Sagat Petchyindee

Thai former professional Muay Thai fighter, kickboxer, and boxer From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

Wirun Phonphimai (Thai: วิรุฬห์ ผลพิมาย; born November 30, 1957), known professionally as Sagat Petchyindee (Thai: สกัด เพชรยินดี), is a Thai former professional Muay Thai fighter, kickboxer, boxer, trainer, and actor. He is a two-time Lumpinee Stadium champion, a two-time Rajadamnern Stadium champion, and also challenged for a WBC Super Bantamweight title in boxing.[1][2] He is widely considered one of the greatest Muay Thai fighters of all time.[3][4][5][6]

BornWirun Phonphimai
(1957-11-30) November 30, 1957 (age 68)
Phimai, Nakhon Ratchasima, Thailand
Native nameวิรุฬห์ ผลพิมาย
Other namesSagat Porntawee (สกัด พรทวี)
NicknameKO King (ราชาน็อกเร็ว)
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Sagat Petchyindee
BornWirun Phonphimai
(1957-11-30) November 30, 1957 (age 68)
Phimai, Nakhon Ratchasima, Thailand
Native nameวิรุฬห์ ผลพิมาย
Other namesSagat Porntawee (สกัด พรทวี)
NicknameKO King (ราชาน็อกเร็ว)
Height165 cm (5 ft 5 in)
DivisionBantamweight
Super Bantamweight
Lightweight
Light Welterweight
StyleMuay Thai
(Muay Mat)
StanceOrthodox
Professional boxing record
Total14
Wins12
By knockout8
Losses2
Kickboxing record
Total317
Wins266
By knockout151
Losses40
Draws11
Other information
Boxing record from BoxRec
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Combat career

Muay Thai

He amassed a total of 317 Thai boxing fights with 266 wins, 40 losses and 11 draws, 151 of those victories coming by way of KO/TKO.

Sagat also fought Dieselnoi Chor Thanasukarn twice in 1984, on June 7 and October 6, but lost both fights to Dieselnoi on points.[7]

Sagat fought Pete Cunningham and Ronnie Green.[8]

Boxing

Moreover, Sagat Petchyindee (in the name Sagat Porntawee) has a total of 14 professional boxing fights with 12 victories (8 KO/TKO) and 2 defeats. He lost to Wilfredo Gómez in boxing.[9] The bout with Gómez was for the WBC's World Super Bantamweight Championship and was preceded by a major tragedy when part of the stadium collapsed. According to Virat Vachirarattanawong, who would later become Sagat's manager, tickets for the fight were priced at 500 baht, with scalpers reselling them for up to 1,000 baht amid overwhelming demand. Virat himself was among the event's sponsors. At the time, Sagat had only two professional boxing bouts to his name and had trained exclusively with Muay Thai fighters such as Wichannoi Porntawee and Roengsak Porntawee. Nevertheless, many in Thailand's boxing community believed he would prevail, particularly as the fight was held in his hometown of Nakhon Ratchasima and the country had no reigning world champion at the time. The tragedy began during the first undercard fight, when one side of the grandstand started to tilt under the weight and excitement of the crowd. Eventually, two of the more than ten grandstands gave way, yet most spectators stayed and the event continued. The main event commenced at 8:29 pm (ICT), with Sagat pressing forward relentlessly against Gómez. Despite his inexperience in international boxing, his punches carried the heavy power of a seasoned Muay Thai fighter, but none landed cleanly. Gómez’s sharp combinations gradually wore him down, and Sagat was stopped in the third round. During the chaos, a third grandstand collapsed, an incident coinciding with the harrowing scene of a pregnant woman whose baby was tragically delivered amid the turmoil. After the fight, electrical currents leaked across the ground, forcing the crowd to scramble for higher ground. Although the event continued with further bouts after this incident, most spectators had already lost interest and began leaving the stadium. Based on Virat's account, the exact number of casualties was never officially disclosed, but he estimated that around a hundred people had been affected. According to BoxRec, however, 10 people were reported killed and approximately 300 injured.[10][11]

Post career

Since retiring, Sagat works as a kickboxing trainer.[12][13]

Sagat taught Firas Zahabi, who later co-founded the Tristar Gym, the art of Muay Thai.[14]

Sagat was likely the inspiration for the character Sagat in the Street Fighter video game.[15][16][17]

Personal life

Sagat was born into a boxing family. His grandfather was Sukh Prasarthinpimai, a renowned Muay Thai fighter in the 1950s, known by the nickname "Yak Phi Khomot" (the Ghost Giant).[17]

Titles and accomplishments

Muay Thai

Kickboxing

Boxing

  • 1986 WBC Asian Boxing Council Lightweight (135 lbs) Champion
  • 1986 Thailand Lightweight (135 lbs) Champion
  • 1986 OPBF Lightweight (135 lbs) Champion (2 defenses)

Professional boxing record

More information 14 fights, 12 wins ...
14 fights 12 wins 2 losses
By knockout 8 1
By decision 4 1
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No. Result Record Opponent Type Round, time Date Location Notes
14 Loss 12-2 Korea Bong-Chun Park PTS 12 (12) 28 Feb 1988 Korea Daejeon, South Korea Loses the OPBF Lightweight title
13 Win 12-1 Indonesia Bisenti Santoso KO 1 05 Jul 1987 Indonesia Gresik, Indonesia Defends the OPBF Lightweight title
12 Win 11-1 Indonesia Muhammed Juhari PTS 12 (12) 26 Feb 1987 Thailand Bangkok, Thailand Defends the OPBF Lightweight title
11 Win 10-1 Australia Dale Artango TKO 6 (12) 28 Oct 1986 Thailand Bangkok, Thailand Wins the vacant OPBF Lightweight title
10 Win 9-1 Thailand Phansaknoi Kiatkraisorn KO 1 (10) 27 Aug 1986 Thailand Rajadamnern Stadium, Bangkok, Thailand Wins the vacant Thailand Lightweight title
9 Win 8-1 Philippines Boy Romero KO 2 (12) 22 Feb 1986 Kuwait El Saba Al Salem Stadium, Kuwait City, Kuwait Wins the vacant WBC Asian Boxing Council Lightweight title
8 Win 7-1 Thailand Payungsak Sithsamtahan KO 3 18 Jan 1986 Thailand Hua Mark Indoor Stadium, Bangkok, Thailand
7 Win 6-1 Thailand Chaisuriya Somthamkichaub KO 1 28 Dec 1985 Thailand Bangkok, Thailand
6 Win 5-1 Thailand Singsamuth Porchaivat KO 1 30 Sep 1985 Thailand Bangkok, Thailand
5 Win 4-1 Thailand Somsak Wongthorn KO 1 15 Aug 1985 Thailand Bangkok, Thailand
4 Win 3-1 Thailand Dawthong Chuvatana PTS 10 (10) 06 Sep 1984 Thailand Bangkok, Thailand
3 Loss 2-1 Puerto Rico Wilfredo Gómez TKO 3 (15) 02 Jun 1978 Thailand Provincial Stadium, Nakhon Ratchasima, Thailand For the WBC & Lineal Super Bantamweight titles
2 Win 2-0 Japan Hisami Mizuno KO 6 (10) 14 Jan 1978 Thailand Buriram, Thailand
1 Win 1-0 Mexico Juan Antonio Lopez PTS 10 (10) 10 Nov 1977 Thailand Bangkok, Thailand
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Muay Thai record

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Muay Thai Record
Date Result OpponentEventLocation MethodRoundTime
?LossFrance Stéphane NikiémaMacaoDecision
1990-06-16LossCanada Pete CunninghamSydney, AustraliaDecision (unanimous)112:00
For the K.I.C.K Intercontinental Light Welterweight (140 lbs) title.
1989-09-05DrawThailand Nokweed DevyAJKF "REAL BOUT"Tokyo, JapanDecision53:00
1989-06-30WinThailand Kiattisak NeungmuangmahaLumpinee StadiumBangkok, ThailandDecision53:00
1989-03-18WinUnited Kingdom Ronnie GreenAJKFTokyo, JapanDecision (Unanimous)53:00
1988-09-10DrawCanada Pete CunninghamAnaheim, California, United StatesDecision (split)53:00
1988-07-21LossThailand Komtae Chor.SuananantChaosingtothong Chanthaburi, ThailandDecision53:00
1988-06-17WinThailand Komtae Chor.SuananantSamrong StadiumSamut Prakan, ThailandTKO (Doctor stoppage)2
Wins the Lumpinee Stadium Lightweight (135 lbs) title.
1988-04-02WinThailand Raktae MuangsurinWKA Ikki Kajiwara Memorial Show '88Tokyo, JapanKO (Punches)3
1986-11-29WinThailand Komtae Chor.SuananantJapan-Thailand relation Charity event "Mysterious Muay Thai Champions Clash"Tokyo, JapanDecision53:00
1986-LossThailand Wanpadet SitkhrumaiRajadamnern StadiumBangkok, ThailandDecision53:00
1986-03-25LossThailand Nokweed DevyLumpinee StadiumBangkok, ThailandDecision53:00
1985-10-22WinThailand Sawainoi DaopadriewLumpinee StadiumBangkok, ThailandKO1
Defends the Lumpinee Stadium Lightweight (135 lbs) title.
1985-08-30WinThailand Komtae Chor.SuananantRajadamnern StadiumBangkok, ThailandTKO (Doctor Stoppage)2
Defends the Rajadamnern Light Welterweight (140 lbs) title.
1985-07-18WinThailand Fanta PhetmuangtratRajadamnern StadiumBangkok, ThailandKO4
1985-03-18LossThailand Krongsak Na TeerawongRajadamnern StadiumBangkok, ThailandDecision53:00
1985-02-15Thailand Kitti Sor.ThanikulLumpinee StadiumBangkok, Thailand
1984-10-06LossThailand Dieselnoi Chor ThanasukarnIsan, ThailandDecision53:00
For the Yodmuaythai title.
1984-07-30WinThailand Somsong KiatoraneeRajadamnern StadiumBangkok, ThailandKO (Punches)3
Wins the Rajadamnern Light Welterweight (140 lbs) title.
1984-06-07LossThailand Dieselnoi Chor ThanasukarnRajadamnern StadiumBangkok, ThailandDecision53:00
1984-05-03WinThailand Samart PrasarnmitBangkok, ThailandReferee stoppage2
1984-04-05WinThailand Mongkolkhiao SitChangRajadamnern StadiumBangkok, ThailandKO (Body punch)2
1982-10-21LossThailand Fanta PhetmuangtratRajadamnern StadiumBangkok, ThailandDecision53:00
1982-09-28WinThailand Raktae MuangsurinLumpinee StadiumBangkok, ThailandTKO (Punches)2
1982-08-03LossThailand Padejsuk PitsanurachanBangkok, ThailandDecision53:00
1982-06-10LossThailand Padejsuk PitsanurachanRajadamnern StadiumBangkok, ThailandDecision53:00
1982-03-04Thailand Mangkon KiatsitchangRajadamnern StadiumBangkok, Thailand
1981-12-18WinThailand Pornsak SitchangSirimongkol, Lumpinee StadiumBangkok, ThailandDecision53:00
1981-09-22LossThailand Kaopong SitichuchaiLumpinee StadiumBangkok, ThailandTKO (Punches)4
1981-08-21LossThailand Krongsak SakkasemLumpinee StadiumBangkok, ThailandDecision53:00
1981-06-12WinThailand Khaosod SitprapromLumpinee StadiumBangkok, ThailandKO (Punches)3
1981-05-29WinThailand Kaopong SitichuchaiLumpinee StadiumBangkok, ThailandKO (Punches)3
1980-12-18WinThailand Jirasak LukmatuleeRajadamnern StadiumBangkok, ThailandKO (Punches)10:18
1980-11-25LossThailand Krongsak Na TeerawongLumpinee StadiumBangkok, ThailandDecision53:00
1980-03-05LossThailand Seksan Sor.TheppitakRajadamnern StadiumBangkok, ThailandDecision53:00
1980-01-22LossThailand Payap PremchaiLumpinee StadiumBangkok, ThailandDecision53:00
1979-07-27LossThailand Siprae KiatsompopLumpinee StadiumBangkok, ThailandDecision53:00
1979-04-03LossThailand Posai SitiboonlertBangkok, ThailandDecision53:00
1979-03-03LossThailand Jitti MuangkhonkaenLumpinee StadiumBangkok, ThailandDecision53:00
1979-01-17LossThailand Saeksan Sor.ThepittakRajadamnern StadiumBangkok, ThailandDecision53:00
1978-12-05WinThailand Jitti MuangkhonkaenLumpinee StadiumBangkok, ThailandDecision53:00
1978-11-02LossThailand Padejsuk PitsanurachanBangkok, ThailandDecision53:00
1978-10-10WinThailand Kaopong SitichuchaiLumpinee StadiumBangkok, ThailandKO (Punches)4
1978-08-28WinThailand Padejsuk PitsanurachanRajadamnern StadiumBangkok, ThailandDecision53:00
1978-08-18WinNetherlands Robbie HarbinLumpinee StadiumBangkok, ThailandKO1
1977-09-23WinThailand Seksan Sor.TheppitakLumpinee StadiumBangkok, ThailandKO1
1977-08-25WinThailand Kaew SitpordaengBangkok, ThailandKO4
1977-08-WinThailand Kengkaj KiatkriangkraiRajadamnern StadiumBangkok, ThailandDecision53:00
1977-07-LossThailand Samersing TianhiranRajadamnern StadiumBangkok, ThailandDecision53:00
1977-07-06LossThailand Jocky SitkanpaiBangkok, ThailandDecision53:00
1977-06-02WinThailand Amnuaydet DavyRajadamnern StadiumBangkok, ThailandDecision53:00
1977-05-03NCThailand Bundit SingprakarnBangkok, ThailandRef stop. (Bundit dismissed)3
1977-03-31LossThailand Samersing TianhiranBangkok, ThailandDecision53:00
1977-03-11WinThailand Wangwon LukmatuleeBangkok, ThailandKO3
1977-02-24LossThailand Narongnoi KiatbanditBangkok, ThailandDecision53:00
1977-01-27WinThailand Kengkaj KiatkriangkraiRajadamnern StadiumBangkok, ThailandDecision53:00
1976-12-29LossThailand Nongkhai Sor.PrapatsornRajadamnern StadiumBangkok, ThailandDecision53:00
1976-12-07WinThailand Wangwan LukmatuleeLumpinee StadiumBangkok, ThailandDecision53:00
1976-11-11WinThailand Phetmongkol RuekchaiRajadamnern StadiumBangkok, ThailandKO4
1976-09-27WinThailand Anmuyadet DevyRajadamnern StadiumBangkok, ThailandDecision53:00
1976-08-26LossThailand Narongnoi KiatbanditRajadamnern StadiumBangkok, ThailandDecision53:00
1976-07-22WinThailand Jintadet SakniranRajadamnern StadiumBangkok, ThailandDecision53:00
1976-06-09LossThailand Nongkhai Sor.PrapatsornRajadamnern StadiumBangkok, ThailandDecision53:00
1976-05-06WinThailand Jintadet SakniranRajadamnern StadiumBangkok, ThailandDecision53:00
1976-03-26WinThailand Saksakon SakchannarongRajadamnern StadiumBangkok, ThailandDecision53:00
Wins the Rajadamnern Bantamweight (118 lbs) title.
1976-03-02WinThailand Paruhat Loh-ngoenLumpinee StadiumBangkok, ThailandDecision53:00
1976-02-12LossThailand Denthoraneenoi LuadtaksinRajadamnern StadiumBangkok, ThailandDecision53:00
1976-01-21WinThailand Kaopong SitchuchaiRayong, ThailandDecision53:00
1975-12-14WinThailand Adam Sor.Or.Nor.Rajadamnern StadiumBangkok, ThailandDecision53:00
1975-11-12WinThailand Adam Sor.Or.Nor.Rajadamnern StadiumBangkok, ThailandDecision53:00
1975-10-06LossThailand Ruenpae SitwatnangRajadamnern StadiumBangkok, ThailandDecision53:00
1975-08-14WinThailand Thewarat SitponathepRajadamnern StadiumBangkok, ThailandDecision53:00
1975-06-01WinThailand Singnum PhettaninRajadamnern StadiumBangkok, ThailandDecision53:00
1975-05-21WinThailand Singsuk Sor.RupsoyRajadamnern StadiumBangkok, ThailandTKO4
1975-04-29LossThailand Manachai PhetputhonRajadamnern StadiumBangkok, ThailandDecision53:00
1975-04-03WinThailand Thanupit Sit.Sor.Wor.Rajadamnern StadiumBangkok, ThailandDecision53:00
1975-03-19LossThailand Nongrak SingkrungthongRajadamnern StadiumBangkok, ThailandDecision53:00
1975-02-12WinThailand Panachadet Wor.ChatniranRajadamnern StadiumBangkok, ThailandTKO4
1975-01-29WinThailand Dawut Sor.Or.Nor.Lumpinee StadiumBangkok, ThailandDecision53:00
1975-01-06LossThailand Thanuthong KiatmunagthaiRajadamnern StadiumBangkok, ThailandDecision53:00
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