He is the third of six children. He started fighting at the age of 14 in his native province with Chucheep Chaimongkol as a trainer. In 1974, he traveled to Bangkok to fight for the first time at the major stadiums, Rajadamnern Stadium and Lumpinee Stadium. He won the Featherweight (57 kg or 126 lb) title of the Lumpinee Stadium and defended it for four years. He vacated the title to move up to a heavier division. He knocked out the legendary Dieselnoi Chor Thanasukarn.
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He then turned to amateur boxing due to Capt. Chanai Pongsupa's persuasion (Torsak Sasiprapa's father), training at Osotspa Club from 1981. He laso made the transition because he wanted to travel abroad. He was successful in many competitions such as the Thailand Championships which he won in 1983 and 1984, he obtained a silver medal in the 1982 Asian Games, a silver medal in the 1982 King's Cup and the gold medal in the 1983 Southeast Asian Games.
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Dhawee Umponmaha Thai thwi xmphrmha RTGS Thawi Amphonmaha born November 15 1959 in Amphoe Mueang Rayong Rayong province or known in Muay Thai as Kaopong Sitichuchai khawphxng siththichuchy is a Thai boxer At the 1984 Summer Olympics he won a silver medal in the men s Light Welterweight 64 kg or 141 lb category He was the second Thai athlete to win a medal at the Summer Olympics following Payao Poontarat at the 1976 Summer Olympics Dhawee UmponmahaPersonal informationFull namethwi xmphrmhaNationality ThailandBorn 1959 11 15 November 15 1959 age 64 Amphoe Mueang Rayong Rayong province eastern ThailandHeight174 cm 5 ft 9 in Weight64 kg 141 lb SportSportBoxingWeight classLight WelterweightClubOsotspaMedal record Representing ThailandMen s amateur boxingOlympic Games1984 Los Angeles Light welterweightAsian Amateur Boxing Championships1982 Seoul Light welterweightAsian Games1982 Delhi Light welterweightSoutheast Asian Games1983 Singapore Light welterweight Contents 1 Biography 1 1 Early life and Muay Thai career 1 2 Boxing 1 3 Retirement 2 1984 Olympic results 3 Titles and accomplishments 4 Muay Thai record 5 References 6 External linksBiography editEarly life and Muay Thai career edit He is the third of six children He started fighting at the age of 14 in his native province with Chucheep Chaimongkol as a trainer In 1974 he traveled to Bangkok to fight for the first time at the major stadiums Rajadamnern Stadium and Lumpinee Stadium He won the Featherweight 57 kg or 126 lb title of the Lumpinee Stadium and defended it for four years He vacated the title to move up to a heavier division He knocked out the legendary Dieselnoi Chor Thanasukarn Boxing edit He then turned to amateur boxing due to Capt Chanai Pongsupa s persuasion Torsak Sasiprapa s father training at Osotspa Club from 1981 He laso made the transition because he wanted to travel abroad He was successful in many competitions such as the Thailand Championships which he won in 1983 and 1984 he obtained a silver medal in the 1982 Asian Games a silver medal in the 1982 King s Cup and the gold medal in the 1983 Southeast Asian Games Retirement edit After retirement he worked as a public relations officer for Osotspa and as a secretary of Osotspa F C currently Super Power Samut Prakan F C in Thai Premier League He also has his own cosmetic business citation needed 1984 Olympic results editRound of 64 Defeated Jaslal Pradhan India by decision 5 0 Round of 32 Defeated Charles Owiso Kenya by decision 3 2 Round of 16 Defeated Dave Griffiths Great Britain by decision 4 1 Quarterfinal Defeated Jorge Maysonet Puerto Rico by decision 5 0 Semifinal Defeated Mircea Fulger Romania by decision 5 0 Final Lost to Jerry Page United States by decision 0 5 was awarded silver medal Titles and accomplishments editLumpinee Stadium 1978 Lumpinee Stadium 126 lbs champion 1 World Free style Martial Arts WFMA 147 lbs ChampionMuay Thai record editMuay Thai Record Date Result Opponent Event Location Method Round Time1984 01 05 Win nbsp Krongsak Sakkasem Rajadamnern Stadium Bangkok Thailand Decision 5 3 001983 11 03 Win nbsp Jitti Kiatsuriya Rajadamnern Stadium Bangkok Thailand Decision 5 3 001983 04 23 nbsp Dave Johnston Los Angeles United States1983 02 17 Win nbsp Fanta Attapong Rajadamnern Stadium Bangkok Thailand TKO 31982 12 27 Loss nbsp Samart Prasarnmit Rajadamnern Stadium Bangkok Thailand Decision 5 3 001982 11 15 Win nbsp Jitti Kiatsuriya Lumpinee Stadium Bangkok Thailand Decision 5 3 001982 04 28 Win nbsp Seichi Nanjo Rajadamnern Stadium Chakri Dynasty Bicentenary Bangkok Thailand KO Punch 1 1 15Wins WFMA World 147 lbs title 1982 02 05 Loss nbsp Pannoi Sakornphithak Lumpinee Stadium Bangkok Thailand Decision 5 3 001981 09 22 Win nbsp Sagat Petchyindee Lumpinee Stadium Bangkok Thailand TKO Punches 41981 07 02 Loss nbsp Nongkhai Sor Prapatsorn Rajadamnern Stadium Bangkok Thailand Decision 5 3 001981 05 14 Win nbsp Padejsuk Pitsanurachan Rajadamnern Stadium Bangkok Thailand Decision 5 3 001981 03 19 Win nbsp Lakchart Sor Prasartporn Lumpinee Stadium Bangkok Thailand KO 41981 02 Loss nbsp Seksan Sor Theppitak Bangkok Thailand Decision 5 3 001981 01 09 Loss nbsp Dieselnoi Chor Thanasukarn Lumpinee Stadium Bangkok Thailand Decision 5 3 00For the vacant Lumpinee Stadium Lightweight 135 lbs title 1980 11 07 Loss nbsp Nongkhai Sor Prapatsorn Lumpinee Stadium Bangkok Thailand Decision 5 3 001980 09 26 Win nbsp Dieselnoi Chor Thanasukarn Lumpinee Stadium Bangkok Thailand KO Punches 21980 08 08 Win nbsp Padejsuk Pitsanurachan Lumpinee Stadium Bangkok Thailand Decision 5 3 001980 07 08 Loss nbsp Dieselnoi Chor Thanasukarn Lumpinee Stadium Bangkok Thailand KO Knee to the head 3For the Yodmuaythai trophy 1980 05 03 Win nbsp Vicharnnoi Porntawee Rayong Province Thailand TKO 21980 03 05 Win nbsp Narongnoi Kiatbandit Rajadamnern Stadium Bangkok Thailand Decision 5 3 001980 01 22 Win nbsp Raktae Muangsurin Lumpinee Stadium Bangkok Thailand TKO 31979 12 07 Win nbsp Nueasila Na Bankhod Lumpinee Stadium Bangkok Thailand Decision 5 3 001979 08 31 Loss nbsp Kamlaiyok Kiatsompop Bangkok Thailand Decision 5 3 001979 07 27 Win nbsp Jitti Muangkhonkaen Lumpinee Stadium Bangkok Thailand Decision 5 3 001979 05 25 Loss nbsp Ruengsak Porntawee Lumpinee Stadium Bangkok Thailand Decision 5 3 001979 04 03 Win nbsp Jocky Sitkanpai Lumpinee Stadium Bangkok Thailand Decision 5 3 001979 03 03 Win nbsp Pudpadnoi Worawut Lumpinee Stadium Bangkok Thailand Decision 5 3 001979 02 13 Win nbsp Fahkaew Fairtex Lumpinee Stadium Bangkok Thailand Decision 5 3 001979 01 17 Loss nbsp Nongkhai Sor Prapatsorn Lumpinee Stadium Bangkok Thailand Decision 5 3 001978 12 14 Win nbsp Maen Sahathai Lumpinee Stadium Bangkok Thailand Decision 5 3 001978 10 10 Loss nbsp Sagat Petchyindee Lumpinee Stadium Bangkok Thailand KO Punches 41978 08 11 Win nbsp Ruengsak Porntawee Lumpinee Stadium Bangkok Thailand Decision 5 3 00Wins the vacant Lumpinee Stadium 126 lbs title 1978 06 13 Win nbsp Nanfah Siharatdecho Lumpinee Stadium Bangkok Thailand KO 41978 04 06 Win nbsp Saengsakda Kittikasem Hat Yai Thailand Decision 5 3 001978 03 13 Win nbsp Yodchat Sor Jitpattana Lumpinee Stadium Bangkok Thailand Decision 5 3 001978 02 16 Win nbsp Saksakon Sakthanin Lumpinee Stadium Bangkok Thailand Decision 5 3 001977 01 25 Win nbsp Sirichai Singnarai Lumpinee Stadium Bangkok Thailand Decision 5 3 001976 10 05 Win nbsp Samingdam Thanasarntransport Lumpinee Stadium Bangkok Thailand Decision 5 3 001976 08 31 Loss nbsp Chanchai Petchphotharam Lumpinee Stadium Bangkok Thailand Decision 5 3 001976 01 21 Loss nbsp Sagat Petchyindee Rayong Thailand Decision 5 3 00Legend Win Loss Draw No contest NotesReferences edit Book 123 Greatest Muay Thai fighters of All time page 121 8limbsus com Evans Hilary Gjerde Arild Heijmans Jeroen Mallon Bill et al Dhawee Umponmaha Olympics at Sports Reference com Sports Reference LLC Archived from the original on 2012 03 01 hiorsiekmsinkhwamthrngca thwi xmphrmha thxngsiekmsthungenginoxlimpik Thairath in Thai 2017 08 20 Retrieved 2017 10 23 Ladprao Ton 2013 05 26 khawkilaphakhkha chxng9 phs 2527 thwi xmphrmha Channel 9 in Thai Archived from the original on 2021 12 21 Retrieved 2017 10 23 External links editDhawee Umponmaha at Olympics com Retrieved from https en wikipedia org w index php title Dhawee Umponmaha amp oldid 1195018989, wikipedia, wiki, book, books, library,
