Langsuan Panyuthaphum
Thai former professional Muay Thai fighter From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Pinthong Wongpanya (Thai: ปิ่นทอง วงศ์ปัญญา; born February 1, 1967), known professionally as Langsuan Panyuthaphum (Thai: หลังสวน พันธ์ยุทธภูมิ), is a Thai former professional Muay Thai fighter. He is a former four-time Lumpinee Stadium champion across three divisions, as well as the 1987 Sports Writers Association of Thailand Fighter of the Year, who was famous in the 1980s and 1990s. Nicknamed "Mr. Merciless Knee", he was especially known for his relentless knees and is considered amongst the greatest fighters in Muay Thai history.
| Langsuan Panyuthaphum | |
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Langsuan in 2018 | |
| Born | Pinthong Wongpanya[1] February 1, 1967 Phayao, Chaing Rai (now Phayao Province), Thailand |
| Native name | ปิ่นทอง วงศ์ปัญญา |
| Other names | Langsuan Taximeter (หลังสวน แท๊กซี่มิเตอร์) Pinthong Panyuthaphum Sayannoi Sor.Jamrat (1981) |
| Nickname | Mr. Merciless Knee (ขุนเข่าไร้น้ำใจ) Mr. Mean |
| Height | 168 cm (5 ft 6 in) |
| Division | Light Flyweight Flyweight Super Flyweight |
| Style | Muay Thai (Muay Khao) |
| Stance | Orthodox |
| Team | Sasiprapa Gym |
| Years active | 1981–1994 |
| Other information | |
| Occupation | Muay Thai fighter (retired) Muay Thai trainer |
Biography and career
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Early life and introduction to Muay Thai
Pinthong Wongpanya was born on February 1, 1967 in the village of Tom Dong located in the province of Chiang Rai (now is in Phayao Province) near the northern border of Laos. He started Muay Thai at 14 years old under the name of Sayannoi Sor.Jamrat with Khru Jamrat Songngai of the Sor Jamrat camp.
After winning his first 10 fights with the Sor Jamrat camp, he moved to Chiangmai to train under Khru Yuttaphum under the name of Pinthong Phanyutthapum for the Sak Boontham camp owned by Mrs. Boontham Malaitham. Finally he moved to Bangkok under the name of Langsuan Phanyutthapum at the Sasiprapa camp.
Competitive peak in Muay Thai
Langsuan fought in Bangkok for 10 years, he was known as The Merciless Knee Striker for his relentless knee attacks from the clinch.
In 1987 Langsuan had 10 fights, he won 9 times, this performance was enough to earn him the most prestigious prize in Muay Thai, the Sports Writers Association of Thailand Fighter of the Year award.[2]
That same year he won his first Lumpinee Stadium title at 108 lbs. Langsuan also won Lumpinee titles at 112 and 115 lbs in later years as well as a World title which he captured during a show in the United States. Langsuan was a notable fighter of his time and had purses going as high as 250,000 baht.
He defeated numerous stars of his era including Karuhat Sor.Supawan, Samson Isaan, Lamnamoon Sor.Sumalee, Hippy Singmanee, Wangchannoi Sor Palangchai, Veeraphol Sahaprom, Paruhatlek Sitchunthong, Dokmaipa Por Pongsawang, Jaroensap Kiatbanchong, and Mathee Jadeepitak.
On March 4, 1988, in the fight with Chamuekpet Hapalang at Lumpinee Stadium, he was in the blue corner. It turned into a no decision fight, as it was stopped midway due to the killing of Chaiwat "Ngow Haphalung" Phalungwattanakit, a gambler and sponsor of Chamuekpet. The fight was stopped shortly before the fifth round begins.[3] The situation at that time indicated that when the five rounds were complete, he would definitely lose.[4]
Decline and later years
After ending his career as a fighter, Langsuan became a trainer in Japan. Eventually he returned to Thailand and now teaches at the Suwannakhiri camp in Ban Mai, Phayao.[5]
Titles and accomplishments
- International Muay Thai Federation
- 1989 I.M.F World Super Flyweight (115 lbs) Champion
Awards
Fight record
References
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