Pongsiri Por.Ruamrudee

Pongsiri Por Ruamrudee (Thai: พงษ์ศิริ พ.ร่วมฤดี),[2] is a former Thai Muay Thai kickboxer, popular during the golden era of Muay Thai.[3][4] He was popularly known as Rambo.

Pongsiri Por Ruamrudee
BornPaiboon Ladnongkee
(ไพบูลย์ ลัดหนองขี)
(1968-05-17) May 17, 1968 (age 56)[1]
Amphoe Huai Thalaeng, Nakhon Ratchasima province, Thailand
Native nameพงษ์ศิริ พ.ร่วมฤดี
Other namesPongsiri Ladnongkee
(พงษ์ศิริ ลัดหนองขี)
Rambo
NationalityThai
Height166 cm (5 ft 5 in)
Weight51 kg (112 lb; 8 st 0 lb)
DivisionFlyweight
Junior bantamweight
Featherweight
StyleMuay Thai
Muay Book
Years active1980–1993
ChildrenRambonoi Ladnongkee (son)

Biography & career

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Por Ruamrudee was born as Paiboon Ladnongkee (ไพบูลย์ ลัดหนองขี) in Tambon Mueang Phlapphla, Amphoe Huai Thalaeng, Nakhon Ratchasima province, northeastern Thailand.[2]

He started fighter at the age of 12 with the support of his father, a fighting enthusiast. He fought at Rajadamnern Stadium for the first time, winning by knockout in the second round.

Por Ruamrudee fought for the first time in the event "Suek Onesongchai" of famous promoter Songchai Rattanasuban by knocking out the second round Tepparith Sor Naya-arm, This fight made him well-known among Muay Thai fans.

He was a small shape fighter, therefore he was a tough fighter who never backed down, pushing forward for the win with his aggressive fighting style.[1]

Hence, Por Ruamrudee earned the nickname "Rambo" after the Sylvester Stallone movie character.[4]

Every time before the match his staff waved a big black pirate flag and his trunks will also have a "skull & bones" symbol attached to it, as a unique calling card.[4]

In 1988 his second fight against Pairojnoi "Bloody Steel" Sor Siamchai was elected "Fight of the Year" and became known as the fight of the century for Muay Thai.[5] This fight is considered the milestone of modern Muay Thai, by making a record for the total entrance fee up to 3,200,000 baht for the first time.[1]

Retirement

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Por Ruamrudee retired at the age of 25.[2][4] After retirement, he became a night club singer.[2]

In early August 2016, he returned from retirement to face his old rival, Langsuan Panyuthaphum, in the special event at Rajadamnern Stadium. The result was a draw.[3]

He currently has a son who is a Muay Thai fighter like him, and he is a Muay Thai trainer for those interested at a gym in Taling Chan area, Bangkok.[1]

Titles & honours

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Fight record

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Muay Thai Record (Incomplete)
Date Result Opponent Event Location Method Round Time
1991-07-02 Loss   Langsuan Panyuthaphum Lumpinee Stadium Bangkok, Thailand KO (Knees) 4
1991-05-24 Win   Michiaki Yamazaki MAJKF Tokyo, Japan Decision (Unanimous) 5 3:08
1991-05-10 Win   Tukatathong Por Pongsawang Lumpinee Stadium Bangkok, Thailand Decision 5 3:00
? Loss   Jomwo Sittongchai Lumpinee Stadium Bangkok, Thailand Decision 5 3:00
1991- Loss   Yodawut Sor Totsapon Thailand Decision 5 3:00
1990-10-30 Loss   Tukkatathong Por.Pongsawang Lumpinee Stadium Bangkok, Thailand KO (Punches) 1
1990-09-25 Win   Chandet Sor Prantalay Lumpinee Stadium Bangkok, Thailand Decision 5 3:00
1990-08- Loss   Orono Por Muang Ubon Rajadamnern Stadium Bangkok, Thailand Decision 5 3:00
1990-07-20 Loss   Jaroensap Kiatbanchong Lumpinee Stadium Bangkok, Thailand Decision 5 3:00
1990-07-06 Win   Michiaki Yamazaki MAJKF Tokyo, Japan TKO (3 Knockdowns) 2 2:08
1990-06-08 Loss   Chainoi Muangsurin Lumpinee Stadium Bangkok, Thailand KO 3
1990-05-18 Win   Jaid Seddak MAJKF Tokyo, Japan Decision 5 3:00
1990-04-30 Win   Paruhatlek Sitchunthong Lumpinee Stadium Bangkok, Thailand Decision 5 3:00
1990-04-10 Loss   Langsuan Panyuthaphum Lumpinee Stadium Bangkok, Thailand Decision 5 3:00
1990- Loss   Chainoi Muangsurin Lumpinee Stadium Bangkok, Thailand Decision 5 3:00
1990-02-18 Win   Mikael Lieuwfat Amsterdam, Netherlands Decision 5 3:00
1990-01- Loss   Panphet Muangsurin Lumpinee Stadium Bangkok, Thailand Decision 5 3:00
1989-08-29 Loss   Boonlong Sor.Thanikul Lumpinee Stadium Bangkok, Thailand KO 3
1989-07-25 Loss   Pairojnoi Sor Siamchai Lumpinee Stadium Bangkok, Thailand Decision 5 3:00
1989-05-30 Loss   Karuhat Sor.Supawan Lumpinee Stadium Bangkok, Thailand Decision 5 3:00
1989-05-02 Win   Toto Por Pongsawang Lumpinee Stadium Bangkok, Thailand Decision 5 3:00
1989-02-11 Win   Toto Por Pongsawang Nakhon Ratchasima, Thailand Decision 5 3:00
1989-01-06 Loss   Paruhatlek Sitchunthong Lumpinee Stadium Bangkok, Thailand Decision 5 3:00
1988-12-02 Loss   Langsuan Panyuthaphum Lumpinee Stadium Bangkok, Thailand Decision 5 3:00
1988-11-04 Win   Pairojnoi Sor Siamchai Lumpinee Stadium Bangkok, Thailand Decision 5 3:00
1988-10-11 Draw   Pairojnoi Sor Siamchai Lumpinee Stadium Bangkok, Thailand Decision 5 3:00
1988-08-30 Win   Seksan Sitchomthong Lumpinee Stadium Bangkok, Thailand Decision 5 3:00
1988-07-26 Win   Hippy Singmanee Lumpinee Stadium Bangkok, Thailand Decision 5 3:00
1988-06-28 Win   Toto Por Pongsawang Lumpinee Stadium Bangkok, Thailand Decision 5 3:00
1988-05-31 Win   Morakot Sor Tamarangsri Lumpinee Stadium Bangkok, Thailand Decision 5 3:00
1988-05-03 Win   Pichit Sitbangprachan Lumpinee Stadium Bangkok, Thailand Decision 5 3:00
1988-04-08 Loss   Kompayak Singmanee Lumpinee Stadium Bangkok, Thailand Decision 5 3:00
1988-03-04 Loss   Panphet Maungsurin Lumpinee Stadium Bangkok, Thailand KO 2
1988-01-22 Win   Chainoi Muangsurin Bangkok, Thailand Decision 5 3:00
1987-12-08 Win   Kompayak Singmanee Bangkok, Thailand Decision 5 3:00
1987-11-13 Win   Amnatsak Sor.Sinsawat Lumpinee Stadium Bangkok, Thailand KO (Punches) 4
1987-10-07 Win   Yuenyong Kiatmongkol Rajadamnern Stadium Bangkok, Thailand Decision 5 3:00
1987-07-31 Loss   Toto Por Pongsawang Lumpinee Stadium Bangkok, Thailand KO 2
1987-06-02 Win   Daengnoi Por.Bunya Lumpinee Stadium Bangkok, Thailand KO 4
1987-05-01 Loss   Songchainoi Por.SomchitAir Lumpinee Stadium Bangkok, Thailand KO 2
1987-04-10 Win   Nuaphet Saksamut Lumpinee Stadium Bangkok, Thailand Decision 5 3:00
1987-03-06 Loss   Panomrunglek Chor.Sawat Lumpinee Stadium Bangkok, Thailand Decision 5 3:00
1987-02-10 Win   Komkai Kiatcharoen Lumpinee Stadium Bangkok, Thailand Decision 5 3:00
1987-01-06 Win   Patcharin Sripatcharin Bangkok, Thailand Decision 5 3:00
1986-09-12 Win   Komkai Kiatcharoen Lumpinee Stadium Bangkok, Thailand Decision 5 3:00
1986-08-22 Win   Danchailek Chor. Sawat Lumpinee Stadium Bangkok, Thailand KO 2
1986-07-15 Win   Phadej Kietthanupetch Lumpinee Stadium Bangkok, Thailand Decision 5 3:00
Legend:   Win   Loss   Draw/No contest   Notes

References

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  1. ^ a b c d Amarin TV (2020-08-23). "แรมโบ้ พงษ์ศิริ พ.ร่วมฤดี นักมวยไทยขวัญใจมหาชน" [Rambo Pongsiri Por Ruamrudee a favorite fighter]. YouTube (in Thai). Retrieved 2021-08-27.
  2. ^ a b c d "Pongsuri Rambo vs. Nungubon". YouTube (in Thai). 2011-02-18. Retrieved 2017-10-01.
  3. ^ a b Nandhivajrin, Lak (2013-08-20). ""หลังสวน-แรมโบ้" ยังแจ๋ว" ["Langsuan-Rambo" still cool]. ASTV Manager (in Thai). Retrieved 2017-10-01.
  4. ^ a b c d Kooshnir, Anton (2015-08-05). "The Forgotten Golden Era Muay Thai Legends – Vol. 2". muay-thai-guy.com. Retrieved 2017-10-01.
  5. ^ "Pairojnoi vs Pongsiri Fight of the century". siamfightmag.com.