About Apidej Sit Hrun
Lived 1941 – 2013 (aged 71). Apidej Sit Hrun was a Thai boxer, kickboxer and thai boxer.
Narong Yaenprateep (; September 1941 – April 4, 2013), known professionally as Apidej Sit-Hirun , was a Thai professional Muay Thai fighter and boxer. He was a two-time Lumpinee Stadium Welterweight Champion and two-time Rajadamnern Stadium Welterweight Champion who was famous in the 1960s and 1970s. Nicknamed the "Kicker from Bang Nok Khwaek", he is often regarded as one of the greatest fighters and one of the hardest kickers in Muay Thai history.
Biography and career
Early years
Born in Samut Songkhram, Thailand, Apidej started Muay Thai in his hometown at the age of 8. After 3 months of training he had his first fight in Ratchaburi competing under the name Apidej Lukpornchai (ครูสุพร วงศาโรจน์), he earned 30 baht.
Career
In 1957 he became Apidej Sit-Hirun, he was best known for his powerful kicks. In one fight, he broke both of Sompong Charoenmuang's arms, and forced the fighter to retire. He is considered the hardest kicker in muay Thai history. Apidej simultaneously held no less than seven muay Thai and boxing titles for a period during the 1960s. Thereafter, he was acclaimed as a national hero and Muay Thai Fighter of the Century by King Bhumibol Adulyadej. After his retirement, Apidej taught as an instructor at the Fairtex school outside Bangkok, Thailand alongside modern champions such as Yodsanklai Fairtex and Kaew Fairtex.
Death
Apidej died of lung cancer at the age of 72 on April 4, 2013, at Phramongkutklao Hospital, Bangkok.
Championships and accomplishments
Muay Thai
Lumpinee Stadium 1964 Lumpinee Stadium Welterweight (147 lbs) Champion 1967 Lumpinee Stadium Welterweight (147 lbs) Champion
Rajadamnern Stadium 1962 Rajadamnern Stadium Welterweight (147 lbs) Champion (3 defenses) 1968 Rajadamnern Stadium Welterweight (147 lbs) Champion
Thailand 1964 Thailand Welterweight (147 lbs) Champion
Boxing
Rajadamnern Stadium 1964 Thailand Welterweight (147 lbs) Champion
Lumpinee Stadium 1964 Thailand Welterweight (147 lbs) Champion
Oriental and Pacific Boxing Federation 1965 OPBF Welterweight (147 lbs) Champion
Muay Thai record
1983-07-10 Loss
Hong Kong KO (Punches) 2
1978-01-16 Loss
Ratchaburi province, Thailand TKO (retirement)
1977-03-29 Loss
Lumpinee Stadium Bangkok, Thailand Decision 5 3:00
1975-07-11 Win
Lumpinee Stadium Bangkok, Thailand KO 1
1976-06-05 Loss
Lumpinee Stadium Bangkok, Thailand TKO (Doctor stoppage) 2
1975-10-14 Loss
Lumpinee Stadium Bangkok, Thailand Decision 5 3:00
1975-09-15 Win
Rajadamnern Stadium Bangkok, Thailand Decision 5 3:00
1975-04-07 Loss
Rajadamnern Stadium Bangkok, Thailand Decision 5 3:00
1975-02-03 Loss
Rajadamnern Stadium Bangkok, Thailand Decision 5 3:00
1974- Win
Bangkok, Thailand Decision 5 3:00
1971-02-08 Win
Bangkok, Thailand Decision 5 3:00
1970-11-26 Win
Rajadamnern Stadium Bangkok, Thailand Decision 5 3:00
1970-07-04 Loss
Lumpinee Stadium Bangkok, Thailand KO 1
1970-05-29 Win
Lumpinee Stadium Bangkok, Thailand Decision 5 3:00
1970-03-20 Loss
Chartchai Chionoi vs Efren Torres, Huamark Stadium Bangkok, Thailand Decision 5 3:00
1970-02-05 Win
Lumpinee Stadium Bangkok, Thailand KO (Punch) 3
1969-10-03 Loss
Huamark Stadium Bangkok, Thailand KO (Low kicks) 2
1969-08-12 Win
Lumpinee Stadium Bangkok, Thailand Decision 5 3:00
1969-07-04 Win
Lumpinee Stadium Bangkok, Thailand Decision 5 3:00
1968-12-09 Loss
Rajadamnern Stadium Bangkok, Thailand KO (Elbow) 2
1968-11-10 Loss
Charusathian Stadium, Chionoi vs Villacampo Bangkok, Thailand KO 1 0:40
1968-09-30 Win
Rajadamnern Stadium Bangkok, Thailand TKO (Referee Stoppage) 4
1968-08-21 Win
Rajadamnern Stadium Bangkok, Thailand Decision 5 3:00
1968- Win
Bangkok, Thailand
1968- Win
Bangkok, Thailand
1968-07-15 Win
Rajadamnern Stadium Bangkok, Thailand Decision 5 3:00
1968- Win
Rajadamnern Stadium Bangkok, Thailand
1968-05-31 Win
Rajadamnern Stadium Bangkok, Thailand KO 1
1968-01-15 Win
Rajadamnern Stadium Bangkok, Thailand KO (Punches) 3
1967-12-06 Win
Rajadamnern Stadium Bangkok, Thailand Decision 5 3:00
1967-09-27 Loss
Lumpinee Stadium Bangkok, Thailand KO 2
1967-07-03 Win
Bangkok, Thailand KO (Body Kicks) 4
1967-04-05 Loss
Rajadamnern Stadium Bangkok, Thailand TKO 3
1967-03-19 Win
Lumpinee Stadium Bangkok, Thailand Decision 5 3:00
1966-10-18 Loss
Lumpinee Stadium Bangkok, Thailand KO (Low kick) 2
1966-07-05 Win
Lumpinee Stadium Bangkok, Thailand KO (Knee to the head) 2
1965-06-29 Win
Lumpinee Stadium Bangkok, Thailand Decision 5 3:00
1965-02-25 Win
Rajadamnern Stadium Bangkok, Thailand KO 2
1964-11-03 Win
Lumpinee Stadium Bangkok, Thailand Decision 5 3:00
1964-09-08 Win
Lumpinee Stadium Bangkok, Thailand KO (Kicks) 3
1964-08-04 Win
Lumpinee Stadium Bangkok, Thailand TKO (Doctor stoppage) 2
1964-04-09 Win
Lumpinee Stadium Bangkok, Thailand KO 1
1964-02-13 Loss
Rajadamnern Stadium Bangkok, Thailand Decision 5 3:00
1963-12-19 Win
Rajadamnern Stadium Bangkok, Thailand KO 2
1963-09-19 Win
Rajadamnern Stadium Bangkok, Thailand Decision 5 3:00
1963-07-13 Win
Rajadamnern Stadium Bangkok, Thailand Decision 5 3:00
1963-06-06 Win
Rajadamnern Stadium Bangkok, Thailand KO (Elbow) 1
1963-03-21 Win
Rajadamnern Stadium Bangkok, Thailand Decision 5 3:00
1963-02-05 Win
Lumpinee Stadium Bangkok, Thailand TKO (Broken arm) 2 3:00
1962-11-13 Win
Rajadamnern Stadium Bangkok, Thailand Decision 5 3:00
1962-09-13 Win
Rajadamnern Stadium Bangkok, Thailand Decision 5 3:00
1962-08-17 Win
Rajadamnern Stadium Bangkok, Thailand Decision 5 3:00
1962-05-31 Win
Rajadamnern Stadium Bangkok, Thailand KO 2
1962-04-05 Win
Rajadamnern Stadium Bangkok, Thailand Decision 5 3:00
1962-02-08 Win
Rajadamnern Stadium Bangkok, Thailand Decision 5 3:00
1961-12-08 Win
Lumpinee Stadium Bangkok, Thailand KO (Low Kicks) 3
1961-10-19 Loss
Rajadamnern Stadium Bangkok, Thailand KO (Knees) 4
1961-08-31 Win
Rajadamnern Stadium Bangkok, Thailand Decision 5 3:00
1961- Win
Bangkok, Thailand
1961-06-13 Win
Lumpinee Stadium Bangkok, Thailand KO
1960-09-13 Loss
Lumpinee Stadium Bangkok, Thailand KO 3
1960-04-16 Loss
Lumpinee Stadium Pone Kingpetch vs Pascual Perez Bangkok, Thailand KO
1960- Loss
Samut Songkhram province, Thailand KO (Elbow) 3
1960 Win
Bangkok, Thailand
1960 Win
Bangkok, Thailand
1960 Win
Bangkok, Thailand
1959-12-25 Win
Lumpinee Stadium Bangkok, Thailand KO (High kick) 1
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Apidej Sit Hrun?
Thai Muay Thay fighter
When was Apidej Sit Hrun born?
Apidej Sit Hrun was born on 1 September 1941 in Samut Songkhram.
When did Apidej Sit Hrun die?
Apidej Sit Hrun died on 4 April 2013 in Bangkok.
What was Apidej Sit Hrun's occupation?
Apidej Sit Hrun was a boxer, kickboxer and thai boxer.
What nationality was Apidej Sit Hrun?
Apidej Sit Hrun was Thai.
Sources & further reading
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Apidej Sit Hrun. https://biography.guide/apidej-sit-hrun/
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