Noppadol Lumpa (Thai: นภดล ลำภา; born March 2, 1968), known professionally as Kongnapa Watcharawit (Thai: ก้องนภา วัชรวิทย์), is a Thai retired Muay Thai fighter. He is a four-division Rajadamnern Stadium champion.

Kongnapa Watcharawit
BornNoppadol Lumpa
(1968-03-02) 2 March 1968 (age 56)
Suwannaphum, Roi Et, Thailand
Native nameนภดล ลำภา
Other namesKongnapa Lukthapfa
(ก้องนภา ลูกทัพฟ้า)
Kongnapa BM Service
(ก้องนภา บี.เอ็ม.เซอร์วิส)
NicknameThe Exocet
(ดิเอ๊กไซเซ่)
Height174 cm (5 ft 9 in)
DivisionSuper Bantamweight
Featherweight
Super Featherweight
Super Lightweight
Super Welterweight
StyleMuay Thai
(Muay Mat)
StanceSouthpaw
TeamKietpetchnoi Gym
Lukthapfa Gym[1]
Years activec. 1983-2008
OccupationMuay Thai trainer

Biography and career

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Kongnapa started to train in Muay Thai at the age of 15 in a local camp of his native province. After 8 months of training he moved to the Kietpetchnoi gym in Bangkok. Known for his powerful hands, Kongnapa captured the Rajadamnern Stadium belt in four divisions between 1988 and 1995.[2]

In the late 1990s Kongnapa moved to the United States where he became a trainer at Roufusport in Milwaukee, Wisconsin and kept competing on the local scene.

On December 4, 1998, Kongnapa faced Donnie Pendleton for the IKF Pro Muaythai World title. He won the fight by knockout with low kicks in the first round.[3]

On November 19, 1999, Kongnapa defeated Steve Milles by knockout in a WKA event in New York.[4]

On February 26, 2000, Kongnapa defended his IKF PRo Muay Thai World title against Dmitry Shakuta from Belarus. He won a highly contested fight by majority decision.[5]

On November 10, 2000, Kongnapa regained the IKF Muay Thai World title he had involuntarily vacated when he defeated Pedro Villalobos by TKO in the second round.[6]

On January 12, 2008 Kongnapa faced En Kang as a defense of his IKKC Muay Thai Intercontinental title at a WCK Muay Thai event. He lost the fight by doctor stoppage due to cuts in the fourth round.[7]

Kongnapa is a trainer in the United States, when he resided in Las Vegas he trained former boxing world champion Riddick Bowe for his Muay Thai debut in 2013.[8] Kongnapa later joined Coban's gym in New York and lives in Portland, Oregon as of 2022.

Titles and honours

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  • Rajadamnern Stadium
    • 1988 Rajadamnern Stadium Super Bantamweight (122 lbs) Champion
    • 1989 Rajadamnern Stadium Featherweight (126 lbs) Champion (1 defense)
    • 1991 Rajadamnern Stadium Super Featherweight (130 lbs) Champion
    • 1995 Rajadamnern Stadium Super Lightweight (140 lbs) Champion (1 defense)
  • International Kickboxing Federation
    • 1998 I.K.F. Pro Muaythai Junior-middleweight World Champion (5 defenses)
  • International Muay Thai Championship
    • 2001 I.M.T.C. Muay Thai Super Welterweight World −70 kg Champion
  • International Karate Kickboxing Council
    • 2007 IKKC Muay Thai Intercontinental Jr. Middleweight Champion

Fight record

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Muay Thai Record (Incomplete)
125 Wins (51 (T)KOs, 32 Losses, 6 Draws
Date Result Opponent Event Location Method Round Time
2008-07-19 Win   Hector Pena WCK Muay Thai Temecula, California, US Decision (Split) 5 3:00
Wins the I.M.T.C. Muay Thai Super Welterweight World title −70 kg.
2008-01-12 Loss   En Kang WCK Muay Thai Las Vegas, Nevada, US TKO (Doctor stoppage/Cuts) 4
Loses the IKKC Muay Thai Intercontinental Jr. Middleweight title.
2007-11-29 Win   Toby Grear WCK Muay Thai Highland, California, US Decision (Unanimous) 5 3:00
Wins the IKKC Muay Thai Intercontinental Jr. Middleweight title.
2002-10-11 Win   Jason Fenton Atlanta, Georgia, US KO (Low kicks) 3
2001-06-03 Win   Ole Laursen Warriors Cup 3 Burbank, California, USA Decision (Split) 5 3:00
Wins the I.M.T.C. Muay Thai Super Welterweight World title −70 kg.
2000-11-10 Win   Pedro Villalobos IKF: Muay Thai Uprising 1 Atlanta, Georgia, US TKO (Kicks + punches) 2 1:54
Wins the vacant I.K.F. Pro Muaythai Junior-middleweight World title.
2000-03-18 Win   Pascal Lafleur ISKA: Wilson vs. Cooper Las Vegas, Nevada, US KO (Right hook) 1 2:40
2000-02-26 Win   Dmitry Shakuta Roufusport Milwaukee, Wisconsin, US Decision (Majority) 5 3:00
Defends the I.K.F. Pro Muaythai Junior-middleweight World title.
1999-11-19 Win   Steve Milles WKA New York, USA TKO (Doctor stoppage) 3
1999-09-18 Win   Vadim Chamykin Roufusport Milwaukee, Wisconsin, US KO 2 1:53
Defends the I.K.F. Pro Muaythai Junior-middleweight World title.
1999-05-01 Win   Jeremy Abbott Roufusport Milwaukee, Wisconsin, US TKO (Elbows + knees) 2 2:44
1999-03-19 Win   Marcus Mangan Roufusport Milwaukee, Wisconsin, US Decision (Unanimous) 5 3:00
Defends the I.K.F. Pro Muaythai Junior-middleweight World title.
1999-02-06 Win   Eval Denton Roufusport Milwaukee, Wisconsin, US Decision (Unanimous) 5 3:00
Defends the I.K.F. Pro Muaythai Junior-middleweight World title.
1998-12-04 Win   Donnie Pendleton Roufusport Milwaukee, Wisconsin, US KO (Low kick) 1
Wins the I.K.F. Pro Muaythai Junior-middleweight World title.
1998-10-24 Win   Ryan Jones Roufusport Milwaukee, Wisconsin, US KO (Punch) 1
1998-07-03 Win   Brian Lee Las Vegas Fight Night 1998 Las Vegas, Nevada, US KO
1998-05-30 Loss   Khunpon Dechkampu Roufusport Milwaukee, Wisconsin, US KO (Elbow) 3 1:21
1995-06-30 Loss   Sangtiennoi Sor.Rungroj Lumpinee Stadium Bangkok, Thailand Decision 5 3:00
1995-06-07 Loss   Pairot Wor.Wolapon Rajadamnern Stadium Bangkok, Thailand Decision 5 3:00
1995-04-28 Win   Namkabuan Nongkeepahuyuth Lumpinee Stadium Bangkok, Thailand Decision 5 3:00
1995-03-29 Win   Namphon Nongkeepahuyuth Rajadamnern Stadium Bangkok, Thailand KO (High kick) 5
1995-03-02 Win   Saenkeng Pinsinchai Rajadamnern Stadium Bangkok, Thailand Decision 5 3:00
Defends the Rajadamnern Stadium Super Lightweight (140 lbs) title.
1995-01-11 Win   Saenkeng Pinsinchai Rajadamnern Stadium Bangkok, Thailand Decision (Unanimous) 5 3:00
Wins the vacant Rajadamnern Stadium Super Lightweight (140 lbs) title.
? Loss   Den Muangsurin Lumpinee Stadium Bangkok, Thailand KO (Uppercut) 4
1994-09-06 Loss   M16 Bor.Khor.Sor Lumpinee Stadium Bangkok, Thailand Decision 5 3:00
1994-06-01 Win   M16 Bor.Khor.Sor Rajadamnern Stadium Bangkok, Thailand Decision 5 3:00
1994-05-03 Win   Chaksing Por.Rewadee Rajadamnern Stadium Bangkok, Thailand Decision 5 3:00
1994-03-29 Win   Namphon Nongkeepahuyuth Lumpinee Stadium Bangkok, Thailand Decision 5 3:00
1994-03-08 Win   Petchrung Sityasothon Lumpinee Stadium Bangkok, Thailand KO (Punch) 2
1994-02-09 Win   Chanchai Sor Tamarangsri Rajadamnern Stadium Bangkok, Thailand Decision 5 3:00
1994-01-11 Loss   Pepsi Biyapan Lumpinee Stadium Bangkok, Thailand Decision 5 3:00
1993-12-21 Win   Suwitlek Sor.Sakowarat Lumpinee Stadium Bangkok, Thailand Decision 5 3:00
1993-11-19 Win   Rungrit Or.Samit Lumpinee Stadium Bangkok, Thailand Decision 5 3:00
1993-10-20 Loss   Pepsi Biyapan Rajadamnern Stadium Bangkok, Thailand Decision 5 3:00
1993-09-13 Win   Anangdet Por.Paoin Rajadamnern Stadium Bangkok, Thailand Decision 5 3:00
? Win   Rungrit Or.Samit Lumpinee Stadium Bangkok, Thailand KO (High kick) 3
1993-06-26 Loss   Taweechai Wor.Preecha Rajadamnern Stadium Bangkok, Thailand Decision 5 3:00
1992-01-15 Loss   Samsuek Chuwattana Rajadamnern Stadium Bangkok, Thailand Decision 5 3:00
1991-08-15 Loss   Jongrak Khaiadisorn Rajadamnern Stadium Bangkok, Thailand Decision 5 3:00
For the Rajadamnern Stadium Super Featherweight (130 lbs) title.
1991-06-26   Jack Kiatniwat Rajadamnern Stadium Bangkok, Thailand
1991-06-10 Loss   Jongrak Khaiadisorn Rajadamnern Stadium Bangkok, Thailand Decision 5 3:00
Loses the Rajadamnern Stadium Super Featherweight (130 lbs) title.
1991-05-13 Win   Jack Kiatniwat Rajadamnern Stadium Bangkok, Thailand Decision 5 3:00
1991-04-07 Win   Taweechai Wor.Preecha Rajadamnern Stadium Bangkok, Thailand KO (Left cross) 2
1991-02-04 Win   Prasongphet Sor Thammarangsi Rajadamnern Stadium Bangkok, Thailand Decision (Unanimous) 5 3:00
Wins the Rajadamnern Stadium Super Featherweight (130 lbs) title.[9]
1990-12-26   Prasongphet Sor Thammarangsi Rajadamnern Stadium Bangkok, Thailand
1990-11-23 Loss   Decha Sitabanchong Lumpinee Stadium Bangkok, Thailand Decision 5 3:00
1990-08-15 Win   Namphon Nongkeepahuyuth Rajadamnern Stadium Bangkok, Thailand KO 1
1990-07-05 Draw   Taweechai Wor.Preecha Rajadamnern Stadium Bangkok, Thailand Decision 5 3:00
1990-06-07 Loss   Jack Kiatniwat Rajadamnern Stadium Bangkok, Thailand Decision 5 3:00
1990-05-02 Win   Prasongphet Sor Thammarangsi Rajadamnern Stadium Bangkok, Thailand Decision 5 3:00
1990-04-05 Loss   Taweechai Wor.Preecha Rajadamnern Stadium Bangkok, Thailand Decision 5 3:00
1990-02-01 Loss   Sangtiennoi Sor.Rungroj Rajadamnern Stadium Bangkok, Thailand TKO 3
1989-12-21 Win   Chokdee Kiatphayathai Rajadamnern Stadium Bangkok, Thailand Decision 5 3:00
1989-11-13 Loss   Jack Kiatniwat Rajadamnern Stadium Bangkok, Thailand Decision (Unanimous) 5 3:00
Loses the Rajadamnern Stadium Featherweight (126 lbs) title.
1989-03-20 Win   Jomwo Chernyim Rajadamnern Stadium Bangkok, Thailand Decision (Unanimous) 5 3:00
Defends the Rajadamnern Stadium Featherweight (126 lbs) title.
1989-02-22 Loss   Sangtiennoi Sor.Rungroj Rajadamnern Stadium Bangkok, Thailand Decision 5 3:00
1989-01-15 Win   Panomtuanlek Hapalang Crocodile Farm Samut Prakan, Thailand KO (Punches) 2
Wins the vacant Rajadamnern Stadium Featherweight (126 lbs) title.
1988-10-19 Loss   Sangtiennoi Sor.Rungroj Rajadamnern Stadium Bangkok, Thailand Decision 5 3:00
1988-08-29 Win   Sombat Sor.Thanikul Rajadamnern Stadium Bangkok, Thailand KO (Punch) 4
1988-08-04 Draw   Sombat Sor.Thanikul Thailand Decision 5 3:00
1988-06-23 Win   Poolsawat Sitsornthong Rajadamnern Stadium Bangkok, Thailand Decision 5 3:00
1988-05-09 Win   Wanpichit Kaennorasing Huamark Stadium Bangkok, Thailand Decision 5 3:00
1988-03-24 Win   Dangnoi Lukprabat Rajadamnern Stadium Bangkok, Thailand KO 3
Wins the Rajadamnern Stadium Super Bantamweight (122 lbs) title.
1988-02-08 Win   Kwanthong Kilenthong Rajadamnern Stadium Bangkok, Thailand KO 4
1987-07-23 Loss   Jampatong Na Nontachai Rajadamnern Stadium Bangkok, Thailand Decision 5 3:00
1987-05-20 Win   Grandprixnoi Muangchaiyaphum Rajadamnern Stadium Bangkok, Thailand Decision 5 3:00
1987-03-12 Win   Kwangthong Singchawkeun Rajadamnern Stadium Bangkok, Thailand KO (Left hook) 3
1987-01-16 Loss   Wanpichit Kaennorasing Lumpinee Stadium Bangkok, Thailand Decision 5 3:00
1985-07-05 Win   Chalamkaw Sor.Sonklin Lumpinee Stadium Bangkok, Thailand KO 3
Legend:   Win   Loss   Draw/No contest   Notes

References

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  9. ^ "Muay Siam magazine. ก้องนภา วัชรวิทย์" แทงเข่าใส่ ...ไอ้รถถังจากวิหารแดง"ประสงค์เพชร ส.ธรรมรีงสี" เมื่อวันจันทร์ที่ 4 กุมภาพันธ์ 2534 ณ เวทีมวยราชดำเนิน". facebook.com. Retrieved 13 October 2022.