Poot Lorlek | |
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Born | Taweesak Pipatkul (ทวีศักดิ์ พิพัฒน์กุล) January 1, 1952 Bang Duan, Palian, Trang, Thailand |
Died | June 1, 2020 Songkhla Heart failure | (aged 68)
Native name | Poot Lorlek |
Nickname | Ai noo Muang Trang (ไอ้หนูเมืองตรัง) "Trang City Boy" Angel Boxer[1] |
Height | 174 cm (5 ft 9 in) |
Weight | 135 lb (61 kg; 9 st 9 lb) |
Style | Muay Thai Boxing |
Years active | 1969–1979 |
Professional boxing record | |
Total | 8 |
Wins | 8 |
By knockout | 3 |
Losses | 0 |
By knockout | 0 |
Draws | 0 |
Kickboxing record | |
Total | 66 |
Wins | 51 |
By knockout | 7 |
Losses | 13 |
Draws | 2 |
Other information | |
Occupation | Fighter Trainer |
Boxing record from BoxRec |
Poot Lorlek (Thai: พุฒ ล้อเหล็ก; born Taweesak Pipatkul; January 1, 1952 – June 1, 2020) was a Thai Muay Thai kickboxer and professional boxer who competed in the 1970s. He is recognized as one of the greatest Muay Thai kickboxers of all time.[2]
Career
[edit]Lorlek born in Palian District, Trang Province in southern Thailand. He first practiced Muay Thai at the age of 15 from a Muay Thai gym in his native province. He became very famous in the 1970s, especially in the mid-1970s, having fought with many top-line Muay Thai kickboxers, such as Saensak Muangsurin, Kongdej Lukbangplasroi, Vicharnnoi Porntawee, Pudpadnoi Worawut, Sagat Petchyindee, Satanfah Sor.Prateep, Sirimongkol Luksiripat, etc.
In a span of about 10 years, he had about 80 fights, without ever being knocked down or knocked out. He was knocked down by Sirimongkol Luksiripat once in 1973, but the referee didn't count. He won the fight on points.[2][3][1]
For professional boxing, he was Thailand's lightweight champion in 1975 and was ranked in junior welterweight of the World Boxing Association (WBA).[4]
Retirement and death
[edit]After retirement, he returned to open a Muay Thai gym in Trang Province under the name "Muay Thai Gym Poot Lorlek" in 2011.[5] Poot Lorlek died on June 1, 2020, at around 09.00 p.m. of heart failure, after heart surgery at Songklanagarind Hospital, Hat Yai. He was 68 years old.[6][3]
Titles and accomplishments
[edit]Muay Thai
- 1971 Lumpinee Stadium Super Bantamweight (122 lbs) Champion
Boxing
- 1975 Thailand Lightweight (135 lbs) Champion
Awards
- 1975 Fight of the Year (vs Vicharnnoi Porntawee)
- 2014 Siam Sport Awards Hall of Fame (Muay Thai)[3]
- Muay Siam Magazine Fighter of the Century
Professional boxing record
[edit]8 fights | 8 wins | 0 losses |
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By knockout | 3 | 0 |
By decision | 5 | 0 |
No. | Result | Record | Opponent | Type | Round | Date | Location | Notes |
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8 | Win | 8–0 | ![]() |
PTS | 10 (10) | Jan 25 1977 | ![]() |
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7 | Win | 7–0 | ![]() |
PTS | 6 (6) | Dec 6 1976 | ![]() |
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6 | Win | 6–0 | ![]() |
PTS | 10 (10) | Nov 26 1976 | ![]() |
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5 | Win | 5–0 | ![]() |
PTS | 10 (10) | Oct 5 1976 | ![]() |
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4 | Win | 4–0 | ![]() |
TKO | 7 (10) | June 8, 1976 | ![]() |
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3 | Win | 3–0 | ![]() |
PTS | 10 | Oct 14 1975 | ![]() |
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2 | Win | 2–0 | ![]() |
KO | 7 (10) | August 23, 1975 | ![]() |
Won Thailand lightweight title |
1 | Win | 1–0 | ![]() |
KO | 1 (6) | April 27, 1975 | ![]() |
Muay Thai record
[edit]Date | Result | Opponent | Event | Location | Method | Round | Time | |
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1978-01-22 | Draw | ![]() |
Ubon Ratchathani, Thailand | Decision | 5 | 3:00 | ||
1978-11-04 | Win | ![]() |
Nakhon Ratchasima, Thailand | Decision | 5 | 3:00 | ||
1978-09-23 | Loss | ![]() |
Phuket, Thailand | Decision | 5 | 3:00 | ||
1977-11-05 | NC | ![]() |
Hat Yai, Thailand | Ref. stop (Poot dismissed) | 5 | |||
Poot was dismissed by the referee for a below-par performance | ||||||||
1977-10-19 | Win | ![]() |
Lampang, Thailand | Decision | 5 | 3:00 | ||
1977-09-23 | Loss | ![]() |
Lumpinee Stadium | Bangkok, Thailand | Decision | 5 | 3:00 | |
1977-08-19 | Win | ![]() |
Lumpinee Stadium | Bangkok, Thailand | KO (Left High Kick) | 1 | ||
1977-07-29 | Win | ![]() |
Hat Yai Boxing Stadium | Hat Yai, Thailand | Decision | 5 | 3:00 | |
1977-05-27 | Loss | ![]() |
Lumpinee Stadium | Bangkok, Thailand | Decision | 5 | 3:00 | |
1977-04-08 | Loss | ![]() |
Lumpinee Stadium | Bangkok, Thailand | Decision | 5 | 3:00 | |
1977-03-11 | Loss | ![]() |
Lumpinee Stadium | Bangkok, Thailand | Decision | 5 | 3:00 | |
For the Yodmuaythai trophy. | ||||||||
1977-02-11 | Win | ![]() |
Lumpinee Stadium | Bangkok, Thailand | Decision | 5 | 3:00 | |
1976-05-14 | Win | ![]() |
Rajadamnern Stadium | Bangkok, Thailand | Decision | 5 | 3:00 | |
Receives the Yodmuaythai trophy. | ||||||||
1976-03-25 | Loss | ![]() |
Rajadamnern Stadium | Bangkok, Thailand | Decision | 5 | 3:00 | |
1976-03-02 | Win | ![]() |
Lumpinee Stadium | Bangkok, Thailand | Decision | 5 | 3:00 | |
Receives the Yodmuaythai trophy. | ||||||||
1975-11-28 | Win | ![]() |
Lumpinee Stadium | Bangkok, Thailand | Decision | 5 | 3:00 | |
1975-09-12 | Win | ![]() |
Lumpinee Stadium | Bangkok, Thailand | Decision | 5 | 3:00 | |
1975-06-19 | Win | ![]() |
Rajadamnern Stadium | Bangkok, Thailand | Decision | 5 | 3:00 | |
Receives the Yodmuaythai trophy. | ||||||||
1975-02-11 | Win | ![]() |
Huamark Stadium | Bangkok, Thailand | Decision | 5 | 3:00 | |
1975-01-14 | Win | ![]() |
Lumpinee Stadium | Bangkok, Thailand | Decision | 5 | 3:00 | |
1974-10-08 | Win | ![]() |
Lumpinee Stadium | Bangkok, Thailand | Decision | 5 | 3:00 | |
Receives the Yodmuaythai trophy. | ||||||||
1974-07-12 | Loss | ![]() |
Lumpinee Stadium | Bangkok, Thailand | Decision | 5 | 3:00 | |
1974-05-31 | Win | ![]() |
Lumpinee Stadium | Bangkok, Thailand | Decision | 5 | 3:00 | |
1974-03-12 | Win | ![]() |
Lumpinee Stadium | Bangkok, Thailand | Decision | 5 | 3:00 | |
1974-02-08 | Win | ![]() |
Lumpinee Stadium | Bangkok, Thailand | Decision | 5 | 3:00 | |
1973-12-14 | Win | ![]() |
Lumpinee Stadium | Bangkok, Thailand | Decision | 5 | 3:00 | |
1973-09-07 | Win | ![]() |
Huamark Stadium | Bangkok, Thailand | Decision | 5 | 3:00 | |
Receives the Yodmuaythai trophy. | ||||||||
1973-05-11 | Win | ![]() |
Lumpinee Stadium | Bangkok, Thailand | Decision | 5 | 3:00 | |
1973-02-09 | Win | ![]() |
Huamark Stadium | Bangkok, Thailand | Decision | 5 | 3:00 | |
1972-12-15 | Win | ![]() |
Lumpinee Stadium | Bangkok, Thailand | Decision | 5 | 3:00 | |
1972-10-06 | Win | ![]() |
Lumpinee Stadium | Bangkok, Thailand | Decision | 5 | 3:00 | |
1972-09-01 | Loss | ![]() |
Lumpinee Stadium | Bangkok, Thailand | Decision | 5 | 3:00 | |
1972-08-04 | Loss | ![]() |
Lumpinee Stadium | Bangkok, Thailand | Decision | 5 | 3:00 | |
1972-06-09 | Win | ![]() |
Lumpinee Stadium | Bangkok, Thailand | Decision | 5 | 3:00 | |
1972-04-25 | Loss | ![]() |
Lumpinee Stadium | Bangkok, Thailand | Decision | 5 | 3:00 | |
1972-03-11 | Win | ![]() |
Lumpinee Stadium | Bangkok, Thailand | Decision | 5 | 3:00 | |
1972-02-15 | Win | ![]() |
Huamark Stadium | Bangkok, Thailand | Decision | 5 | 3:00 | |
1971-11-05 | Loss | ![]() |
Lumpinee Stadium | Bangkok, Thailand | Decision | 5 | 3:00 | |
1971-09-14 | Win | ![]() |
Lumpinee Stadium | Bangkok, Thailand | Decision | 5 | 3:00 | |
1971-08-06 | Win | ![]() |
Lumpinee Stadium | Bangkok, Thailand | Decision | 5 | 3:00 | |
1971-07-02 | Win | ![]() |
Lumpinee Stadium | Bangkok, Thailand | Decision | 5 | 3:00 | |
1971-04-30 | Win | ![]() |
Lumpinee Stadium | Bangkok, Thailand | Decision | 5 | 3:00 | |
1971-04-02 | Win | ![]() |
Huamark Stadium | Bangkok, Thailand | Decision | 5 | 3:00 | |
1971-03-02 | Win | ![]() |
Lumpinee Stadium | Bangkok, Thailand | Decision | 5 | 3:00 | |
1971-01-29 | Win | ![]() |
Lumpinee Stadium | Bangkok, Thailand | Decision | 5 | 3:00 | |
Wins the Lumpinee Stadium Super Bantamweight (122 lbs) title | ||||||||
1971-01-06 | Win | ![]() |
Lumpinee Stadium | Bangkok, Thailand | Decision | 5 | 3:00 | |
1970-08-28 | Win | ![]() |
Lumpinee Stadium | Bangkok, Thailand | KO (Left High Kick) | 4 | ||
1970-11-06 | Win | ![]() |
Lumpinee Stadium | Bangkok, Thailand | Decision | 5 | 3:00 | |
1970-10-16 | Win | ![]() |
Lumpinee Stadium | Bangkok, Thailand | Decision | 5 | 3:00 | |
1970-08-28 | Win | ![]() |
Lumpinee Stadium | Bangkok, Thailand | KO | 5 | ||
1970-07-31 | Win | ![]() |
Lumpinee Stadium | Bangkok, Thailand | Decision | 5 | 3:00 | |
1970-07-07 | Loss | ![]() |
Lumpinee Stadium | Bangkok, Thailand | Decision | 5 | 3:00 | |
1970-06-07 | Win | ![]() |
Ubon Ratchathani, Thailand | KO | 2 | |||
1970-05-18 | Win | ![]() |
Chonburi, Thailand | Decision | 5 | 3:00 | ||
1970-05-01 | Win | ![]() |
Lumpinee Stadium | Bangkok, Thailand | Decision | 5 | 3:00 | |
1970-04-13 | Loss | ![]() |
Lumpinee Stadium | Bangkok, Thailand | Decision | 5 | 3:00 | |
1970-03-22 | Win | ![]() |
Korat, Thailand | Decision | 5 | 3:00 | ||
1970-02-28 | Win | ![]() |
Chonburi, Thailand | KO | 3 | |||
1970-02-03 | Win | ![]() |
Ratchaburi, Thailand | Decision | 5 | 3:00 | ||
1970-01-13 | Win | ![]() |
Lumpinee Stadium | Bangkok, Thailand | Decision | 5 | 3:00 | |
1969-11-28 | Win | ![]() |
Lumpinee Stadium | Bangkok, Thailand | Decision | 5 | 3:00 | |
1969-11-05 | Win | ![]() |
Ratchaburi, Thailand | Decision | 5 | 3:00 | ||
1969-10-04 | Win | ![]() |
Yala, Thailand | KO | 3 | |||
1969-09-26 | Win | ![]() |
Lumpinee Stadium | Bangkok, Thailand | Decision | 5 | 3:00 | |
1969-08-27 | Win | ![]() |
Thailand | Decision | 5 | 3:00 | ||
1969-08-02 | Win | ![]() |
Lumpinee Stadium | Bangkok, Thailand | KO | |||
1969-07-23 | Win | ![]() |
Korat, Thailand | Decision | 5 | 3:00 | ||
1969-07-01 | Draw | ![]() |
Lumpinee Stadium | Bangkok, Thailand | Decision | 5 | 3:00 | |
1969-06-14 | Win | ![]() |
Lumpinee Stadium | Bangkok, Thailand | Decision | 5 | 3:00 | |
Debut in Bangkok. | ||||||||
Legend: Win Loss Draw/No contest Notes |
See more
[edit]References
[edit]- ^ a b Reynolds, Alexander (2017-03-30). "Hark The Herald Poot Lorlek: The "Angel Boxer" of 1970s Muay Thai". VICE. Retrieved 2021-08-05.
- ^ a b "ประวัติพุฒ ล้อเหล็ก" [History of Poot Lorlek]. Gmwebsite.com.
- ^ a b c "เปิดเส้นทางชีวิต"พุฒ ล้อเหล็ก"ยอดมวยไทยเมืองตรังผู้จากไป" [Life of "Poot Lorlek" Trang greatest Muay Thai kickboxer who passed away]. Nation TV (in Thai). 2020-06-02. Retrieved 2021-08-05.
- ^ Chaiphot. ยอดมวยเมืองตรัง พุฒ ล้อเหล็ก (1) (Trang good boxer Poot Lorlek (1)), World Boxing, Vol. 30 Issue 1446 (23 - 29 May 2012) Thai: Thai
- ^ TREFEU, Serge (2014). "Muay Thai Gym Poot Lorlek". SiamFightMag.
- ^ "Poot Lorlek passes away age 68". Forums.sherdog.com. 2020-06-04. Retrieved 2021-08-05.
- ^ "Poot Lorlek's record". 2020-01-01. Archived from the original on 2024-06-28. Retrieved 2024-06-28.
External links
[edit]- Boxing record for Poot Lorlek from BoxRec (registration required)