Paruhatlek Sitchunthong

Chalee Kuntharee (Thai: ชาลี กุลธารี; born September 2, 1961), known professionally as Paruhatlek Sitchunthong (Thai: พฤหัสเล็ก ศิษย์ชุนทอง), is a retired Thai Muay Thai fighter. He is a former five-time Lumpinee Stadium champion across three weight classes who was famous in the 1980s and 1990s. He holds the distinction of being the only fighter to have defeated the legendary Samart Payakaroon in Muay Thai rules by knockout. [2]

Paruatlek Sitchunthong
BornChalee Kuntharee
(1961-09-02) September 2, 1961 (age 63)[1]
Thanyaburi, Pathum Thani, Thailand
Native nameชาลี กุลธารี
NicknameRaging Bull of Rangsit Field
(กระทิงทุ่งรังสิต)
Little Bull
(กระทิงน้อย)
Bachelor's Degree Puncher
(นักชกปริญญา)
The Ring Gentleman
(สุภาพบุรุษสังเวียน)
Height160 cm (5 ft 3 in)
DivisionPinweight
Mini Flyweight
Light Flyweight
Flyweight
StyleMuay Thai
(Muay Mat)
StanceOrthodox
TeamSitchunthong Gym
Years activec. 1970–1992
Notable relativesParuhat Loh-ngoen (older brother)
Paruhatnoi Sitchunthong (younger brother)

Biography and career

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Paruhatlek Sitchunthong, the sixth of nine children (seven sons, two daughters), hailed from a family of Muay Thai fighters in Pathum Thani Pathum Thani, approximately 30 km (18.6 mi) north of Bangkok. All of his brothers were fighters, with his older brother, Paruhat Loh-ngoen also achieving fame as a Muay Thai fighter. Paruhatlek began his Muay Thai training at the age of 9 in a space near his house, with his father serving as his trainer. Just a few months later, he had his first fight, for which he earned only 15 baht.
A year later, Paruhatlek joined the Sichunthong gym, which was his family's business. Originally owned by his father, Kimchun Kuntharee, the gym continued to operate under the management of his mother, Luan Kuntharee, after his father's passing.[3]

He had his first fight in Lumpinee Stadium at the age of 16.[4]

Paruhatlek Sitchunthong faced Samart Payakaroon a total of four times. In their second encounter, he secured victory by knockout in the third round with punches. His older brother, Paruhat Loh-ngoen had also fought with Samart Payakaroon and was one of two opponents that Samart said he was the most afraid (the other being Mafuang Weerapol).[5]

Paruhatlek Sitchunthong was a five-times Lumpinee Stadium champion across four weight categories, consist of pinweight (102 lb), mini flyweight (104 lb, two-times), junior flyweight (108 lb), and flyweight (112 lb). To win his first belt Paruhatlek needed three attempts before being successful. At the peak of his career, he was paid a maximum of 120,000 baht.

Paruhatlek was regarded as a small shape fighter, therefore he was often at a disadvantage against his opponents. He was a tough fighter who never backed down, pushing forward for the win with his heavy punches. Hence, he was given the fierce alias of "Raging bull of the Rangsit field", owing to his birthplace, Rangsit area. He also received another alias the "ring gentleman", during a fight against Fahlan Lukprabat he had his opponent on the verge of collapsing but chose to step back and let him lose by decision to avoid stripping him from his Rajadamnern Stadium belt.[6]

He has been collecting the Muay Thai trunks he wore during his entire career, most of them are red trunks, because he often fought in the red corner.[3]

Titles & honours

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Fight record

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Muaythai record
Date Result Opponent Event Location Method Round Time
1992- Loss   Kasemlek Singmanee Lumpinee Stadium Bangkok, Thailand Decision 5 3:00
1992-05-02 Loss   Chatchai Paiseetong Lumpinee Stadium Bangkok, Thailand Decision 5 3:00
1991-02-12 Loss   Nungubon Sitlerchai Lumpinee Stadium Bangkok, Thailand Decision 5 3:00
1990-08-31 Loss   Orono Por Muang Ubon Lumpinee Stadium Bangkok, Thailand Decision 5 3:00
1990-07-29 Win   Maikel Lieuwfat England TKO 4
1990-07-10 Loss   Chandet Sor Prantalay Lumpinee Stadium Bangkok, Thailand Decision 5 3:00
1990-05-29 Loss   Mathee Jadeepitak Lumpinee Stadium Bangkok, Thailand Decision 5 3:00
1990-04-30 Loss   Pongsiri Por Ruamrudee Lumpinee Stadium Bangkok, Thailand Decision 5 3:00
1990-03-06 Loss   Chainoi Muangsurin Lumpinee Stadium Bangkok, Thailand Decision 5 3:00
1990-01-30 Loss   Pongsiri Por Ruamrudee Lumpinee Stadium Bangkok, Thailand Decision 5 3:00
1989-12-12 Win   Thanongchai Charoenmuang Lumpinee Stadium Bangkok, Thailand Decision 5 3:00
1989-11-11 Loss   Toto Por.Pongsawang Nakhon Pathom, Thailand Decision 5 3:00
1989-11-03 Loss   Namkabuan Nongkeepahuyuth Lumpinee Stadium Bangkok, Thailand Decision 5 3:00
1989-10-20 Loss   Pairojnoi Sor Siamchai Lumpinee Stadium Bangkok, Thailand Decision 5 3:00
1989-09-08 Draw   Pairojnoi Sor Siamchai Lumpinee Stadium Bangkok, Thailand Decision 5 3:00
1989-08-15 Draw   Pairojnoi Sor Siamchai Lumpinee Stadium Bangkok, Thailand Decision 5 3:00
1989-07-25 Loss   Panphet Muangsurin Lumpinee Stadium Bangkok, Thailand Decision 5 3:00
1989-06-26 Loss   Seesot Sahakarnosot Rajadamnern Stadium Bangkok, Thailand Decision 5 3:00
1989-05-30 Draw   Pairojnoi Sor Siamchai Lumpinee Stadium Bangkok, Thailand Decision 5 3:00
1989-05-02 Loss   Kaensak Sor.Ploenjit Lumpinee Stadium Bangkok, Thailand Decision 5 3:00
Loses the Lumpinee Stadium Flyweight (112 lbs) title.
1989-03-29 Win   Toto Por.Pongsawang Lumpinee Stadium Bangkok, Thailand Decision 5 3:00
1989-02-21 Loss   Langsuan Panyuthaphum Lumpinee Stadium Bangkok, Thailand Decision 5 3:00
1989-01-06 Win   Pongsiri Por Ruamrudee Lumpinee Stadium Bangkok, Thailand Decision 5 3:00
1988-12-02 Win   Seesot Sahakarnosot Lumpinee Stadium Bangkok, Thailand Decision 5 3:00
1988-10-28 Loss   Karuhat Sor.Supawan Lumpinee Stadium Bangkok, Thailand Decision 5 3:00
1988-10-11 Win   Hippy Singmanee Lumpinee Stadium Bangkok, Thailand Decision 5 3:00
1988-09-09 Loss   Thammawit Sor.Badin Lumpinee Stadium Bangkok, Thailand Decision 5 3:00
1988-08-18 Win   Odnoi Lukprabat Rajadamnern Stadium Bangkok, Thailand Decision 5 3:00
1988-07-26 Loss   Veeraphol Sahaprom Lumpinee Stadium Bangkok, Thailand Decision 5 3:00
1988-06-24 Win   Phetchan Sakwicha Lumpinee Stadium Bangkok, Thailand Decision 5 3:00
1988-05-31 Win   Sangwannoi Sor.Rungroj Lumpinee Stadium Bangkok, Thailand Decision 5 3:00
1988-05-03 Win   Detduang Por.Pongsawang Lumpinee Stadium Bangkok, Thailand Decision 5 3:00
Wins the vacant Lumpinee Stadium Flyweight (112 lbs) title.
1988-03-25 Win   Wangchannoi Sor Palangchai Lumpinee Stadium Bangkok, Thailand Decision 5 3:00
1988-03-04 Win   Hippy Singmanee Lumpinee Stadium Bangkok, Thailand Decision 5 3:00
1988-01-26 Win   Morakot Chor.Waikul Lumpinee Stadium Bangkok, Thailand Decision 5 3:00
1987-12-08 Loss   Odnoi Lukprabat Lumpinee Stadium Bangkok, Thailand Decision 5 3:00
1987-10-19 Loss   Jaroenthong Kiatbanchong Lumpinee Stadium Bangkok, Thailand Decision 5 3:00
1987-08-28 Loss   Langsuan Panyuthaphum Lumpinee Stadium Bangkok, Thailand Decision 5 3:00
1987-07-24 Loss   Dokmaipa Por Pongsawang Lumpinee Stadium Bangkok, Thailand Decision 5 3:00
1987-06-19 Win   Langsuan Panyuthaphum Lumpinee Stadium Bangkok, Thailand Decision 5 3:00
1987-06-02 Win   Seesot Sor Ritthichai Lumpinee Stadium Bangkok, Thailand KO (Punches) 2
1987-04-10 Loss   Baeber Lukjaomaejamadewi Lumpinee Stadium Bangkok, Thailand Decision 5 3:00
1987-03-06 Loss   Baeber Lukjaomaejamadewi Lumpinee Stadium Bangkok, Thailand Decision 5 3:00
1987-02-06 Win   Dennuea Denmolee Lumpinee Stadium Bangkok, Thailand KO (Punches) 1
1987-01-13 Win   Dejsak Payaksakda Lumpinee Stadium Bangkok, Thailand Decision 5 3:00
1986-12-19 Loss   Dejsak Payaksakda Huamark Stadium Bangkok, Thailand Decision 5 3:00
1986-11-25 Loss   Burklerk Pinsinchai Lumpinee Stadium Bangkok, Thailand Decision 5 3:00
For the Lumpinee Stadium Flyweight (112 lbs) title.
1986-09-12 Win   Wangchannoi Sor Palangchai Lumpinee Stadium Bangkok, Thailand Decision 5 3:00
1986-08-22 Win   Dennuea Denmolee Lumpinee Stadium Bangkok, Thailand Decision 5 3:00
1986-07-29 Win   Wangchannoi Sor Palangchai Lumpinee Stadium Bangkok, Thailand Decision 5 3:00
1986-06-13 Win   Sueasaming Sitchang Bangkok, Thailand Decision 5 3:00
1986-05-06 Win   Paiboon Fairtex Lumpinee Stadium Bangkok, Thailand Decision 5 3:00
1986-03-28 Win   Detduang Por.Pongsawang Lumpinee Stadium Bangkok, Thailand Decision 5 3:00
1986-02-25 Win   Supernoi Sitchokchai Lumpinee Stadium Bangkok, Thailand Decision 5 3:00
1986-01-18 Loss   Supernoi Sitchokchai Lumpinee Stadium Bangkok, Thailand Decision 5 3:00
Loses the Lumpinee Stadium Light Flyweight (108 lbs) title.
1985-12-07 Win   Fahlan Lukprabat Lumpinee Stadium Bangkok, Thailand Decision 5 3:00
Wins the vacant Lumpinee Stadium Light Flyweight (108 lbs) title.
1985-11-19 Loss   Kongsak Sitsamtahan Lumpinee Stadium Bangkok, Thailand Decision 5 3:00
1985-10-18 Win   Sangchai Singkiri Lumpinee Stadium Bangkok, Thailand Decision 5 3:00
1985-09-20 Win   Dennuea Denmolee Lumpinee Stadium Bangkok, Thailand Decision 5 3:00
1985-07-26 Loss   Odnoi Lukprabat Lumpinee Stadium Bangkok, Thailand Decision 5 3:00
Loses the Lumpinee Stadium Light Flyweight (108 lbs) title.
1985-05-10 Loss   Sangwannoi Sitsahapan Lumpinee Stadium Bangkok, Thailand Decision 5 3:00
1985-04-16 Loss   Sanit Wichitkriengkrai Lumpinee Stadium Bangkok, Thailand Decision 5 3:00
1985-04-02 Win   Odnoi Lukprabat Lumpinee Stadium Bangkok, Thailand KO 3
Defends the Lumpinee Stadium Light Flyweight (108 lbs) title.
1985-01-25 Loss   Dennuea Denmolee Chiang Mai, Thailand Decision 5 3:00
1985-01-11 Draw   Detduang Por.Pongsawang Lumpinee Stadium Bangkok, Thailand Decision 5 3:00
Defends the Lumpinee Stadium Light Flyweight (108 lbs) title.
1984-11-30 Win   Dennuea Denmolee Lumpinee Stadium Bangkok, Thailand Decision 5 3:00
1984-11-09 Win   Wanlopnoi Nauamthong Lumpinee Stadium Bangkok, Thailand Decision 5 3:00
1984-07-10   Sakkasemnoi Fairtex Lumpinee Stadium Bangkok, Thailand
1984-04-24 Win   Chanchai Sor Tamarangsri Lumpinee Stadium Bangkok, Thailand Decision 5 3:00
1984-03-30 Draw   Chanchai Sor Tamarangsri Lumpinee Stadium Bangkok, Thailand Decision 5 3:00
Defends the Lumpinee Stadium Light Flyweight (108 lbs) title.
1983-12-26 Loss   Saencherng Pinsinchai Lumpinee Stadium Bangkok, Thailand Decision 5 3:00
1983-11-11 Win   Ruengsaknoi Rojsongkram Lumpinee Stadium Bangkok, Thailand Decision 5 3:00
1983-10-23 Loss   Ruengsaknoi Rojsongkram Lumpinee Stadium Bangkok, Thailand Decision 5 3:00
1983-10-06 Win   Ole Sakwittaya Saraburi, Thailand KO 3
1983-09-02 Loss   Ruengsaknoi Rojsongkram Lumpinee Stadium Bangkok, Thailand Decision 5 3:00
1983-08-05 Win   Ole Sakwittaya Lumpinee Stadium Bangkok, Thailand Decision 5 3:00
1983-07-12 Win   Yungnongkhai Sitwaiwat Lumpinee Stadium Bangkok, Thailand KO 1
Defends the Lumpinee Stadium Light Flyweight (108 lbs) title.
1983-05-24 Win   Sornaranoi Sakwittaya Lumpinee Stadium Bangkok, Thailand Decision 5 3:00
1983-05-10 Win   Chakpethnoi Sitsei Lumpinee Stadium Bangkok, Thailand Decision 5 3:00
1983-03-25 Loss   Chakpethnoi Sitsei Lumpinee Stadium Bangkok, Thailand Decision 5 3:00
1983-03-12 Win   Sanphet Sor Wongsiam Chanthaburi, Thailand Decision 5 3:00
Wins the vacant Lumpinee Stadium Light Flyweight (108 lbs) title.
1983-01-23 Loss   Nopachai Lukmingkwan Lumpinee Stadium Bangkok, Thailand Decision 5 3:00
1983-01-07 Win   Kaophong Sitmorbon Lumpinee Stadium Bangkok, Thailand Decision 5 3:00
Defends the Lumpinee Stadium Pinweight (102 lbs) title.
1982-12-07 Win   Chakpethnoi Sitsei Lumpinee Stadium Bangkok, Thailand Decision 5 3:00
Wins the vacant Lumpinee Stadium Pinweight (102 lbs) title.
1982-11-13 Win   Yongyuthnoi Sakchaisit Bangkok, Thailand Decision 5 3:00
1982-10-15 Win   Sakkasemnoi Fairtex Lumpinee Stadium Bangkok, Thailand Decision 5 3:00
1982-07-02 Loss   Yongyuthnoi Sakchaisit Bangkok, Thailand Decision 5 3:00
1982-06-11 Win   Paiboon Fairtex Lumpinee Stadium Bangkok, Thailand Decision 5 3:00
1982-05-21 Loss   Palannoi Kiatanan Lumpinee Stadium Bangkok, Thailand Decision 5 3:00
Loses the Lumpinee Stadium Pinweight (102 lbs) title.
1982-04-23 Loss   Reengsaknoi Rojsongkram Bangkok, Thailand Decision 5 3:00
1982-04-02 Loss   Pornsaknoi Sitchang Lumpinee Stadium Bangkok, Thailand Decision 5 3:00
1982-03-12 Win   Nopachai Lukmingkwan Lumpinee Stadium Bangkok, Thailand KO 2
1982-01-15 Win   Reengsaknoi Rojsongkram Lumpinee Stadium Bangkok, Thailand Decision 5 3:00
1981-12-22 Win   Tokiattisak Kangka Lumpinee Stadium Bangkok, Thailand Decision 5 3:00
1981-11-17 Win   Boonam Sor.Jarunee Lumpinee Stadium Bangkok, Thailand Decision 5 3:00
1981-10-05   Rongnarong Thairungruang Rajadamnern Stadium Bangkok, Thailand
1981-09-04 Loss   Wanmai Phetbandit Lumpinee Stadium Bangkok, Thailand Decision 5 3:00
1981-07-14 Win   Wanmai Phetbandit Lumpinee Stadium Bangkok, Thailand Decision 5 3:00
1981-06-26   Surasak Chomsrimek Lumpinee Stadium Bangkok, Thailand
1981-04-28 Loss   Wisanupon Saksamut Lumpinee Stadium Bangkok, Thailand Decision 5 3:00
1981-04-20 Win   Weerachai Skahomkai Lumpinee Stadium Bangkok, Thailand Decision 5 3:00
1980-12-05 Loss   Klaynoi Rasmeechan Lumpinee Stadium Bangkok, Thailand Decision 5 3:00
1980-11-11 Win   Sichanglek Luk.KM-16 Lumpinee Stadium Bangkok, Thailand Decision 5 3:00
1980-10-14 Loss   Kattisak Gangka Lumpinee Stadium Bangkok, Thailand Decision 5 3:00
1980-09-23 Loss   Chamuekpet Hapalang Lumpinee Stadium Bangkok, Thailand Decision 5 3:00
For the Lumpinee Stadium Pinweight (102 lbs) title.
1980-08-29 Win   Somsaknoi Kiatyothin Lumpinee Stadium Bangkok, Thailand Decision 5 3:00
1980-07-29 Win   Khoksamrong Sor.Sakwit Lumpinee Stadium Bangkok, Thailand Decision 5 3:00
1980-06-28 Loss   Chamuekpet Hapalang Lumpinee Stadium Bangkok, Thailand Decision 5 3:00
1980-06-07 Loss   Samart Payakaroon Lumpinee Stadium Bangkok, Thailand Decision 5 3:00
For the Lumpinee Stadium Pinweight (102 lbs) title.
1980-05-13 Win   Jampatong Na Nontachai Lumpinee Stadium Bangkok, Thailand KO 5
1980-04-18 Win   Kongsamut Sor.Thanikul Lumpinee Stadium Bangkok, Thailand Decision 5 3:00
1980-03-14 Loss   Samart Payakaroon Pattaya, Thailand Decision 5 3:00
1980-02-22 Win   Fahmongkol Sitnoenpayom Lumpinee Stadium Bangkok, Thailand Decision 5 3:00
1979-12-11 Win   Fahmongkol Sitnoenpayom Lumpinee Stadium Bangkok, Thailand Decision 5 3:00
1979-11-09 Win   Wisanupon Saksamut Lumpinee Stadium Bangkok, Thailand Decision 5 3:00
Wins 200,000 baht side-bet.
1979-09-04 Loss   Kongsamut Sor Thanikul Lumpinee Stadium Bangkok, Thailand Decision 5 3:00
1979-08-17 Win   Samart Payakaroon Lumpinee Stadium Bangkok, Thailand KO 3
1979-07-24 Loss   Jampatong Na Nontachai Lumpinee Stadium Bangkok, Thailand Decision 5 3:00
1979-06-26 Win   Surachai Kangwanprai Lumpinee Stadium Bangkok, Thailand Decision 5 3:00
1979-05-14 Win   Jockylek PhetUbon Rajadamnern Stadium Bangkok, Thailand Decision 5 3:00
1979-04-20 Win   Weerachai Sakkomkhai Lumpinee Stadium Bangkok, Thailand Decision 5 3:00
1979-02-23 Draw   Samart Payakaroon Lumpinee Stadium Bangkok, Thailand Decision 5 3:00
1979-02-02 Loss   Supakiat Ekayothin Lumpinee Stadium Bangkok, Thailand Decision 5 3:00
1979-01-13 Win   Jampatong Na Nontachai Lumpinee Stadium Bangkok, Thailand Decision 5 3:00
Legend:   Win   Loss   Draw/No contest   Notes

References

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  1. ^ "Book "123 Greatest Muay Thai Fighters of All time", page 179". 8limbsus.com.
  2. ^ Chineseman (2010-05-14). "รบกวนถามผู้รู้เรื่องมวยไทยสมัยก่อน(คุณขลุ่ยหรือคุณjj thailand หรือคนอื่นๆก็ได้ครับ) สามารถเคยชกแพ้ใครบ้างครับ" [Please ask someone who knows about Muay Thai in the past (Khun khlui or Khun jj thailand or others. Who has Samart ever lost)]. Pantip.com (in Thai).
  3. ^ a b Turarat, Pure (2015-12-28). "ค่ายมวยศิษย์ชุนทอง" [Sitchunthong Muay Thai Gym]. YouTube (in Thai).
  4. ^ "Interview with Golden Era Superstar Paluhadlek Sitchunthong". damientrainor.com.
  5. ^ Khaosan Wongkhanmuay Kab Rit Serithai (2021-09-06). "#บางคล้าน้อย ส ธนิกุล vs #มะเฟือง วีรพล 24 ธค 2525 คลิปหาชมยาก" [#Bangkhlanoi Sor.Thanikul vs Mafeung Veerapol Dec 24, 1982 rare clip]. YouTube (in Thai).
  6. ^ "นักชกสุภาพบุรุษ #พฤหัสเล็ก ศิษย์ชุนทอง #นักมวยเก่า" [Gentle fighter #Pharuatlek Sitchunthong #former fighter]. Studio.dostor (in Thai).