Mathee Jadeepitak
Thai former professional Muay Thai fighter
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Matee Tongbua (Thai: เมธี ทองบัว; born August 11, 1972), known professionally as Mathee Jadeepitak (Thai: เมธี เจดีย์พิทักษ์), is a Thai former professional Muay Thai fighter. He is a former Lumpinee Stadium Featherweight Champion who was famous during the 1990s.
August 11, 1972
Mueang Ratchaburi, Thailand
(เมธี ส.เชาวริน)
| Mathee Jadeepitak | |
|---|---|
| Born | Matee Tongbua August 11, 1972 Mueang Ratchaburi, Thailand |
| Other names | Mathee Sor.Chaowarin (เมธี ส.เชาวริน) |
| Nickname | Dragon Leg (แข้งมังกร) |
| Nationality | Thai-American |
| Height | 168 cm (5 ft 6 in) |
| Division | Featherweight Super Lightweight Welterweight Super Welterweight |
| Style | Muay Thai (Muay Femur) |
| Stance | Southpaw |
| Other information | |
| Occupation | Muay Thai trainer |
Career
Mathee was a top fighter under the OneSongchai promotion during the 1990s, he was known for his powerful left leg which helped him capture a Lumpinee Stadium title in 1994.[1]
Mathee moved to the United States in 2001 where he kept competing. On December 15, 2001, Mathee faced Danny Steele at United for the Children event with the IKF Sanshou World welterweight title at stake. Mathee won the fight by unanimous decision against a Steele who missed weight.[2]
He currently teaches Muay Thai at Final Round Training Center and Warrior Way in Michigan.[3] In 2021 he became a US citizen.
Titles and honours
- Lumpinee Stadium
- 1994 Lumpinee Stadium Featherweight (126 lbs) Champion
- Two successful title defenses
- 1994 Lumpinee Stadium Featherweight (126 lbs) Champion
- World Muay Thai Council
- 1995 WMC World Featherweight (126 lbs) Champion
- One successful title defense
- 1995 WMC World Featherweight (126 lbs) Champion
- International Kickboxing Federation
- 2001 IKF Sanshou Welterweight (147 lbs) World Champion
