Kongdej Lukbangplasoi

Somdej Katanyu , known professionally as Kongdej Lookbangplasoi , was a Thai professional Muay Thai fighter.

Biography and career Somdej Katanyu started training in Muay Thai at the age of 14 with his father, a police lieutenant. He won 24 of his first 25 fights in the Chanthaburi province and other neighbouring provinces. He moved to Charan Sangchamrat's camp in 1965 and changed his ring name to Kongdej Lukbangplasoi as he made his Bangkok debut, defeating Narongsuek Sor Suanmali at the Lumpinee Stadium.

In 1968 Kongdej had what is considered one of the most successful year in Muay Thai history, defeating notable champions Payap Sakulsuk, Rawee Dechachai, Apidej Sit-Hirun and Dejrit Ithianuchit. He also became the inaugural Rajadamnern Stadium Super Lightweight Champion when he knocked out Phonsak Laemfapha.

Kongdej later faced other champions such as Saensak Muangsurin, Poot Lorlek, Sirimongkol Luksiripat and captured the Channel 7 TV Middleweight title.

Championships and awards Rajadamnern Stadium 1968 Rajadamnern Stadium Super Lightweight (140 lbs) Champion Channel 7 1974 Channel 7 TV Middleweight (160 lbs) Champion

Muay Thai record

1974-11-17 Win

Channel 7, Huamark Stadium Bangkok, Thailand Decision 5 3:00

1972-05-31 Loss

Chatawanook, Rajadamnern Stadium Bangkok, Thailand Ref. stop (Kongdej dismissed)

1972-03-17 Win

Lumpinee Stadium Bangkok, Thailand KO 5

1971-10-29 Loss

Yod Muay Thai 14, Lumpinee Stadium Bangkok, Thailand Decision 5 3:00

1971-05-11 Win

Kiatsayam, Lumpinee Stadium Bangkok, Thailand Decision 5 3:00

1971-04-02 Loss

Huamark Stadium Bangkok, Thailand Decision 5 3:00

Win

Bangkok, Thailand KO (Low kick) 1

1970-03-20 Win

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

1969-11-21 Win

Yodkhunsuk, Lumpinee Stadium Bangkok, Thailand Decision 5 3:00

1969-10-03 Win

Huamark Stadium Bangkok, Thailand KO (Low kicks) 2

1969-07-04 Loss

Yod Muay Siam, Lumpinee Stadium Bangkok, Thailand Decision 5 3:00

1969-04-08 Win

Bangkok, Thailand Decision 5 3:00

1968-12-09 Win

Chalamsua, Rajadamnern Stadium Bangkok, Thailand KO (Elbow) 2

1968- Win

Rajadamnern Stadium Bangkok, Thailand KO 2

1968-07-29 Win

Chalamsuea, Rajadamnern Stadium Bangkok, Thailand KO (left hook) 2

1968-05-18 Win

Rajadamnern Stadium Bangkok, Thailand TKO (Doctor stoppage) 4

1968- Win

Rajadamnern Stadium Bangkok, Thailand KO 2

1968-04-03 Win

Rajadamnern Stadium Bangkok, Thailand KO 5

1968- Loss

Bangkok, Thailand KO (Punch) 1

1968- Win

Rajadamnern Stadium Bangkok, Thailand KO 4

1967-06-07 Win

Thalom Lokan, Rajadamnern Stadium Bangkok, Thailand KO 4

1967-05-17 Loss

Yodsuk, Rajadamnern Stadium Bangkok, Thailand Decision 5 3:00

1967 Win

Bangkok, Thailand KO 1

1967-01-26 Win

Saiyasana, Rajadamnern Stadium Bangkok, Thailand TKO 2

1966 Loss

Bangkok, Thailand Decision 5 3:00

1966 Loss

Bangkok, Thailand Decision 5 3:00

1965-05- Win

Lumpinee Stadium Bangkok, Thailand KO 1