Sakmongkol Sithchuchok

Mongkhon Kalek, known professionally as Sakmongkol Sithchuchok, is a Thai former professional Muay Thai fighter and kickboxer. He is a former Lumpinee Stadium Lightweight Champion who was famous during the 1990s and 2000s.

Biography and career

Sakmongkol was a champion in the 1990s, considered to be the Muay Thai "Golden Era". He is known for his devastating left kicks and tough body that could take a lot of punishment while still able to continue to push the fight forward. He started training at 6 years old, and had his first fight when he was 8. He made it to Lumpinee Stadium at the age of 12. At age 18 he fought and defeated the Dutch legend, Rammon Dekkers. His most famous battles, a total of 7 fights, were against Jongsanan Fairtex. Their fifth fight became known as the "Elbow Fight" and is considered one of the most brutal and best Muay Thai fights of all time. Monghukon is currently the head coach of UAE national Muaythai team.

Titles and accomplishments

Lumpinee Stadium
* 1993 Lumpinee Stadium Fight of the Year
* 1994 Lumpinee Stadium Lightweight (135 lbs) Champion
* 1996 Beer Chang Tournament Runner-up
Sports Writers Association of Thailand
* 1996 Fight of the Year
* 1998 Fight of the Year
* 1999 Fight of the Year
World Professional Kickboxing League
* 1999 WPKL Middleweight World Champion
World Muay Thai Council
* 1996 WMTC Middleweight World Champion

Fight record