Adul Srisothon

Adul Suksamran (; May 30, 1940 – February 18, 1976), known professionally as Adul Srisothorn , was a Thai professional Muay Thai fighter and boxer. He was a one-time Lumpinee Stadium champion and two-time Rajadamnern Stadium champion across two divisions who was famous during the 1950s and 1960s.

Biography and career

Early years

Born in Chachoengsao province, he and his brother Den started training in Muay Thai under their physical education teacher Mr. Uthai Plaranya at 13 years old. Two years later, under the name Adul Benjamasit, in reference to his school, located in Chachoengsao, he would start fighting professionally. For his first fight, a knockout win in a makeshift ring in Bang Pakong, he was given 12 Thai baht.

In 1962, he had an exhibition match against a 200-lb Indian wrestler. Adul opened with leg kicks and won by knockout with a single punch within 2 minutes, an event which made international news. The legitimacy of the match was brought into question due to the speed at which the wrestler was dispatched.

At the end of 1962, after having cleared out his division and with the hardest competition, Dejrit Ithianuchit and Apidej Sit-Hirun having moved up to Welterweight, Adul went into boxing full-time. He won the Lightweight boxing title of Lumpinee Stadium against Danchai Ploenjit and the Lightweight boxing title of Rajadamnern Stadium against Somkiat Kiatmuangyom. Adul fought twice for the OPBF Super Lightweight against Bert Somodio but lost both times. His time in boxing proved ultimately unsuccessful, so he returned to Muay Thai in 1964 where he would also take a steep decline, retiring just four years later.

In 1984, Rajadamnern Stadium released a list of their ten greatest Nak Muay in history, Adul was ranked 5th behind his seniors Prayut Udomsak, Chuchai Prakanchai, Suk Prasarthinpimai, and Pon Prapradaeng.

Personal life and retirement

Adul retired in 1968 at the age of 28 years old after a series of losses. He went on to become a Police Lieutenant Colonel.

Titles and accomplishments

Muay Thai Rajadamnern Stadium 1963 Rajadamnern Stadium Lightweight (135 lbs) Champion

Lumpinee Stadium 1962 Lumpinee Stadium Lightweight (135 lbs) Champion

Muay Thai record

1968-10-18 Loss

Thailand Decision 5 3:00

1968-07-29 Loss

Rajadamnern Stadium Bangkok, Thailand Decision 5 3:00

1968-02-26 Loss

Rajadamnern Stadium Bangkok, Thailand Decision 5 3:00

1968-01-15 Win

Rajadamnern Stadium Bangkok, Thailand TKO (Knees) 3

1967-10-11 Loss

Huamark Stadium Bangkok, Thailand KO (Head Kick) 4

1967-06-12 Loss

Rajadamnern Stadium Bangkok, Thailand Decision 5 3:00

1967-05-17 Win

Rajadamnern Stadium Bangkok, Thailand Decision 5 3:00

1966-10-17 Loss

Rajadamnern Stadium Bangkok, Thailand TKO 5

1966-06-30 Win

Rajadamnern Stadium Bangkok, Thailand Decision 5 3:00

1966-05-26 Loss

Rajadamnern Stadium Bangkok, Thailand Decision 5 3:00

1966-05-15 Win

Rajadamnern Stadium Bangkok, Thailand Decision 5 3:00

1966-03-31 Win

Rajadamnern Stadium Bangkok, Thailand Decision 5 3:00

1965 Draw

Bangkok, Thailand Decision 5 3:00

1965-08-12 Draw

Rajadamnern Stadium Bangkok, Thailand Decision 5 3:00

1965-03-18 Loss

Rajadamnern Stadium Bangkok, Thailand Decision 5 3:00

1965-01-14 Loss

Rajadamnern Stadium Bangkok, Thailand KO (Elbow) 4

1964-10-21 Loss

Rajadamnern Stadium Bangkok, Thailand Decision 5 3:00

1964-08-13 Loss

Rajadamnern Stadium Bangkok, Thailand Decision 5 3:00

1964-03-12 Loss

Rajadamnern Stadium Bangkok, Thailand KO (Head Kick) 1

1962-12-06 Win

Rajadamnern Stadium Bangkok, Thailand Decision 5 3:00

1962 Win

Lumpinee Stadium Bangkok, Thailand Decision 5 3:00

1962-09-13 Loss

Rajadamnern Stadium Bangkok, Thailand Decision 5 3:00

1962-08-02 Win

Rajadamnern Stadium Bangkok, Thailand Decision 5 3:00

1962-05-10 Win

Rajadamnern Stadium Bangkok, Thailand TKO (Referee Stoppage) 2

1962-04-03 Win

Lumpinee Stadium Bangkok, Thailand KO (Punch) 1

1962- Win

Rajadamnern Stadium Bangkok, Thailand Decision 5 3:00

1962-01-11 Draw

Rajadamnern Stadium Bangkok, Thailand Decision 5 3:00

1961-11-13 Loss

Rajadamnern Stadium Bangkok, Thailand Decision 5 3:00

1961-10-19 Win

Rajadamnern Stadium Bangkok, Thailand KO (Knees) 4

1961-05-11 Win

Rajadamnern Stadium Bangkok, Thailand KO (Head Kick) 2

1960-12-16 Win

Lumpinee Stadium Bangkok, Thailand Decision 5 3:00

1960-04-29 Win

Bangkok, Thailand Decision 5 3:00

1960-03-01 Loss

Lumpinee Stadium Bangkok, Thailand Decision 5 3:00

1960 Win

Rajadamnern Stadium Bangkok, Thailand Decision 5 3:00

1959-05-15 Win

Lumpinee Stadium Bangkok, Thailand Decision 5 3:00

1959 Win

Lumpinee Stadium Bangkok, Thailand

1958 Win

Rajadamnern Stadium Bangkok, Thailand Decision 5 3:00

1958 Win

Rajadamnern Stadium Bangkok, Thailand Decision 5 3:00

1958 Loss

Rajadamnern Stadium Bangkok, Thailand Decision 5 3:00

1958 Win

Rajadamnern Stadium Bangkok, Thailand Decision 5 3:00

1957-12-20 Win

Sor.Tor.Ror Tha Chang Thailand Decision 5 3:00

1957 Win

Chachoengsao, Thailand Decision 5 3:00

1957 Win

Chachoengsao, Thailand Decision 5 3:00

1957 Loss

Rajadamnern Stadium Bangkok, Thailand KO 1

1957 Draw

Rajadamnern Stadium Bangkok, Thailand Decision 5 3:00

1957 Win

Khorat, Thailand KO 2

1957-06-22 Loss

Lumpinee Stadium Bangkok, Thailand KO 1

1957 Win

Rajadamnern Stadium Bangkok, Thailand Decision 5 3:00

1957 Win

Lumpinee Stadium Bangkok, Thailand KO 4

1957 Win

Rayong, Thailand Decision 5 3:00

1957 Win

Rajadamnern Stadium Bangkok, Thailand Decision 5 3:00

1957 Win

Rajadamnern Stadium Bangkok, Thailand Decision 5 3:00

1957 Win

Chachoengsao, Thailand KO

1957 Win

Chonburi, Thailand KO 3

1957 Win

Chachoengsao, Thailand KO 2

1957 Win

Chachoengsao, Thailand KO 3

1957 Win

Rajadamnern Stadium Bangkok, Thailand KO 2

1957 Win

Lumpinee Stadium Bangkok, Thailand KO 1