Krongsak Sakkasem (Thai: ครองศักดิ์ ศักดิ์เกษม) is a Thai former Muay Thai fighter and kickboxer.

Krongsak
BornPrakong Boranrat
(1963-09-11) September 11, 1963 (age 61)
Khon Kaen, Thailand
Other namesKrongsak Na Theerawong (ครองศักดิ์ ณ ธีรวงศ์)
Nakrop Wat (Temple Warrior)
The Professor
NationalityThai
Height1.74 m (5 ft 9 in)
Weight67 kg (148 lb; 10.6 st)
StyleMuay Thai
StanceSouthpaw
TeamSakkasem (1973-1985)
Na Theerawong (1985-1987)
Sakcharoenchai
OccupationMuay Thai trainer

Biography and career

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At the age of 10 Krongsak was sent to Bangkok where he studied to become a monk. There he discovered Muay Thai through friends and finally joined the Sakksaem muay thai camp at the age of 12. Two years later he made his debut at Rajadamnern Stadium.[1]

During his career Krongsak became the number 1 ranked fighter at both Rajadamnern and Lumpinee stadiums but never was able to capture the titles. At the peak of his popularity his purses reached 100,000 baht.[2] He holds wins over notable champions of his time: Sagat Petchyindee, Jitti Kiatsuriya, Inseenoi Sor Thanikul, Raktae Muangsurin, Samart Prasarnmit and Changpuek Kiatsongrit.[3]

in 1985 Krongsak fought the legendary Dieselnoi Chor Thanasukarn. They would fight to a draw at Rajadamnern Stadium on August 8, a fight a lot of observers thought Krongsak should have won. Dieselnoi would beat him on points in the rematch on November 12 at Lumpinee Stadium. Both fights at 132 lbs.[4]

In 1988 Krongsak moved to France where he began teaching at the Lamy Gym in Paris. He kept competing both in Muay Thai and Kickboxing rules in Europe. He went undefeated in his second career, capturing world titles against notable European champions of his era such as Ivan Hippolyte, Rob Kaman, Stéphane Nikiéma and Guillaume Kerner. Krongsak retired from fighting in 1995 and turned to coaching full time, he also organized events in France cooperation with Thai promotors. He has been living in France for over 30 years.[5]

Titles and accomplishments

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Awards

Fight record

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Muay Thai Record
Date Result Opponent Event Location Method Round Time
1995-09-30 Win   Guillaume Kerner Évry, France TKO (Doctor Stoppage) 3
Defends Muay Thai World -70kg title.
1994- Win   Mustapha Lakhcem France Decision 10 2:00
Defends WKA World Super Welterweight title.
1993-12- Win   Stéphane Nikiéma Salle des Sports Marcel Cerdan Levallois, France Decision 5 3:00
Defends Muay Thai World -70kg title.
1993-06-04 Win   Stéphane Nikiéma Stade Pierre de Coubertin Paris, France Decision (Unanimous) 5 3:00
Defends Muay Thai World -70kg title.
1992-04-24 Win   Antoine Druif Hong Kong KO 1
1992-04-11 Win   Andre Panza 7th Festival des Arts Martiaux Paris, France TKO (Punches) 9
Defends WKA World Super Welterweight title.
? Win   Liam Walsh France KO (Left Cross) 1
Wins WKA World Super Welterweight title.
1991- Draw   Ivan Hippolyte Amsterdam, Netherlands Decision 5 3:00
1989-11-23 Win   Mike Cole Lamy Gym présente BOXE-THAI Paris, France TKO (Left Straight) 1
1989- Win   Pascal Grégoire Paris, France KO 2
1989-04- Win   Ivan Hippolyte Paris, France Decision 5 3:00
Defends Muay Thai World title.
1988-02-06 Win   Rob Kaman Paris, France Decision 5 3:00
Wins WMTA World Super Middleweight title.
1987-10-30 Win   Changpuek Kiatsongrit Bangkok, Thailand KO 3
1987-10-06 Win   Mapralong Sit Por Tor Thor Mueang Sakon Nakhon, Thailand
1987- Win   Payap Premchai Sakhon Nakhon, Thailand Ref. stop (lack of combativity) 4
1987-03-06 Loss   Changpuek Kiatsongrit Ubon Ratchathani province, Thailand Decision 5 3:00
1986- Win   Changpuek Kiatsongrit Thailand Decision 5 3:00
1986- Win   Fahdaeng Sor.Borikan Thailand
1986- Win   Seeyok Thailand
1986- Loss   Payap Premchai Si Saket, Thailand Ref. stop (lack of combativity) 5
1986- Win   Jock Kiatniwat Thailand
1986- Win   Sawainoi Daopaetrew Thailand
1986-05-17 Loss   Nokweed Devy Bangkok, Thailand Decision 5 3:00
1986- Win   Fanta Attapong Thailand
1986- Win   Samart Prasarnmit Thailand KO
1986- Win   Antoine Druif Clermont-Ferrand, France TKO 3
1986- Win   Orlando Wiet France Decision 5 3:00
1986- Win   Rick van der Vathorst Paris, France
1985-11-12 Loss   Dieselnoi Chor Thanasukarn Lumpinee Stadium Bangkok, Thailand Decision 5 3:00
For the Yodmuaythai title.
1985-08-08 Draw   Dieselnoi Chor Thanasukarn Rajadamnern Stadium Bangkok, Thailand Decision 5 3:00
1985-07-04 Win   Sawainoi Daopaetrew Rajadamnern Stadium Bangkok, Thailand Decision 5 3:00
1985-04- Loss   Mekong Sor Borikan Rajadamnern Stadium Bangkok, Thailand Decision 5 3:00
1985-03-18 Win   Sagat Petchyindee Rajadamnern Stadium Bangkok, Thailand Decision 5 3:00
1984- Loss   Fanta Attapong Bangkok, Thailand Decision 5 3:00
1984-04-06 Win   Jomtrai Petchyindee Nakhon Pathom, Thailand Decision 5 3:00
1984- Loss   Inseenoi Sor Thanikul Rajadamnern Stadium Bangkok, Thailand Decision 5 3:00
1984-01-05 Loss   Kaopong Sitichuchai Rajadamnern Stadium Bangkok, Thailand Decision 5 3:00
1983-11-03 Win   Inseenoi Sor Thanikul Rajadamnern Stadium Bangkok, Thailand Decision 5 3:00
1983-08-29 Win   Raktae Muangsurin Rajadamnern Stadium Bangkok, Thailand Decision 5 3:00
1982- Win   Fadaeng Sor Borikan Bangkok, Thailand Decision 5 3:00
1982-08-16 Win   Samart Prasarnmit Rajadamnern Stadium Bangkok, Thailand KO 4
1982-07-21 Win   Samart Prasarnmit Rajadamnern Stadium Bangkok, Thailand Decision 5 3:00
1982-03-26 Win   Nakhonsawan Suanmisakwan Lumpinee Stadium Bangkok, Thailand Decision 5 3:00
1982-02-24 Win   Samart Prasarnmit Rajadamnern Stadium Bangkok, Thailand Decision 5 3:00
1982-01-27 Win   Lakchart Sor.Prasartporn Rajadamnern Stadium Bangkok, Thailand Decision 5 3:00
1981- Loss   Ruengsak Petchyindee Lumpinee Stadium Bangkok, Thailand Decision 5 3:00
1981-11-03 Loss   Ruengsak Petchyindee Lumpinee Stadium Bangkok, Thailand KO (Punches) 1
For the Lumpinee Stadium 130 lbs title.
1981- Loss   Saeksan Sor.Thepittak Rajadamnern Stadium Bangkok, Thailand Decision 5 3:00
1981-08-21 Win   Sagat Petchyindee Lumpinee Stadium Bangkok, Thailand Decision 5 3:00
1981- Win   Saeksan Sor.Thepittak Lumpinee Stadium Bangkok, Thailand Decision 5 3:00
1981- Loss   Kaopong Sitichuchai Lumpinee Stadium Bangkok, Thailand Decision 5 3:00
1981-03-10 Win   Jitti Kiatsuriya Lumpinee Stadium Bangkok, Thailand Decision 5 3:00
1981- Win   Seeprae Fairtex Lumpinee Stadium Bangkok, Thailand Decision 5 3:00
1981-01-08 Win   Seeprae Fairtex Rajadamnern Stadium Bangkok, Thailand Decision 5 3:00
1980-11-25 Win   Sagat Petchyindee Lumpinee Stadium Bangkok, Thailand Decision 5 3:00
1980-11-03 Win   Dennarong Saksandee Rajadamnern Stadium Bangkok, Thailand Decision 5 3:00
1980-07-22 Loss   Lom-Isan Sor.Thanikul Lumpinee Stadium Bangkok, Thailand KO (High Kick) 4
For the Lumpinee Stadium 122 lbs title.
1980-06-03 Win   Chintadet Sakniran Lumpinee Stadium Bangkok, Thailand Decision 5 3:00
1980-02-09 Win   Attapee Boonroj Lumpinee Stadium Bangkok, Thailand Decision 5 3:00
1980-01-21 Win   Fah-Uthai Phitsanurachan Rajadamnern Stadium Bangkok, Thailand KO (Punches) 2
Win   Densuk Florida Bangkok, Thailand Decision 5 3:00
1979-09-07 Win   Kwangtongnoi Kiatsingnoi Lumpinee Stadium Bangkok, Thailand Decision 5 3:00
1979-07-20 Win   Man Sor.Jitpattana Lumpinee Stadium Bangkok, Thailand Decision 5 3:00
Win   Yodkhunsuk Kiatsingnoi Bangkok, Thailand Decision 5 3:00
Win   Samoechai Ketsongkran Bangkok, Thailand KO
Win   Win Kisaiphodeang Bangkok, Thailand Decision 5 3:00
Win   Chalamsing Sakwichian Bangkok, Thailand Decision 5 3:00
Win   Yodphon Phongsit Bangkok, Thailand Decision 5 3:00
Win   Rungsai Kiatpetch Bangkok, Thailand Decision 5 3:00
Win   Lap Or Yuthanakorn Bangkok, Thailand Decision 5 3:00
1978-04-07 Win   Ekasit Kor.Kerdphol Lumpinee Stadium Bangkok, Thailand Decision 5 3:00
Legend:   Win   Loss   Draw/No contest   Notes

See also

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References

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  1. ^ "Krongsak Biographie". krongsak.com. Archived from the original on 2009-03-09. Retrieved 1 October 2021.
  2. ^ 123 Greatest Muay Thai fighters of all-tme. p. 125. Retrieved 30 September 2021.
  3. ^ Trefeu, Serge. "Krongsak Sakkasem histoire de champion". siamfightmag.com. Retrieved 1 October 2021.
  4. ^ von Duuglas-Ittu, Sylvie. "A short Biography of Dieselnoi Chor Thanasukarn". 8limbsus.com. Retrieved 1 October 2021.
  5. ^ Trefeu, Serge. "Interview de Krongsak". siamfightmag.com. Retrieved 30 September 2021.