Narong Yaenprateep (; September 1941 – April 4, 2013), known professionally as Apidej Sit-Hirun (), was a Thai professional Muay Thai fighter and boxer. He was a two-time Lumpinee Stadium Welterweight Champion and two-time Rajadamnern Stadium Welterweight Champion who was famous in the 1960s and 1970s. Nicknamed the "Kicker from Bang Nok Khwaek", he is often regarded as one of the greatest fighters and one of the hardest kickers in Muay Thai history.
Biography and career
Early years
Born in Samut Songkhram, Thailand, Apidej started Muay Thai in his hometown at the age of 8. After 3 months of training he had his first fight in Ratchaburi competing under the name Apidej Lukpornchai (ครูสุพร วงศาโรจน์), he earned 30 baht.
Career
In 1957 he became Apidej Sit-Hirun, he was best known for his powerful kicks. In one fight, he broke both of Sompong Charoenmuang's arms, and forced the fighter to retire. He is considered the hardest kicker in muay Thai history. Apidej simultaneously held no less than seven muay Thai and boxing titles for a period during the 1960s. Thereafter, he was acclaimed as a national hero and Muay Thai Fighter of the Century by King Bhumibol Adulyadej.Apidej Sit Hrun: The World's Best Kicker After his retirement, Apidej taught as an instructor at the Fairtex school outside Bangkok, Thailand alongside modern champions such as Yodsanklai Fairtex and Kaew Fairtex.
Death
Apidej died of lung cancer at the age of 72 on April 4, 2013, at Phramongkutklao Hospital, Bangkok.
Championships and accomplishments
Muay Thai
Lumpinee Stadium 1964 Lumpinee Stadium Welterweight (147 lbs) Champion 1967 Lumpinee Stadium Welterweight (147 lbs) Champion
Rajadamnern Stadium 1962 Rajadamnern Stadium Welterweight (147 lbs) Champion (3 defenses) 1968 Rajadamnern Stadium Welterweight (147 lbs) Champion
Thailand 1964 Thailand Welterweight (147 lbs) Champion
Boxing
Rajadamnern Stadium 1964 Thailand Welterweight (147 lbs) Champion
Lumpinee Stadium 1964 Thailand Welterweight (147 lbs) Champion
Oriental and Pacific Boxing Federation 1965 OPBF Welterweight (147 lbs) Champion
Muay Thai record
|- style="text-align:center; background:#fbb;" |1983-07-10 |Loss | align="left" | Yasunori Suda | |Hong Kong |KO (Punches) |2 |
|- style="text-align:center; background:#fbb;" |1978-01-16 |Loss | align="left" | Chalermchai | |Ratchaburi province, Thailand |TKO (retirement)
|- style="text-align:center; background:#fbb;" |1977-03-29 |Loss | align="left" | Siangow Sitbangprajan |Lumpinee Stadium |Bangkok, Thailand |Decision |5 |3:00
|- style="text-align:center; background:#cfc;" |1975-07-11 |Win | align="left" | Changnoi Srirong |Lumpinee Stadium |Bangkok, Thailand |KO |1 |
|- style="text-align:center; background:#fbb;" |1976-06-05 |Loss | align="left" | Sirimongkol Luksiripat |Lumpinee Stadium |Bangkok, Thailand |TKO (Doctor stoppage) |2 |
|- style="text-align:center; background:#fbb;" |1975-10-14 |Loss | align="left" | Pudpadnoi Worawut |Lumpinee Stadium |Bangkok, Thailand |Decision |5 |3:00
|- style="text-align:center; background:#cfc;" |1975-09-15 |Win | align="left" | Buriram Suanmisakawan |Rajadamnern Stadium |Bangkok, Thailand |Decision |5 |3:00
|- style="text-align:center; background:#fbb;" |1975-04-07 |Loss | align="left" | Satanfah Sor.Prateep |Rajadamnern Stadium |Bangkok, Thailand |Decision |5 |3:00
|- style="text-align:center; background:#fbb;" |1975-02-03 |Loss | align="left" | Khunpon Sakornpitak |Rajadamnern Stadium |Bangkok, Thailand |Decision |5 |3:00
|- style="text-align:center; background:#cfc;" |1974- |Win | align="left" | Nuaphet Sakornpitak | |Bangkok, Thailand |Decision |5 |3:00
|- style="text-align:center; background:#cfc;" |1971-02-08 |Win | align="left" | Yodthong Sahaisuk | |Bangkok, Thailand |Decision |5 |3:00
|- style="text-align:center; background:#cfc;" |1970-11-26 |Win | align="left" | Narong Pitsanurachan |Rajadamnern Stadium |Bangkok, Thailand |Decision |5 |3:00
|- style="text-align:center; background:#fbb;" |1970-07-04 |Loss | align="left" | Huasai Sitiboonlert |Lumpinee Stadium |Bangkok, Thailand |KO |1 |
|- style="text-align:center; background:#cfc;" |1970-05-29 |Win | align="left" | Dejrit Itthianuchit |Lumpinee Stadium |Bangkok, Thailand |Decision |5 |3:00
|- style="text-align:center; background:#fbb;" |1970-03-20 |Loss | align="left" | Kongdej Lukbangplasoi |Chartchai Chionoi vs Efren Torres, Huamark Stadium |Bangkok, Thailand |Decision |5 |3:00
|- style="text-align:center; background:#cfc;" |1970-02-05 |Win | align="left" | Huasai Sitiboonlert |Lumpinee Stadium |Bangkok, Thailand |KO (Punch) |3 |
|- style="text-align:center; background:#fbb;" |1969-10-03 |Loss | align="left" | Kongdej Lukbangplasoi |Huamark Stadium |Bangkok, Thailand |KO (Low kicks) |2 |
|- style="text-align:center; background:#cfc;" |1969-08-12 |Win | align="left" | Phananan Lukmuangprae |Lumpinee Stadium |Bangkok, Thailand |Decision |5 |3:00
|- style="text-align:center; background:#cfc;" |1969-07-04 |Win | align="left" | Kongdej Lukbangplasoi |Lumpinee Stadium |Bangkok, Thailand |Decision |5 |3:00 |- ! style=background:white colspan=9 |
|- style="text-align:center; background:#fbb;" |1968-12-09 |Loss | align="left" | Kongdej Lukbangplasoi |Rajadamnern Stadium |Bangkok, Thailand |KO (Elbow) |2 |
|- style="text-align:center; background:#fbb;" |1968-11-10 |Loss | align="left" | Dejrit Itthianuchit |Charusathian Stadium, Chionoi vs Villacampo |Bangkok, Thailand |KO |1 |0:40 |- ! style=background:white colspan=9 |
|- style="text-align:center; background:#cfc;" |1968-09-30 |Win | align="left" | Monsawan Laemfahpa |Rajadamnern Stadium |Bangkok, Thailand |TKO (Referee Stoppage) |4 |
|- style="text-align:center; background:#cfc;" |1968-08-21 |Win | align="left" | Dejrit Itthianuchit |Rajadamnern Stadium |Bangkok, Thailand |Decision |5 |3:00
|- style="text-align:center; background:#cfc;" |1968- |Win | align="left" | Yodthong Sahaisuk | |Bangkok, Thailand
|- style="text-align:center; background:#cfc;" |1968- |Win | align="left" | Phananan Lukpanjama | |Bangkok, Thailand
|- style="text-align:center; background:#cfc;" |1968-07-15 |Win | align="left" | Sukkasem Saifalap |Rajadamnern Stadium |Bangkok, Thailand |Decision |5 |3:00
|- style="text-align:center; background:#cfc;" |1968- |Win | align="left" | Dejthai Ratchadet |Rajadamnern Stadium |Bangkok, Thailand
|- style="text-align:center; background:#cfc;" |1968-05-31 |Win | align="left" | Prabsuk Sirikorn |Rajadamnern Stadium |Bangkok, Thailand |KO |1 |
|- style="text-align:center; background:#cfc;" |1968-01-15 |Win | align="left" | Dejrit Itthianuchit |Rajadamnern Stadium |Bangkok, Thailand |KO (Punches) |3
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|- style="text-align:center; background:#fbb;" |1967-12-06 |Win | align="left" | Rawee Dechachai |Rajadamnern Stadium |Bangkok, Thailand |Decision |5 |3:00
|- style="text-align:center; background:#fbb;" |1967-09-27 |Loss | align="left" | Dejrit Itthianuchit |Lumpinee Stadium |Bangkok, Thailand |KO |2
! style=background:white colspan=9 |
|- style="text-align:center; background:#cfc;" |1967-07-03 |Win | align="left" | Rawee Dechachai | |Bangkok, Thailand |KO (Body Kicks) |4 |
|- style="text-align:center; background:#fbb;" |1967-04-05 |Loss | align="left" | Dejrit Itthianuchit |Rajadamnern Stadium |Bangkok, Thailand |TKO |3 |
|- style="text-align:center; background:#cfc;" |1967-03-19 |Win | align="left" | Payap Sakulsuk |Lumpinee Stadium |Bangkok, Thailand |Decision |5 |3:00
|- style="text-align:center; background:#fbb;" |1966-10-18 |Loss | align="left" | Danchai Ploenjit (Yontharakit) |Lumpinee Stadium |Bangkok, Thailand |KO (Low kick) |2
! style=background:white colspan=9 |
|- style="text-align:center; background:#cfc;" |1966-07-05 |Win | align="left" | Chakkrit Nakornsuk |Lumpinee Stadium |Bangkok, Thailand |KO (Knee to the head) |2 |
|- style="text-align:center; background:#cfc;" |1965-06-29 |Win | align="left" | Prakaikaew Luksor |Lumpinee Stadium |Bangkok, Thailand |Decision |5 |3:00
|- style="text-align:center; background:#cfc;" |1965-02-25 |Win | align="left" | Sornchai Mallayut |Rajadamnern Stadium |Bangkok, Thailand |KO |2 |
|- style="text-align:center; background:#cfc;" |1964-11-03 |Win | align="left" | Dejrit Itthianuchit |Lumpinee Stadium |Bangkok, Thailand |Decision |5 |3:00 |- ! style=background:white colspan=9 |
|- style="text-align:center; background:#cfc;" |1964-09-08 |Win | align="left" | Daoprakai Sor.Pinjisak |Lumpinee Stadium |Bangkok, Thailand |KO (Kicks) |3 |
|- style="text-align:center; background:#cfc;" |1964-08-04 |Win | align="left" | Dejrit Itthianuchit |Lumpinee Stadium |Bangkok, Thailand |TKO (Doctor stoppage) |2
! style=background:white colspan=9 |
|- style="text-align:center; background:#cfc;" |1964-04-09 |Win | align="left" | |Lumpinee Stadium |Bangkok, Thailand |KO |1 |
|- style="text-align:center; background:#fbb;" |1964-02-13 |Loss | align="left" | Dejrit Itthianuchit |Rajadamnern Stadium |Bangkok, Thailand |Decision |5 |3:00
|- style="text-align:center; background:#cfc;" |1963-12-19 |Win | align="left" | Rakkiat Kiatmuangyom |Rajadamnern Stadium |Bangkok, Thailand |KO |2 |
|- style="text-align:center; background:#cfc;" |1963-09-19 |Win | align="left" | Sornchai Mallayut |Rajadamnern Stadium |Bangkok, Thailand |Decision |5 |3:00 |- ! style=background:white colspan=9 |
|- style="text-align:center; background:#cfc;" |1963-07-13 |Win | align="left" | Chalamsak Klongpajon |Rajadamnern Stadium |Bangkok, Thailand |Decision |5 |3:00
|- style="text-align:center; background:#cfc;" |1963-06-06 |Win | align="left" | Dejrit Itthianuchit |Rajadamnern Stadium |Bangkok, Thailand |KO (Elbow) |1
! style=background:white colspan=9 |
|- style="text-align:center; background:#cfc;" |1963-03-21 |Win | align="left" | Sornchai Mallayut |Rajadamnern Stadium |Bangkok, Thailand |Decision |5 |3:00 |- ! style=background:white colspan=9 |
|- style="text-align:center; background:#cfc;" |1963-02-05 |Win | align="left" | Sompong Jaroenmuang |Lumpinee Stadium |Bangkok, Thailand |TKO (Broken arm) |2 |3:00
|- style="text-align:center; background:#cfc;" |1962-11-13 |Win | align="left" | Sornchai Mallayut |Rajadamnern Stadium |Bangkok, Thailand |Decision |5 |3:00 |- ! style=background:white colspan=9 |
|- style="text-align:center; background:#cfc;" |1962-09-13 |Win | align="left" | Adul Srisothon |Rajadamnern Stadium |Bangkok, Thailand |Decision |5 |3:00 |- ! style=background:white colspan=9 |
|- style="text-align:center; background:#cfc;" |1962-08-17 |Win | align="left" | Suchai Kesongkram |Rajadamnern Stadium |Bangkok, Thailand |Decision |5 |3:00
|- style="text-align:center; background:#cfc;" |1962-05-31 |Win | align="left" | Srisawat SitSor.Por. (Thiamprasit) |Rajadamnern Stadium |Bangkok, Thailand |KO |2 |
|- style="text-align:center; background:#cfc;" |1962-04-05 |Win | align="left" | Srisawat SitSor.Por. (Thiamprasit) |Rajadamnern Stadium |Bangkok, Thailand |Decision |5 |3:00
|- style="text-align:center; background:#cfc;" |1962-02-08 |Win | align="left" | Rawee Dechachai |Rajadamnern Stadium |Bangkok, Thailand |Decision |5 |3:00
|- style="text-align:center; background:#cfc;" |1961-12-08 |Win | align="left" | Srisawat Thiamprasit |Lumpinee Stadium |Bangkok, Thailand |KO (Low Kicks) |3 |
|- style="text-align:center; background:#fbb;" |1961-10-19 |Loss | align="left" | Adul Srisothon |Rajadamnern Stadium |Bangkok, Thailand |KO (Knees) |4
! style=background:white colspan=9 |
|- style="text-align:center; background:#cfc;" |1961-08-31 |Win | align="left" | Kiewwan Yontharakit |Rajadamnern Stadium |Bangkok, Thailand |Decision |5 |3:00
|- style="text-align:center; background:#cfc;" |1961- |Win | align="left" | Chakaj Poonchai | |Bangkok, Thailand
|- style="text-align:center; background:#cfc;" |1961-06-13 |Win | align="left" | Danchai Yontharakit |Lumpinee Stadium |Bangkok, Thailand |KO