Wisanupon Saksamut
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Bang Bo, Samut Prakan, Thailand
(Muay Femur)
| Wisanupon Saksamut | |
|---|---|
| Born | January 11, 1963 Bang Bo, Samut Prakan, Thailand |
| Height | 170 cm (5 ft 7 in) |
| Division | Pinweight Light Flyweight Flyweight Super Flyweight |
| Style | Muay Thai (Muay Femur) |
| Stance | Southpaw |
| Team | Sakhomsin[1] |
Wisanupon Saksamut (Thai: วิษณุพร ศักดิ์สมุทร) is a Thai former professional Muay Thai fighter. He is a former six-time Lumpinee Stadium champion across four divisions who was famous during the 1980s.
Witsanupon was born in the Samut Prakan province in 1963, he started training in Muay Thai along his older brother who fought under the name Thammawit Saksamut. He competed in various provinces and on the outskirts of Bangkok before making his major stadium debut in 1979 for the Songchai promotion.[2]
During his Bangkok career Wisanupon captured six Lumpinee Stadium belts in four different weight classes, starting at 102 lbs in 1981 against Ruengchai Thairungruang. In his last Lumpinee Stadium title fights he lost his 115 lbs belt to Dokmaipa Por Pongsawang.[3]
Wisanupon defeated many notable champions of his era such as Paruhatlek Sitchunthong, Boonam Sor.Jarunee, Phayanoi Sor.Thasanee, Bangkhlanoi Sor.Thanikul or Jaroenthong Kiatbanchong.
After retiring he went to live in the Roi Et province.[4]
