Dieselnoi Chor Thanasukarn

Charin Sorndee (Thai: ชรินทร์ สอนดี; born December 27, 1961), known professionally as Dieselnoi Chor.Thanasukarn (Thai: ดีเซลน้อย ช.ธนะสุกาญจน์), is a Thai retired Muay Thai fighter. He was the Lumpinee Stadium Lightweight Champion for four years until he was forced to retire after running out of challengers. Nicknamed "Lord Sky-Piercing Knee", he is often regarded as one of the greatest and most dominant fighters in the history of Muay Thai who was especially known for his devastating knees. [1]

Dieselnoi Chor.Thanasukarn
BornThanakorn Sorndee
(1961-12-27) December 27, 1961 (age 62)
Ayutthaya, Thailand
Native nameชรินทร์ สอนดี
Other namesDieselnoi Sor.Sirinan
(ดีเซลน้อย ส.ศิรินันท์)
Dieselnoi Sor.Worakulchai
(ดีเซลน้อย ส.วรกุลชัย)
NicknameLord Sky-Piercing Knee
(ขุนเข่าทะลุฟ้า)
Height188 cm (6 ft 2 in)
DivisionLightweight
StyleMuay Thai
(Muay Khao)
StanceOrthodox
TeamSor.Banchongsak Gym (1974)
Sor.Worakulchai Gym (1974-1976)
Chor.Thanasukarn Gym (1976–1977)
Sor.Thanikul Gym (1977-1982)
Hapalang Gym (1982-1985)
TrainerBanchong Ngarm-ket
Years activec. 1974–1985
Professional boxing record
Total2
Wins1
Losses1
By knockout1
Kickboxing record
Total119
Wins110
Losses5
By knockout2
Draws4

Biography and career

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Dieselnoi (Little Diesel) was born on December 27, 1961 in Tambon Huakoon, Nakhon Luang, Ayutthaya province. He started practicing Muay Thai at the age of 13 with his father and elder brother at the Sor Banchongsak training camp under the guidance of Banchong Ngarm-ket. According to the Thai tradition, his first fighting name was Dieselnoi Sor.Banchongsak, named in the honor of his first gym. He made his muaythai debut in the 32 kg weight division. After 4–5 bouts, he changed camp and fought under the name of Dieselnoi Sor Vorakulchai at Sri Ratcha, Chonburi.[1] In 1977, he changed his name again and boxed for the Sor.Thanikul camp, owned by famous promotor Klaew Thanikul.[2]

In 1981, Dieselnoi fought Koapong Sittichuchai and won the Lumpinee Stadium Lightweight (135 lbs) championship title. It was their third meeting after one knock out win each in their previous fights. Due to a lack of challengers he would remain idle for 15 months. His next fight was at the World Free-style Martial Arts Championship held in Bangkok, in April 1982, taking the 135 lb division in the finals against Shinobu Onuki from Japan.[3] Then, on December 24, 1982, Dieselnoi fought Samart Payakaroon meeting at catch weight 132 lbs in a superfight. Dieselnoi weighed in at 129.7 to prove that he could have reached 130 lbs.[4] He outscored the 1981 Fighter of the Year Samart with his trademark knee attacks. It was one of the biggest muaythai fights in 1980's with Samart taking a purse of 350,000 and Dieselnoi a purse of 400,000 baht, a record at the time. Dieselnoi was awarded the prestigious Sports Writer's 1982 Fighter of the Year Award.[5] Dieselnoi reigned over the lightweight division for 17 more months without any challengers. On June 7 he faced Sagat Petchyindee at Rajadamnern Stadium at catch weight (132 lbs).[6] It was again Dieselnoi's overpowering knee strikes that won him the bout.[1] Then Dieselnoi would fly to America and face the American kickboxer John Moncayo, who was given a 5 kg advantage on the scale, in a modified rules fight (no elbows). Dieselnoi was victorious. When he returned to Thailand he then faced Sagat a second time, on October 6, 1984, in Ubon Ratchthani, winning on points again. Dieselnoi's final two fights were vs Krongsak Prakong-Boranrat. They would fight to a draw at Rajadamnern Stadium in Bangkok on August 8, 1985, and then Dieselnoi would beat him on points on November 12, 1985, at Lumpinee Stadium. Both fights at 132 lbs.[6] After being the champion for four consecutive years, he was eventually stripped from his 135 lb Lumpinee title and forced to retire because there was nobody in the weight division left to contest the belt.

Titles and accomplishments

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Professional boxing record

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1 fight 0 wins 1 loss
By knockout 0 1
No. Result Record Opponent Type Round Date Location Notes
1 Loss 0–1   Saengsakda Kittikasem KO 2 August 4, 1981   Lumpinee Stadium, Bangkok, Thailand

Muay Thai record

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Muay Thai Record
110 Wins, 5 Losses, 4 Draw
Date Result Opponent Event Location Method Round Time
1985-11-12 Win   Krongsak Na Theerawong Lumpinee Stadium Bangkok, Thailand Decision 5 3:00
Receives the Yodmuaythai trophy.
1985-08-08 Draw   Krongsak Na Theerawong Rajadamnern Stadium Bangkok, Thailand Decision 5 3:00
1984-10-06 Win   Sagat Petchyindee Isan, Thailand Decision 5 3:00
Receives the Yodmuaythai trophy.
1984-07-14 Win   John Moncayo Los Angeles, United States KO (Knees) 3
1984-06-07 Win   Sagat Petchyindee Rajadamnern Stadium Bangkok, Thailand Decision 5 3:00
1982-12-24 Win   Samart Payakaroon Rajadamnern Stadium Bangkok, Thailand Decision 5 3:00
1982-04-28 Win   Shinobu Onuki Rajadamnern Stadium - World Freestyle Martial Arts Final Bangkok, Thailand KO (Knees) 1 1:26
Wins WFMA World Lightweight (135 lbs) title.
1982-04-25 Win   Lee Jae Yong Rajadamnern Stadium - World Freestyle Martial Arts Semi Final Bangkok, Thailand KO (Knee to the head) 1
1982-01-25 Win   Padejsuk Pitsanurachan Bangkok, Thailand Decision 5 3:00
1981-09-18 Win   Pennoi Sakornpitak Lumpinee Stadium Bangkok, Thailand Decision 5 3:00
1981-03-26 Win   Raktae Muangsurin Rajadamnern Stadium - Raja vs Lpn champion Bangkok, Thailand Decision 5 3:00
1981-01-09 Win   Kaopong Sitichuchai Lumpinee Stadium Bangkok, Thailand Decision 5 3:00
Wins the vacant Lumpinee Stadium Lightweight (135 lbs) title.
1980-09-26 Loss   Kaopong Sitichuchai Lumpinee Stadium Bangkok, Thailand KO (Punches) 2
1980-07-08 Win   Kaopong Sitichuchai Lumpinee Stadium Bangkok, Thailand KO (Knee to the head) 3
Receives the Yodmuaythai trophy.
1980-04-28 Win   Padejsuk Pitsanurachan Rajadamnern Stadium Bangkok, Thailand Decision 5 3:00
1980-03-05 Win   Pennoi Sakornpitak Rajadamnern Stadium Bangkok, Thailand Decision 5 3:00
1980-01-22 Win   Vicharnnoi Porntawee Lumpinee Stadium Bangkok, Thailand Decision 5 3:00
Receives the Yodmuaythai trophy.
1979-10-09 Win   Posai Sitiboonlert Lumpinee Stadium Bangkok, Thailand Decision 5 3:00
1979-08-02 Loss   Prawit Sritham Rajadamnern Stadium Bangkok, Thailand Decision 5 3:00
1979-06-26 Win   Khaosod Sitphraprom Lumpinee Stadium Bangkok, Thailand Decision 5 3:00
1979-03-01 Loss   Padejsuk Pitsanurachan Rajadamnern Stadium Bangkok, Thailand TKO (Doctor Stoppage) 4
1979-01-17 Loss   Vicharnnoi Porntawee Rajadamnern Stadium Bangkok, Thailand Decision 5 3:00
1978-12-06 Win   Narongnoi Kiatbandit Rajadamnern Stadium Bangkok, Thailand Decision 5 3:00
1978-10-12 Loss   Vicharnnoi Porntawee Rajadamnern Stadium Bangkok, Thailand Decision 5 3:00
For the Yodmuaythai trophy.
1978-07-31 Win   Nongkhai Sor.Prapatsorn Rajadamnern Stadium Bangkok, Thailand Decision 5 3:00
1978-06-21 Win   Tawanook Sitpoonchai Rajadamnern Stadium Bangkok, Thailand Decision 5 3:00
1978-05-04 Win   Fahkaew Surakorsrang Rajadamnern Stadium Bangkok, Thailand Decision 5 3:00
1978-02-27 Win   Singnum Phetanin Rajadamnern Stadium Bangkok, Thailand Decision 5 3:00
1978-01- Win   Saknarongnoi Chor Chutirat Rajadamnern Stadium Bangkok, Thailand Decision 5 3:00
1977-12-09 Win   Paruhat Loh-ngoen Rajadamnern Stadium Bangkok, Thailand Decision 5 3:00
1977-10-18 Win   Kingthong Sakornpitak Lumpinee Stadium Bangkok, Thailand Decision 5 3:00
1977- Win   Daotong Sityodtong Lumpinee Stadium Bangkok, Thailand Decision 5 3:00
1977- Win   Noklek Singtaongsak Lumpinee Stadium Bangkok, Thailand Decision 5 3:00
1977- Win   Phansuknoi Kwinchumphae Lumpinee Stadium Bangkok, Thailand Decision 5 3:00
1977- Win   Pichit Kweangmichai Lumpinee Stadium Bangkok, Thailand Decision 5 3:00
1977- Win   Numraman Sitmuhamat Lumpinee Stadium Bangkok, Thailand Decision 5 3:00
1977- Win   Chatchanoi Phasingkamran Thailand Decision 5 3:00
1976- Win   Supernoi Kiatchainairong Bangkok, Thailand Decision 5 3:00
1976-10-05 Win   Piti Muangkhonkaen Lumpinee Stadium Bangkok, Thailand Disqualification 4
1976- Win   Dechai Koyrungruang Bangkok, Thailand Decision 5 3:00
1976-08-30 Win   Panoi Sor Kochasit Rajadamnern Stadium Bangkok, Thailand Decision 5 3:00
1976- Win   Paennoi Sakornpitak Rajadamnern Stadium Bangkok, Thailand Decision 5 3:00
1976- Win   Fanoy Saksaendee Rajadamnern Stadium Bangkok, Thailand Decision 5 3:00
Dieselnoi's first fight in Bangkok. 100 lbs
Legend:   Win   Loss   Draw/No contest   Notes

See also

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References

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  1. ^ a b c "All Time Top Muaythai Champions". www.usmta.com. Archived from the original on 2009-03-15. Retrieved 2009-03-17.
  2. ^ "Dieselnoi Chor Thanasukarn Champion Story". siamfightmag.com. Archived from the original on 2021-05-09. Retrieved 2021-05-07.
  3. ^ "Black Belt". October 1982.
  4. ^ von Duuglas-Ittu, Sylvie. "A Short Biography of Dieselnoi Chor Thanasukarn". Muay Thai Blog & Journalism | Sylvie von Duuglas-Ittu. Retrieved 6 June 2020.
  5. ^ "Muay Thai "Fighter of the Year" Winners from Past to Present". 7 May 2014. Archived from the original on 15 March 2015. Retrieved 29 April 2020.
  6. ^ a b "A Short Biography of Dieselnoi Chor Thanasukarn".
  7. ^ "A Short Biography of Dieselnoi Chor Thanasukarn".