Anuwat Kaewsamrit (อนุวัฒน์ แก้วสัมฤทธิ์, born November 17, 1981) is a Thai Muay Thai kickboxer and a former Lumpinee and four time Rajadamnern Stadium champion who used to fight out of Kaewsamrit Gym in Bangkok. Anuwat is known for his powerful hands, he's often referred to as “The Iron Hands of Siam”. Now, he is currently the head coach of Impax Academy Thailand.[1]

Anuwat Kaewsamrit
BornApisak Rongpichai
(1981-11-17) November 17, 1981 (age 42)
Nakhon Sri Thammarat, Thailand
Other namesJok
The Iron Hands of Siam
Height1.70 m (5 ft 7 in)
Weight61.0 kg (134.5 lb; 9.61 st)
DivisionFlyweight
Bantamweight
Featherweight
Lightweight
StyleMuay Thai
StanceOrthodox
Fighting out ofBangkok, Thailand
TeamImpax Academy (current)
Kaewsamrit Gym (past)
TrainerTerdtoon Kiatkanchai
Years active1994–present
Kickboxing record
Total152
Wins108
By knockout61
Losses38
Draws6
Last updated on: April 26, 2018
Anuwat Kaewsamrit
Medal record
Representing  Thailand
Men’s Wushu
Southeast Asian Games
Bronze medal – third place 2009 Vientianne 56 kg
Asian Martial Arts Games
Silver medal – second place 2009 Bangkok 56 kg

Biography edit

Early life edit

Anuwat Kaewsamrit was born as Apisak Rongpichai in Nakhon Sri Thammarat province in the south of Thailand on November 17, 1981. At the age of 13, he went to Bangkok to stay with a friend, who was training at the newly formed Kaewsamrit camp. At first, Anuwat was a gym assistant, but decided to join the gym as a trainee. After his first 6 month training period, he had his first fight at the age of 14 in Pattaya.[2]

On October 31, 1998, when he was 17 years old, he had his first foreign bout against Hinari Fukatsu who was the current Japanese national champion of SNKA at flyweight in Japan. He knocked down Fukatsu twice in the 4th round and twice in 5th round. The referee stopped the bout at the second knock down in 5th round.[3]

Winning national titles edit

Two years later, after 35 fights, he the got chance to fight for his first stadium title. On November 18, 1998, Anuwat knocked out Klangsuan Sasiprapa Gym in the 4th round and he won the Rajadamnern Stadium title at Mini flyweight (105 lb, 47.727 kg).

On June 10, 1999, he won his second title by beating Kayasit Sakmuangklaeng for the Rajadamnern Stadium title at Junior flyweight.[2] Anuwat's reputation grew, and he made a name for himself as a fighter who had the ability to come from behind to snatch the victory, usually by way of his devastating punches.

On February 2, 2000, Anuwat won his 3rd title in his career, beating Prakaipetch Kiatpailin to take the Rajadamnern Stadium title at Junior bantamweight.

On May 6, 2005, Anuwat fought against Nopparat Keatkhamtorn who was the current champion of Lumpinee Stadium at Featherweight to unify the titles. He knocked out Nopparat with a right cross in the 1st round, and won the Lumpinee Stadium title, becoming the unified champion of Rajadamnern Stadium and Lumpinee Stadium at featherweight. He was the first to do so in the history of Thailand.

On October 29, 2005, Anuwat fought against Riki Onodera who was the featherweight champion of Japan in Japan for Onodera's retirement bout. He knocked down Onodera at the end of 1st round with a right elbow strike. In the 2nd round, he knocked down Onodera twice, once with a left hook and once with a right low kick, and the referee stopped the bout when Anuwat knocked down Onodera at 3rd time with a right hook.[4]

Winning world titles edit

In 2005, World Boxing Council (WBC) established new championships of Muay Thai and Anuwat was offered for its title. He fought against Singtongnoi Por.Telakun for the vacant first WBC Muay Thai title at featherweight on October 19, 2006. He won his first world title in his career with TKO in 3rd round.

On August 22, 2008, he fought against Santipab Sit. Au. Ubon at Lumpinee Stadium for the vacant title of WPMF World featherweight title. He won by split decision at 5R.

On March 1, 2009, he had a defending match against Shunta from Japan for WPMF World Featherweight title in the event of "M.I.D Japan presents M-1 Fairtex Muay Thai Challenge 2009 Yod Nak Suu vol.1". He knocked down Shunta with a left hook in the 1st round and the referee stopped the bout when Anuwat knocked down Shunta with a right hook.[5]

On June 26, in Montego Bay, Jamaica, Anuwat challenged Liam Harrison's WMC World Lightweight title, and won by TKO of the third round with right low kicks.

On July 11, 2010, in Ariake, Tokyo, Anuwat was scheduled to defend his WPMF Featherweight title against Shin Saenchigym from Japan. He scored a knockout with a right cross in 5th round, retaining his title. [6]

Titles edit

  • Rajadamnern Stadium
    • 2010 Rajadamnern Stadium Super-featherweight Champion
    • 2004 Rajadamnern Stadium Fight of the Year (vs. Seanchernglak Jirakrengkrai)
    • 2004 Rajadamnern Stadium Fighter of the Year
    • 2003 Rajadamnern Stadium Featherweight Champion (defended twice)
    • 2000 Rajadamnern Stadium Junior-bantamweight Champion
    • 1999 Rajadamnern Stadium Junior-flyweight Champion
    • 1998 Rajadamnern Stadium Mini-flyweight Champion
  • World Muaythai Council
    • 2009 WMC Lightweight World Champion
  • Lumpinee Stadium
    • 2005 Lumpinee Stadium Featherweight champion
  • Onesongchai Promotion
    • S1 Featherweight World Champion
  • World Professional Muaythai Federation
    • 2008 WPMF Featherweight World Champion
  • WBC Muaythai
    • 2006 WBC Featherweight World Champion
  • Omnoi Stadium

Awards edit

Muay Thai record edit

Kickboxing record
108 Wins, 38 Losses, 6 Draws
Date Result Opponent Event Location Method Round Time
2010-10-03 Loss   Kan Itabashi KGS "RISE 71" Bunkyō, Tokyo, Japan Decision (Unanimous) 4(Ex.1) 3:00
2010-07-11 Win   Shin Saenchaigym NJKF "Muay Thai Open 12" Kōtō, Tokyo, Japan KO (Right cross) 5 0:33
Retains 126lbs WPMF World title.
2010-07-03 Loss   Kurt Finlayson Detonation 7 Australia Decision (Split) 5 3:00
For 140lbs WMC M.A.D. World title.
2010-05-29 Loss   Sergio Wielzen Muaythai event in Geneva (135lbs) Geneva, Switzerland KO (Right high kick) 1 0:30
2010-03-27 Loss   Liam Harrison MSA Muaythai Premier League (140lbs) Manchester, England Decision (Unanimous) 5 3:00
2010-03-01 Win   Kompayak Beemdesign Daorungchujaroen Fights, Rajadamnern Stadium Bangkok, Thailand Decision (Unanimous) 5 3:00
Wins 130lbs Rajadamnern title.
2010-01-30 Loss   Sitthichai Sitsongpeenong La Nuit Des Titans Tours, France Decision (Unanimous) 3 3:00
For 141lbs La Nuit Des Titans tournament title.
2010-01-30 Win   Houcine Bennoui La Nuit Des Titans Tours, France Decision (Unanimous) 3 3:00
2009-11-29 Loss   Mohammed Khamal SLAMM "Nederland vs Thailand VI" Almere, Netherlands Decision (Unanimous) 5 3:00
For 140lbs WMC Intercontinental title.
2009-11-06 Loss   Yodsuper Purnrattana Rajadamnern Stadium Bangkok, Thailand Decision 5 3:00
2009-10-12 Win   Wuttidet Lukprabat Muaythai Open 9: Road to Real King XIII Japan KO (Right punch) 3
2009-10-01 Loss   Mongkonchai Petsuphapan Rajadamnern Stadium Bangkok, Thailand Decision 5 3:00
2009-08-31 Win   Fahmai Skindewgym Rajadamnern Stadium Bangkok, Thailand TKO 5
2009-06-26 Win   Liam Harrison Champions of Champions 2 Montego Bay, Jamaica TKO (Right low kicks) 3 0:35
Wins 135lbs WMC World title.
2009-04-30 Loss   Sagetdao Petpayathai Daorungchujarean Fights, Rajadamnern Stadium Bangkok, Thailand Decision 5 3:00
2009-03-26 Win   Kamel Jemel Les Stars du Ring 2009 Levallois-Perret, France KO (Body shot) 1
2009-02-12 Win   Kompayak Beemdesign Jarummueang Fights, Rajadamnern Stadium Bangkok, Thailand Decision 5 3:00
2009-03-01 Win   Shunta M-1 Fairtex Muay Thai 2009 "Yod Nak Suu vol.1" Japan TKO (Right hook) 1 2:05
Retains 126lbs WPMF World title.
2008-11-30 Loss   Mosab Amrani SLAMM "Nederland vs Thailand V" Almere, Netherlands TKO (Doctor stoppage/cut) 4 1:52
For 140lbs WMC World title.
2008-10-02 Win   Phet-Ek Sitjaopho Daorungchujarean, Rajadamnern Stadium Bangkok, Thailand KO 3
2008-08-22 Win   Santipab Sit. Au. Ubon Eminent Air, Lumpinee Stadium Bangkok, Thailand Decision (Split) 5 3:00
Wins 126lbs WPMF World title.
2008-07-31 Loss   Jomthong Chuwattana Daorungchujarern, Rajadamnern Stadium Bangkok, Thailand Decision (Unanimous) 5 3:00
Lost his 126lbs WBC Muay Thai World title.
2008-06-12 Win   Imran Khan Levallois-Perret, France Decision (Unanimous) 5 3:00
2008-05-01 Win   Phandin Sor Damrongrit Daorungchujarern, Rajadamnern Stadium Bangkok, Thailand TKO 3
2008-03-31 Loss   Chok Eminentair Daorungchujarern, Rajadamnern Stadium Bangkok, Thailand Decision 5 3:00
2008-03-03 Draw   Hassan Ait Bassou SLAMM "Nederland vs Thailand IV" (140lbs) Almere, Netherlands Decision 5 3:00
2008-01-24 Win   Phetasawin Seatranferry Daorungchujarern, Rajadamnern Stadium Bangkok, Thailand Decision 5 3:00
2007-12-20 Loss   Lerdsila Chumpairtour Daorungchujarern, Rajadamnern Stadium Bangkok, Thailand Decision 5 3:00
2007-07-05 Win   Chalermdeth Infinity Daowrungchujarern, Rajadamnern Stadium Bangkok, Thailand Decision 5 3:00
2007-05-19 Loss   Phet-Ek Sitjaopho Omnoi Stadium Samut Sakhon, Thailand Decision 5 3:00
For the vacant Omnoi Stadium 126 lbs title.
2007-05-06 Win   Hassan Ait Bassou SLAMM "Nederland vs Thailand III" (137lbs) Haarlem, Netherlands KO (Right hook) 2 1:04
2007-04-06 Win   Sarawut Lookbanyai Phetsupapan, Lumpinee Stadium Bangkok, Thailand Decision 5 3:00
2007-03-08 Win   Singtongnoi Por.Telakun Onesongchai, Rajadamnern Stadium Bangkok, Thailand Decision 5 3:00
2007-02-02 Win   Ronnachai Naratreekun Sor.Khunsuktrakoonyang, Lumpinee Stadium Bangkok, Thailand Decision 5 3:00
2006-12-21 Draw   Jomthong Chuwattana Birthday Show, Rajadamnern Stadium Bangkok, Thailand Decision 5 3:00
2006-11-16 Loss   Jomthong Chuwattana Rajadamnern Stadium Bangkok, Thailand Decision 5 3:00
For vacant 126lbs Rajadamnern title.
2006-10-19 Win   Singtongnoi Por.Telakun Onesongchai, Rajadamnern Stadium Bangkok, Thailand TKO 3
Wins 126lbs WBC Muay Thai World title.
2006-09-04 Draw   Singtongnoi Por.Telakun Daorungchujaroen, Rajadamnern Stadium Bangkok, Thailand Decision 5 3:00
For vacant 126lbs Rajadamnern title.
2006-07-28 Loss   Ronachai Naratreekoon Khunsuk Takoonyang, Lumpinee Stadium Bangkok, Thailand Decision 5 3:00
2006-07-05 Loss   Puja Sor Suwanee Wansongchai, Rajadamnern Stadium Bangkok, Thailand Decision (Unanimous) 5 3:00
2006-05-13 Win   Mhand Boukedim Le Thaï Tournament II : France vs Thaïlande (130lbs) Genève, Switzerland KO 1
2006-04-06 Loss   Nongbee Kiatyongyut Onesongchai, Rajadamnern Stadium Bangkok, Thailand TKO (Knees) 4
2006-03-06 Win   Saenchainoi Nongkisuvit Onesongchai, Rajadamnern Stadium Bangkok, Thailand TKO 3
2006-01-25 Win   Puja Sor.Suwannee Daorungchujarean, Rajadamnern Stadium Bangkok, Thailand Decision 5 3:00
2005-12-22 Win   Orono Tawan Rajadamnern Celebration Fights Bangkok, Thailand TKO 3
2005-11-16 Loss   Seanchainoi Nongkisuvit Onesongchai, Rajadamnern Stadium Bangkok, Thailand Decision 5 3:00
2005-10-29 Win   Riki Onodera SNKA "Onodera Riki Retirement Memorial Event" (132lbs) Ōta, Tokyo, Japan KO (Right hook) 2 2:18
2005-09-22 Win   Ronnachai Naratrikoon Onesongchai, Rajadamnern Stadium Bangkok, Thailand TKO (High kick) 3
2005-08-12 Win   Thongchai Tor. Silachai Queens Birthday Superfights, Sanam Luang Bangkok, Thailand Decision (Unanimous) 5 3:00
2005-07-20 Loss   Nongbee Kiatyongyut Daorungchujarean, Rajadamnern Stadium Bangkok, Thailand Decision 5 3:00
2005-06-22 Loss   Attachai N.Sipueng Kiatsingnoi, Rajadamnern Stadium Bangkok, Thailand Decision 5 3:00
2005-05-06 Win   Nopparat Keatkhamtorn Phetyindee + Kor.Sapaotong, Lumpinee Stadium Bangkok, Thailand TKO 1
Wins Lumpine Stadium 126 lbs title and retains Rajadamnern Stadium 126 lbs title.
2005-03-25 Win   Ngatao Sor Attarungrot Palokmuaythai ITV, Omnoi Stadium Bangkok, Thailand KO
2005-02-28 Win   Wuttidet Lukprabat Daorungprabath, Rajadamnern Stadium Bangkok, Thailand Decision 5 3:00
2005-01-26 Win   Lerdsila Chumpairtour Daorungchujarean, Rajadamnern Stadium Bangkok, Thailand TKO 4
2004-12-23 Win   Rittidej Kor Sapaothong Daorungchujarean, Rajadamnern Stadium Bangkok, Thailand TKO 4
2004-11-29 Win   Seanchernglak Jirakrengkri Daorungchujarean, Rajadamnern Stadium Bangkok, Thailand Decision 5 3:00
2004-10-25 Win   Puja Sor.Suwanee Palokmuaythai ITV, Omnoi Stadium Bangkok, Thailand TKO 2
2004-09-06 Loss   Seanchernglak Jirakrengkri Daorungchujarean, Rajadamnern Stadium Bangkok, Thailand Decision 5 3:00
2004-06-17 Win   Kongpipop Petchyindee Daorungchujarean, Rajadamnern Stadium Bangkok, Thailand TKO (leg kicks) 2
2004-05-04 Win   Singdam Kiatmoo9 Petchyindee, Lumpinee Stadium Bangkok, Thailand KO (Right cross) 3
2004-03-28 Win   Duwao Kongudom Omnoi Stadium, Isuzu Cup tournament, final Bangkok, Thailand Decision 3 3:00
Wins the Isuzu Cup and Omnoi Satdium 122 lbs titles.
2004- Win   Ronachai Naratrikun Omnoi Stadium, Isuzu Cup tournament, semifinal Bangkok, Thailand KO 2
2003- Loss   Duwao Kongudom Isuzu Cup tournament Bangkok, Thailand Decision 5 3:00
2003- Win   Sakornphet NakhonthongParkView Omnoi Stadium, Isuzu Cup tournament Bangkok, Thailand TKO 2
2003-09-06 Win   Sayannoi Kiatpraphat Omnoi Stadium, Isuzu Cup tournament Bangkok, Thailand Decision 5 3:00
2003-08-06 Win   Mueangfahlak Keatwichian SUK Daorungchujarean, Lumpinee Stadium Bangkok, Thailand TKO 3
Defends Rajadamnern Satdium 126 lbs title.
2003-07-29 Win   Nopparat Keatkhamtorn DFD CommonReal3000 & Petchyindee, Lumpinee Stadium Bangkok, Thailand TKO 1
2003-06-13 Draw   Pornpitak Petchaudomchai Petchpiya, Lumpinee Stadium Bangkok, Thailand Decision 5 3:00
2003-04-30 Win   Singdam Kiatmoo9 Daorungchujarean, Rajadamnern Stadium Bangkok, Thailand KO 3
2003-03-14 Draw   Ritthichai Somkhidkada Lumpinee Stadium Bangkok, Thailand Decision 5 3:00
2003-02-05 Win   Mueangfahlak Keatwichian Rajadamnern Stadium Bangkok, Thailand Decision 5 3:00
Wins the Rajadamnern Stadium 126 lbs title.
2003-01-10 Win   Chatri Sithengjia Lumpinee Stadium Bangkok, Thailand Decision 5 3:00
2002-12-03 Win   Yodbuangam Lukbanyai Rajadamnern Stadium Bangkok, Thailand KO 4
2002- Win   Chutin Sit Kuanim Rajadamnern Stadium Bangkok, Thailand Decision 5 3:00
2002- Loss   Chutin Sit Kuanim Rajadamnern Stadium Bangkok, Thailand Decision 5 3:00
2002-08-09 Loss   Sanghiran Lukbanyai Lumpinee Stadium Bangkok, Thailand Decision 5 3:00
2002- Win   Saksit Sit.Or Channel 7 Stadium Bangkok, Thailand TKO 3
2002- Win   Denthoranee NakhonthongParkView Lumpinee Stadium Bangkok, Thailand Decision 5 3:00
2002-05-21 Win   Bovy Sor Udomson Onesongchai Bangkok, Thailand TKO (Referee Stoppage) 3
2002-03-08 Draw   Thailand Pinsinchai Lumpinee Stadium Bangkok, Thailand Decision 5 3:00
2002- Win   Chalermphon Kiatsunanta Lumpinee Stadium Bangkok, Thailand TKO 3
2001-11-02 Win   Kongpipop Petchyindee Lumpinee Stadium Bangkok, Thailand KO (Punches) 3
2001-06-29   Denthoranee Nakhorntongparkview Lumpinee Stadium Bangkok, Thailand
2001-06-07 Loss   Phetek Dejchusri Onesongchai, Rajadamnern Stadium Bangkok, Thailand Decision 5 3:00
2001- Win   Nungubon Sitlerchai Bangkok, Thailand Decision 5 3:00
2001-04-25   Ngatao Sor Attarungrot Rajadamnern Stadium Bangkok, Thailand
2000-12-15 Win   Thailand Pinsinchai Kiatpetch, Lumpinee Stadium Bangkok, Thailand
2000-10-24 Win   Lertnimit Phetsuphapan Lumpinee Stadium Bangkok, Thailand Decision 5 3:00
2000-07-14 Win   Naruenat Phetpayathai Lumpinee Stadium Bangkok, Thailand Decision 5 3:00
2000-06-28 Loss   Kumanthong Por.Plumkamon Rajadamnern Stadium Bangkok, Thailand Decision 5 3:00
2000-02-02 Win   Prakaipetch Kiatpailin Rajadamnern Stadium Bangkok, Thailand
Wins 112lbs Rajadamnern title.
1999-12-14 Win   Sanchoenglek Jirakriengkrai Rajadamnern Stadium Bangkok, Thailand Decision 5 3:00
1999-10-26   Sitrak Asawayothin Rajadamnern Stadium Bangkok, Thailand
1999-10-04 Win   Yodbunagam Lukbanyai Rajadamnern Stadium Bangkok, Thailand KO (Straight Right) 3
1999-09-02 Win   Kayasit Chuwattana Rajadamnern Stadium Bangkok, Thailand Decision 5 3:00
1999-07-29 Win   Boonlert Por.Thawatchai Bangkok, Thailand Decision 5 3:00
1999-07-08 Win   Kantipong Luktapakart Rajadamnern Stadium Bangkok, Thailand Decision 5 3:00
1999-06-10 Win   Kayasit Sakmuangklaeng Rajadamnern Stadium Bangkok, Thailand
Wins 108 lbs Rajadamnern title.
1999-05-06 Win   Prakyapetch Kiatpaillin Rajadamnern Stadium Bangkok, Thailand Decision 5 3:00
1999- Draw   Morakot Chumpartour Bangkok, Thailand Decision 5 3:00
1999- Win   Surachai Bangkok, Thailand Decision 5 3:00
1999-01-27 Win   Raksotsot Sor.Kittichai Bangkok, Thailand Decision 5 3:00
1998-12-23 Loss   Phokaew Sitchafuang Bangkok, Thailand Decision 5 3:00
1998-11-18 Win   Klangsuan Sasiprapagym Rajadamnern Stadium Bangkok, Thailand TKO 4
Wins 105lbs Rajadamnern title.
1998-10-31 Win   Hinari Fukatsu SNKA Bunkyō, Tokyo, Japan TKO 5 0:56
Legend:   Win   Loss   Draw/No contest   Notes

See also edit

External links edit

References edit

  1. ^ "Anuwat Kaewsamrit profile". www.mymuaythai.com. Archived from the original on 2009-07-24. Retrieved 2009-06-05.
  2. ^ a b "Anuwat Kaewsamrit". www.deanwhitesnongkee.com. Archived from the original on 2008-12-24. Retrieved 2009-07-01.
  3. ^ (in Japanese)深津飛成 vs アヌワット・ゲオムサリット Hinari Fukatsu vs Anuwat Kaewsamrit BoutReview.com Retrieved: July 13, 2010.
  4. ^ (in Japanese)(レポ&写真) [新日本キック] 10.29 大田:小野寺引退。武田が総合!? (Reports&Photos) [SNKA] Ota: Onodera gets retired. Takeda challenges MMA!? BoutReview.com Retrieved: July 13, 2010.
  5. ^ (in Japanese)アヌワット、駿太を1R葬。増田、WPMF獲得 Anuwat beats Shunta in 1R. Masuda wins WPMF title. BoutReview.com Retrieved: July 13, 2010.
  6. ^ (in Japanese)アヌワット、心・センチャイジムに5R KO勝ち:7.11 有明 BoutReview.com Retrieved: July 13, 2010.