Samart Prasarnmit (Thai: สามารถ ประสานมิตร) is a retired Thai Muay Thai fighter. He is a former Rajadamnern Stadium Super Lightweight Champion who was famous during the 1980s.
| Samart Prasarnmit | |
|---|---|
| Born | Samart Rakchartyingcheep November 12, 1961 Sikhio, Nakhon Ratchasima, Thailand |
| Native name | สามารถ รักชาติยิ่งชีพ |
| Nickname | Kick Master Who Subdues Points (จอมถีบสยบจุด) |
| Height | 174 cm (5 ft 9 in) |
| Division | Super Lightweight |
| Style | Muay Thai |
| Stance | Orthodox |
Biography and career
editSamart started Muay Thai training at the Prasarnmit camp in the Nakhon Ratchasima province. He competed numerous times in the northeastern region of Thailand before reaching the Bangkok circuit in 1977.
Samart's breakout win happened in 1980 when he defeated renowned knee fighter Jocky Sitkanpai by knockout.[1] During the peak of his career between 1982 and 1983 Samart defeated many notable fighters of his era such as Somsong Kiathoranee, Seksan Sor.Theppitak, Kaopong Sitchuchai, Padejsuk Pitsanurachan, Khaosod Sitpraprom, Ruengsak Porntawee or Paennoi Sakornpithak.[2] He is purses reached over 100,000 baht during this period.[3]
One of Samart's most notable victory was against American kickboxer Don Wilson who at the time was riding a 25 fights win streak while holding the WKA and K.I.C.K world titles. They faced each other on December 2, 1983, at the Lumpinee Stadium. Wilson weighed in at 172 lbs and Samart at 148 lbs. Samart won the fight by decision after he knocked Wilson down twice.[4] Wilson claims he was asked to lose 8 pounds on the day of the bout by sitting in a sauna, leaving him dehydrated. Wilson had also negotiated for a 7-round fight, which the officials neglected to honor.[5]
Samart was also the last opponent of Muay Thai legend Samart Payakaroon in the bangkok stadiums before leaving for international boxing. They met on December 28, 1983, at a catchweight of 133 lbs for an event at the Rajadamnern Stadium organized by famous promotor Klaew Thanikhul.[6] Prasarnmit lost the fight by decision.[7]
After 1983 Samart fell out of form, losing most of his fights until he retired in 1988. One of his losses came to the hands of Dutch champion Rob Kaman in Hong Kong on December 30, 1984.[8] After retiring from fighting Samart went back to live in his native province where he is very involved in the life of his village.
Titles and accomplishments
editMuay Thai record
edit| Date | Result | Opponent | Event | Location | Method | Round | Time | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1989-04-11 | Loss |  Ayma Por.Singdam |
Ubon Ratchathani, Thailand | KO | 1 | |||
| ?- | Loss | Changpuek Kiatsongrit |
Thailand | Decision | 5 | 3:00 | ||
| 1987- | Loss | Payap Premchai |
Thailand | Decision | 5 | 3:00 | ||
| 1987- | Loss | Payap Premchai |
Thailand | Decision | 5 | 3:00 | ||
| 1986-06-06 | Win | Payap Premchai |
Rangsit Stadium | Thailand | Decision | 5 | 3:00 | |
| 1986- | Loss | Krongsak Sakkasem |
Bangkok, Thailand | KO | ||||
| 1985-12- | Loss | Somsong Kiathoranee |
Khon Kaen Thailand | KO | ||||
| 1985-11- | Win | Payap Premchai |
Thailand | Decision | 5 | 3:00 | ||
| 1984-12-30 | Loss |  Rob Kaman |
WKA | Hong Kong | KO (Left hook to the body) | 2 | ||
| 1984-08-11 | Loss | Sawainoi Daopaetriew |
Ubon Ratchathani, Thailand | Decision | 5 | 3:00 | ||
| 1984-05-03 | NC | Sagat Petchyindee |
Bangkok, Thailand | Ref. stop. (Samart dismissed) | 2 | |||
| 1984- | Win | Fanta Attapong |
Bangkok, Thailand | KO (Knee to the body) | 1 | |||
| 1983-12-28 | Loss | Samart Payakaroon |
Rajadamnern Stadium | Bangkok, Thailand | Decision | 5 | 3:00 | |
| 1983-12-02 | Win |  Don Wilson |
Royal Thai Army Welfare show, Lumpinee Stadium | Bangkok, Thailand | Decision | 5 | 3:00 | |
| 1983-08-31 | Win | Ruengsak Porntawee |
Rajadamnern Stadium | Bangkok, Thailand | Decision | 5 | 3:00 | |
| 1983-07-21 | Win | Khaosod Sitpraprom |
Rajadamnern Stadium | Bangkok, Thailand | TKO (Body kick) | 4 | ||
| 1983-06- | Win |  François Kappler |
Rajadamnern Stadium | Bangkok, Thailand | Decision | 5 | 3:00 | |
| 1983-05-17 | Win | Paennoi Sakornpitak |
Lumpinee Stadium | Bangkok, Thailand | Decision | 5 | 3:00 | |
| 1983-01-20 | Win | Padejsuk Pitsanurachan |
Rajadamnern Stadium | Bangkok, Thailand | Decision | 5 | 3:00 | |
| 1982-12-27 | Win | Kaopong Sitchuchai |
Rajadamnern Stadium | Bangkok, Thailand | Decision | 5 | 3:00 | |
| 1982-12-08 | Win | Seksan Sor Theppitak |
Rajadamnern Stadium | Bangkok, Thailand | Decision | 5 | 3:00 | |
| 1982-10-27 | Draw | Inseenoi Luknongkaikhan |
Rajadamnern Stadium | Bangkok, Thailand | Decision | 5 | 3:00 | |
| 1982-09- | Win | Saensatharn Saengrit |
Rajadamnern Stadium | Bangkok, Thailand | Decision | 5 | 3:00 | |
| 1982-07-21 | Loss | Krongsak Sakkasem |
Rajadamnern Stadium | Bangkok, Thailand | Decision | 5 | 3:00 | |
| 1982-06-23 | Win | Somsong Phachonpay |
Rajadamnern Stadium | Bangkok, Thailand | Decision | 5 | 3:00 | |
| Wins the Rajadamnern Stadium Super Lightweight (140 lbs) title. | ||||||||
| 1982-03-17 | Loss | Jomtrai Petchyindee |
Rajadamnern Stadium | Bangkok, Thailand | Decision | 5 | 3:00 | |
| 1982-02-24 | Loss | Krongsak Sakkasem |
Rajadamnern Stadium | Bangkok, Thailand | Decision | 5 | 3:00 | |
| 1981-12-16 | Loss | Yussop Sor.Thanikul |
Rajadamnern Stadium | Bangkok, Thailand | Decision | 5 | 3:00 | |
| 1981-03-31 | Loss | Wangkaew Sityodtong |
Chum Phae district, Thailand | TKO | 2 | |||
| 1980- | Win | Jocky Sitkanpai |
Bangkok, Thailand | KO | 4 | |||
| 1978-10-04 | Loss | Kasemchai Weerapol |
Rajadamnern Stadium | Bangkok, Thailand | Decision | 5 | 3:00 | |
| 1978-06-27 | Loss | Sornrong Kiatkraisorn |
Lumpinee Stadium | Bangkok, Thailand | Decision | 5 | 3:00 | |
| 1978-06-10 | Win | Jaiphet Sakkromtang |
Lampang province, Thailand | Decision | 5 | 3:00 | ||
| Legend: Win Loss Draw/No contest Notes | ||||||||
References
edit- ^ 123 All-time Greatest Muay Thai Fighters of Thailand. p. 129.
- ^ "สามารถ ประสานมิตร "จอมถีบสยบจุด"". youtube.com. มอสทะเล Mos Tha-lay Channel. 4 May 2022. Retrieved 23 July 2023.
- ^ Trefeu, Serge (8 April 2019). "once upon a time muay thai's greatest champions chapter III year 80". siamfightmag.com. Retrieved 24 July 2023.
- ^ "FIGHT OF THE CENTURY 1983 DON Wilson L5 Samart Prasarnmit, Lumpini Stadium, Bangkok". facebook.com. Retrieved 9 July 2023.
- ^ "Don Wilson Interview". backkicks.com. 9 March 2022. Retrieved 23 July 2023.
- ^ ""ศึกใหญ่ในอดีต"". Thairath. December 26, 1983. Retrieved 24 July 2023.
- ^ "Muay Siam Magazine. ภาพการชกของสามารถ พยัคฆ์อรุณกับสามารถ ประสานมิตรผลการชกสามารถพ.ชนะคะแนนสามารถป.เมื่อวันที28 ธ.ค.2526". facebook.com. Retrieved 24 July 2023.
- ^ Bárcena, David Leonardo. "Muay thai en Hong Kong 1984 Rob Kaman vs Samart Prasarnmit". facebook.com. Retrieved 24 July 2023.
