Takrawlek Dejrath or alternatively spelled Takorlek Dejarat ( th, ตะคร้อเล็ก เดชรัตน์; born April 24, 1972 –) is a Thai retired Muay Thai fighter and professional boxer from
Nakhon Ratchasima
Nakhon Ratchasima ( th, นครราชสีมา, ) is one of the four major cities of Isan, Thailand, known as the "big four of Isan". The city is commonly known as Korat (, ), a shortened form of its name. It is the governmental seat o ...
, who competed in fighting during 1990s.
Career
Dejrath was born in Ban Takraw,
Dan Khun Thot District (currently in
Thepharak District
Thepharak ( th, เทพารักษ์, ) is a district (''amphoe'') in the northwestern part of Nakhon Ratchasima province.
History
Originally, ''Tambon ''Samnak Takhrau was part of ''Tambon'' Pan Chana, Dan Khun Thot district. On 1 April ...
),
Nakhon Ratchasima Province,
northeastern region in Muay Thai fighter family. His father owned a small Muay Thai gym. So he trained in fighting when he was only seven years old and competed in local events for only 50–100
baht
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. His older brother is also a famous Muay Thai fighter
Chatchainoi Chaoraioi.
[
He traveled to Bangkok for Muay Thai fighting without any hope of becoming a champion, but merely wishing to continue his studies. He has come to live at Surat Sianglor (same trainer as ]Payao Poontarat
Payao Poontarat ( th, พเยาว์ พูนธรัตน์; ; October 18, 1956 – August 13, 2006) was a Thai boxer who, at the age of 18, won the bronze medal in the men's Light flyweight (-48 kg) category at the 1976 Summer ...
)'s Muay Thai gym where the fighters will have the opportunity to study together with fighting.
He started out with regular fights at the Siam Om Noi Stadium, before moving on to major arena Lumpinee
Lumpinee Boxing Stadium ( th, สนามเวทีมวยลุมพินี) is a sporting arena in Bangkok, Thailand. The stadium is named after Lumbini, the birthplace of the Buddha. Opened more than a decade later than Rajadamnern ...
and Rajadamnern Stadium
Rajadamnern Stadium ( th, สนามมวยราชดำเนิน; ), also spelled ''Ratchadamnoen'', is a sporting arena in Bangkok, Thailand. Along with Lumpinee Boxing Stadium, Rajadamnern is one of the two main stadiums for modern mu ...
s. He fights in the lightest weight class
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category of 105 105 may refer to:
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–108 108 may refer to:
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pounds.[
Although Dejrath never won any titles, he was only ranked 105–108 pounds of the Lumpinee and Rajadamnern Stadiums. But he was known as a fighter with fierce fighting style, precise and heavy punches as well as kicks to the opponent's ]ankle
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violently (known in Thai ''cho-yang''–เจาะยาง, "tire puncturing"). He has faced many great fighters such as Saenmuangnoi Lukchaopormahesak
Samson Dutch Boy Gym ( th, แซมซั่น ดัทช์บอยยิม; born July 11, 1972 in Changhan, Roi-Et, Thailand) is one of the fight names used by former professional boxer and Muay Thai practitioner from Thailand.
Muay Tha ...
, Thongchai Tor.Silachai
Thongchai Tor.Silachai (ธงชัย ต.ศิลาชัย) is a retired Thailand, Thai Muay Thai fighter. He is a former four-time Lumpinee Stadium champion and is the only fighter to have ever knocked out Muay Thai legend Saenchai.
Bio ...
, Jakphet Keatchaiyong, Rittidej Sor.Ploenchit and Payaklek Sor.Ploenchit. Especially in the fight against Payaklek Sor.Ploenchit in November 1991 at the Lumpinee Stadium, he won TKO TKO may refer to:
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in the 3rd round with elbow strike
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s. This bout was regarded as the best fight of the year of the Lumpinee Stadium.
On March 27, 1992, he won by knockout with fist in the first round against Pimaran Sitaran
Somrot Kamsing ( th, สมรถ คำสิงห์, born 1971-09-24) is a retired male boxer from Thailand, who competed for his Asian country at the 1996 Summer Olympics. An older brother of Somluck Kamsing, he was defeated in Atlanta, Geor ...
, the older brother of Pimaranlek Sitaran (Somluck Kamsing
Somluck Kamsing (name used in the 1996 Summer Olympics) or Somrak Kamsing ( th, สมรักษ์ คำสิงห์; ; born January 16, 1973) is a Thai kickboxer and Olympic gold medal-winning amateur boxer. During the 1998 Asian Games in ...
), the first Thai Olympic gold medalist.
He also changed style to professional boxing in 1991 and 1993, a total of 6 fights, 5 wins (2 on knockouts), 1 lost by knockout. His only defeat came on August 18, 1993, in the event organized by Sombhop Srisomvongse
Sahasombhop Srisomvongse ( th, สหสมภพ ศรีสมวงศ์; formerly: Sombhop; สมภพ) is a late Thai boxing manager and promoter. He has a nickname "Big Ung" (บิ๊กอึ่ง).
Srisomvongse was born on March 31, ...
at the Channel 7 Channel 7 or TV7 may refer to:
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's studio, by losing in second round knockout to Eric Chávez
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, a veteran Filipino who held the IBF
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Mini flyweight world title for a short time between 1989–90.
Post retirement
Takrawlek Dejrath retired at the age of 24 after graduating with a bachelor's degree in Physical Education from Chandrakasem Rajabhat Institute (now Chandrakasem Rajabhat University
Chandrakasem Rajabhat University (CRU) is a tertiary educational institution in the north of Bangkok, Thailand. It offers post-diploma certificates and degree level education from the bachelor's degree to master's degree, with Ph.D offered in sever ...
). The highest value he got was 80,000 baht.
He came to work at a real estate company in Lat Phrao neighbourhood. He continued to work from the start as an employee until eventually becoming an executive.
Personal life, he is married and has two children. His daughter has been an amateur Muay Thai fighter and won a youth championship.[
Currently, Dejrath owned a Muay Thai school in Bangkok include being an assistant coach for the Thai national amateur boxers as well.][
And he also has a business selling '']Kai yang
Kai yang or gai yang ( th, ไก่ย่าง, , literally meaning "grilled chicken"), also known as kai ping or gai ping ( th, ไก่ปิ้ง), or pīng kai ( lo, ປີ້ງໄກ່, ), is a dish originating from the Lao people o ...
'' (Thai grilled chicken), which is his own chicken marinade recipe.
Muay Thai record
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, 1996-05-12 , , Draw , , align=left, Banchadej Kiatmuangtrang, , Rajadamnern Stadium
Rajadamnern Stadium ( th, สนามมวยราชดำเนิน; ), also spelled ''Ratchadamnoen'', is a sporting arena in Bangkok, Thailand. Along with Lumpinee Boxing Stadium, Rajadamnern is one of the two main stadiums for modern mu ...
, , Bangkok, Thailand
Bangkok, officially known in Thai as Krung Thep Maha Nakhon and colloquially as Krung Thep, is the capital and most populous city of Thailand. The city occupies in the Chao Phraya River delta in central Thailand and has an estimated populatio ...
, , Decision , , 5, , 3:00
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, 1994-12-22 , , Win , , align=left, Kaopong Pinsinchai, , Lumpinee Stadium
Lumpinee Boxing Stadium ( th, สนามเวทีมวยลุมพินี) is a sporting arena in Bangkok, Thailand. The stadium is named after Lumbini, the birthplace of the Buddha. Opened more than a decade later than Rajadamnern ...
, , Bangkok, Thailand
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, 1994-04-14 , , Win , , align=left, Kongpatapee Majestic, , Lumpinee Stadium
Lumpinee Boxing Stadium ( th, สนามเวทีมวยลุมพินี) is a sporting arena in Bangkok, Thailand. The stadium is named after Lumbini, the birthplace of the Buddha. Opened more than a decade later than Rajadamnern ...
, , Bangkok, Thailand
Bangkok, officially known in Thai as Krung Thep Maha Nakhon and colloquially as Krung Thep, is the capital and most populous city of Thailand. The city occupies in the Chao Phraya River delta in central Thailand and has an estimated populatio ...
, , Decision , , 5, , 3:00
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, 1994-02-08 , , Loss , , align=left, Jakrapet Kiatchaiyong, , Lumpinee Stadium
Lumpinee Boxing Stadium ( th, สนามเวทีมวยลุมพินี) is a sporting arena in Bangkok, Thailand. The stadium is named after Lumbini, the birthplace of the Buddha. Opened more than a decade later than Rajadamnern ...
, , Bangkok, Thailand
Bangkok, officially known in Thai as Krung Thep Maha Nakhon and colloquially as Krung Thep, is the capital and most populous city of Thailand. The city occupies in the Chao Phraya River delta in central Thailand and has an estimated populatio ...
, , TKO (Punches), , 5, ,
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, 1992-10-13 , , Win , , align=left, Rattanachai Woraphon , , Lumpinee Stadium
Lumpinee Boxing Stadium ( th, สนามเวทีมวยลุมพินี) is a sporting arena in Bangkok, Thailand. The stadium is named after Lumbini, the birthplace of the Buddha. Opened more than a decade later than Rajadamnern ...
, , Bangkok, Thailand
Bangkok, officially known in Thai as Krung Thep Maha Nakhon and colloquially as Krung Thep, is the capital and most populous city of Thailand. The city occupies in the Chao Phraya River delta in central Thailand and has an estimated populatio ...
, , Decision , , 5 , , 3:00
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, 1992-07-31 , , Win, , align=left, Dokmaifai Tor.Sitthichai, , Lumpinee Stadium
Lumpinee Boxing Stadium ( th, สนามเวทีมวยลุมพินี) is a sporting arena in Bangkok, Thailand. The stadium is named after Lumbini, the birthplace of the Buddha. Opened more than a decade later than Rajadamnern ...
, , Bangkok, Thailand
Bangkok, officially known in Thai as Krung Thep Maha Nakhon and colloquially as Krung Thep, is the capital and most populous city of Thailand. The city occupies in the Chao Phraya River delta in central Thailand and has an estimated populatio ...
, , KO (Punches), , 1 , ,
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, 1992-04-17 , , Win, , align=left, Sakchai Wongwianyai , , Lumpinee Stadium
Lumpinee Boxing Stadium ( th, สนามเวทีมวยลุมพินี) is a sporting arena in Bangkok, Thailand. The stadium is named after Lumbini, the birthplace of the Buddha. Opened more than a decade later than Rajadamnern ...
, , Bangkok, Thailand
Bangkok, officially known in Thai as Krung Thep Maha Nakhon and colloquially as Krung Thep, is the capital and most populous city of Thailand. The city occupies in the Chao Phraya River delta in central Thailand and has an estimated populatio ...
, , Decision , , 5 , , 3:00
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, 1992-03-27 , , Win, , align=left, Pimaran Sitaran
Somrot Kamsing ( th, สมรถ คำสิงห์, born 1971-09-24) is a retired male boxer from Thailand, who competed for his Asian country at the 1996 Summer Olympics. An older brother of Somluck Kamsing, he was defeated in Atlanta, Geor ...
, , Lumpinee Stadium
Lumpinee Boxing Stadium ( th, สนามเวทีมวยลุมพินี) is a sporting arena in Bangkok, Thailand. The stadium is named after Lumbini, the birthplace of the Buddha. Opened more than a decade later than Rajadamnern ...
, , Bangkok, Thailand
Bangkok, officially known in Thai as Krung Thep Maha Nakhon and colloquially as Krung Thep, is the capital and most populous city of Thailand. The city occupies in the Chao Phraya River delta in central Thailand and has an estimated populatio ...
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, 1992-02-25 , , Win, , align=left, Payaklek Sor.Ploenchit , , Lumpinee Stadium
Lumpinee Boxing Stadium ( th, สนามเวทีมวยลุมพินี) is a sporting arena in Bangkok, Thailand. The stadium is named after Lumbini, the birthplace of the Buddha. Opened more than a decade later than Rajadamnern ...
, , Bangkok, Thailand
Bangkok, officially known in Thai as Krung Thep Maha Nakhon and colloquially as Krung Thep, is the capital and most populous city of Thailand. The city occupies in the Chao Phraya River delta in central Thailand and has an estimated populatio ...
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, 1991-11-12 , , Win, , align=left, Payaklek Sor.Ploenchit , , Lumpinee Stadium
Lumpinee Boxing Stadium ( th, สนามเวทีมวยลุมพินี) is a sporting arena in Bangkok, Thailand. The stadium is named after Lumbini, the birthplace of the Buddha. Opened more than a decade later than Rajadamnern ...
, , Bangkok, Thailand
Bangkok, officially known in Thai as Krung Thep Maha Nakhon and colloquially as Krung Thep, is the capital and most populous city of Thailand. The city occupies in the Chao Phraya River delta in central Thailand and has an estimated populatio ...
, , KO (Elbow) , , 3 , ,
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, 1991-07-19 , , Loss , , align=left, Pongsak Lukbanyai , , Lumpinee Stadium
Lumpinee Boxing Stadium ( th, สนามเวทีมวยลุมพินี) is a sporting arena in Bangkok, Thailand. The stadium is named after Lumbini, the birthplace of the Buddha. Opened more than a decade later than Rajadamnern ...
, , Bangkok, Thailand
Bangkok, officially known in Thai as Krung Thep Maha Nakhon and colloquially as Krung Thep, is the capital and most populous city of Thailand. The city occupies in the Chao Phraya River delta in central Thailand and has an estimated populatio ...
, , Decision , , 5 , , 3:00
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, 1991-06-11 , , Loss , , align=left, Singdam Or.Ukrit
Jongsomboon Yangsapyot (; born Somboon Yangsapyot; November 11, 1974), known professionally as Singdam Or.Ukrit () is a Thai former professional Muay Thai fighter. He was heralded as the greatest fighter in the bantamweight (118 lbs) division of ...
, , Lumpinee Stadium
Lumpinee Boxing Stadium ( th, สนามเวทีมวยลุมพินี) is a sporting arena in Bangkok, Thailand. The stadium is named after Lumbini, the birthplace of the Buddha. Opened more than a decade later than Rajadamnern ...
, , Bangkok, Thailand
Bangkok, officially known in Thai as Krung Thep Maha Nakhon and colloquially as Krung Thep, is the capital and most populous city of Thailand. The city occupies in the Chao Phraya River delta in central Thailand and has an estimated populatio ...
, , Decision , , 5 , , 3:00
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, 1991-02-14 , , Win, , align=left, Chainoi Sitchunthong , , Lumpinee Stadium
Lumpinee Boxing Stadium ( th, สนามเวทีมวยลุมพินี) is a sporting arena in Bangkok, Thailand. The stadium is named after Lumbini, the birthplace of the Buddha. Opened more than a decade later than Rajadamnern ...
, , Bangkok, Thailand
Bangkok, officially known in Thai as Krung Thep Maha Nakhon and colloquially as Krung Thep, is the capital and most populous city of Thailand. The city occupies in the Chao Phraya River delta in central Thailand and has an estimated populatio ...
, , TKO (Doctor stoppage), , 3 , ,
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, 1990-12-30 , , Win, , align=left, Surin Wittayasasubsawat , , Channel 7 Stadium , , Bangkok, Thailand
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, , Decision , , 5 , , 3:00
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, 1990-10-02 , , , , align=left, Surin Wittayasasubsawat , , Lumpinee Stadium
Lumpinee Boxing Stadium ( th, สนามเวทีมวยลุมพินี) is a sporting arena in Bangkok, Thailand. The stadium is named after Lumbini, the birthplace of the Buddha. Opened more than a decade later than Rajadamnern ...
, , Bangkok, Thailand
Bangkok, officially known in Thai as Krung Thep Maha Nakhon and colloquially as Krung Thep, is the capital and most populous city of Thailand. The city occupies in the Chao Phraya River delta in central Thailand and has an estimated populatio ...
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, 1990-06-22 , , Loss , , align=left, Samson Isan , , Lumpinee Stadium
Lumpinee Boxing Stadium ( th, สนามเวทีมวยลุมพินี) is a sporting arena in Bangkok, Thailand. The stadium is named after Lumbini, the birthplace of the Buddha. Opened more than a decade later than Rajadamnern ...
, , Bangkok, Thailand
Bangkok, officially known in Thai as Krung Thep Maha Nakhon and colloquially as Krung Thep, is the capital and most populous city of Thailand. The city occupies in the Chao Phraya River delta in central Thailand and has an estimated populatio ...
, , Decision , , 5 , , 3:00
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, 1990-05-17 , , Win, , align=left, Panthong Na Pattaya , , Rajadamnern Stadium
Rajadamnern Stadium ( th, สนามมวยราชดำเนิน; ), also spelled ''Ratchadamnoen'', is a sporting arena in Bangkok, Thailand. Along with Lumpinee Boxing Stadium, Rajadamnern is one of the two main stadiums for modern mu ...
, , Bangkok, Thailand
Bangkok, officially known in Thai as Krung Thep Maha Nakhon and colloquially as Krung Thep, is the capital and most populous city of Thailand. The city occupies in the Chao Phraya River delta in central Thailand and has an estimated populatio ...
, , Decision , , 5 , , 3:00
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, 1990- , , Loss , , align=left, Thongchai Tor.Silachai
Thongchai Tor.Silachai (ธงชัย ต.ศิลาชัย) is a retired Thailand, Thai Muay Thai fighter. He is a former four-time Lumpinee Stadium champion and is the only fighter to have ever knocked out Muay Thai legend Saenchai.
Bio ...
, , Lumpinee Stadium
Lumpinee Boxing Stadium ( th, สนามเวทีมวยลุมพินี) is a sporting arena in Bangkok, Thailand. The stadium is named after Lumbini, the birthplace of the Buddha. Opened more than a decade later than Rajadamnern ...
, , Bangkok, Thailand
Bangkok, officially known in Thai as Krung Thep Maha Nakhon and colloquially as Krung Thep, is the capital and most populous city of Thailand. The city occupies in the Chao Phraya River delta in central Thailand and has an estimated populatio ...
, , Decision , , 5 , , 3:00
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, 1990-03-21 , , Win, , align=left, Rittidet Sor.Ploenchit , , Lumpinee Stadium
Lumpinee Boxing Stadium ( th, สนามเวทีมวยลุมพินี) is a sporting arena in Bangkok, Thailand. The stadium is named after Lumbini, the birthplace of the Buddha. Opened more than a decade later than Rajadamnern ...
, , Bangkok, Thailand
Bangkok, officially known in Thai as Krung Thep Maha Nakhon and colloquially as Krung Thep, is the capital and most populous city of Thailand. The city occupies in the Chao Phraya River delta in central Thailand and has an estimated populatio ...
, , KO (Punches), , 3 , ,
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, 1990- , , Loss , , align=left, Thongchai Tor.Silachai
Thongchai Tor.Silachai (ธงชัย ต.ศิลาชัย) is a retired Thailand, Thai Muay Thai fighter. He is a former four-time Lumpinee Stadium champion and is the only fighter to have ever knocked out Muay Thai legend Saenchai.
Bio ...
, , Lumpinee Stadium
Lumpinee Boxing Stadium ( th, สนามเวทีมวยลุมพินี) is a sporting arena in Bangkok, Thailand. The stadium is named after Lumbini, the birthplace of the Buddha. Opened more than a decade later than Rajadamnern ...
, , Bangkok, Thailand
Bangkok, officially known in Thai as Krung Thep Maha Nakhon and colloquially as Krung Thep, is the capital and most populous city of Thailand. The city occupies in the Chao Phraya River delta in central Thailand and has an estimated populatio ...
, , Decision , , 5 , , 3:00
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, 1988-06-07 , , Loss , , align=left, Tukatathong Por.Pongsawang
Boonreung Moonkasorn, (; born June 11, 1971), known professionally as Tukkatatong Por.Pongsawang (), is a Thai former professional Muay Thai fighter. He is a former Lumpinee Stadium Light Flyweight Champion who was active during the 1980s and 19 ...
, , Lumpinee Stadium
Lumpinee Boxing Stadium ( th, สนามเวทีมวยลุมพินี) is a sporting arena in Bangkok, Thailand. The stadium is named after Lumbini, the birthplace of the Buddha. Opened more than a decade later than Rajadamnern ...
, , Bangkok, Thailand
Bangkok, officially known in Thai as Krung Thep Maha Nakhon and colloquially as Krung Thep, is the capital and most populous city of Thailand. The city occupies in the Chao Phraya River delta in central Thailand and has an estimated populatio ...
, , Decision , , 5 , , 3:00
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, 1988-01-01 , , Loss , , align=left, Denthoranee Ekamon , , Lumpinee Stadium
Lumpinee Boxing Stadium ( th, สนามเวทีมวยลุมพินี) is a sporting arena in Bangkok, Thailand. The stadium is named after Lumbini, the birthplace of the Buddha. Opened more than a decade later than Rajadamnern ...
, , Bangkok, Thailand
Bangkok, officially known in Thai as Krung Thep Maha Nakhon and colloquially as Krung Thep, is the capital and most populous city of Thailand. The city occupies in the Chao Phraya River delta in central Thailand and has an estimated populatio ...
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