Maitri Netmanee Thai: ไมตรี เนตรมณี; November 11, 1950 - April 26, 2024), known professionally as Orachunnoi Hor.Mahachai (Thai: อรชุนน้อย ฮ.มหาชัย), was a Thai Muay Thai fighter and amateur boxer. He was a two-time Lumpinee Stadium champion, and an Asian Amateur Boxing Championships gold medalist, who was famous in 1970s and 1980s. Nicknamed "The Golden Fist", he was especially known for fighting larger opponents and is often regarded amongst the greatest fighters in Muay Thai history.

Orachunnoi Hor.Mahachai
Orachunnoi in the 1970s
BornMaitri Netmanee
November 11, 1950
Thakhek, Laos
DiedApril 26, 2024 (aged 73)
Sunpasitthiprasong Hospital, Mueang Ubon Ratchathani, Ubon Ratchathani, Thailand
Native nameไมตรี เนตรมณี
NicknameThe Poor Man's Favorite
(ขวัญใจคนจน)
The Golden Fist
(ทำปั้นทอง)
Height171 cm (5 ft 7 in)
DivisionLight Flyweight
Flyweight
Super Flyweight
StyleMuay Thai
(Muay Mat)
StanceOrthodox
Years activec. 1965-1983
OccupationMuay Thai fighter
Muay Thai trainer
Coffee shop owner
Medal record
Representing  Thailand
Men's Boxing
Asian Championships
Gold medal – first place 1973 Bangkok Flyweight
Southeast Asian Games
Gold medal – first place 1973 Singapore Flyweight

Biography and career

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Orachunnoi was born in 1950 in the city of Tkhakek, Laos from thai parents working at the border. He grew up in the Ubon Ratchathani province where he started Muay Thai training at the age of 10 with his uncle. He later joined the Hor Machachai camp in Bangkok.

On the main circuit in Bangkok he rapidly established himself as the best fighter around the flyweight limit, winning a Lumpinee stadium title. Due to his domination in the lighter divisions he was put in numerous weight handicap matches with differences going as high as 12 lbs. He was famous for his ability to turn tides at the last second generating a massive income for spectactors who gambled on him, he was granted the nickname "The poor man's favorite". He was a spectacular fighter known for his reverse elbow attacks and surprising spinning kick techniques, at the peak of his career during the mid-1970s he was receiving purses going as high as 45,000 baht.

Orachunnoi had to undergo surgery for appendicitis in 1970 and disappeared from the rings for almost a year. He returned to competition and became a Lumpinee Champion for the second time when he was selected for the Thai national amateur boxing team. He won several medals at major gatherings such as the Asian Championship, the World Military Boxing Championship and the SEA Games all in the flyweight division.[1]

Orachunnoi retired from competition in 1989 after losing to rising star Detduang Por Pongsawang. He married a nursing assistant in Ubon Ratchathani, had 3 children and became a trainer for the camp "Por.Thawatchai" before moving to Japan. Back to Thailand and after 25 years working as a trainer he opened a coffee shop at the Sri Maha Pho Hospital in Ubon Ratchathani province.[2]

On March 6, 2020, Orachunnoi was inducted to the Siam Kela Muay Thai Hall of Fame at the 14th Siam Sports Awards.[3][4]

Titles and accomplishments

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Muay Thai record (Incomplete)

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Muay Thai Record (incomplete)
Date Result Opponent Event Location Method Round Time
1983-10-22 Loss   Detduang Por Pongsawang Rajadamnern Stadium Bangkok, Thailand Decision 5 3:00
1983-07-30 Win   Setlek Sitsingket Roi Et, Thailand Decision 5 3:00
1983-03-11   Kangsadan Sor.Prateep Ubon Ratchathani province, Thailand
1983-02-19 Loss   Yutthakarn Petchyindee Lumpinee Stadium Bangkok, Thailand
1981- Loss   Palangsua Trabaihor Lumpinee Stadium Bangkok, Thailand Decision 5 3:00
1981-07-24 Win   Kangsadan Sor.Prateep Lumpinee Stadium Bangkok, Thailand Decision 5 3:00
1981-04-24   Daradej Kiatmuangtrang Lumpinee Stadium Bangkok, Thailand
1981- Loss   Petchnoi Manukiat Phrae, Thailand Decision 5 3:00
1980-11-07 Loss   Den Chuwattana Lumpinee Stadium Bangkok, Thailand Decision 5 3:00
1980-09-26 Win   Yodded Singsornthong Lumpinee Stadium Bangkok, Thailand Decision 5 3:00
1980-01-08 Loss   Maewpa Sitchang Lumpinee Stadium Bangkok, Thailand Decision 5 3:00
1979-12-18   Fonluang Luksadejmaephuangthong Lumpinee Stadium Bangkok, Thailand
1979-11-23   Maewpa Sitchang Lumpinee Stadium Bangkok, Thailand
1979-10-05   Chatri Lukphaileuang Bangkok, Thailand
1979-08-13   Ananlek Lukminburi Rajadamnern Stadium Bangkok, Thailand
1979-05-29   Jom Kalteksawang Bangkok, Thailand
1979-04-13 Win   Kiatmongkol Kiatsuriya Rajadamnern Stadium Bangkok, Thailand Decision 5 3:00
1979-   Samingnoom Sithiboontham Thailand
1979-01-23   Samingnoom Sithiboontham Ubon Ratchathani, Thailand
1979-01-02 Loss   Rungroj Lukcholae Lumpinee Stadium Bangkok, Thailand Decision 5 3:00
1978-12-06 Loss   Banpong Sitamornchai Lumpinee Stadium Bangkok, Thailand Decision 5 3:00
1978-10-12 Win   Singpathom Pongsurakarn Rajadamnern Stadium Bangkok, Thailand Decision 5 3:00
1978-09-15 Loss   Pon Sitpordaeng Lumpinee Stadium Bangkok, Thailand Decision 5 3:00
1978-09-02 Win   Fahkhamram Singkhlongsuan Ubon Ratchathani province, Thailand Decision 5 3:00
1978-07-14   Rungroj Lukcholae Chiang Mai, Thailand
1978-04-11 Win   Jaipetch Chaweewong Lumpinee Stadium Bangkok, Thailand Decision 5 3:00
1978-03-10 Win   Densiam Sor.Prateep Lumpinee Stadium Bangkok, Thailand Decision 5 3:00
1978- Loss   Sornarai Sakwittaya Lumpinee Stadium Bangkok, Thailand Decision 5 3:00
Loses the Lumpinee Stadium Light Flyweight (108 lbs) title.
1978-01-13 Loss   Pannoi Sakornphitak Lumpinee Stadium Bangkok, Thailand Decision 5 3:00
1977-12-06 Loss   Banpong Sitamornchai Lumpinee Stadium Bangkok, Thailand Decision 5 3:00
1977-11-17 Win   Phetpayao Sitkrutat Rajadamnern Stadium Bangkok, Thailand Decision 5 3:00
1977-09-20   Khaokrachang Rerkchai Lumpinee Stadium Bangkok, Thailand Decision 5 3:00
1977-08-02 Win   Jaidee Lukbangplasoi Lumpinee Stadium Bangkok, Thailand KO (Punches) 3
1977-07-08 Loss   Rojanadet Rojanasongkram Lumpinee Stadium Bangkok, Thailand Decision 5 3:00
1977-06-17 Win   Sornarai Sakwittaya All Japan Kickboxing - Charity Title Match Tokyo, Japan Decision 5 3:00
Defends the Lumpinee Stadium Light Flyweight (108 lbs) title.
1977-05-27 Win   Thanusuk Ratchasakmontri Lumpinee Stadium Bangkok, Thailand KO (Punches) 3
1977-04-29 Loss   Ruankaew Sor Prasit Lumpinee Stadium Bangkok, Thailand Decision 5 3:00
1977-03-10 Win   Densiam Sor.Prateep Lumpinee Stadium Bangkok, Thailand Decision 5 3:00
1977-01- Win   Khaokrachang Rerkchai Lumpinee Stadium Bangkok, Thailand Decision 5 3:00
1977-02-18 Loss   Jomwo Lookgaokawang Lumpinee Stadium Bangkok, Thailand Decision 5 3:00
1976-12-27 Loss   Padejsuk Pitsanurachan Rajadamnern Stadium Bangkok, Thailand Decision 5 3:00
1976-12-07 Loss   Prawit Sritham Lumpinee Stadium Bangkok, Thailand Decision 5 3:00
1976-11- Win   Yodded Singsornthong Lumpinee Stadium Bangkok, Thailand KO 5
Wins the Lumpinee Stadium Light Flyweight (108 lbs) title.
1976-10-30 Loss   Petchnamnueng Mongkolphithak Lampang province, Thailand Decision 5 3:00
1976-10-22 Win   Thanusuk Prasopchai Lumpinee Stadium Bangkok, Thailand KO 5
1976-09-27 Win   Bangsai Kongkalai Rajadamnern Stadium Bangkok, Thailand Decision 5 3:00
1976-09-03 Win   Apidejnoi Sithiran Lumpinee Stadium Bangkok, Thailand Referee stoppage 4
1976-08-18 Win   Thong Porntawee Lumpinee Stadium Bangkok, Thailand Decision 5 3:00
1976-07-29 Loss   Singnum Phetthanin Lumpinee Stadium Bangkok, Thailand Decision 5 3:00
1976-06-22 Win   Chainarong Sitpiboon Lumpinee Stadium Bangkok, Thailand Decision 5 3:00
1976-05- Win   Chanchai Napaetrew Lumpinee Stadium Bangkok, Thailand KO 4
1976-03-29 Win   Chanchai Napaetrew Lumpinee Stadium Bangkok, Thailand Decision 5 3:00
1976-03- Loss   Apidejnoi Sithiran Rajadamnern Stadium Bangkok, Thailand Decision 5 3:00
1976-02-16 Loss   Petchnamnueng Mongkolphithak Rajadamnern Stadium Bangkok, Thailand Decision 5 3:00
1976-02-01 Win   Samansak Poonsapcharoen Hat Yai, Thailand Decision 5 3:00
1976-01-08 Loss   Channoi Rungrit Rajadamnern Stadium Bangkok, Thailand Decision 5 3:00
1975-12-11 Loss   Yodded Singsornthong Lumpinee Stadium Bangkok, Thailand Decision 5 3:00
For the Lumpinee Stadium Light Flyweight (108 lbs) title.[5]
1975-11-20 Win   Singnum Phetthanin Rajadamnern Stadium Bangkok, Thailand Decision 5 3:00
1975-11-05 Win   Panchadej Wor.Chartniran Rajadamnern Stadium Thailand TKO (Punch) 5
1975-10-16 Win   Numthanong Suanmisakawan Rajadamnern Stadium Bangkok, Thailand KO 4
1975-09-26 Draw   Yodded Singsornthong Lumpinee Stadium Bangkok, Thailand Decision 5 3:00
1975-09-01 Win   Saengdao Sakprasert Thailand KO 3
1975-07-28 Draw   Channoi Rungrit Rajadamnern Stadium Bangkok, Thailand Decision 5 3:00
1975-06-17 Win   Thanupij Sit Sor Thailand KO 4
1975-05-30 Win   Nongrak Singkrungthon Lumpinee Stadium Bangkok, Thailand KO 4
1975-05-05 Win   Winainoi Nor Ban Khod Bangkok, Thailand KO 4
1975-04-12 Loss   Daonil Singhasawin Ubon Ratchathani province, Thailand Decision 5 3:00
1975-03-18 Win   Sraththa Ro.S̄or.Phor Lumpinee Stadium Bangkok, Thailand Decision 5 3:00
1975-01-31 Loss   Singnum Phetthanin Lumpinee Stadium Bangkok, Thailand Decision 5 3:00
1975-01-07 Loss   Yodded Singsornthong Lumpinee Stadium Bangkok, Thailand Decision 5 3:00
1974-11-22 Win   Singsuk Sor Roopsuay Lumpinee Stadium Bangkok, Thailand Decision 5 3:00
1974-06-11 Loss   Yodchat Sor.Jitpattana Lumpinee Stadium Bangkok, Thailand KO (Elbow) 1 0:35
For a 100,000 baht side-bet.
1974-05-23 Loss   Ruengsak Porntawee Rajadamnern Stadium Bangkok, Thailand Decision 5 3:00
? Loss   Yodded Singsornthong Lumpinee Stadium Bangkok, Thailand Decision 5 3:00
Loses the Lumpinee Stadium Light Flyweight (108 lbs) title.
1973-12-07 Win   Ruanpae Sitwatnang Lumpinee Stadium Bangkok, Thailand Decision 5 3:00
1973-11-14 Win   Muanglai Sakkasem Rajadamnern Stadium Bangkok, Thailand TKO 4
1973-10-24   Ruanpae Sitwatnang Rajadamnern Stadium Bangkok, Thailand
1973-08-21 Loss   Chandet Weerapol Lumpinee Stadium Bangkok, Thailand Decision 5 3:00
1973-01-12 Loss   Kilrung Lukchaomaesaithong Lumpinee Stadium Bangkok, Thailand KO 2
1972-10-25 Win   Manopnoi Singkrungthon Lumpinee Stadium Bangkok, Thailand Decision 5 3:00
1972-10-12 Win   Manopnoi Singkrungthon Lumpinee Stadium Bangkok, Thailand Decision 5 3:00
1972-08-16 Win   Barungthang Ror.For.Thor. Rajadamnern Stadium Bangkok, Thailand Decision 5 3:00
1972-07-21 Win   Daothong Sityodtong Lumpinee Stadium Bangkok, Thailand Decision 5 3:00
1971-12-05 Win   Daothong Sityodtong Lumpinee Stadium Bangkok, Thailand KO 5
1969- Win   Luklop Sitsomkid Saraburi province, Thailand KO 4
1969- Win   Daothong Sityodtong Lumpinee Stadium Bangkok, Thailand Decision 5 3:00
1969-11-07 Win   Saknarong Sakthanin Lumpinee Stadium Bangkok, Thailand KO 2
1969- Loss   Prapichit Sityodtong Lumpinee Stadium Bangkok, Thailand Decision 5 3:00
1969- Win   Kaenlek Siharatdecho Lumpinee Stadium Bangkok, Thailand TKO
1969- Win   Daothong Sityodtong Lumpinee Stadium Bangkok, Thailand Decision 5 3:00
1969- Win   Luklop Sitsomkid Saraburi province, Thailand TKO 3
1969- Loss   Daothong Sityodtong Bangkok, Thailand Decision 5 3:00
1969- Win   Huamed Singchakrawat Lumpinee Stadium Bangkok, Thailand Decision 5 3:00
1969- Win   Aswinnoi Singnongpho Lumpinee Stadium Bangkok, Thailand Decision 5 3:00
1969- Win   Kritphet Esakit Bangkok, Thailand KO 3
1969- Win   Pornchai Sakwarin Ubon Ratchathani province, Thailand KO
1969- Win   Rattanachai Sitpornchai Lumpinee Stadium Bangkok, Thailand Decision 5 3:00
1969- Win   Lukkaew Songrit Chonburi province, Thailand Decision 5 3:00
1969- Win   Sornoi Sirakan Chonburi province, Thailand KO
1969- Win   Rittidet Srithai Lumpinee Stadium Bangkok, Thailand Decision 5 3:00
1969- Win   Akak Singbangpho Nonthaburi province, Thailand KO 2
1969- Win   Praemchai Sitpornchai Lumpinee Stadium Bangkok, Thailand KO 4
1969- Win   Petchnoi Sor.Lukbukhalo Ratchaburi province, Thailand KO 4
1969- Win   Suchin Samanchan Ban Pong, Ratchaburi, Thailand KO 3
1969- Win   Weerachai Ruekchai Lumpinee Stadium Bangkok, Thailand KO 3
1969- Win   Rattanachai Sor Luksiam Don Mueang district, Thailand KO 3
1968-11-10 Win   Sukkasem Saifaleb Charusathian Stadium Bangkok, Thailand Decision 5 3:00
Legend:   Win   Loss   Draw/No contest   Notes

References

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