Nong-O Sit Or is a ThaiMuay Thaikickboxer. He is considered one of the best pound for pound Muay Thai fighters in the world.
Biography
Early career
Nong-O Sit Or (น้องโอ๋ ศิษย์ อ.) was born as Arphichet Kotenan in Sakon Nakhon Province in Northeastern (Changwat) region of Thailand. He had his first fight at the age of 14.[1]
2008
On August 3, 2008, Nong-O fought against Kōji Okuyama at Keio Plaza hotel in Hachiōji, Tokyo, and he won by KO with left elbow strike during 3rd round[2]. December 9, 2008, he fought against Wutidet Lukprabath at Lumpinee Stadium in the memorial event of Lumpinee Stadium establishment. He won by decision after 5th round[3].
2009
On January 18, 2009, Nong-O fought against Tomoaki Suehiro at Yoyogi National Gymnasium for the Muay Thai event "Muay Lok", and he won by TKO because the referee stopped the contest after he knocked down Suehiro twice with eight hook and left hook during 1st round. After the contest, he was given a a bunch of flowers by Shinya Aoki. Nong-O was going to fight against Shunta Itō in the beginning, but he was replaced because his legs had not been healed enough[4].
On November 8, 2009, he fought against Trijak Sitjomtrai in Japan. Trijak was the current champion at featherweight sanctioned by Professional Boxing Association of Thailand, but Nong-O won by majority decision(2-0) after 5th round[5].
On December 8, Nong-O fought agaisnt Petboonchu F. A. Group for his title of Lumpinee Stadium at Super featherweight(130 lbs). Nong-O won by decision and became the new champion.
2010
On January 17, 2010, Nong-O participated the tournament of "Yod Muay Champions Cup 60kg" in Japan. He fought against Sindam Kietmukao at the first match. After 5th round, the bout was resulted draw as 1-0. Nong-O lost by the split decision after extra round (6th round)[6]. On December 9, He challenged Saenchai's titles of Lumpinee Stadium and WMC, but he lost by decision. On January 19, Nong-O Sit O was named 2010 boxer of the year at the Society of Friends of Sportswriters Awards Night in Bangkok.
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