thamarangsri Lumpinee Stadium Bangkok, Thailand Decision 5 3:00
1990-11-03 Loss Thailand Pornsak Muangsurin Lumpinee Stadium Bangkok, Thailand Decision 5 3:00
1990-09-28 Loss Thailand D-Day Kiatmungkan Lumpinee Stadium Bangkok, Thailand Decision 5 3:00
1990-09-11 Win Thailand Khanunthong JohnnyGym Rajadamnern Stadium Bangkok, Thailand Decision 5 3:00
1990-08-21 Loss Thailand Thongchai Tor.Silachai Lumpinee Stadium Bangkok, Thailand Decision 5 3:00
Loses Lumpinee Stadium Mini Flyweight (105 lbs) title.
1990-07-25 Loss Thailand Hippy Singmanee Lumpinee Stadium Bangkok, Thailand Decision 5 3:00
1990-06-25 Loss Thailand Kompayak Singmanee Rajadamnern Stadium Bangkok, Thailand Decision 5 3:00
1990-06-08 Win Thailand Saengdaw Kiatanan Lumpinee Stadium Bangkok, Thailand Decision 5 3:00
1990-05-15 Win Thailand Hippy Singmanee Lumpinee Stadium Bangkok, Thailand Decision 5 3:00
1990-04-24 Win Thailand Moohok Tor.Hintok Lumpinee Stadium Bangkok, Thailand Decision 5 3:00
1990-03-30 Win Thailand Kompayak Singmanee Lumpinee Stadium Bangkok, Thailand Decision 5 3:00
Wins Lumpinee Stadium Mini Flyweight (105 lbs) title.
1990-03-06 Draw Thailand Jaroensap Kiatbanchong Lumpinee Stadium Bangkok, Thailand Decision 5 3:00
1990-02-06 Win Thailand Methanoi Sor Maliwan Lumpinee Stadium Bangkok, Thailand Decision 5 3:00
1990-01-20 Win Thailand Thongchai Tor.Silachai Lumpinee Stadium Bangkok, Thailand Decision 5 3:00
1990-01-02 Win Thailand Kengkajnoi Sor.Weerakul Lumpinee Stadium Bangkok, Thailand Decision 5 3:00
1989-11-03 Loss Thailand Chandet Sor Prantalay Lumpinee Stadium Bangkok, Thailand Decision 5 3:00
1989-09-09 Loss Thailand Khwanla Sitbangprachan Bangkok, Thailand Decision 5 3:00
1989-06-13 Loss Thailand Jaroensap Kiatbanchong Lumpinee Stadium Bangkok, Thailand Decision 5 3:00
1989-05-12 Loss Thailand Tuktathong Por Pongsawang Lumpinee Stadium Bangkok, Thailand Decision 5 3:00
1989-04-11 Loss Thailand Khwanla Sitbangprachan Bangkok, Thailand Decision 5 3:00
1989-03-06 Win Thailand Methanoi Sor Maliwan Rajadamnern Stadium Bangkok, Thailand Decision 5 3:00
1989-01-07 Loss Thailand Khwanla Sitbangprachan Bangkok, Thailand Decision 5 3:00
1988-12-16 Win Thailand Sangpetchnoi Chor.Maylada Lumpinee Stadium Bangkok, Thailand Decision 5 3:00
1988-10-11 Win Thailand Wisanlek Lukbangplasoi Lumpinee Stadium Bangkok, Thailand Decision 5 3:00
1988-05-03 Win Thailand Thanufai Sor.Ploenchit Lumpinee Stadium Bangkok, Thailand Decision 5 3:00
Legend:   Win   Loss   Draw/No contest   Notes

References

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  1. ^ a b c d e f Trefeu, Serge (2014-09-08). "Nungubon SitlerchaI". Siam Fight Mag. Retrieved 2023-12-18.
  2. ^ Trefeu, Serge (2015-04-14). "Songchai Ratanasuban "The Golden Hand"". Siam Fight Mag. Retrieved 2023-12-18.
  3. ^ Trefeu, Serge (2013-05-25). "The Trophies of Muay Thai in Thailand". Siam Fight Mag. Retrieved 2023-12-18.
  4. ^ Horn, Robert (July 14, 1997). "Martial Madness Kickboxing in Thailand Is a Traditional art, but in Its Exploitation of Children, It Is Also a Disturbing One". Sports Illustrated Vault | SI.com. Retrieved 2023-12-18.
  5. ^ "Sit Nungubon the Trainers. Owner "Nungubon Sitlertchai"". sitnungubon2002.wixsite.com.
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