Namphon Nongkee Pahuyuth

Namphon Sijantuek (; May 19, 1969 – September 19, 2016), known professionally as Namphon Nongkeepahuyuth , was a Thai professional Muay Thai fighter. He was a three-division Lumpinee Stadium champion who was famous in the 1980s and 1990s. He was also the elder brother of Namkabuan Nongkeepahuyuth, another famous Thai fighter.

Biography and career

Namphon (nickname: Khaek; แขก) was born on 19 May 1969 in Tambon Jan Tuek, Nong Ki District, Buriram Province. He practiced Muay Thai as a child with a training and supporting from Pramote Hoymook, a local physical education teacher who owns a Muay Thai gym "Nongkeepahuyuth". He became successful and famous in Surin and Nakhon Ratchasima before going to fight in Bangkok where he become a Muay Thai superstar from 1988–1991. Later, he returned to live in his native Buriram, living a simple life and training children in muay Thai in his old gym.

In 2013, he became ill with pneumonitis from too much drinking and smoking for many years, until his body became very thin.

Titles and accomplishments Lumpinee Stadium 1986 Lumpinee Stadium Light Flyweight (108 lbs) Champion 1987 Lumpinee Stadium Light Flyweight (108 lbs) Champion 1989 Lumpinee Stadium Featherweight (126 lbs) Champion Two successful title defenses

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