Inseenoi Sor.Thanikul

Thawat Phimsap (; September 16, 1958), known professionally as Inseenoi Sor.Thanikul , is a Thai former professional Muay Thai fighter. He is a former Rajadamnern Stadium Lightweight Champion who fought during the 1980s.

Biography and career Inseenoi grew up in Ban Pong District, Ratchaburi Province. He started training in Muay Thai in the Luknongkaikhan camp near his home as a child. After 10 bouts, Inseenoi moved to the Sor.Sawangthit camp in the Chonburi Province, but kept using the name Luknongkaikhan until he got he had the opportunity to compete in Bangkok for the first time at Rajadamnern Stadium. Inseenoi rose to fame through the promotion of Songchai Rattanasubban. He had the opportunity to fight for a championship for the first time in 1978 when he lost on points to Saknarongnoi Lukbangpakong for the Lumpinee Stadium Super bantamweight title.

When Inseenoi made his debut in Bangkok what caught the attention of fans was the distinctive makeup and attire he would wear before fighting inspired by Likay, earning him the nickname "The Likay Tiger."

Inseenoi joined the Sor.Thanikul camp in 1979, from there he fought many notable champions of his era including Ruengsak Porntawee, Padejsuk Pitsanurachan, Samart Prasarnmit and Krongsak Sakkasem. The most notable moment of his career happened on December 8, 1982, when he captured the Rajadamnern Stadium Lightweight title against Raktae Muangsurin. Inseenoi retired from competition at the end of 1987 and returned to the Chonburi province where he runs a family business selling pork in fruits.

Titles and honours

Rajadamnern Stadium 1982 Rajadamnern Stadium Lightweight (135 lbs) Champion One successful defense

Fight record