Wisanupon Saksamut

Wisanupon Saksamut is a Thai former professional Muay Thai fighter. He is a former six-time Lumpinee Stadium champion across four divisions who was famous during the 1980s.

Biography and career

Witsanupon was born in the Samut Prakan province in 1963, he started training in Muay Thai along his older brother who fought under the name Thammawit Saksamut. He competed in various provinces and on the outskirts of Bangkok before making his major stadium debut in 1979 for the Songchai promotion.

During his Bangkok career Wisanupon captured six Lumpinee Stadium belts in four different weight classes, starting at 102 lbs in 1981 against Ruengchai Thairungruang. In his last Lumpinee Stadium title fights he lost his 115 lbs belt to Dokmaipa Por Pongsawang. Wisanupon defeated many notable champions of his era such as Paruhatlek Sitchunthong, Boonam Sor.Jarunee, Phayanoi Sor.Thasanee, Bangkhlanoi Sor.Thanikul or Jaroenthong Kiatbanchong.

After retiring he went to live in the Roi Et province.

Championships and accomplishments

Lumpinee Stadium 1981 Lumpinee Stadium Pinweight (102 lbs) Champion 1982 Lumpinee Stadium Light Flyweight (108 lbs) Champion 1982 Lumpinee Stadium Super Flyweight (115 lbs) Champion 1985 2x Lumpinee Stadium Flyweight (112 lbs) Champion 1988 Lumpinee Stadium Super Flyweight (115 lbs) Champion

Fight record