Somluck Kamsing (name used in the 1996 Summer Olympics) or Somrak Kamsing (Thai: สมรักษ์ คำสิงห์; RTGS: Somrak Khamsing; born January 16, 1973) is a Thai kickboxer and Olympic gold medal-winning amateur boxer. During the 1998 Asian Games in Bangkok, Thailand, Kamsing lit the torch during the Games' opening ceremony. Kamsing was born in Khon Kaen. His elder brother Somrot Kamsing also competed at the highest level as an amateur boxer.
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| Full name | สมรักษ์ คำสิงห์ | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Born | January 16, 1973 Non Sombun, Ban Phai District (present-day Ban Haet District), Khon Kaen Province, Thailand | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Education | Royal Thai Navy | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Height | 1.75 m (5 ft 9 in) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Weight | 57 kg (126 lb) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Sport | Boxing | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Amateur boxing career edit
Somrak started to compete in amateur boxing in parallel as his muay thai career, he earned a bronze medal at the 1989 King's Cup and a gold medal in the 1995 edition. At the 1996 Summer Olympics he won a gold medal in the men's Featherweight category, beating Ramaz Paliani and Serafim Todorov among others, becoming the first Thai athlete to win a gold medal at the Olympics.
He also competed at the 2000 and 2004 Summer Olympics without winning any medals. Kamsing placed second at the 1st AIBA Asian 2004 Olympic Qualifying Tournament in Guangzhou, China. In the final, he lost to North Korea's Kim Song-Guk. Having reached the final, however, he qualified for the Athens Games.
Muay Thai career edit
At age 7, Somluck began training and fighting in Muay Thai. At 11, he moved to Bangkok to fight in the bigger stadiums under the name Pimaranlek Sitaran (พิมพ์อรัญเล็ก ศิษย์อรัญ). Prior to switching to amateur boxing he was viewed as one of the best fighters in the sport. He didn't compete competitively in Thailand after making the switch, but he did take up the occasional fight against foreign fighters.[2]
In 2012 he made a return to the major boxing stadiums, not as a serious fighter, but to fight other semi-retired legends in hopes of attracting people to the sport. He beat fellow legend Jomhod Kiatadisak on October 4, 2012 at Rajadamnern Stadium in a fight with the largest ever side bet in Muay Thai, 5.27 million baht on the line.[3]
They fought again on December 7, 2012 on the Lumpinee stadium birthday show. This time Jomhod Kiatadisak won by points.
They fought third match with a 6 million baht side bet on February 7, 2013 and Somluck won again by decision.[4][5]
However, he lost to American Nak Muay Chike Lindsay by unanimous decision in a modified Thai boxing Push Kick: World Stand Off in Pomona, California, on March 2, 2013.[6]
Somluck fought to a draw with another legend, Yodwanpadet Sor Junlasen under special rules, at Rajadamnern Stadium on 2 April 2015. Somluck was only allowed to punch while Yodwanpadet could fight full Muay Thai.[7]
Muay Thai record edit
| Date | Result | Opponent | Event | Location | Method | Round | Time | |
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| 2013-08-30 | Win |  Victor Nagbe |
Toyota Muay Thai Marathon | Chonburi, Thailand | Decision | 3 | 3:00 | |
| Wins Toyota Muay Thai Marathon. | ||||||||
| 2013-08-30 | Win |  Warren Stawon |
Toyota Muay Thai Marathon | Chonburi, Thailand | Decision | 3 | 3:00 | |
| 2013-03-02 | Loss | Chike Lindsay |
Push Kick: World Stand Off | Pomona, California, USA | Decision (unanimous) | 3 | 3:00 | |
| 2013-02-06 | Win |  Yodwanpadet Suwanwichit |
Rajadamnern Stadium | Bangkok, Thailand | Decision | 5 | 3:00 | |
| 2012-12-07 | Loss | Jomhod Kiatadisak |
Lumpinee Champion Krikkrai Fight, Lumpinee Stadium | Bangkok, Thailand | Decision | 5 | 3:00 | |
| 2012-10-04 | Win | Yodwanpadet Suwanwichit |
Rajadamnern Stadium | Bangkok, Thailand | TKO | 3 | ||
| 2008-11-01 | Win |  Davit Kiria |
K-1 Ring Masters Olympia 2008 | Istanbul, Turkey | Decision | 3 | 3:00 | |
| Wins K-1 Ring Masters Olympia 2008 Welterweight Tournament title. | ||||||||
| 2008-11-01 | Win |  Ajay Balgobind |
K-1 Ring Masters Olympia 2008 | Istanbul, Turkey | Decision | 3 | 3:00 | |
| 2005-12-05 | Win |  Jowan Stringer |
King's Birth Day | Sanam Luang, Bangkok, Thailand | KO (right elbow strike) | 3 | ||
| 2004-11-06 | Draw |  Hiroki Ishii |
Titans 1st | Kitakyushu, Fukuoka, Japan | Decision draw | 3 | 3:00 | |
| 2000-12-05 | Win |  Kamel Jemel |
King's Birth Day | Sanam Luang, Bangkok, Thailand | Decision (unanimous) | 5 | 3:00 | |
| 1995-05-22 | Win | Suwitlek Sor.Skawrat |
Lumpinee Stadium | Bangkok, Thailand | KO (High kick) | 4 | ||
| 1995-03-31 | Win | Changnoi Sirimongkol |
Lumpinee Stadium | Bangkok, Thailand | Decision | 5 | 3:00 | |
| 1992-10-27 | Loss | Buakaw Por.Pisitchet |
Lumpinee Stadium | Bangkok, Thailand | KO (Knee to the Body) | 4 | ||
| 1992-01-27 | Win | Chamuakpetch Haphalung |
Rajadamnern Stadium | Bangkok, Thailand | Decision | 5 | 3:00 | |
| 1991-08-27 | Win | Panomrung Sit Sor.Wor.Por |
Lumpinee Stadium | Bangkok, Thailand | Decision | 5 | 3:00 | |
| 1991-06-11 | Win | Boonlai Sor.Thanikul |
Lumpinee Stadium | Bangkok, Thailand | Decision | 5 | 3:00 | |
| 1991-05-17 | Draw | Boonlai Sor.Thanikul |
Lumpinee Stadium | Bangkok, Thailand | Decision | 5 | 3:00 | |
| 1991-03-26 | Win | Kukrit Sor.Nayayarm |
Lumpinee Stadium | Bangkok, Thailand | Decision | 5 | 3:00 | |
| 1991-02-01 | Win | Darathong Kiatmuangtran |
Lumpinee Stadium | Bangkok, Thailand | Decision | 5 | 3:00 | |
| 1991-01-22 | Win | Kukrit Sor.Nayayarm |
Lumpinee Stadium | Bangkok, Thailand | Decision | 5 | 3:00 | |
| 1990-11-30 | Loss | Panomrung Sit Sor Wor Por |
Lumpinee Stadium | Bangkok, Thailand | Decision | 5 | 3:00 | |
| 1990-10-26 | Win | Boonlai Sor.Thanikul |
Lumpinee Stadium | Bangkok, Thailand | Decision | 5 | 3:00 | |
| 1990-08-07 | Loss | Boonlai Sor.Thanikul |
Lumpinee Stadium | Bangkok, Thailand | Decision | 5 | 3:00 | |
| 1990-06-15 | Win | Namkabuan Nongkee Pahuyuth |
Lumpinee Stadium | Bangkok, Thailand | Decision | 5 | 3:00 | |
| 1990-03-20 | Win | Peemai Aor.Yutthanakorn |
Lumpinee Stadium | Bangkok, Thailand | Decision | 5 | 3:00 | |
| 1989-12-29 | Win | Dennuea Denmolee |
Lumpinee Stadium | Bangkok, Thailand | Decision | 5 | 3:00 | |
| 1989-09-15 | Win | Samernoi Tor.Boonlert |
Lumpinee Stadium | Bangkok, Thailand | Decision | 5 | 3:00 | |
| 1989-08-25 | Win | Sukkasem Detchaowit |
Lumpinee Stadium | Bangkok, Thailand | Decision | 5 | 3:00 | |
| 1989-07-21 | Win | Sakchai Wongwianyai |
Lumpinee Stadium | Bangkok, Thailand | Decision | 5 | 3:00 | |
| 1989-06-23 | Loss | Chainoi Muangsurin |
Lumpinee Stadium | Bangkok, Thailand | Decision | 5 | 3:00 | |
| 1989-05-23 | Win | Chartchainoi Chaorai-Oi |
Lumpinee Stadium | Bangkok, Thailand | Decision | 5 | 3:00 | |
| 1989-02-29 | Loss | Rungroj Singhlanthong |
Lumpinee Stadium | Bangkok, Thailand | Decision | 5 | 3:00 | |
| 1989-01-24 | Win | Thanongdet Kiatpayathai |
Lumpinee Stadium | Bangkok, Thailand | Decision | 5 | 3:00 | |
| 1988-12-30 | Win | King Sor.Ploenchit |
Lumpinee Stadium | Bangkok, Thailand | Decision | 5 | 3:00 | |
| 1988-12-03 | Loss | Panomrung Sit Sor Wor Por |
Lumpinee Stadium | Bangkok, Thailand | Decision | 5 | 3:00 | |
| 1988-10-14 | Loss | Chainoi Muangsurin |
Lumpinee Stadium | Bangkok, Thailand | Decision | 5 | 3:00 | |
| 1988-09-20 | Win | Warunee Sor.Ploenchit |
Lumpinee Stadium | Bangkok, Thailand | Decision | 5 | 3:00 | |
| 1988-08-02 | Win | Samad Pukrongfah |
Thailand | KO (spinning back elbow) | 3 | |||
| 1988-05-10 | Win | Wuttichai Sor.Ploenchit |
Lumpinee Stadium | Bangkok, Thailand | Decision | 5 | 3:00 | |
| 1988-04-30 | Win | Kahao Kor.Pongkiat |
Phatthalung province, Thailand | Decision | 5 | 3:00 | ||
| 1988-03-22 | Win | Panomrung Sit Sor Wor Por |
Lumpinee Stadium | Bangkok, Thailand | Decision | 5 | 3:00 | |
| 1988-02-06 | Win | Panomrung Sit Sor Wor Por |
Lumpinee Stadium | Bangkok, Thailand | Decision | 5 | 3:00 | |
| 1988-01-08 | Loss | Panomrung Sit Sor Wor Por |
Lumpinee Stadium | Bangkok, Thailand | Decision | 5 | 3:00 | |
| 1987- | Win | Pankao Sor.Thanikul |
Rajadamnern Stadium | Bangkok, Thailand | Decision | 5 | 3:00 | |
| 1987-11-30 | Loss | Panomrung Sit Sor Wor Por |
Lumpinee Stadium | Bangkok, Thailand | Decision | 5 | 3:00 | |
| 1987-11-03 | Win | Samart Witthayakonsong |
Lumpinee Stadium | Bangkok, Thailand | Decision | 5 | 3:00 | |
| 1987- | Loss | Noppadet Narumon |
Lumpinee Stadium | Bangkok, Thailand | Decision | 5 | 3:00 | |
| 1987-09-29 | Win | Sananchai Lukmongchol |
Lumpinee Stadium | Bangkok, Thailand | Decision | 5 | 3:00 | |
| 1987- | Win | Sananchai Lukmongchol |
Lumpinee Stadium | Bangkok, Thailand | Decision | 5 | 3:00 | |
| 1987- | Win | Samad Pukrongfa |
Lumpinee Stadium | Bangkok, Thailand | KO (Elbow) | 3 | ||
| 1987- | Win | Panomrung Sit Sor Wor Por |
Lumpinee Stadium | Bangkok, Thailand | Decision | 5 | 3:00 | |
| 1987- | Win | Rungroj Sor.Sakpai |
Lumpinee Stadium | Bangkok, Thailand | Decision | 5 | 3:00 | |
| 1985- | Win | Boby Chor Wigo |
Rajadamnern Stadium | Bangkok, Thailand | Decision | 5 | 3:00 | |
| 1985- | Win | Lukjit Sitlongkyu |
Rajadamnern Stadium | Bangkok, Thailand | Decision | 5 | 3:00 | |
| 1985- | Win | Superneng Luksamrong |
Rajadamnern Stadium | Bangkok, Thailand | Decision | 5 | 3:00 | |
| Somrak's first fight in a major Bangkok stadium. | ||||||||
| 1985- | Win | Rungruang Kiatanan |
Omnoi Stadium | Samut Sakhon, Thailand | Decision | 5 | 3:00 | |
| 1985- | Win | Kaewannoi Sor Kanokrat |
Omnoi Stadium | Samut Sakhon, Thailand | KO | |||
| 1985- | Win | Sakmongkol Sithchuchok |
Bo Rai District, Thailand | Decision | 5 | 3:00 | ||
| 1985- | Win | Sutipong Sitsaenma |
Rangsit Stadium | Rangsit, Thailand | Decision | 5 | 3:00 | |
| 1985- | Win | Prasathong Singkumpha |
Rangsit Stadium | Rangsit, Thailand | KO | |||
| 1985- | Win | Majurat Sitkrupop |
Samrong Stadium | Samut Prakan, Thailand | KO | |||
| 1985- | Win | Dejrit Sor.Ploenchit |
Samrong Stadium | Samut Prakan, Thailand | Decision | 5 | 3:00 | |
| 1985- | Win | Rungroj Sor.Ploenchit |
Samrong Stadium | Samut Prakan, Thailand | Decision | 5 | 3:00 | |
| 1985- | Win | Lukrothong Petchriracha |
Samrong Stadium | Samut Prakan, Thailand | Decision | 5 | 3:00 | |
| 1985- | Win | Chalong Silpakorn |
Samrong Stadium | Samut Prakan, Thailand | Decision | 5 | 3:00 | |
| 1985- | Win | Saylamlek Muangrainu |
Samrong Stadium | Samut Prakan, Thailand | Decision | 5 | 3:00 | |
| 1985- | Win | Singnoi Luksamrong |
Samrong Stadium | Samut Prakan, Thailand | Decision | 5 | 3:00 | |
| 1985- | Win | Pichit Charoenpak |
Chonburi, Thailand | Decision | 5 | 3:00 | ||
| 1985- | Win | Sorapong Por Pongsawang |
Khon Kaen Province, Thailand | Decision | 5 | 3:00 | ||
| Legend: Win Loss Draw/No contest Notes | ||||||||
Amateur boxing record (incomplete) edit
| Date | Result | Opponent | Event | Location | Method | Round | Time | |
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| 2004-08-16 | Loss | Benoit Gaudet |
2004 Summer Olympics Featherweight Round of 32 | Athens, Greece | Points (17:32) | 4 | 2:00 | |
| 2002-04 | Win | Takashi Uchiyama |
25th King's Cup International Amateur Boxing Tournament, Lightweight Semi-final | Thailand | Points | 4 | 2:00 | |
| 2000-08 | Loss | Rocky Juarez |
2000 Summer Olympics Featherweight Quarterfinal | Sydney, Australia | RSC | 4 | ||
| 2000-08 | Win |  Tulkunbay Turgunov |
2000 Summer Olympics Featherweight Round of 16 | Sydney, Australia | Points (7:2) | 4 | 2:00 | |
| 2000-08 | Win |  Andres Ledesma |
2000 Summer Olympics Featherweight Round of 32 | Sydney, Australia | RSC | 4 | ||
| 1996 | Win |  Serafim Todorov |
1996 Summer Olympics Featherweight Final | Atlanta, United States | Points (8:5) | 4 | 2:00 | |
| Wins the Gold Medal of Boxing at Featherweight (-54 kg) in 1996 Summer Olympics. | ||||||||
| 1996 | Win |  Pablo Chacón |
1996 Summer Olympics Featherweight Semifinal | Atlanta, United States | Points (20:8) | 4 | 2:00 | |
| 1996 | Win |  Ramaz Paliani |
1996 Summer Olympics Featherweight Quarterfinal | Atlanta, United States | Points (13:4) | 4 | 2:00 | |
| 1996 | Win |  Phillip Ndou |
1996 Summer Olympics Featherweight Round of 16 | Atlanta, United States | Points (12:7) | 4 | 2:00 | |
| 1996 | Win |  Luis Seda |
1996 Summer Olympics Featherweight Round of 32 | Atlanta, United States | Points (13:2) | 4 | 2:00 | |
| 1994-10 | Win |  Zaigham Maseel |
1994 Asian Games, Boxing Featherweight Final | Hiroshima, Japan | Points (8:5) | 4 | 2:00 | |
| Wins the Gold Medal of Boxing at Featherweight (-54 kg) in 1994 Asian Games. | ||||||||
| 1992 | Loss |  Faustino Reyes |
1992 Summer Olympics Featherweight Second Round | Barcelona, Spain | Points (15:24) | 4 | 2:00 | |
| 1992 | Win | Michael Strange |
1992 Summer Olympics Featherweight First Round | Barcelona, Spain | Points (11:9) | 4 | 2:00 | |
| Legend: Win Loss Draw/No contest Notes | ||||||||
Movie career edit
He has later played athletic roles in Thai movies, notably Kerd ma lui. He appeared in Fearless with Jet Li, although his scene was cut from the international release of the film. However, a special version was shown in cinemas in Thailand in March 2006, in which his scene was restored. He portrayed a boxer who challenges Jet Li's character. He was seen recently on screens playing a Muay Thai trainer in A Prayer Before Dawn.
Singing career edit
He also made his debut as a singer in 2006, performing at the Pattaya Music Festival and releasing an album and a music video (featuring fellow boxer Khaosai Galaxy as a shy man being approached by a young woman).
Filmography edit
Dramas edit
| Year | Thai title | Title | Role | Network | Notes | With |
| 1996 | นายขนมต้ม | Nai-Khanom-Tom | Channel 7 | Kunranat Kunrapreeyawat | ||
| 2001 | เพชรตัดเพชร | Tri | Channel 7 | |||
| 2005 | ทางหลวงทางรัก | Channel 3 | ||||
| 2010 | ศิราพัชร ดวงใจนักรบ | Ja-Seang | Channel 3 | |||
| นักสู้พันธุ์ข้าวเหนียว | I-Ling-Lom | Channel 7 | ||||
| 2011 | เสือสั่งฟ้า | Suea Sung Fah | Kra-Thing | Channel 7 | ||
| 2015 | สิงห์สี่แคว (ชาติเจ้าพระยา ภาค 2) | Kom | Channel 3 | |||
| ลิเกหมัดสั่ง | Kom | Channel 8 | ||||
| 2017 | แหวนปราบมาร | Pu-Ti-Wa-Yu | Channel 7 | |||
| นายฮ้อยทมิฬ | Subin | Channel 7 | ||||
| 2018 | แม่สื่อจอมป่วน | Joke | Channel 7 | |||
| นักสู้สะท้านฟ้า | Kru-Dang | Channel 7 | ||||
| รักสุดปลายนวม | Somsak | Channel 7 | ||||
| 2019 | มธุรสโลกันตร์ | Rung | Channel 7 | |||
| 2021 | แด่คุณพ่อด้วยแข้งขวา | Dae Pho Duai Khaeng Khwa | Na Man | Thairath TV | ||
| 2023 | ข้าวเหนียวทองคำ | Khao Niao Thong Kham | Kem | One 31 |
Series edit
| Year | Thai title | Title | Role | Network | Notes | With |
| 2019 | Sucker Kick สู้ตาย!! นายกระจับ | Sucker Kick | Hia-Song | LINE TV |
Sitcom edit
| Year | Thai title | Title | Role | Network | Notes | With |
| 2007 | บางรักซอย 9 ตอนที่ 204 ยังไงก็รัก | Bang Rak Soi 9 | Channel 9 MCOT HD | Invited actor | ||
| 2021 | กู้ภัยอาสารัก | Hia Tu | 7HD35 |
Film edit
| Year | Thai title | Title | Role | Note | Reference |
| 2003 | หลอน | Soul | Tid Ken | ||
| อีโล้นซ่าส์ โครงการ 2 | |||||
| 2004 | เกิดมาลุย | Born to Fight | Tup | ||
| 2006 | จอมคนผงาดโลก | Fearless (2006 film) | Beicha | ||
| 2008 | ซอยคาวบอย | Soi Cowboy (film) | Uncle | ||
| 2011 | กรุงเทพแก้แค้น | Bangkok Revenge | Police | ||
| 2012 | ทะเลาะวิวาท a.k.a. (ต่อสู้กับปลา) | Brawl a.k.a. (Fighting Fish) | Police Inspector | ||
| 2017 | อีปึก อัศจรรย์วันแห่งศรัทธา | Hou-Na-To | |||
| คำอธิษฐานก่อนรุ่งอรุณ | A Prayer Before Dawn (film) | Suthin | |||
| 2018 | ขุนบันลือ | Rang | |||
| 2021 | คุณชายใหญ่ | Master Petchtai | farmer | ||
| Love เลย 101 | Love Loei 101 |
Advertising edit
| Year | Thai title | Title | Notes | With |
| 2000 | เครื่องดื่มเอ็ม-150 | M-150 | ||
| 2003 | ไทเบียร์ | Thai Beer | ||
| 2005 | มาสด้า ไฟเตอร์ | Mazda Fighter | ||
| 2013 | AIS 3G 2100 ชุด James And The Gang | AIS 3G 2100 ชุด James And The Gang | ||
| 2017 | ปุ๋ยตรานกปากห่าง | |||
| 2020 | นมกล่องยูเอชทีตราหมี | Panda Brand UHT Box Milk | Family |
References edit
- ^ "'โม้อมตะ'เซ็งเสมอ-แขวนนวม!". Komchadluek. 3 April 2015. Retrieved 28 November 2015. Thai: ภาษาไทย
- ^ "Somrak Khamsing". Archived from the original on 2015-04-12. Retrieved 2015-04-06.
- ^ Oct. 4: Saenchai vs Singdam rematch, Somluck Khamsing returns with 527m baht on the line
- ^ This Week in Muay Thai: Huge Fights
- ^ Muay Thai Weekly Recap: February 10
- ^ American Chike Lindsay defeats Somluck Kamsing at Push Kick Promotions "World Stand Off"
- ^ "Somrak show back on the road". 24 February 2015.
External links edit
- Somrak Khamsing at IMDb
- Somluck Kamsing at Olympics at Sports-Reference.com (archived)