Petchdam Lukborai
Thai former professional Muay Thai fighter
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Preecha Phromprasit (Thai: ปรีชา พรหมประสิทธิ; born June 5, 1963), known professionally as Petchdam Lukborai (Thai: เพชรดำ ลูกบ่อไร่) is a Thai former professional Muay Thai fighter. He is a former four-division Lumpinee Stadium champion who was famous during the 1980s and 1990s. Nicknamed "Lord Cannibal Knees", he was known for his technical ability and precise knees.
(เพชรดำ ส.บดินทร์)
Petchdam Sityodtong[1]
(เพชรดำ ศิษย์ยอดธง)
(ขุนเข่ากินคน)
| Petchdam Lukborai | |
|---|---|
Petchdam in 2023 | |
| Born | Preecha Phromprasit June 5, 1963 Lopburi, Thailand[1] |
| Native name | ปรีชา พรหมประสิทธิ |
| Other names | Petchdam Sor.Bodin (เพชรดำ ส.บดินทร์) Petchdam Sityodtong[1] (เพชรดำ ศิษย์ยอดธง) |
| Nickname | Lord Cannibal Knees (ขุนเข่ากินคน) |
| Height | 171 cm (5 ft 7 in) |
| Division | Flyweight Bantamweight Super Bantamweight Featherweight Lightweight Welterweight |
| Style | Muay Thai (Muay Khao) |
| Stance | Orthodox |
| Team | Lukborai Gym Sityodtong Gym[2] |
| Trainer | Yodtong Senanan[1] |
| Years active | c. 1976–1993 |
| Other information | |
| Occupation | Muay Thai fighter (retired) Trader (current) |
| Children | 2 (one son, one daughter) |
Biography and career
Preecha Phromprasit was born on June 5, 1963 in Lopburi, Thailand but grew up in the province of Chanthaburi. He fought for the first time when he was about 13 years old at a local temple fair, earning 50 baht.[3]
He had about 45 fights in various provinces before reaching the prestigious national stadiums, such as the Rajadamnern and Lumpinee Boxing Stadiums.
During the heyday of his career, he fought against many top Muay Thai fighters, such as Kongtoranee Payakaroon, Samransak Muangsurin, Chanchai Sor.Tamarangsri, Orono Por.MuangUbon, Jaroenthong Kiatbanchong, Namphon Nongkeepahuyuth, Namkabuan Nongkeepahuyuth, Panomtuanlek Hapalang, Cherry Sor.Wanich, Jomwo Chernyim, Superlek Sorn E-Sarn, Chandet Sor.Prantalay, Wangchannoi Sor.Palangchai, Sangtiennoi Sor.Rungroj, and Jongsanan Fairtex. His highest purse reached 200,000 baht in his fight with Kongtoranee Payakaroon.
He was given the nickname "Lord Cannibal Knees" after five of his opponents were kicked off the ring by the referee while fighting him.[1]
His last fight took place in 1993. After retirement, he opened a Muay Thai gym in his native Chanthaburi. He had two children. Petchdam is currently working as a merchant selling steamed buns in Rayong's Samyan market, without being involved in Muay Thai at all.[4][1]
Titles and honours
- Lumpinee Stadium
- 1983 Lumpinee Stadium Flyweight (112 lbs) Champion
- 1984 Lumpinee Stadium Bantamweight (118 lbs) Champion
- 1990 Lumpinee Stadium Featherweight (126 lbs) Champion
- 1993 Lumpinee Stadium Lightweight (135 lbs) Champion
- One successful title defense
Muay Thai record
Professional boxing record
| 1 fight | 0 wins | 1 loss |
|---|---|---|
| By knockout | 0 | 1 |
| No. | Result | Record | Opponent | Type | Round, time | Date | Location | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Loss | 1–0 | Bandon Sitbangprachan | KO | 5 (6) | 30 May 1989 | ||