Pinthong Wongpanya (Thai: ปิ่นทอง วงศ์ปัญญา; born February 1, 1967), known professionally as Langsuan Panyuthaphum (Thai: หลังสวน พันธ์ยุทธภูมิ), is a Thai retired Muay Thai fighter. He is a four-time Lumpinee Stadium champion across three divisions, and was elected Fighter of the Year in 1987, 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 | |
|---|---|
 Langsuan in 2018 | |
| Born | Pinthong Wongpanya[1] February 1, 1967 Phayao, Chaing Rai (now Phayao Province), Thailand |
| 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 |
| Occupation | Muay Thai fighter (retired) Muay Thai trainer |
Biography and career
editEarly life and introduction to Muay Thai
editPinthong 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
editLangsuan 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
editAfter 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 & honours
edit- Lumpinee Stadium
- International Muay Thai Federation
- 1989 I.M.F World Super Flyweight (115 lbs) Champion
Awards
Fight record
edit| Date | Result | Opponent | Event | Location | Method | Round | Time | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1994-01-20 | Win |  Thailand Pinsinchai |
Rajadamnern Stadium | Bangkok, Thailand | Decision | 5 | 3:00 | |
| 1993-11-18 | Win | Kasemlek Kiatsiri |
Rajadamnern Stadium | Bangkok, Thailand | Decision | 5 | 3:00 | |
| 1993-09-16 | Loss | Veeraphol Sahaprom |
Lumpinee Stadium | Bangkok, Thailand | KO (Left Hook) | 3 | ||
| 1993-07-12 | Win | Tukatathong Por.Pongsawang |
Rajadamnern Stadium | Bangkok, Thailand | Decision | 5 | 3:00 | |
| 1993-05-17 | Loss | Duangsompong Por.Pongsawang |
Rajadamnern Stadium | Bangkok, Thailand | KO | 2 | ||
| 1993-03-08 | Loss | Saenkeng Pinsinchai |
Rajadamnern Stadium | Bangkok, Thailand | Decision | 5 | 3:00 | |
| 1992-12-07 | Win | Mathee Jadeepitak |
Lumpinee Stadium | Bangkok, Thailand | Decision | 5 | 3:00 | |
| 1992-10-24 | Win | Rainbow Sor.Prantalay |
Lumpinee Stadium | Bangkok, Thailand | Decision | 5 | 3:00 | |
| 1992-08-07 | Loss | Jaroensap Kiatbanchong |
Lumpinee Stadium | Bangkok, Thailand | KO (Punches) | 2 | ||
| Loses Lumpinee Stadium 115 lbs title. 2 million baht side-bet. | ||||||||
| 1992-07-07 | Win | Lamnamoon Sor.Sumalee |
Lumpinee Stadium | Bangkok, Thailand | Decision | 5 | 3:00 | |
| Wins vacant Lumpinee Stadium 115 lbs title. | ||||||||
| 1992-06-09 | Loss | Lamnamoon Sor.Sumalee |
Lumpinee Stadium | Bangkok, Thailand | Decision | 5 | 3:00 | |
| 1992-05-05 | Win | Michael Sor.Sukontip |
Lumpinee Stadium | Bangkok, Thailand | Decision | 5 | 3:00 | |
| 1992-04-07 | Win | Chartchainoi Chaorai-Oi |
Lumpinee Stadium | Bangkok, Thailand | KO (Knee to the body) | 3 | ||
| 1992-03-06 | Win | Samson Isaan |
Lumpinee Stadium | Bangkok, Thailand | Decision | 5 | 3:00 | |
| 1992-01-31 | Win | Pompet Naratreekul |
Lumpinee Stadium | Bangkok, Thailand | Decision | 5 | 3:00 | |
| 1991-12-27 | Win | Pompet Naratreekul |
Lumpinee Stadium | Bangkok, Thailand | Decision | 5 | 3:00 | |
| 1991-11-26 | Win | Karuhat Sor.Supawan |
Lumpinee Stadium | Bangkok, Thailand | Decision | 5 | 3:00 | |
| 1991-11-05 | Loss | Duangsompong Por.Pongsawang |
Lumpinee Stadium | Bangkok, Thailand | Decision | 5 | 3:00 | |
| 1991-10-15 | Win | Duangsompong Por.Pongsawang |
Lumpinee Stadium | Bangkok, Thailand | Decision | 5 | 3:00 | |
| 1991-09-17 | Loss | Nungubon Sitlerchai |
Lumpinee Stadium | Bangkok, Thailand | KO | |||
| 1991-08-06 | Loss | Nungubon Sitlerchai |
Lumpinee Stadium | Bangkok, Thailand | KO | |||
| Loses Lumpinee Stadium 112 lbs title. | ||||||||
| 1991-07-02 | Win | Pongsiri Por Ruamrudee |
Lumpinee Stadium | Bangkok, Thailand | KO (Knees) | 4 | ||
| 1991-05-31 | Win | Jaroensap Kiatbanchong |
Lumpinee Stadium | Bangkok, Thailand | Decision | 5 | 3:00 | |
| Wins Lumpinee Stadium 112 lbs title. | ||||||||
| 1991-04-30 | Win | Jaroensap Kiatbanchong |
Lumpinee Stadium | Bangkok, Thailand | Decision | 5 | 3:00 | |
| 1991-04-05 | Loss | Oley Kiatoneway |
OneSongchai, Lumpinee Stadium | Bangkok, Thailand | Decision | 5 | 3:00 | |
| 1991-03-05 | Win | Dokmaipa Por Pongsawang |
Lumpinee Stadium | Bangkok, Thailand | Decision | 5 | 3:00 | |
| 1991-02-12 | Win | Karuhat Sor.Supawan |
Lumpinee Stadium | Bangkok, Thailand | Decision | 5 | 3:00 | |
| 1991-01-26 | Win | Tukatathong Por.Pongsawang |
Lumpinee Stadium | Bangkok, Thailand | Decision | 5 | 3:00 | |
| 1990-12-07 | Win | Mathee Jadeepitak |
Lumpinee Stadium | Bangkok, Thailand | Decision | 5 | 3:00 | |
| 1990-11-20 | Loss | Jaroensap Kiatbanchong |
Lumpinee Stadium | Bangkok, Thailand | Decision | 5 | 3:00 | |
| 1990-10-12 | Win | Orono Por Muang Ubon |
Lumpinee Stadium | Bangkok, Thailand | Decision | 5 | 3:00 | |
| 1990-08-31 | Loss | Samranthong Choochokchai |
OneSongchai, Lumpinee Stadium | Bangkok, Thailand | TKO (Ref.Stop/Punches) | 4 | ||
| 1990-06-26 | Loss | Taweesaklek Ploysakda |
Lumpinee Stadium | Bangkok, Thailand | Decision | 5 | 3:00 | |
| 1990-05-15 | Loss | Wangchannoi Sor.Palangchai |
Lumpinee Stadium | Bangkok, Thailand | Decision | 5 | 3:00 | |
| 1990-04-10 | Win | Pongsiri Por Ruamrudee |
Lumpinee Stadium | Bangkok, Thailand | Decision | 5 | 3:00 | |
| 1990-03-06 | Loss | Oley Kiatoneway |
OneSongchai, Lumpinee Stadium | Bangkok, Thailand | Decision | 5 | 3:00 | |
| 1990-01-28 | Win |  Michael Lieuwfat |
Lumpinee Stadium | London, England | Decision | 5 | 3:00 | |
| 1990-01-19 | Loss | Boonlai Sor.Thanikul |
Lumpinee Stadium | Bangkok, Thailand | Decision | 5 | 3:00 | |
| Loses Lumpinee Stadium 115 lbs title. | ||||||||
| 1989-12-29 | Win | Peemai Or Yuttanakorn |
Lumpinee Stadium | Bangkok, Thailand | Decision | 5 | 3:00 | |
| 1989-11-27 | Loss | Rajasak Sor.Vorapin |
Rajadamnern Stadium | Bangkok, Thailand | Decision | 5 | 3:00 | |
| Highest purse of Langsuan's career 250,000 baht. | ||||||||
| 1989-11-02 | Win | Rajasak Sor.Vorapin |
Rajadamnern Stadium Raja champion vs Lumpinee champion | Bangkok, Thailand | Decision | 5 | 3:00 | |
| 1989-09-26 | Loss | Kaensak Sor.Ploenjit |
Lumpinee Stadium | Bangkok, Thailand | Decision | 5 | 3:00 | |
| 1989-09-05 | Draw | Kaensak Sor.Ploenjit |
Lumpinee Stadium | Bangkok, Thailand | Decision | 5 | 3:00 | |
| Defends Lumpinee Stadium 115 lbs title. | ||||||||
| 1989-08-08 | Win | Detduang Por.Pongsawang |
Lumpinee Stadium | Bangkok, Thailand | Decision | 5 | 3:00 | |
| 1989-06-09 | Win | Audnoi Lukprabat |
1st IMF World Championships | Anaheim, California, United States | Decision | 5 | 3:00 | |
| Wins inaugural IMF World 115 lbs title. | ||||||||
| 1989-05-02 | Win | Dokmaipa Por Pongsawang |
Lumpinee Stadium | Bangkok, Thailand | Decision | 5 | 3:00 | |
| Wins Lumpinee Stadium 115 lbs title. | ||||||||
| 1989-03-28 | Win | Karuhat Sor.Supawan |
Lumpinee Stadium | Bangkok, Thailand | Decision | 5 | 3:00 | |
| 1989-02-21 | Win | Paruhatlek Sitchunthong |
Lumpinee Stadium | Bangkok, Thailand | Decision | 5 | 3:00 | |
| 1989-01-27 | Loss | Noppadet Sor.Rewadee |
Lumpinee Stadium | Bangkok, Thailand | Decision | 5 | 3:00 | |
| 1989-01-06 | Draw | Karuhat Sor.Supawan |
Lumpinee Stadium | Bangkok, Thailand | Decision | 5 | 3:00 | |
| 1988-12-02 | Win | Pongsiri Por Ruamrudee |
Lumpinee Stadium | Bangkok, Thailand | Decision | 5 | 3:00 | |
| 1988-10-13 | Win | Veeraphol Sahaprom |
Rajadamnern Stadium | Bangkok, Thailand | Decision | 5 | 3:00 | |
| 1988-09-09 | Loss | Wangchannoi Sor.Palangchai |
Lumpinee Stadium | Bangkok, Thailand | KO | 2 | ||
| 1988-07-26 | Win | Dokmaipa Por Pongsawang |
Lumpinee Stadium | Bangkok, Thailand | Decision | 5 | 3:00 | |
| 1988-06-10 | Loss | Jaroenthong Kiatbanchong |
Lumpinee Stadium | Bangkok, Thailand | Decision | 5 | 3:00 | |
| 1988-05-03 | Loss | Chamuekpet Hapalang |
Lumpinee Stadium | Bangkok, Thailand | Decision | 5 | 3:00 | |
| 1988-03-04 | NC | Chamuekpet Hapalang |
Lumpinee Stadium | Bangkok, Thailand | No Contest (gunshots in the arena)[3] | 4 | 3:00 | |
| 1988-01-22 | Win | Yodphet Sor.Jitpattana |
Lumpinee Stadium | Bangkok, Thailand | Decision | 5 | 3:00 | |
| 1987-12-08 | Win | Baeber Narupai |
Lumpinee Stadium | Bangkok, Thailand | Decision | 5 | 3:00 | |
| 1987-10-27 | Win | Wangchannoi Sor.Palangchai |
Lumpinee Stadium | Bangkok, Thailand | Decision | 5 | 3:00 | |
| Wins Muay Thai World 112 lbs title. | ||||||||
| 1987-09-22 | Win | Dokmaipa Por Pongsawang |
Lumpinee Stadium | Bangkok, Thailand | Decision | 5 | 3:00 | |
| 1987-08-28 | Win | Paruhatlek Sitchunthong |
Lumpinee Stadium | Bangkok, Thailand | Decision | 5 | 3:00 | |
| 1987-07-31 | Win | Hippy Singmanee |
Lumpinee Stadium | Bangkok, Thailand | KO (Knees) | 3 | ||
| 1987-06-16 | Loss | Paruhatlek Sitchunthong |
Lumpinee Stadium | Bangkok, Thailand | Decision | 5 | 3:00 | |
| 1987-05-19 | Win | Dennuea Denmolee |
Lumpinee Stadium | Bangkok, Thailand | Decision | 5 | 3:00 | |
| Wins the vacant Lumpinee Stadium 108 lbs title. | ||||||||
| 1987-03-24 | Win | Sangwannoi Sor.Rungroj |
Lumpinee Stadium | Bangkok, Thailand | Decision | 5 | 3:00 | |
| 1987-02-10 | Win | Morakot Choiyim |
Lumpinee Stadium | Bangkok, Thailand | KO | 3 | ||
| 1987-01-06 | Win | Boonkerd Fairtex |
Lumpinee Stadium | Bangkok, Thailand | Decision | 5 | 3:00 | |
| 1986-12-10 | Win | Yodmanut Sityodtong |
Thailand | Decision | 5 | 3:00 | ||
| 1986-11-13 | Win | Yodmanut Sityodtong |
Rajadamnern Stadium | Bangkok, Thailand | Decision | 5 | 3:00 | |
| 1986-10-10 | Win | Rongsak Fairtex |
Lumpinee Stadium | Bangkok, Thailand | Decision | 5 | 3:00 | |
| 1986-09-18 | Win | Tanoy Sit Daorong |
Lumpinee Stadium | Bangkok, Thailand | Decision | 5 | 3:00 | |
| 1986-08-29 | Win | Thammawit Sakdisamut |
Lumpinee Stadium | Bangkok, Thailand | Decision | 5 | 3:00 | |
| 1986-07-06 | Loss | Wanpichit Kaennorasing |
Rajadamnern Stadium | Bangkok, Thailand | Decision | 5 | 3:00 | |
| 1986-06-06 | Win | Rongsak Fairtex |
Lumpinee Stadium | Bangkok, Thailand | Decision | 5 | 3:00 | |
| 1986-05-13 | Win | Rongsak Fairtex |
Lumpinee Stadium | Bangkok, Thailand | Decision | 5 | 3:00 | |
| 1986-04-11 | Win | Phetchan Saksitwichit |
Lumpinee Stadium | Bangkok, Thailand | Decision | 5 | 3:00 | |
| 1986-02-04 | Loss | Rattana Sitrungsak |
Lumpinee Stadium | Bangkok, Thailand | Decision | 5 | 3:00 | |
| 1985-12-31 | Loss | Namphon Nongkee Pahuyuth |
Lumpinee Stadium | Bangkok, Thailand | Decision | 5 | 3:00 | |
| 1985-11-05 | Win | Sitthichai |
Lumpinee Stadium | Bangkok, Thailand | Decision | 5 | 3:00 | |
| 1985-10-11 | Win | Khununlek Hapalang |
Lumpinee Stadium | Bangkok, Thailand | KO | 2 | ||
| 1985-08-23 | Loss | Sitthichai |
Lumpinee Stadium | Bangkok, Thailand | Decision | 5 | 3:00 | |
| 1985-07-12 | Loss | Rattana Sor.Boonyaporn |
Lumpinee Stadium | Bangkok, Thailand | Decision | 5 | 3:00 | |
| 1985-06-08 | Win | Sitthichai |
Lumpinee Stadium | Bangkok, Thailand | KO | 3 | ||
| 1985-05-10 | Loss | Wangchannoi Sor Palangchai |
Lumpinee Stadium | Bangkok, Thailand | Decision | 5 | 3:00 | |
| 1985-03-29 | Win | Saeksan Sit Chomthong |
Lumpinee Stadium | Bangkok, Thailand | Decision | 5 | 3:00 | |
| 1985-02-26 | Win | Maewpa Suanmisakawan |
Lumpinee Stadium | Bangkok, Thailand | Decision | 5 | 3:00 | |
| 1985-01-26 | Win | Kechsak Phayakomsakda |
Lumpinee Stadium | Bangkok, Thailand | Decision | 5 | 3:00 | |
| 1984-12-21 | Win | Dejritnoi Sitchaichimplee |
Lumpinee Stadium | Bangkok, Thailand | Decision | 5 | 3:00 | |
| 1984- | Loss | Dujdao Phittaklongoen |
Chiang Mai, Thailand | Decision | 5 | 3:00 | ||
| 1984- | Win | Hokhak Hongpapmitsilp |
Lamphun, Thailand | Decision | 5 | 3:00 | ||
| 1984- | Win | Suelek Kiatmuangtai |
Hat Yai, Thailand | Decision | 5 | 3:00 | ||
| 1984- | Win | Sinchainoi Chokpreecha |
Rayong, Thailand | Decision | 5 | 3:00 | ||
| 1984- | Win | Pungluang Kiatanan |
Thailand | Decision | 5 | 3:00 | ||
| 1984- | Win | Thaninoi Sor.Samakkhi |
Thailand | Decision | 5 | 3:00 | ||
| 1984- | Win | Fahsathan Mantaylor |
Chonburi, Thailand | Decision | 5 | 3:00 | ||
| 1984-03-28 | Loss | Aitoi Singatthaphon |
Rajadamnern Stadium | Bangkok, Thailand | KO | 2 | ||
| 1984- | Loss | Aitoi Singatthaphon |
Channel 7 Stadium | Bangkok, Thailand | Decision | 5 | 3:00 | |
| 1984-01-07 | Loss | Wiratnoi Kiatrattaphol |
Hat Yai, Thailand | Decision | 5 | 3:00 | ||
| 1983- | Win | Maenoi Kiatnara |
Chiang Mai, Thailand | Decision | 5 | 3:00 | ||
| 1983- | Win | Panleknoi Sitpuchong |
Phayao province, Thailand | KO | 3 | |||
| 1983- | Win | M.6 Mor.Lukphithak |
Phrae province, Thailand | Decision | 5 | 3:00 | ||
| 1983- | Win | Suelek Kiatmuangtai |
Thailand | Decision | 5 | 3:00 | ||
| 1983- | Win | Danchai Sitphophrommet |
Thailand | Decision | 5 | 3:00 | ||
| 1983- | Win | Surachai Lukyomarat |
Thailand | Decision | 5 | 3:00 | ||
| 1983- | Win | Nuaphiphob Singkhiri |
Thailand | Decision | 5 | 3:00 | ||
| 1983- | Loss | Daoprakai Singthanasak |
Bangkok, Thailand | Decision | 5 | 3:00 | ||
| 1983- | Win | Mongleynoi Teknik |
Bangkok, Thailand | Decision | 5 | 3:00 | ||
| 1983- | Win | Phayanoi Saksarawut |
Bangkok, Thailand | Decision | 5 | 3:00 | ||
| 1983- | Win | Namjai Premchai |
Bangkok, Thailand | Decision | 5 | 3:00 | ||
| 1983-01- | Win | Witsanu Petdecha |
Thailand | Decision | 5 | 3:00 | ||
| Legend: Win Loss Draw/No contest Notes | ||||||||
References
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- ^ "Langsuan Panyuthaphum Champion Story". siamfightmag.com.
- ^ a b "Story of the mythical Lumpinee Stadium". www.siamfightmag.com. Archived from the original on 2019-08-04. Retrieved 2021-05-07.
- ^ SMM Muay Thai (2024-08-19). "[เรื่องของเจ๋ง] คลายปมสังหาร"โหงวห้าพลัง" โดนยิง EP23". via YouTube (in Thai). Retrieved 2021-03-04.
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