Kongnapa Watcharawit (Thai: ก้องนภา วัชรวิทย์); is a Thai retired Muay Thai fighter. He is a former 4 divisions Rajadamnern Stadium champion.
| Kongnapa | |
|---|---|
| Born | Noppadol Lumpa 2 March 1968 Suwannaphum district, Roi Et province, Thailand |
| Other names | The Exocet Kongnapa Lukthapfa (ก้องนภา ลูกทัพฟ้า) Kongnapa BM Service (ก้องนภา บี.เอ็ม.เซอร์วิส) |
| Nationality | Thai |
| Height | 1.74 m (5 ft 8+1⁄2 in) |
| Weight | 63 kg (139 lb; 9.9 st) |
| Style | Muay Thai Muay Mat |
| Stance | Southpaw |
| Fighting out of | Bangkok, Thailand |
| Team | Kietpetchnoi Lukthapfa[1] |
| Occupation | Muay thai trainer |
Biography and career edit
Kongnapa started to train in Muay Thai at the age of 15 in a local camp of his native province. After 8 months of training he moved to the Kietpetchnoi gym in Bangkok. Known for his powerful hands, Kongnapa captured the Rajadamnern Stadium belt in four divisions between 1988 and 1995.[2]
In the late 1990s Kongnapa moved to the United States where he became a trainer at Roufusport in Milwaukee, Wisconsin and kept competing on the local scene.
On December 4, 1998, Kongnapa faced Donnie Pendleton for the IKF Pro Muaythai World title. He won the fight by knockout with low kicks in the first round.[3]
On November 19, 1999, Kongnapa defeated Steve Milles by knockout in a WKA event in New York.[4]
On February 26, 2000, Kongnapa defended his IKF PRo Muay Thai World title against Dmitry Shakuta from Belarus. He won a highly contested fight by majority decision.[5]
On November 10, 2000, Kongnapa regained the IKF Muay Thai World title he had involuntarily vacated when he defeated Pedro Villalobos by TKO in the second round.[6]
On January 12, 2008 Kongnapa faced En Kang as a defense of his IKKC Muay Thai Intercontinental title at a WCK Muay Thai event. He lost the fight by doctor stoppage due to cuts in the fourth round.[7]
Kongnapa is a trainer in the United States, when he resided in Las Vegas he trained former boxing world champion Riddick Bowe for his Muay Thai debut in 2013.[8] Kongnapa later joined Coban's gym in New York and lives in Portland, Oregon as of 2022.
Titles and honours edit
- Rajadamnern Stadium
- 1988 Rajadamnern Stadium Super Bantamweight (122 lbs) Champion
- 1989 Rajadamnern Stadium Featherweight (126 lbs) Champion (one defense)
- 1991 Rajadamnern Stadium Super Featherweight (130 lbs) Champion
- 1995 Rajadamnern Stadium Super Lightweight (140 lbs) Champion (one defense)
- International Kickboxing Federation
- 1998 I.K.F. Pro Muaythai Junior-middleweight World Champion (five defenses)
- International Muay Thai Championship
- 2001 I.M.T.C. Muay Thai Super Welterweight World −70 kg Champion
- International Karate Kickboxing Council
- 2007 IKKC Muay Thai Intercontinental Jr. Middleweight Champion
Fight record edit
| 125 Wins (51 (T)KOs, 32 Losses, 6 Draws | ||||||||
| Date | Result | Opponent | Event | Location | Method | Round | Time | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2008-07-19 | Win |  Hector Pena |
WCK Muay Thai | Temecula, California, US | Decision (Split) | 5 | 3:00 | |
| Wins the I.M.T.C. Muay Thai Super Welterweight World title −70 kg. | ||||||||
| 2008-01-12 | Loss |  En Kang |
WCK Muay Thai | Las Vegas, Nevada, US | TKO (Doctor stoppage/Cuts) | 4 | ||
| Loses the IKKC Muay Thai Intercontinental Jr. Middleweight title. | ||||||||
| 2007-11-29 | Win | Toby Grear |
WCK Muay Thai | Highland, California, US | Decision (Unanimous) | 5 | 3:00 | |
| Wins the IKKC Muay Thai Intercontinental Jr. Middleweight title. | ||||||||
| 2002-10-11 | Win | Jason Fenton |
Atlanta, Georgia, US | KO (Low kicks) | 3 | |||
| 2001-06-03 | Win |  Ole Laursen |
Warriors Cup 3 | Burbank, California, USA | Decision (Split) | 5 | 3:00 | |
| Wins the I.M.T.C. Muay Thai Super Welterweight World title −70 kg. | ||||||||
| 2000-11-10 | Win |  Pedro Villalobos |
IKF: Muay Thai Uprising 1 | Atlanta, Georgia, US | TKO (Kicks + punches) | 2 | 1:54 | |
| Wins the vacant I.K.F. Pro Muaythai Junior-middleweight World title. | ||||||||
| 2000-03-18 | Win |  Pascal Lafleur |
ISKA: Wilson vs. Cooper | Las Vegas, Nevada, US | KO (Right hook) | 1 | 2:40 | |
| 2000-02-26 | Win |  Dmitry Shakuta |
Roufusport | Milwaukee, Wisconsin, US | Decision (Majority) | 5 | 3:00 | |
| Defends the I.K.F. Pro Muaythai Junior-middleweight World title. | ||||||||
| 1999-11-19 | Win | Steve Milles |
WKA | New York, USA | TKO (Doctor stoppage) | 3 | ||
| 1999-09-18 | Win | Vadim Chamykin |
Roufusport | Milwaukee, Wisconsin, US | KO | 2 | 1:53 | |
| Defends the I.K.F. Pro Muaythai Junior-middleweight World title. | ||||||||
| 1999-05-01 | Win | Jeremy Abbott |
Roufusport | Milwaukee, Wisconsin, US | TKO (Elbows + knees) | 2 | 2:44 | |
| 1999-03-19 | Win |  Marcus Mangan |
Roufusport | Milwaukee, Wisconsin, US | Decision (Unanimous) | 5 | 3:00 | |
| Defends the I.K.F. Pro Muaythai Junior-middleweight World title. | ||||||||
| 1999-02-06 | Win |  Eval Denton |
Roufusport | Milwaukee, Wisconsin, US | Decision (Unanimous) | 5 | 3:00 | |
| Defends the I.K.F. Pro Muaythai Junior-middleweight World title. | ||||||||
| 1998-12-04 | Win | Donnie Pendleton |
Roufusport | Milwaukee, Wisconsin, US | KO (Low kick) | 1 | ||
| Wins the I.K.F. Pro Muaythai Junior-middleweight World title. | ||||||||
| 1998-10-24 | Win |  Ryan Jones |
Roufusport | Milwaukee, Wisconsin, US | KO (Punch) | 1 | ||
| 1998-07-03 | Win | Brian Lee |
Las Vegas Fight Night 1998 | Las Vegas, Nevada, US | KO | |||
| 1998-05-30 | Loss |  Khunpon Dechkampu |
Roufusport | Milwaukee, Wisconsin, US | KO (Elbow) | 3 | 1:21 | |
| 1995-06-30 | Loss | Sangtiennoi Sor.Rungroj |
Lumpinee Stadium | Bangkok, Thailand | Decision | 5 | 3:00 | |
| 1995-06-07 | Loss | Pairot Wor.Wolapon |
Rajadamnern Stadium | Bangkok, Thailand | Decision | 5 | 3:00 | |
| 1995-04-28 | Win | Namkabuan Nongkeepahuyuth |
Lumpinee Stadium | Bangkok, Thailand | Decision | 5 | 3:00 | |
| 1995-03-29 | Win | Namphon Nongkeepahuyuth |
Rajadamnern Stadium | Bangkok, Thailand | KO (High kick) | 5 | ||
| 1995-03-02 | Win | Saenkeng Pinsinchai |
Rajadamnern Stadium | Bangkok, Thailand | Decision | 5 | 3:00 | |
| Defends the Rajadamnern Stadium Super Lightweight (140 lbs) title. | ||||||||
| 1995-01-11 | Win | Saenkeng Pinsinchai |
Rajadamnern Stadium | Bangkok, Thailand | Decision (Unanimous) | 5 | 3:00 | |
| Wins the vacant Rajadamnern Stadium Super Lightweight (140 lbs) title. | ||||||||
| ? | Loss | Den Muangsurin |
Lumpinee Stadium | Bangkok, Thailand | KO (Uppercut) | 4 | ||
| 1994-09-06 | Loss | M16 Bor.Khor.Sor |
Lumpinee Stadium | Bangkok, Thailand | Decision | 5 | 3:00 | |
| 1994-06-01 | Win | M16 Bor.Khor.Sor |
Rajadamnern Stadium | Bangkok, Thailand | Decision | 5 | 3:00 | |
| 1994-05-03 | Win | Chaksing Por.Rewadee |
Rajadamnern Stadium | Bangkok, Thailand | Decision | 5 | 3:00 | |
| 1994-03-29 | Win | Namphon Nongkeepahuyuth |
Lumpinee Stadium | Bangkok, Thailand | Decision | 5 | 3:00 | |
| 1994-03-08 | Win | Petchrung Sityasothon |
Lumpinee Stadium | Bangkok, Thailand | KO (Punch) | 2 | ||
| 1994-02-09 | Win | Chanchai Sor Tamarangsri |
Rajadamnern Stadium | Bangkok, Thailand | Decision | 5 | 3:00 | |
| 1994-01-11 | Loss | Pepsi Biyapan |
Lumpinee Stadium | Bangkok, Thailand | Decision | 5 | 3:00 | |
| 1993-12-21 | Win | Suwitlek Sor.Sakowarat |
Lumpinee Stadium | Bangkok, Thailand | Decision | 5 | 3:00 | |
| 1993-11-19 | Win | Rungrit Or.Samit |
Lumpinee Stadium | Bangkok, Thailand | Decision | 5 | 3:00 | |
| 1993-10-20 | Loss | Pepsi Biyapan |
Rajadamnern Stadium | Bangkok, Thailand | Decision | 5 | 3:00 | |
| 1993-09-13 | Win | Anangdet Por.Paoin |
Rajadamnern Stadium | Bangkok, Thailand | Decision | 5 | 3:00 | |
| ? | Win | Rungrit Or.Samit |
Lumpinee Stadium | Bangkok, Thailand | KO (High kick) | 3 | ||
| 1993-06-26 | Loss | Taweechai Wor.Preecha |
Rajadamnern Stadium | Bangkok, Thailand | Decision | 5 | 3:00 | |
| 1992-01-15 | Loss | Samsuek Chuwattana |
Rajadamnern Stadium | Bangkok, Thailand | Decision | 5 | 3:00 | |
| 1991-08-15 | Loss | Jongrak Khaiadisorn |
Rajadamnern Stadium | Bangkok, Thailand | Decision | 5 | 3:00 | |
| For the Rajadamnern Stadium Super Featherweight (130 lbs) title. | ||||||||
| 1991-06-26 | Jack Kiatniwat |
Rajadamnern Stadium | Bangkok, Thailand | |||||
| 1991-06-10 | Loss | Jongrak Khaiadisorn |
Rajadamnern Stadium | Bangkok, Thailand | Decision | 5 | 3:00 | |
| Loses the Rajadamnern Stadium Super Featherweight (130 lbs) title. | ||||||||
| 1991-05-13 | Win | Jack Kiatniwat |
Rajadamnern Stadium | Bangkok, Thailand | Decision | 5 | 3:00 | |
| 1991-04-07 | Win | Taweechai Wor.Preecha |
Rajadamnern Stadium | Bangkok, Thailand | KO (Left cross) | 2 | ||
| 1991-02-04 | Win | Prasongphet Sor Thammarangsi |
Rajadamnern Stadium | Bangkok, Thailand | Decision (Unanimous) | 5 | 3:00 | |
| Wins the Rajadamnern Stadium Super Featherweight (130 lbs) title.[9] | ||||||||
| 1990-12-26 | Prasongphet Sor Thammarangsi |
Rajadamnern Stadium | Bangkok, Thailand | |||||
| 1990-11-23 | Loss | Decha Sitabanchong |
Lumpinee Stadium | Bangkok, Thailand | Decision | 5 | 3:00 | |
| 1990-08-15 | Win | Namphon Nongkeepahuyuth |
Rajadamnern Stadium | Bangkok, Thailand | KO | 1 | ||
| 1990-07-05 | Draw | Taweechai Wor.Preecha |
Rajadamnern Stadium | Bangkok, Thailand | Decision | 5 | 3:00 | |
| 1990-06-07 | Loss | Jack Kiatniwat |
Rajadamnern Stadium | Bangkok, Thailand | Decision | 5 | 3:00 | |
| 1990-05-02 | Win | Prasongphet Sor Thammarangsi |
Rajadamnern Stadium | Bangkok, Thailand | Decision | 5 | 3:00 | |
| 1990-04-05 | Loss | Taweechai Wor.Preecha |
Rajadamnern Stadium | Bangkok, Thailand | Decision | 5 | 3:00 | |
| 1990-02-01 | Loss | Sangtiennoi Sor.Rungroj |
Rajadamnern Stadium | Bangkok, Thailand | TKO | 3 | ||
| 1989-12-21 | Win | Chokdee Kiatphayathai |
Rajadamnern Stadium | Bangkok, Thailand | Decision | 5 | 3:00 | |
| 1989-11-13 | Loss | Jack Kiatniwat |
Rajadamnern Stadium | Bangkok, Thailand | Decision (Unanimous) | 5 | 3:00 | |
| Loses the Rajadamnern Stadium Featherweight (126 lbs) title. | ||||||||
| 1989-03-20 | Win | Jomwo Chernyim |
Rajadamnern Stadium | Bangkok, Thailand | Decision (Unanimous) | 5 | 3:00 | |
| Defends the Rajadamnern Stadium Featherweight (126 lbs) title. | ||||||||
| 1989-02-22 | Loss | Sangtiennoi Sor.Rungroj |
Rajadamnern Stadium | Bangkok, Thailand | Decision | 5 | 3:00 | |
| 1989-01-15 | Win | Panomtuanlek Hapalang |
Crocodile Farm | Samut Prakan, Thailand | KO (Punches) | 2 | ||
| Wins the vacant Rajadamnern Stadium Featherweight (126 lbs) title. | ||||||||
| 1988-10-19 | Loss | Sangtiennoi Sor.Rungroj |
Rajadamnern Stadium | Bangkok, Thailand | Decision | 5 | 3:00 | |
| 1988-08-29 | Win | Sombat Sor.Thanikul |
Rajadamnern Stadium | Bangkok, Thailand | KO (Punch) | 4 | ||
| 1988-08-04 | Draw | Sombat Sor.Thanikul |
Thailand | Decision | 5 | 3:00 | ||
| 1988-06-23 | Win | Poolsawat Sitsornthong |
Rajadamnern Stadium | Bangkok, Thailand | Decision | 5 | 3:00 | |
| 1988-05-09 | Win | Wanpichit Kaennorasing |
Huamark Stadium | Bangkok, Thailand | Decision | 5 | 3:00 | |
| 1988-03-24 | Win | Dangnoi Lukprabat |
Rajadamnern Stadium | Bangkok, Thailand | KO | 3 | ||
| Wins the Rajadamnern Stadium Super Bantamweight (122 lbs) title. | ||||||||
| 1988-02-08 | Win | Kwanthong Kilenthong |
Rajadamnern Stadium | Bangkok, Thailand | KO | 4 | ||
| 1987-07-23 | Loss | Jampatong Na Nontachai
|
Rajadamnern Stadium | Bangkok, Thailand | Decision | 5 | 3:00 | |
| 1987-05-20 | Win | Grandprixnoi Muangchaiyaphum |
Rajadamnern Stadium | Bangkok, Thailand | Decision | 5 | 3:00 | |
| 1987-03-12 | Win | Kwangthong Singchawkeun |
Rajadamnern Stadium | Bangkok, Thailand | KO (Left hook) | 3 | ||
| 1987-01-16 | Loss | Wanpichit Kaennorasing |
Lumpinee Stadium | Bangkok, Thailand | Decision | 5 | 3:00 | |
| 1985-07-05 | Win | Chalamkaw Sor.Sonklin |
Lumpinee Stadium | Bangkok, Thailand | KO | 3 | ||
| Legend: Win Loss Draw/No contest Notes | ||||||||
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