Jitti Muangkhonkaen

Somjit Viangnon (born October 9, 1956), known professionally as Jitti Muangkhonkaen or Jitti Kiatsuriya , is a Thai former professional Muay Thai fighter.

Biography and career

Jitti started Muay Thai training at the age of 13 in Khon Kaen. By the time he was 18, he had made a name for himself fighting in Bangkok.

Between 1975 and 1981 Jitti was considered one of the best fighters in Thailand. He defeated notable champions such as Nongkhai Sor.Prapatsorn, Samersing Tianhiran, Ruengsak Porntawee, Bundit Singprakarn, Vicharnnoi Porntawee, Wichit Lukbangplasoi, Poot Lorlek, Posai Sitiboonlert and Sagat Porntawee.

Jitti took part in the first "two against one" bout in Bangkok Muay Thai history. He teamed up with Jocky Sitkanpai, they relayed each other to fight Posai Sitiboonlert for three rounds each. They were defeated by decision.

Jitti was among the thai fighter selected to face foreign champions on at Lumpinee Stadium on September 6, 1977. He defeated the American kickboxer Earnest Hart Jr by TKO in the fourth round. At the peak of his career his purses reached 100,000 baht.

After his fighting career Jitti opened a restaurant in Bangkok.

Titles and accomplishments

1977 Lumpinee Stadium Fighter of the Year

Fight record