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Langsuan Panyuthaphum

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Langsuan Panyuthaphum
Langsuan in 2018
BornPinthong Wongpanya[1]
(1967-02-01) February 1, 1967 (age 57)
Phayao, Chaing Rai (now Phayao Province), Thailand
Native nameปิ่นทอง วงศ์ปัญญา
Other namesLangsuan Taximeter (หลังสวน แท๊กซี่มิเตอร์)
Pinthong Panyuthaphum
Sayannoi Sor.Jamrat (1981)
NicknameMr. Merciless Knee (ขุนเข่าไร้น้ำใจ)
Mr. Mean
Height168 cm (5 ft 6 in)
DivisionLight Flyweight
Flyweight
Super Flyweight
StyleMuay Thai
(Muay Khao)
StanceOrthodox
TeamSasiprapa Gym
Years active1981-1994
OccupationMuay Thai fighter (retired)
Muay Thai trainer

Pinthong Wongpanya (Thai: ปิ่นทอง วงศ์ปัญญา; born February 1, 1967), known professionally as Langsuan Panyuthaphum (Thai: หลังสวน พันธ์ยุทธภูมิ), is a Thai former professional Muay Thai fighter. He is a former four-time Lumpinee Stadium champion across three divisions, as well as the 1987 Sports Writers Association of Thailand Fighter of the Year, who was famous in the 1980s and 1990s. Nicknamed "Mr. Merciless Knee", he was especially known for his relentless knees and is considered amongst the greatest fighters in Muay Thai history.

Biography and career

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Early life and introduction to Muay Thai

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Pinthong Wongpanya was born on February 1, 1967 in the village of Tom Dong located in the province of Chiang Rai (now is in Phayao Province) near the northern border of Laos. He started Muay Thai at 14 years old under the name of Sayannoi Sor.Jamrat with Khru Jamrat Songngai of the Sor Jamrat camp.

After winning his first 10 fights with the Sor Jamrat camp, he moved to Chiangmai to train under Khru Yuttaphum under the name of Pinthong Phanyutthapum for the Sak Boontham camp owned by Mrs. Boontham Malaitham. Finally he moved to Bangkok under the name of Langsuan Phanyutthapum at the Sasiprapa camp.

Competitive peak in Muay Thai

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Langsuan fought in Bangkok for 10 years, he was known as The Merciless Knee Striker for his relentless knee attacks from the clinch.

In 1987 Langsuan had 10 fights, he won 9 times, this performance was enough to earn him the most prestigious prize in Muay Thai, the Sports Writers Association of Thailand Fighter of the Year award.[2] That same year he won his first Lumpinee Stadium title at 108 lbs. Langsuan also won Lumpinee titles at 112 and 115 lbs in later years as well as a World title which he captured during a show in the United States. Langsuan was a notable fighter of his time and had purses going as high as 250,000 baht.

He defeated numerous stars of his era including Karuhat Sor.Supawan, Samson Isaan, Lamnamoon Sor.Sumalee, Hippy Singmanee, Wangchannoi Sor Palangchai, Veeraphol Sahaprom, Paruhatlek Sitchunthong, Dokmaipa Por Pongsawang, Jaroensap Kiatbanchong, and Mathee Jadeepitak.

On March 4, 1988, in the fight with Chamuekpet Hapalang at Lumpinee Stadium, he was in the blue corner. It turned into a no decision fight, as it was stopped midway due to the killing of Chaiwat "Ngow Haphalung" Phalungwattanakit, a gambler and sponsor of Chamuekpet. The fight was stopped shortly before the fifth round begins.[3] The situation at that time indicated that when the five rounds were complete, he would definitely lose.[4]

Decline and later years

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After ending his career as a fighter, Langsuan became a trainer in Japan. Eventually he returned to Thailand and now teaches at the Suwannakhiri camp in Ban Mai, Phayao.[5]

Titles and accomplishments

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Awards

Fight record

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Muay Thai Record (Incomplete)
Date Result Opponent Event Location Method Round Time
1994-01-20 Win Thailand Thailand Pinsinchai Rajadamnern Stadium Bangkok, Thailand Decision 5 3:00
1993-11-18 Win Thailand Kasemlek Kiatsiri Rajadamnern Stadium Bangkok, Thailand Decision 5 3:00
1993-09-16 Loss Thailand Veeraphol Sahaprom Lumpinee Stadium Bangkok, Thailand KO (Left Hook) 3
1993-07-12 Win Thailand Tukatathong Por.Pongsawang Rajadamnern Stadium Bangkok, Thailand Decision 5 3:00
1993-05-17 Loss Thailand Duangsompong Por.Pongsawang Rajadamnern Stadium Bangkok, Thailand KO 2
1993-03-08 Loss Thailand Saenkeng Pinsinchai Rajadamnern Stadium Bangkok, Thailand Decision 5 3:00
1992-12-07 Win Thailand Mathee Jadeepitak Lumpinee Stadium Bangkok, Thailand Decision 5 3:00
1992-10-24 Win Thailand Rainbow Sor.Prantalay Lumpinee Stadium Bangkok, Thailand Decision 5 3:00
1992-08-07 Loss Thailand Jaroensap Kiatbanchong Lumpinee Stadium Bangkok, Thailand KO (Punches) 2
Loses the Lumpinee Stadium Super Flyweight (115 lbs) title. For a 2 million baht side-bet.
1992-07-07 Win Thailand Lamnamoon Sor.Sumalee Lumpinee Stadium Bangkok, Thailand Decision 5 3:00
Wins the vacant Lumpinee Stadium Super Flyweight (115 lbs) title.
1992-06-09 Loss Thailand Lamnamoon Sor.Sumalee Lumpinee Stadium Bangkok, Thailand Decision 5 3:00
1992-05-05 Win Thailand Michael Sor.Sukontip Lumpinee Stadium Bangkok, Thailand Decision 5 3:00
1992-04-07 Win Thailand Chartchainoi Chaorai-Oi Lumpinee Stadium Bangkok, Thailand KO (Knee to the body) 3
1992-03-06 Win Thailand Samson Isaan Lumpinee Stadium Bangkok, Thailand Decision 5 3:00
1992-01-31 Win Thailand Pompet Naratreekul Lumpinee Stadium Bangkok, Thailand Decision 5 3:00
1991-12-27 Win Thailand Pompet Naratreekul Lumpinee Stadium Bangkok, Thailand Decision 5 3:00
1991-11-26 Win Thailand Karuhat Sor.Supawan Lumpinee Stadium Bangkok, Thailand Decision 5 3:00
1991-11-05 Loss Thailand Duangsompong Por.Pongsawang Lumpinee Stadium Bangkok, Thailand Decision 5 3:00
1991-10-15 Win Thailand Duangsompong Por.Pongsawang Lumpinee Stadium Bangkok, Thailand Decision 5 3:00
1991-09-17 Loss Thailand Nungubon Sitlerchai Lumpinee Stadium Bangkok, Thailand KO
1991-08-06 Loss Thailand Nungubon Sitlerchai Lumpinee Stadium Bangkok, Thailand KO
Loses the Lumpinee Stadium Flyweight (112 lbs) title.
1991-07-02 Win Thailand Pongsiri Por Ruamrudee Lumpinee Stadium Bangkok, Thailand KO (Knees) 4
1991-05-31 Win Thailand Jaroensap Kiatbanchong Lumpinee Stadium Bangkok, Thailand Decision 5 3:00
Wins the Lumpinee Stadium Flyweight (112 lbs) title.
1991-04-30 Win Thailand Jaroensap Kiatbanchong Lumpinee Stadium Bangkok, Thailand Decision 5 3:00
1991-04-05 Loss Thailand Oley Kiatoneway OneSongchai, Lumpinee Stadium Bangkok, Thailand Decision 5 3:00
1991-03-05 Win Thailand Dokmaipa Por Pongsawang Lumpinee Stadium Bangkok, Thailand Decision 5 3:00
1991-02-12 Win Thailand Karuhat Sor.Supawan Lumpinee Stadium Bangkok, Thailand Decision 5 3:00
1991-01-26 Win Thailand Tukatathong Por.Pongsawang Lumpinee Stadium Bangkok, Thailand Decision 5 3:00
1990-12-07 Win Thailand Mathee Jadeepitak Lumpinee Stadium Bangkok, Thailand Decision 5 3:00
1990-11-20 Loss Thailand Jaroensap Kiatbanchong Lumpinee Stadium Bangkok, Thailand Decision 5 3:00
1990-10-12 Win Thailand Orono Por Muang Ubon Lumpinee Stadium Bangkok, Thailand Decision 5 3:00
1990-08-31 Loss Thailand Samranthong Choochokchai OneSongchai, Lumpinee Stadium Bangkok, Thailand TKO (Ref.Stop/Punches) 4
1990-06-26 Loss Thailand Taweesaklek Ploysakda Lumpinee Stadium Bangkok, Thailand Decision 5 3:00
1990-05-15 Loss Thailand Wangchannoi Sor.Palangchai Lumpinee Stadium Bangkok, Thailand Decision 5 3:00
1990-04-10 Win Thailand Pongsiri Por Ruamrudee Lumpinee Stadium Bangkok, Thailand Decision 5 3:00
1990-03-06 Loss Thailand Oley Kiatoneway OneSongchai, Lumpinee Stadium Bangkok, Thailand Decision 5 3:00
1990-01-28 Win Netherlands Michael Lieuwfat Lumpinee Stadium London, England Decision 5 3:00
1990-01-19 Loss Thailand Boonlai Sor.Thanikul Lumpinee Stadium Bangkok, Thailand Decision 5 3:00
Loses the Lumpinee Stadium Super Flyweight (115 lbs) title.
1989-12-29 Win Thailand Peemai Or Yuttanakorn Lumpinee Stadium Bangkok, Thailand Decision 5 3:00
1989-11-27 Loss Thailand Rajasak Sor.Vorapin Rajadamnern Stadium Bangkok, Thailand Decision 5 3:00
Highest purse of Langsuan's career at 250,000 baht.
1989-11-02 Win Thailand Rajasak Sor.Vorapin Rajadamnern Stadium Raja champion vs Lumpinee champion Bangkok, Thailand Decision 5 3:00
1989-09-26 Loss Thailand Kaensak Sor.Ploenjit Lumpinee Stadium Bangkok, Thailand Decision 5 3:00
1989-09-05 Draw Thailand Kaensak Sor.Ploenjit Lumpinee Stadium Bangkok, Thailand Decision 5 3:00
Defends the Lumpinee Stadium Super Flyweight (115 lbs) title.
1989-08-08 Win Thailand Detduang Por.Pongsawang Lumpinee Stadium Bangkok, Thailand Decision 5 3:00
1989-06-09 Win Thailand Audnoi Lukprabat 1st IMF World Championships Anaheim, California, United States Decision 5 3:00
Wins the inaugural IMF World Super Flyweight (115 lbs) title.
1989-05-02 Win Thailand Dokmaipa Por Pongsawang Lumpinee Stadium Bangkok, Thailand Decision 5 3:00
Wins the Lumpinee Stadium Super Flyweight (115 lbs) title.
1989-03-28 Win Thailand Karuhat Sor.Supawan Lumpinee Stadium Bangkok, Thailand Decision 5 3:00
1989-02-21 Win Thailand Paruhatlek Sitchunthong Lumpinee Stadium Bangkok, Thailand Decision 5 3:00
1989-01-27 Loss Thailand Noppadet Sor.Rewadee Lumpinee Stadium Bangkok, Thailand Decision 5 3:00
1989-01-06 Draw Thailand Karuhat Sor.Supawan Lumpinee Stadium Bangkok, Thailand Decision 5 3:00
1988-12-02 Win Thailand Pongsiri Por Ruamrudee Lumpinee Stadium Bangkok, Thailand Decision 5 3:00
1988-10-13 Win Thailand Veeraphol Sahaprom Rajadamnern Stadium Bangkok, Thailand Decision 5 3:00
1988-09-09 Loss Thailand Wangchannoi Sor.Palangchai Lumpinee Stadium Bangkok, Thailand KO 2
1988-07-26 Win Thailand Dokmaipa Por Pongsawang Lumpinee Stadium Bangkok, Thailand Decision 5 3:00
1988-06-10 Loss Thailand Jaroenthong Kiatbanchong Lumpinee Stadium Bangkok, Thailand Decision 5 3:00
1988-05-03 Loss Thailand Chamuekpet Hapalang Lumpinee Stadium Bangkok, Thailand Decision 5 3:00
1988-03-04 NC Thailand Chamuekpet Hapalang Lumpinee Stadium Bangkok, Thailand No Contest (gunshots in the arena)[3] 4 3:00
1988-01-22 Win Thailand Yodphet Sor.Jitpattana Lumpinee Stadium Bangkok, Thailand Decision 5 3:00
1987-12-08 Win Thailand Baeber Narupai Lumpinee Stadium Bangkok, Thailand Decision 5 3:00
1987-10-27 Win Thailand Wangchannoi Sor.Palangchai Lumpinee Stadium Bangkok, Thailand Decision 5 3:00
Wins Muay Thai World Flyweight (112 lbs) title.
1987-09-22 Win Thailand Dokmaipa Por Pongsawang Lumpinee Stadium Bangkok, Thailand Decision 5 3:00
1987-08-28 Win Thailand Paruhatlek Sitchunthong Lumpinee Stadium Bangkok, Thailand Decision 5 3:00
1987-07-31 Win Thailand Hippy Singmanee Lumpinee Stadium Bangkok, Thailand KO (Knees) 3
1987-06-16 Loss Thailand Paruhatlek Sitchunthong Lumpinee Stadium Bangkok, Thailand Decision 5 3:00
1987-05-19 Win Thailand Dennuea Denmolee Lumpinee Stadium Bangkok, Thailand Decision 5 3:00
Wins the vacant Lumpinee Stadium Light Flyweight (108 lbs) title.
1987-03-24 Win Thailand Sangwannoi Sor.Rungroj Lumpinee Stadium Bangkok, Thailand Decision 5 3:00
1987-02-10 Win Thailand Morakot Choiyim Lumpinee Stadium Bangkok, Thailand KO 3
1987-01-06 Win Thailand Boonkerd Fairtex Lumpinee Stadium Bangkok, Thailand Decision 5 3:00
1986-12-10 Win Thailand Yodmanut Sityodtong Thailand Decision 5 3:00
1986-11-13 Win Thailand Yodmanut Sityodtong Rajadamnern Stadium Bangkok, Thailand Decision 5 3:00
1986-10-10 Win Thailand Rongsak Fairtex Lumpinee Stadium Bangkok, Thailand Decision 5 3:00
1986-09-18 Win Thailand Tanoy Sit Daorong Lumpinee Stadium Bangkok, Thailand Decision 5 3:00
1986-08-29 Win Thailand Thammawit Sakdisamut Lumpinee Stadium Bangkok, Thailand Decision 5 3:00
1986-07-06 Loss Thailand Wanpichit Kaennorasing Rajadamnern Stadium Bangkok, Thailand Decision 5 3:00
1986-06-06 Win Thailand Rongsak Fairtex Lumpinee Stadium Bangkok, Thailand Decision 5 3:00
1986-05-13 Win Thailand Rongsak Fairtex Lumpinee Stadium Bangkok, Thailand Decision 5 3:00
1986-04-11 Win Thailand Phetchan Saksitwichit Lumpinee Stadium Bangkok, Thailand Decision 5 3:00
1986-02-04 Loss Thailand Rattana Sitrungsak Lumpinee Stadium Bangkok, Thailand Decision 5 3:00
1985-12-31 Loss Thailand Namphon Nongkee Pahuyuth Lumpinee Stadium Bangkok, Thailand Decision 5 3:00
1985-11-05 Win Thailand Sitthichai Lumpinee Stadium Bangkok, Thailand Decision 5 3:00
1985-10-11 Win Thailand Khununlek Hapalang Lumpinee Stadium Bangkok, Thailand KO 2
1985-08-23 Loss Thailand Sitthichai Lumpinee Stadium Bangkok, Thailand Decision 5 3:00
1985-07-12 Loss Thailand Rattana Sor.Boonyaporn Lumpinee Stadium Bangkok, Thailand Decision 5 3:00
1985-06-08 Win Thailand Sitthichai Lumpinee Stadium Bangkok, Thailand KO 3
1985-05-10 Loss Thailand Wangchannoi Sor Palangchai Lumpinee Stadium Bangkok, Thailand Decision 5 3:00
1985-03-29 Win Thailand Saeksan Sit Chomthong Lumpinee Stadium Bangkok, Thailand Decision 5 3:00
1985-02-26 Win Thailand Maewpa Suanmisakawan Lumpinee Stadium Bangkok, Thailand Decision 5 3:00
1985-01-26 Win Thailand Kechsak Phayakomsakda Lumpinee Stadium Bangkok, Thailand Decision 5 3:00
1984-12-21 Win Thailand Dejritnoi Sitchaichimplee Lumpinee Stadium Bangkok, Thailand Decision 5 3:00
1984- Loss Thailand Dujdao Phittaklongoen Chiang Mai, Thailand Decision 5 3:00
1984- Win Thailand Hokhak Hongpapmitsilp Lamphun, Thailand Decision 5 3:00
1984- Win Thailand Suelek Kiatmuangtai Hat Yai, Thailand Decision 5 3:00
1984- Win Thailand Sinchainoi Chokpreecha Rayong, Thailand Decision 5 3:00
1984- Win Thailand Pungluang Kiatanan Thailand Decision 5 3:00
1984- Win Thailand Thaninoi Sor.Samakkhi Thailand Decision 5 3:00
1984- Win Thailand Fahsathan Mantaylor Chonburi, Thailand Decision 5 3:00
1984-03-28 Loss Thailand Aitoi Singatthaphon Rajadamnern Stadium Bangkok, Thailand KO 2
1984- Loss Thailand Aitoi Singatthaphon Channel 7 Stadium Bangkok, Thailand Decision 5 3:00
1984-01-07 Loss Thailand Wiratnoi Kiatrattaphol Hat Yai, Thailand Decision 5 3:00
1983- Win Thailand Maenoi Kiatnara Chiang Mai, Thailand Decision 5 3:00
1983- Win Thailand Panleknoi Sitpuchong Phayao province, Thailand KO 3
1983- Win Thailand M.6 Mor.Lukphithak Phrae province, Thailand Decision 5 3:00
1983- Win Thailand Suelek Kiatmuangtai Thailand Decision 5 3:00
1983- Win Thailand Danchai Sitphophrommet Thailand Decision 5 3:00
1983- Win Thailand Surachai Lukyomarat Thailand Decision 5 3:00
1983- Win Thailand Nuaphiphob Singkhiri Thailand Decision 5 3:00
1983- Loss Thailand Daoprakai Singthanasak Bangkok, Thailand Decision 5 3:00
1983- Win Thailand Mongleynoi Teknik Bangkok, Thailand Decision 5 3:00
1983- Win Thailand Phayanoi Saksarawut Bangkok, Thailand Decision 5 3:00
1983- Win Thailand Namjai Premchai Bangkok, Thailand Decision 5 3:00
1983-01- Win Thailand Witsanu Petdecha Thailand Decision 5 3:00
Legend:   Win   Loss   Draw/No contest   Notes

References

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  1. ^ "123 ALL TIME GREATEST MUAY THAI FIGHTERS Book, Langsuan page". 8limbsus.com.
  2. ^ "Langsuan Panyuthaphum Champion Story". siamfightmag.com.
  3. ^ a b "Story of the mythical Lumpinee Stadium". www.siamfightmag.com. Archived from the original on 2019-08-04. Retrieved 2021-05-07.
  4. ^ SMM Muay Thai (2024-08-19). "[เรื่องของเจ๋ง] คลายปมสังหาร"โหงวห้าพลัง" โดนยิง EP23". via YouTube (in Thai). Retrieved 2021-03-04.
  5. ^ "Les plus grands champions de muay thai". siamfightmag.com.