Dejrit Itthianuchit

Thongplew Srinop (; October 17, 1940 – March 2, 2023), known professionally as Dejrit Ithianuchit , was a Thai professional Muay Thai fighter.

Dejrit did not box again for a decade until he graduated from Indrachai Technical College, earning a vocational certificate as an engineer. Saipetch, and Danchai Yontharakit. At Yontharakit Gym, Dejrit was able to win the Rajadamnern Stadium Featherweight (126 lbs) title by knocking out Rerngsak Sor.Lukpitak in 1961, a division which he quickly outgrew. The following year, Dejrit defeated Adisak Kwangmeechai for the Rajadamnern Stadium Lightweight (135 lbs) title.

In 1963, following the death of Yontharakit Gym owner Tankee, Dejrit moved to Thawee Chomchalao's Ithianuchit gym under the promoter Thiamboon Inthabutra, where he would become a top fighter alongside future OPBF Champion Suleman Ithianuchit. In the following years he would fight Adul Srisothon, Rawee Dechachai, Huasai Sittiboonlert, Sompong Jaroenmuang, former campmate Danchai Ploenjit, Kongdej Lukbangplasoi, Wicharn Sor.Pinjisak, etc. But nothing compared to his infamous rivalry against Apidej Sit-Hirun, The King's Fighter of the Century. Dejrit defeated Apidej four times, but Apidej came out on top with seven wins, one of which was under Western boxing rules.

In 1966, he defeated Suponchai Jaroenmuang for the vacant Rajadamnern Stadium Welterweight (147 lbs) title which he then defended against Apidej Sit-Hirun. He lost the title to Apidej in a rematch in January 1968, but later took it back in November of the same year. It was his fourth and last major title that he would win.

In 2011, Dejrit and his former campmate Kiewwan Yontharakit were inducted into the Siam Kela Hall of Fame for their accomplishments in the sport. At the ceremony, he expressed his happiness and gratitude towards the selection committee for not having forgotten him.

Personal life and retirement

At 34 years of age, Dejrit retired from the sport as his body could no longer carry the damage from his pressure-fighting style. He continued to serve in the Thai Armed Forces, holding the rank of Lieutenant. After retiring from the military, he lived with his wife Nittaya and their five children. Dejrit formed an unsuccessful band and would occasionally sing at the Elizabeth Hotel in Bangkok.

On March 2, 2023, he died peacefully in his home in Phaya Thai at 82 years old.

The week after, on March 7, 2023, he received a state funeral and cremation ceremony in Bangkok, attended by his relatives, several former politicians, the Thai Prime Minister's Spokesperson Anucha Burapachaisri, the Director of Rangsit Boxing Stadium, and many of his peers and campmates such as Pudpadnoi Worawut, Padejsuk Pitsanurachan, Thongbai Jaroenmuang, and Rawee Dechachai.

Championships and awards

Rajadamnern Stadium 1961 Rajadamnern Stadium Featherweight (126 lbs) Champion 1963 Rajadamnern Stadium Lightweight (135 lbs) Champion 1968 Rajadamnern Stadium Welterweight (147 lbs) Champion

Awards 1963 "Royal Cup" |record=

1974 Loss

Bangkok, Thailand Decision 5 3:00

1973-02-16 Loss

Lumpinee Stadium Bangkok, Thailand KO 2

1972 Loss

Bangkok, Thailand

1972-05-21 Loss

Channel 7 Stadium Bangkok, Thailand

1972 Loss

Royal Thai Armed Forces Muay Thai Championship Bangkok, Thailand

1971 Loss

Bangkok, Thailand

1971 Win

Bangkok, Thailand KO

1970 Loss

Bangkok, Thailand

1970- Loss

Bangkok, Thailand KO (Kick)

1970-05-29 Loss

Lumpinee Stadium Bangkok, Thailand Decision 5 3:00

1970-03-20 Win

Chartchai Chionoi vs Efren Torres, Huamark Stadium Bangkok, Thailand Decision 5 3:00

1970 Loss

Rajadamnern Stadium Bangkok, Thailand

1969-11-21 Loss

Lumpinee Stadium Bangkok, Thailand Decision 5 3:00

1969-09- Win

Lumpinee Stadium Bangkok, Thailand

1969-07-04 Win

Lumpinee Stadium Bangkok, Thailand TKO (Elbow) 4

1969 Win

Rajadamnern Stadium Bangkok, Thailand Decision 5 3:00

1969-04-08 Loss

Bangkok, Thailand Decision 5 3:00

1968-11-10 Win

Charusathian Stadium, Chionoi vs Villacampo Bangkok, Thailand KO 1 0:40

1968 Win

Bangkok, Thailand

1968-08-21 Loss

Rajadamnern Stadium Bangkok, Thailand Decision 5 3:00

1968-01-15 Loss

Rajadamnern Stadium Bangkok, Thailand KO (Right cross) 3

1967-09-27 Win

Lumpinee Stadium Bangkok, Thailand KO (Punches) 3

1967-08 Win

Rajadamnern Stadium Bangkok, Thailand KO (Right cross) 1

1967-07-26 Win

Huamark Stadium, Chionoi vs Pantip Kaewsuriya Bangkok, Thailand KO (Left cross) 1

1967-07-03 Win

Rajadamnern Stadium Bangkok, Thailand TKO (Punches) 2

1967-06-07 Win

Rajadamnern Stadium Bangkok, Thailand TKO (Low kicks) 2

1967 Win

Rajadamnern Stadium Bangkok, Thailand TKO 4

1967-04-03 Win

Rajadamnern Stadium Bangkok, Thailand TKO 3

1967-03-06 Win

Rajadamnern Stadium Bangkok, Thailand Decision 5 3:00

1966-05-12 Loss

Rajadamnern Stadium Bangkok, Thailand Decision 5 3:00

1966-10-17 Win

Rajadamnern Stadium Bangkok, Thailand TKO 5

1966 Win

Rajadamnern Stadium Bangkok, Thailand Decision 5 3:00

1966 Win

Rajadamnern Stadium Bangkok, Thailand Decision 5 3:00

1966 Win

Rajadamnern Stadium Bangkok, Thailand Decision 5 3:00

1965-12-07 Win

Lumpinee Stadium Bangkok, Thailand KO 4

1965-10- Win

Rajadamnern Stadium Bangkok, Thailand KO (Body kick) 3

1965-09-28 Loss

Lumpinee Stadium Bangkok, Thailand Decision 5 3:00

1965-08-12 Draw

Lumpinee Stadium Bangkok, Thailand Decision 5 3:00

1965-03-31 Win

Lumpinee Stadium Bangkok, Thailand KO 1

1965-02-17 Win

Lumpinee Stadium Bangkok, Thailand KO (Punches) 1

1964-11-03 Loss

Lumpinee Stadium Bangkok, Thailand Decision 5 3:00

1964-08-04 Loss

Lumpinee Stadium Bangkok, Thailand TKO (Doctor stoppage) 2

1964-03 Win

Rajadamnern Stadium Bangkok, Thailand

1964-02-13 Win

Rajadamnern Stadium Bangkok, Thailand Decision 5 3:00

1963-11-14 Win

Rajadamnern Stadium Bangkok, Thailand Decision 5 3:00

1963-10-03 Win

Rajadamnern Stadium Bangkok, Thailand KO (High kick) 4

1963-09-05 Win

Rajadamnern Stadium Bangkok, Thailand Decision 5 3:00

1963-06-06 Loss

Rajadamnern Stadium Bangkok, Thailand Decision 5 3:00

1963-05-08 Loss

Lumpinee Stadium Bangkok, Thailand Decision 5 3:00

1963-02-28 Win

Rajadamnern Stadium Bangkok, Thailand KO 2

1963-01-08 Win

Rajadamnern Stadium Bangkok, Thailand Decision 5 3:00

1962-12-06 Loss

Rajadamnern Stadium Bangkok, Thailand Decision 5 3:00

1962 Win

Rajadamnern Stadium Bangkok, Thailand

1962 Win

Rajadamnern Stadium Bangkok, Thailand

1962-09-18 Win

Lumpinee Stadium Bangkok, Thailand Decision 5 3:00

1962 Win

Rajadamnern Stadium Bangkok, Thailand

1961 Win

Rajadamnern Stadium Bangkok, Thailand Decision 5 3:00

1961 Loss

Rajadamnern Stadium Bangkok, Thailand

1961-06-13 Loss

Lumpinee Stadium Bangkok, Thailand KO 3

1961 Win

Rajadamnern Stadium Bangkok, Thailand KO 3

1961-02-14 Loss

Bangkok, Thailand Decision 5 3:00

1960-09-13 Win

Lumpinee Stadium Bangkok, Thailand KO 4

1960 Win

Rajadamnern Stadium Bangkok, Thailand KO

1960 Win

Rajadamnern Stadium Bangkok, Thailand

1960 Loss

Rajadamnern Stadium Bangkok, Thailand Decision 5 3:00

1959 Win

Rajadamnern Stadium Bangkok, Thailand Decision 5 3:00

1959 Win

Rajadamnern Stadium Bangkok, Thailand Decision 5 3:00

1959 Loss

Rajadamnern Stadium Bangkok, Thailand KO 3

1958 Win

Rajadamnern Stadium Bangkok, Thailand KO 3