Phet-Ek Sitjaopho
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November 27, 1981
Hua Hin, Prachuap Khiri Khan, Thailand
Super Bantamweight
Featherweight
| Phet-Ek Sitjaopho | |
|---|---|
| Born | Poonnasit Kambung November 27, 1981 Hua Hin, Prachuap Khiri Khan, Thailand |
| Other names | Phet Aek Dechusri (เพชรเอก เดชชูศรี) |
| Height | 173 cm (5 ft 8 in) |
| Division | Flyweight Super Bantamweight Featherweight |
| Style | Muay Thai (Muay Femur) |
| Stance | Orthodox |
| Trainer | Suwit Sitjaopho |
| Other information | |
| Occupation | Muay Thai trainer |
| Notable relatives | Phetto Sitjaopho (twin brother) |
Poonnasit Kambung (Thai: พูนสิทธิ์ คำบุญ; born November 27, 1981), known professionally as Phetek Sitjaopho (Thai: เพชรเอก ศิษย์เจ้าพ่อ), is a Thai former professional Muay Thai fighter. He is a former Lumpinee Stadium Flyweight Champion who was famous during the 2000s.
Phet-Ek started training in Muay Thai alongside his twin brother in their native province of Prachuap Khiri Khan, there he won the Hua Hin stadium title as a child. He later won the 35 kg Central Thailand title.
In Bangkok Phet-Ek was elected Lumpinee Stadium fighter of the year in 2000. He also captured the 112 lbs title. In 2002 he won the Thailand 122 lbs title from Sanghiran Lukbanyai.[1]
Phet-Ek defeated many notable fighters of his era such as Wuttidet Lukprabat, Petch Por.Burapha, Nungubon Sitlerchai, Thongchai Tor.Silachai, Ngathao Attarungroj, Bovy Sor Udomson or Watcharachai Kaewsamrit. He beat Anuwat Kaewsamrit in 2007 for the Omnoi Stadium 126 lbs title. He also faced muay thai legend Saenchai twice, he lost to him by decision both times.[2]
Phet-Ek defeated Kaimukkao Por.Thairongruangkamai by decision on October 7, 2010, and was scheduled to face Petch-Ek Kiatyongyut on November 9.[3] He lost the fight by decision and retired from fighting shortly after. He became a muay thai trainer and he currently lives in Sweden where he is married and has two children.
