{"id":10105,"date":"2025-02-27T13:37:30","date_gmt":"2025-02-27T13:37:30","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/muaythai.com\/?p=10105"},"modified":"2026-06-22T02:07:08","modified_gmt":"2026-06-22T02:07:08","slug":"dieselnoi-chor-thanasukarn","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/muaythai.com\/th\/dieselnoi-chor-thanasukarn\/","title":{"rendered":"Dieselnoi Chor Thanasukarn: Biography, Fight History &amp; the Muay Khao King"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Dieselnoi Chor Thanasukarn was a force unlike any other. His knees were so nasty that he cleared out an entire weight class, leaving him without challengers. His reign in the lightweight division at Lumpinee saw him defeat the likes of Raktae Muangsurin, Sakad Petchyindee and Samart Payakaroon. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">However, his dominance ultimately brought his career to an early end.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe title=\"Dieselnoi Chor Thanasukarn &quot;Sky Piercing Knee&quot; \u0e14\u0e35\u0e40\u0e0b\u0e25\u0e19\u0e49\u0e2d\u0e22 \u0e0a.\u0e18\u0e19\u0e30\u0e2a\u0e38\u0e01\u0e32\u0e0d\u0e08\u0e19\u0e4c (Muay Khao Highlight)\" width=\"720\" height=\"405\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/fnEWCdeIan4?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Dieselnoi Chor Thanasukarn Muay Thai Highlights<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Who is Dieselnoi?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table><tbody><tr><td><strong>Name:<\/strong><\/td><td>Dieselnoi Chor Thanasukarn or Charin Sorndee<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Thai Name:<\/strong><\/td><td>\u0e14\u0e35\u0e40\u0e0b\u0e25\u0e19\u0e49\u0e2d\u0e22 \u0e0a.\u0e18\u0e19\u0e30\u0e2a\u0e38\u0e01\u0e32\u0e0d\u0e08\u0e19\u0e4c<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Date of Birth:<\/strong><\/td><td>December 27, 1961<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Place of Birth:<\/strong><\/td><td>Ayutthaya, Thailand<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Nickname:<\/strong><\/td><td>Mr. Sky Piercing Knee<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Gym:<\/strong><\/td><td>Chor Thanasukarn<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Height:<\/strong><\/td><td>1.88 m (6 ft 2 in)<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Weight:<\/strong><\/td><td>61 kg (134 lb)<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Weight Classes:<\/strong><\/td><td>Lightweight<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Record(s):<\/strong><\/td><td>56-11-1<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Years Active:<\/strong><\/td><td>1973\u20131985<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>World Championships:<\/strong><\/td><td>Lumpinee Stadium Champion<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Early Life (1961\u20131977)<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Dieselnoi Chor Thanasukarn, born Charin Sorndee in 1961 in Ayutthaya, had an unusual entry into the world\u2014his mother went into labour on a riverboat and was rushed to the Hua Ro dock for delivery. He grew up in a modest but stable home, raised in a family of charcoal merchants. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">As a child, his father gave him two choices: become a monk or a fighter. Fearing ghosts more than opponents, Dieselnoi chose fighting.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">At 12, he joined Sor Banjongsak Gym in Trat, near the Cambodian border. Fighting as Dieselnoi Sor Banjongsak, he won his first fight by KO at 13, earning 50 baht.He then moved to Sor Worakulchai Gym in Chonburi, where his 188 cm frame and high-pressure style saw him go undefeated in over 20 fights across Chonburi, Rayong, and Trat.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">At 15, Dieselnoi moved to Bangkok and joined Sor Sirinan Gym (later Chor Thanasukarn), making his debut at Rajadamnern Stadium in the 100 lb division before growing into 126 lbs and 135 lbs. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/muaythai.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/Dieselnoi-Chor-Thanasukarn-Greatest-Knee-Fighter-in-Muay-Thai-1024x1024.jpg\" alt=\"Dieselnoi Chor Thanasukarn - Greatest Knee Fighter in Muay Thai\" class=\"wp-image-10117\" srcset=\"https:\/\/muaythai.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/Dieselnoi-Chor-Thanasukarn-Greatest-Knee-Fighter-in-Muay-Thai-1024x1024.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/muaythai.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/Dieselnoi-Chor-Thanasukarn-Greatest-Knee-Fighter-in-Muay-Thai-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/muaythai.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/Dieselnoi-Chor-Thanasukarn-Greatest-Knee-Fighter-in-Muay-Thai-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/muaythai.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/Dieselnoi-Chor-Thanasukarn-Greatest-Knee-Fighter-in-Muay-Thai-768x768.jpg 768w, https:\/\/muaythai.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/Dieselnoi-Chor-Thanasukarn-Greatest-Knee-Fighter-in-Muay-Thai.jpg 1080w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">| <a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/photo.php?fbid=2151635644977993\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">\u0e0a\u0e19\u0e30 \u0e43\u0e08\u0e40\u0e22\u0e47\u0e19<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">His dominance in the provincial circuits and early fights in Bangkok caught the attention of the prestigious Sor Thanikul Gym, backed by &#8220;The Godfather of Muay Thai&#8221; <a href=\"https:\/\/muaythai.com\/klaew-thanikul\/\" data-type=\"post\" data-id=\"5189\">Klaew Thanikul<\/a>. Joining Sor Thanikul marked the true beginning of his rise to Muay Thai\u2019s elite ranks.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/muaythai.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/Dieselnoi-Chor-Thanasukarn-appears-on-the-cover-of-Jakkrawan-Muay-Muay-Universe-magazine-dubbed-The-Flying-Horseman-1024x1024.jpg\" alt=\"Dieselnoi Chor Thanasukarn appears on the cover of Jakkrawan Muay (Muay Universe) magazine, dubbed The Flying Horseman.\" class=\"wp-image-10122\" srcset=\"https:\/\/muaythai.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/Dieselnoi-Chor-Thanasukarn-appears-on-the-cover-of-Jakkrawan-Muay-Muay-Universe-magazine-dubbed-The-Flying-Horseman-1024x1024.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/muaythai.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/Dieselnoi-Chor-Thanasukarn-appears-on-the-cover-of-Jakkrawan-Muay-Muay-Universe-magazine-dubbed-The-Flying-Horseman-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/muaythai.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/Dieselnoi-Chor-Thanasukarn-appears-on-the-cover-of-Jakkrawan-Muay-Muay-Universe-magazine-dubbed-The-Flying-Horseman-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/muaythai.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/Dieselnoi-Chor-Thanasukarn-appears-on-the-cover-of-Jakkrawan-Muay-Muay-Universe-magazine-dubbed-The-Flying-Horseman-768x768.jpg 768w, https:\/\/muaythai.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/Dieselnoi-Chor-Thanasukarn-appears-on-the-cover-of-Jakkrawan-Muay-Muay-Universe-magazine-dubbed-The-Flying-Horseman.jpg 1080w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Dieselnoi Chor Thanasukarn appears on the cover of <em>Jakkrawan Muay<\/em> magazine after joining Sor Thanikul Gym, dubbed The Flying Horseman. | <a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/photo.php?fbid=1832075666933994\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">\u0e0a\u0e19\u0e30 \u0e43\u0e08\u0e40\u0e22\u0e47\u0e19<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Rise to Lumpinee Champion (1978\u20131981)<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Dieselnoi&#8217;s early years in Bangkok were not without challenges. In October 1978, Dieselnoi suffered his first major loss against Vicharnnoi Porntawee, a legend known as &#8220;The Eternal Yodmuay.&#8221; A former Lumpinee and Rajadamnern champion in multiple divisions, Vicharnnoi had already run out of opponents in his natural weight class and was taking fights against larger men. Despite being a Muay Mat (puncher), he was also a skilled technician who used footwork and pivots to neutralise Dieselnoi\u2019s knees, securing a points victory.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Dieselnoi rebounded quickly, defeating Nongkhai Sor Prapasorn in July 1978 and Narongnoi Kiatbandit in December. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-4-3 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe title=\"Dieselnoi Chor Thanasukarn vs. Nongkhai Sor Prapartsorn\" width=\"720\" height=\"540\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/CWdmN_zakk8?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Dieselnoi Chor Thanasukarn vs Nongkhai Sor.Prapatsorn &#8211; July 31st, 1978 | Rajadamnern Stadium (Bangkok, Thailand)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">However, in January 1979, he lost again to Vicharnoi, and in March, he suffered a TKO loss to Padejsuk Pitsanurachan due to a doctor stoppage.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Despite these setbacks, Dieselnoi continued his ascent. He defeated Khaosod Sitpraprom in June and Posai Sitboonlert in October, further establishing himself among the lightweight elite.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/muaythai.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/Dieselnoi-Chor-Thanasukarn-Kicking-the-Heavy-Bag-1024x1024.jpg\" alt=\"Dieselnoi Chor Thanasukarn Kicking the Heavy Bag\" class=\"wp-image-10106\" srcset=\"https:\/\/muaythai.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/Dieselnoi-Chor-Thanasukarn-Kicking-the-Heavy-Bag-1024x1024.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/muaythai.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/Dieselnoi-Chor-Thanasukarn-Kicking-the-Heavy-Bag-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/muaythai.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/Dieselnoi-Chor-Thanasukarn-Kicking-the-Heavy-Bag-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/muaythai.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/Dieselnoi-Chor-Thanasukarn-Kicking-the-Heavy-Bag-768x768.jpg 768w, https:\/\/muaythai.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/Dieselnoi-Chor-Thanasukarn-Kicking-the-Heavy-Bag.jpg 1080w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><em>Muay Fist<\/em> magazine\u2019s January 1979 issue: &#8220;Dieselnoi, the fighter who claimed the Royal Trophy.&#8221; | <a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/photo.php?fbid=2353447521463470\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">\u0e0a\u0e19\u0e30 \u0e43\u0e08\u0e40\u0e22\u0e47\u0e19<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">By 1980, Dieselnoi had emerged as the top lightweight contender. He knocked out Kaopong Sittichuchai with a knee to the head in July but was stopped by punches in their September rematch. However, he avenged the loss in January 1981, winning by decision to claim the Lumpinee Lightweight (135 lbs) title.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/muaythai.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/Dieselnoi-Chor-Thanasukarn-Lumpinee-Lightweight-Champion-135-lbs-1024x1024.jpg\" alt=\"Dieselnoi Chor Thanasukarn - Lumpinee Lightweight Champion (135 lbs)\" class=\"wp-image-10180\" srcset=\"https:\/\/muaythai.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/Dieselnoi-Chor-Thanasukarn-Lumpinee-Lightweight-Champion-135-lbs-1024x1024.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/muaythai.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/Dieselnoi-Chor-Thanasukarn-Lumpinee-Lightweight-Champion-135-lbs-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/muaythai.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/Dieselnoi-Chor-Thanasukarn-Lumpinee-Lightweight-Champion-135-lbs-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/muaythai.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/Dieselnoi-Chor-Thanasukarn-Lumpinee-Lightweight-Champion-135-lbs-768x768.jpg 768w, https:\/\/muaythai.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/Dieselnoi-Chor-Thanasukarn-Lumpinee-Lightweight-Champion-135-lbs.jpg 1080w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Dieselnoi Chor Thanasukarn &#8211; Lumpinee Lightweight Champion (135 lbs) | <a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/photo\/?fbid=1691013937706835\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">\u0e0a\u0e19\u0e30 \u0e43\u0e08\u0e40\u0e22\u0e47\u0e19<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">In March 1981, Dieselnoi faced Raktae Muangsurin, a dangerous puncher known as &#8220;The Infernal Earthquake Fist,&#8221; in the main event of the Blue Corner Promotion at Rajadamnern Stadium. The bout generated over 1.3 million baht ($38,000) in gate receipts and saw Dieselnoi neutralise Raktae\u2019s power to secure a decision win.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/muaythai.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/Dieselnoi-Chor-Thanasukarn-counters-Raktae-Muangsurins-right-cross-with-a-left-knee-in-the-main-event-of-the-Blue-Corner-Promotion-which-drew-over-1.3-million-baht-38000-in-gate-receipts-1024x1024.jpg\" alt=\"Dieselnoi Chor Thanasukarn counters Raktae Muangsurin\u2019s right cross with a left knee in the main event of the Blue Corner Promotion\" class=\"wp-image-10154\" srcset=\"https:\/\/muaythai.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/Dieselnoi-Chor-Thanasukarn-counters-Raktae-Muangsurins-right-cross-with-a-left-knee-in-the-main-event-of-the-Blue-Corner-Promotion-which-drew-over-1.3-million-baht-38000-in-gate-receipts-1024x1024.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/muaythai.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/Dieselnoi-Chor-Thanasukarn-counters-Raktae-Muangsurins-right-cross-with-a-left-knee-in-the-main-event-of-the-Blue-Corner-Promotion-which-drew-over-1.3-million-baht-38000-in-gate-receipts-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/muaythai.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/Dieselnoi-Chor-Thanasukarn-counters-Raktae-Muangsurins-right-cross-with-a-left-knee-in-the-main-event-of-the-Blue-Corner-Promotion-which-drew-over-1.3-million-baht-38000-in-gate-receipts-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/muaythai.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/Dieselnoi-Chor-Thanasukarn-counters-Raktae-Muangsurins-right-cross-with-a-left-knee-in-the-main-event-of-the-Blue-Corner-Promotion-which-drew-over-1.3-million-baht-38000-in-gate-receipts-768x768.jpg 768w, https:\/\/muaythai.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/Dieselnoi-Chor-Thanasukarn-counters-Raktae-Muangsurins-right-cross-with-a-left-knee-in-the-main-event-of-the-Blue-Corner-Promotion-which-drew-over-1.3-million-baht-38000-in-gate-receipts.jpg 1080w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Dieselnoi Chor Thanasukarn counters Raktae Muangsurin\u2019s right cross with a left knee at Rajadamnern Stadium | <a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/photo\/?fbid=4713022342128975\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">\u0e08\u0e34\u0e23\u0e28\u0e31\u0e01\u0e14\u0e34\u0e4c \u0e2b\u0e19\u0e39\u0e23\u0e30\u0e2b\u0e32\u0e0d<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Now the undisputed lightweight king, Dieselnoi had proven himself as the most dominant knee fighter of his era. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Unstoppable Reign (1982\u20131985)<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">By April 1982, Dieselnoi had already become the most feared fighter in Thailand. He competed in the World Free-Style Martial Arts Championships at Rajadamnern, where <a href=\"https:\/\/youtu.be\/XbOwIpAx1Zg?si=oQAw7gSIOs0Pd8es&amp;t=3\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">he knocked out Shinobu Onuki<\/a> in the first round to claim the WFMA 135 lb World Title.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">In December 1982, Dieselnoi and <a href=\"https:\/\/muaythai.com\/samart-payakaroon-muay-thai-greatest-of-all-time\/\" data-type=\"post\" data-id=\"9960\">Samart Payakaroon<\/a> faced off in a highly anticipated showdown, widely promoted as the &#8220;Fight of the Century.&#8221;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/muaythai.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/Dieselnoi-Chor-Thanasukarn-vs-Samart-Payakaroon-promotional-photo-for-their-fight-in-1982-1024x1024.jpg\" alt=\"Dieselnoi Chor Thanasukarn vs Samart Payakaroon promotional photo for their fight in 1982\" class=\"wp-image-10163\" srcset=\"https:\/\/muaythai.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/Dieselnoi-Chor-Thanasukarn-vs-Samart-Payakaroon-promotional-photo-for-their-fight-in-1982-1024x1024.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/muaythai.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/Dieselnoi-Chor-Thanasukarn-vs-Samart-Payakaroon-promotional-photo-for-their-fight-in-1982-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/muaythai.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/Dieselnoi-Chor-Thanasukarn-vs-Samart-Payakaroon-promotional-photo-for-their-fight-in-1982-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/muaythai.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/Dieselnoi-Chor-Thanasukarn-vs-Samart-Payakaroon-promotional-photo-for-their-fight-in-1982-768x768.jpg 768w, https:\/\/muaythai.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/Dieselnoi-Chor-Thanasukarn-vs-Samart-Payakaroon-promotional-photo-for-their-fight-in-1982.jpg 1080w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">A promotional photo for the Dieselnoi Chor Thanasukarn vs. Samart Payakaroon fight at Rajadamnern Stadium. | <a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/photo\/?fbid=4849159608515247\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">\u0e08\u0e34\u0e23\u0e28\u0e31\u0e01\u0e14\u0e34\u0e4c \u0e2b\u0e19\u0e39\u0e23\u0e30\u0e2b\u0e32\u0e0d<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Dieselnoi was the reigning Lumpinee 135 lbs champion, while Samart held the Featherweight (126 lbs) title. Their match was set at 130 lbs as a compromise weight. Although Dieselnoi typically fought at 135 lbs, <a href=\"https:\/\/8limbsus.com\/muay-thai-thailand\/a-short-biography-of-dieselnoi-chor-thanasukarn\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">he cut down to 129.7 lbs<\/a>\u2014below the agreed limit. This was an intentional move to ensure the fight took place without controversy over his size. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/muaythai.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/Fight-of-the-Year-1982-Dieselnoi-Chor-Thanasukarn-vs.-Samart-Payakaroon-1024x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-10126\" srcset=\"https:\/\/muaythai.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/Fight-of-the-Year-1982-Dieselnoi-Chor-Thanasukarn-vs.-Samart-Payakaroon-1024x1024.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/muaythai.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/Fight-of-the-Year-1982-Dieselnoi-Chor-Thanasukarn-vs.-Samart-Payakaroon-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/muaythai.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/Fight-of-the-Year-1982-Dieselnoi-Chor-Thanasukarn-vs.-Samart-Payakaroon-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/muaythai.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/Fight-of-the-Year-1982-Dieselnoi-Chor-Thanasukarn-vs.-Samart-Payakaroon-768x768.jpg 768w, https:\/\/muaythai.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/Fight-of-the-Year-1982-Dieselnoi-Chor-Thanasukarn-vs.-Samart-Payakaroon.jpg 1080w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><em>Jakkrawan Muay<\/em> promotes the Dieselnoi vs. Samart match-up, billed as the &#8220;<em>Fight of the Century.<\/em>&#8221; | <a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/photo.php?fbid=10157701663428175\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Alex Tsui<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/muaythai.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/Dieselnoi-Samart-Payakaroon-Chamuekpet-Hapalang-A-rare-gathering-of-Muay-Thai-legends-for-the-Charity-Fight-for-the-Royal-Patronage-at-Rajadamnern-Stadium-on-December-24th-1982-1024x1024.jpg\" alt=\"Dieselnoi, Samart Payakaroon, Chamuekpet Hapalang, A rare gathering of Muay Thai legends for the Charity Fight for the Royal Patronage at Rajadamnern Stadium on December 24th, 1982.\" class=\"wp-image-10150\" srcset=\"https:\/\/muaythai.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/Dieselnoi-Samart-Payakaroon-Chamuekpet-Hapalang-A-rare-gathering-of-Muay-Thai-legends-for-the-Charity-Fight-for-the-Royal-Patronage-at-Rajadamnern-Stadium-on-December-24th-1982-1024x1024.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/muaythai.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/Dieselnoi-Samart-Payakaroon-Chamuekpet-Hapalang-A-rare-gathering-of-Muay-Thai-legends-for-the-Charity-Fight-for-the-Royal-Patronage-at-Rajadamnern-Stadium-on-December-24th-1982-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/muaythai.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/Dieselnoi-Samart-Payakaroon-Chamuekpet-Hapalang-A-rare-gathering-of-Muay-Thai-legends-for-the-Charity-Fight-for-the-Royal-Patronage-at-Rajadamnern-Stadium-on-December-24th-1982-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/muaythai.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/Dieselnoi-Samart-Payakaroon-Chamuekpet-Hapalang-A-rare-gathering-of-Muay-Thai-legends-for-the-Charity-Fight-for-the-Royal-Patronage-at-Rajadamnern-Stadium-on-December-24th-1982-768x768.jpg 768w, https:\/\/muaythai.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/Dieselnoi-Samart-Payakaroon-Chamuekpet-Hapalang-A-rare-gathering-of-Muay-Thai-legends-for-the-Charity-Fight-for-the-Royal-Patronage-at-Rajadamnern-Stadium-on-December-24th-1982.jpg 1080w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Charity Fight for the Royal Patronage: Dieselnoi vs Samart, Ruengsak vs Samingnum, and Phanmongkol vs Chamuekpet | <a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/photo.php?fbid=2217092165099007\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">\u0e0a\u0e19\u0e30 \u0e43\u0e08\u0e40\u0e22\u0e47\u0e19<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Dieselnoi&#8217;s pressure overwhelmed Samart, earning him a points victory. The bout was later recognised as Fight of the Year (1982) by the Sports Writers Association of Thailand and set a record for the highest purses in Muay Thai history, with Dieselnoi receiving 400,000 baht and Samart 350,000 baht. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">In an interview he recalled:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><em>&#8220;I gained very good purses, one of my biggest purse was for my fight against Samart Payakaroon who was 400 000 bahts!&#8221;<\/em><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe title=\"Dieselnoi Chor Thanasukarn vs Samart Payakaroon (1982) - stadium audio &amp; in color\" width=\"720\" height=\"405\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/L9NqHH6Xba8?start=552&amp;feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Dieselnoi Chor Thanasukarn vs Samart Payakaroon (THA) &#8211; December 24th, 1982 | Rajadamnern Stadium (Bangkok, Thailand)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">By 1983, Dieselnoi had no challengers left. With top fighters unwilling to face him at 135 lbs, he was inactive for over a year, a rare situation for a Lumpinee champion.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/muaythai.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/Dieselnoi-Chor-Thanasukarn-Teeping-the-Heavy-Bag-1024x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-10130\" srcset=\"https:\/\/muaythai.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/Dieselnoi-Chor-Thanasukarn-Teeping-the-Heavy-Bag-1024x1024.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/muaythai.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/Dieselnoi-Chor-Thanasukarn-Teeping-the-Heavy-Bag-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/muaythai.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/Dieselnoi-Chor-Thanasukarn-Teeping-the-Heavy-Bag-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/muaythai.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/Dieselnoi-Chor-Thanasukarn-Teeping-the-Heavy-Bag-768x768.jpg 768w, https:\/\/muaythai.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/Dieselnoi-Chor-Thanasukarn-Teeping-the-Heavy-Bag.jpg 1080w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">| <a href=\"https:\/\/www.reddit.com\/r\/MuayThai\/comments\/18s04t3\/dieselnois_gorgeous_teep_on_the_bag_one_of_the\/#lightbox\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Kevin V<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">In June 1984, he returned to face Sakad Petchyindee, defeating him at Rajadamnern Stadium. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/muaythai.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/The-Caption-reads-Dieselnoi-Chor-Thanasukarn-\u2013-The-Unmatched-Knee-Fighter-\u0e2a\u0e31\u0e07\u0e40\u0e27\u0e35\u0e22\u0e19-Sangwian-magazine-Issue-No.-112-published-on-Friday-June-29-1984-1024x1024.jpg\" alt=\"Dieselnoi Chor Thanasukarn appears on the cover of \u0e2a\u0e31\u0e07\u0e40\u0e27\u0e35\u0e22\u0e19 (Sangwian) magazine, Issue No. 112, published on Friday, June 29, 1984. Surrounded by his many trophies, he sits as a symbol of his dominance in Muay Thai. The cover text reads\n\n\u0e14\u0e35\u0e40\u0e0b\u0e25\u0e19\u0e49\u0e2d\u0e22 \u0e0a.\u0e0a\u0e19\u0e18\u0e31\u0e2a\u0e01\u0e32\u0e0d\u0e08\u0e19\u0e4c \u0e02\u0e38\u0e19\u0e40\u0e02\u0e48\u0e32\u0e44\u0e23\u0e49\u0e40\u0e17\u0e35\u0e22\u0e21\u0e17\u0e32\u0e19\n(Dieselnoi Chor Thanasukarn \u2013 The Unmatched Knee Fighter).\" class=\"wp-image-10109\" srcset=\"https:\/\/muaythai.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/The-Caption-reads-Dieselnoi-Chor-Thanasukarn-\u2013-The-Unmatched-Knee-Fighter-\u0e2a\u0e31\u0e07\u0e40\u0e27\u0e35\u0e22\u0e19-Sangwian-magazine-Issue-No.-112-published-on-Friday-June-29-1984-1024x1024.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/muaythai.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/The-Caption-reads-Dieselnoi-Chor-Thanasukarn-\u2013-The-Unmatched-Knee-Fighter-\u0e2a\u0e31\u0e07\u0e40\u0e27\u0e35\u0e22\u0e19-Sangwian-magazine-Issue-No.-112-published-on-Friday-June-29-1984-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/muaythai.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/The-Caption-reads-Dieselnoi-Chor-Thanasukarn-\u2013-The-Unmatched-Knee-Fighter-\u0e2a\u0e31\u0e07\u0e40\u0e27\u0e35\u0e22\u0e19-Sangwian-magazine-Issue-No.-112-published-on-Friday-June-29-1984-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/muaythai.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/The-Caption-reads-Dieselnoi-Chor-Thanasukarn-\u2013-The-Unmatched-Knee-Fighter-\u0e2a\u0e31\u0e07\u0e40\u0e27\u0e35\u0e22\u0e19-Sangwian-magazine-Issue-No.-112-published-on-Friday-June-29-1984-768x768.jpg 768w, https:\/\/muaythai.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/The-Caption-reads-Dieselnoi-Chor-Thanasukarn-\u2013-The-Unmatched-Knee-Fighter-\u0e2a\u0e31\u0e07\u0e40\u0e27\u0e35\u0e22\u0e19-Sangwian-magazine-Issue-No.-112-published-on-Friday-June-29-1984.jpg 1080w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><em>Sangwian<\/em> magazine cover (June &#8217;84): &#8220;<em>Dieselnoi Chor Thanasukarn \u2013 The Unmatched Knee Fighter<\/em>.&#8221; | <a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/photo.php?fbid=2353439388130950\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">\u0e0a\u0e19\u0e30 \u0e43\u0e08\u0e40\u0e22\u0e47\u0e19<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The following month, he travelled to the United States where <a href=\"https:\/\/youtu.be\/rAxcPE_0eXw?si=eBOY7kNnFjZfr1P2&amp;t=45\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">he knocked out John Moncayo<\/a>, a world champion kickboxer, in a Muay Thai vs. Kickboxing match. In October, he fought Sakad again, this time in Isan, where he repeated his success with another decision win.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">His final two fights came in 1985 against &#8220;The Professor&#8221; Krongsak Prakong-Boranrat, ending in a draw in August and a decision win in November. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/muaythai.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/Dieselnoi-Chor-Thanasukarn-vs-Krongsak-Prakong-Boranrat-August-8th-1985-Rajadfamnern-Stadium-Draw-1024x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-10194\" srcset=\"https:\/\/muaythai.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/Dieselnoi-Chor-Thanasukarn-vs-Krongsak-Prakong-Boranrat-August-8th-1985-Rajadfamnern-Stadium-Draw-1024x1024.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/muaythai.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/Dieselnoi-Chor-Thanasukarn-vs-Krongsak-Prakong-Boranrat-August-8th-1985-Rajadfamnern-Stadium-Draw-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/muaythai.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/Dieselnoi-Chor-Thanasukarn-vs-Krongsak-Prakong-Boranrat-August-8th-1985-Rajadfamnern-Stadium-Draw-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/muaythai.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/Dieselnoi-Chor-Thanasukarn-vs-Krongsak-Prakong-Boranrat-August-8th-1985-Rajadfamnern-Stadium-Draw-768x768.jpg 768w, https:\/\/muaythai.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/Dieselnoi-Chor-Thanasukarn-vs-Krongsak-Prakong-Boranrat-August-8th-1985-Rajadfamnern-Stadium-Draw.jpg 1080w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">&#8220;Dieselnoi (red) vs. Krongsak (blue) in a highly anticipated bout at Rajadamnern Stadium in August &#8217;85. The fight ended in a draw.&#8221; | <a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/photo?fbid=2201652743447149\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Sylvie<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Retirement &amp; Legacy (1986\u2013)<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">By the end of 1985, with no challengers left at 135 lbs, Dieselnoi retired at 24 years old while still at the peak of his abilities. His inactivity led to him being stripped of the Lumpinee 135 lb title that same year despite still holding the championship.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">In 1986, Dieselnoi joined Hapalang Gym, where he trained alongside elite fighters such as <a href=\"https:\/\/muaythai.com\/chamuekpet-hapalang-greatest-stadium-champion\/\">Chamuekpet Hapalang<\/a> and Panomtuanlek Hapalang, further cementing the camp\u2019s reputation as one of the most successful of the era.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/muaythai.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/Chamuekpet-Hapalang-Dieselnoi-Chor-Thanasukarn-and-Panomtuanlek-Hapalang-1024x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-10113\" srcset=\"https:\/\/muaythai.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/Chamuekpet-Hapalang-Dieselnoi-Chor-Thanasukarn-and-Panomtuanlek-Hapalang-1024x1024.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/muaythai.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/Chamuekpet-Hapalang-Dieselnoi-Chor-Thanasukarn-and-Panomtuanlek-Hapalang-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/muaythai.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/Chamuekpet-Hapalang-Dieselnoi-Chor-Thanasukarn-and-Panomtuanlek-Hapalang-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/muaythai.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/Chamuekpet-Hapalang-Dieselnoi-Chor-Thanasukarn-and-Panomtuanlek-Hapalang-768x768.jpg 768w, https:\/\/muaythai.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/Chamuekpet-Hapalang-Dieselnoi-Chor-Thanasukarn-and-Panomtuanlek-Hapalang.jpg 1080w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><em>The Fighter<\/em> magazine: &#8220;Chamuekpet Hapalang, Dieselnoi Chor Thanasukarn, and Panomtuanlek Hapalang\u2014three of the greatest Thai fighters of their era.&#8221; | <a href=\"https:\/\/x.com\/muaythaichai\/status\/1553479823502110720\/photo\/1\">Muay Thai Chai<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-4-3 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe title=\"Muay Thai  Hapalang gym TRAINING  Dieselnoi &amp; Chamuakpet in 1986\" width=\"720\" height=\"540\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/PjeA9c6x0QA?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Hapalang Gym, 1986 \u2013 Featuring:<br>0:00 Panomtuanlek Hapalang<br>3:20 Dieselnoi Chor Thanasukarn<br>5:16 Chamuekpet Hapalang<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">While other elite fighters throughout history have moved up one or two weight classes to find opponents, Dieselnoi remained at lightweight. His height made it difficult to gain mass, and he believed his knee-fighting style was most effective at 135 lbs, where he had dominated the division. While he retired from competition, his status as the greatest Muay Khao in history was already cemented. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Following his retirement, Dieselnoi briefly became a Buddhist monk before transitioning into coaching. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/muaythai.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/Muay-Thai-legend-Dieselnoi-Chor-Thanasukarn-living-as-a-monk-post-retirement-1024x1024.jpg\" alt=\"Muay Thai legend Dieselnoi Chor Thanasukarn living as a monk post-retirement\" class=\"wp-image-10138\" srcset=\"https:\/\/muaythai.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/Muay-Thai-legend-Dieselnoi-Chor-Thanasukarn-living-as-a-monk-post-retirement-1024x1024.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/muaythai.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/Muay-Thai-legend-Dieselnoi-Chor-Thanasukarn-living-as-a-monk-post-retirement-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/muaythai.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/Muay-Thai-legend-Dieselnoi-Chor-Thanasukarn-living-as-a-monk-post-retirement-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/muaythai.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/Muay-Thai-legend-Dieselnoi-Chor-Thanasukarn-living-as-a-monk-post-retirement-768x768.jpg 768w, https:\/\/muaythai.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/Muay-Thai-legend-Dieselnoi-Chor-Thanasukarn-living-as-a-monk-post-retirement.jpg 1080w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Muay Thai legend Dieselnoi Chor Thanasukarn embraced monastic life after retirement.| <a href=\"https:\/\/www.siamfightmag.com\/en\/dieselnoi-chor-thanasukarn-2\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Siam Fight Mag<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">In an interview, he said:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><em>&#8220;Yes I was a monk for a moment, and it is a very beautiful experience in my man\u2019s life<\/em>.&#8221;<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Reflecting on Muay Thai, he does not miss it. On the modern state of the sport, he said:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><em>&#8220;Today for me there is no so strong fighter as before, it is not any more the same thing, it changed since a few years without doubts because of the promoters, it is not the same any more, I do not see today fighting very, very hardly as there was a few years ago.&#8221;<\/em><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">He spent years in Japan, training fighters alongside his friend Chamuekpet Hapalang, before returning to Thailand to coach at various gyms in Bangkok and Pattaya. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Today, Dieselnoi remains one of the most respected figures in Muay Thai history, frequently appearing in interviews, seminars, and events that honour the sport\u2019s greatest fighters. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Notable Wins<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><thead><tr><th>Opponent<\/th><th>Result<\/th><th>Year<\/th><th>Why It Mattered<\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td>Sagat Petchyindee<\/td><td>Win (Decision)<\/td><td>1984<\/td><td>Beat one of Muay Thai\u2019s most feared punchers in a legendary style clash of knees vs power punching<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Samart Payakaroon<\/td><td>Win (Decision)<\/td><td>1982<\/td><td>Defeated the future GOAT candidate despite Samart\u2019s elite timing and evasive skill<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Panomtuanlek Hapalang<\/td><td>Win (Decision)<\/td><td>1983<\/td><td>Victory over one of the era\u2019s most technical and respected fighters<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Kongtoranee Payakaroon<\/td><td>Win (Decision)<\/td><td>1984<\/td><td>Defeated another elite technician from the legendary Payakaroon family<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Chamuekpet Hapalang<\/td><td>Win (Decision)<\/td><td>1985<\/td><td>Cemented dominance over elite Lumpinee competition during his 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