Padejsuk Pitsanurachan

Khamsej Thepchang (; born October 12, 1957), known professionally as Padejsuk Pitsanurachan , is a Thai former professional Muay Thai fighter. He was the 1979 King's Muay Thai Fighter of the Year.

Biography and career

Khamsej started Muay Thai at the age of 14, fighting under the name Seisuk Kwanjaithungmon. He had about 40 fights in various provinces accumulating wins against future champions such as Lom-Isan Sor.Thanikul, Nanfah Seeharajdesho and Nokweed Davy. In 1974 he moved to Bangkokg and joined the Pitsanurachan camp.

Padejsuk was one of the best fighters of the late 1970s with wins against Samersing Tianhirun, Nongkhai Sor.Prapatsorn, Sagat Petchyindee, Vicharnnoi Porntawee, Narongnoi Kiatbandit, Dieselnoi Chor Thanasukarn, Posai Sitiboonlert and Jitti Muangkhonkaen.

In 1979 he was elected fighter of the Year, he received the award from the hands of King Rama IX. Padejsuk was a complete fighter feared for his sharp elbows and heavy hands he perfected during a short stint in amateur boxing. At the peak of his career he received purses as high as 1200,000 baht.

After retirement Padejsuk opened a shop and became a Muay Thai trainer in various camps. He was an instructor at the Bangkok Thonburi University and has been teaching at a police academy in the city of Salaya since 2015.

Titles and accomplishments

Muay Thai

1979 Sports Writers Association of Thailand Athlete of the Year

1980 Sports Writers Association of Thailand Fight of the Year (vs. Nongkhai Sor.Prapatsorn)

Boxing Rajadamnern Stadium Lightweight (135 lbs) Champion

Fight record Boxing record

ResultRecordOpponentTypeRound, timeDateLocationNotes1Win Usonnoi Lupakanyothin Wins Rajadamnern Stadium Boxing 135 lbs title.

Muay Thai record

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