Subin Dejtiptamai (; born Chartchai Tiptamai ; July 12, 1960), known professionally as Kongtoranee Payakaroon (), is a retired Thai Muay Thai fighter and professional boxer. He is a former five-division Lumpinee Stadium champion, the 1984 Sports Writers Association of Thailand Fighter of the Year, and also challenged for a WBC and a WBA Super Flyweight title in boxing. He is the older brother of Samart Payakaroon, another famous Muay Thai and boxing champion.
Muay Thai career
Payakaroon (personal nickname: Chart; ชาติ) started his career from Muay Thai at the age of 11 before the brother, Samart. The brothers have the same trainer was Yodtong "Kru Tui" Senanan. Later, he became famous in the Amphoe Bang Lamung, eastern Thailand. In 1977, when he was 17 he came to Bangkok for as fighter under the famous promoter, Songchai Rattanasuban along with Samart, and since then, he has become a famous and favorite Muay Thai fighter. Before that, he had experienced about 100 fights. He fought with many famous fighters, such as Bangkhlanoi Sor.Thanikul, Samransak Muangsurin, Chamuakpetch Hapalang, Wangchannoi Sor Palangchai or Petdam Lookborai. His maximum remuneration was 120,000 baht in fight against Samingnoom Sithiboonthum at Rajadamnern Stadium. He won five different weight championships of the Lumpinee Stadium during 1978–84.
Professional boxing career Payakaroon made his professional debut on April 2, 1985. Among his early victories was a notable win over fellow Thai boxer Payao Poontarat, a former WBC Super Flyweight champion. However, that win occurred sometime after his debut and was not his first fight.
He went on to record a total of nine consecutive wins before challenging Gilberto Román, the reigning WBC Super Flyweight champion, on December 19, 1986, at Indoor Stadium Huamark. The bout was organized by Gen Sunthorn Kongsompong. Payakaroon lost the fight by unanimous decision and suffered significant facial injuries.
He continued fighting three more times and eventually rose to become the #1 contender in the WBA Junior Bantamweight rankings. On January 26, 1988, he faced fellow Thai fighter Khaosai Galaxy, the WBA titleholder, at Lumpinee Stadium. The two knew each other well, as Payakaroon had once served as Galaxy's sparring partner. Galaxy had previously trained at Yodtong Senanan's gym in Nong Prue, Chonburi, in preparation for his 1984 title fight against Dominican boxer Eusebio Espinal.
In their bout, Payakaroon wore blue trunks with gold stripes and golden boots. He employed hit-and-run tactics throughout the 12 rounds and even managed to knock Galaxy down in the fifth round. After the fight, he expressed strong confidence in his victory, as did his fans and manager. However, when the official decision was announced, he lost. His manager, Songchai Rattanasuban, reacted angrily, claiming the fight had been rigged.ชายพจน์. มวยดังไทยแลนด์ในอดีต: “นักชกใจเพชร” ก้องธรณี พยัคฆ์อรุณ ชิงแชมป์โลก 2 เกือบสำเร็จ. นิตยสารมวยโลก. เล่มที่ 884 หน้า 42-46
Later, Rattanasuban received an offer for Payakaroon to challenge Ellyas Pical, the IBF Junior Bantamweight champion from Indonesia, who had previously lost to Galaxy by knockout in the 14th round in 1987. The fight was to take place in Pical's hometown, but Payakaroon declined the offer, believing the pay would be unfairly low.
Retirement After failing to win the world championship in two attempts, Payakaroon was invited by a friend, who was a war correspondent, to join him in covering conflicts in France, Lebanon, and along the Thai border in what is now Sa Kaeo province. Although he was offered the opportunity to assist, he ultimately did not take the role due to a lack of skills and fluency in English. Unexpectedly, he returned to Muay Thai and continued fighting until his retirement in 1990. After retiring, he spent two years in Japan working as a Muay Thai trainer.
Later, he served as an assistant trainer at Sityodtong Gym in Bangkok, under the direction of Yodtong Senanan; he also had the opportunity to train students in Baku, Azerbaijan.
In 2007, he took over the management of a Muay Thai gym from his brother, Samart Payakaroon, after Samart's divorce.
Titles and accomplishments
Muay Thai Lumpinee Stadium 1978 Lumpinee Stadium Pinweight (102 lbs) Champion One successful title defense 1980 Lumpinee Stadium Light Flyweight (108 lbs) Champion Two successful title defenses 1980 Lumpinee Stadium Flyweight (112 lbs) Champion Two successful title defenses 1983 Lumpinee Stadium Super Flyweight (115 lbs) Champion One successful title defense 1984 Lumpinee Stadium Bantamweight (118 lbs) Champion One successful title defense
World Muay Thai Council 1990 WMTC World Light Welterweight (140 lbs) Champion
Awards 1978 King's Fighter of the Year 1984 Sports Writers Association of Thailand Fighter of the Year
Boxing record
Professional boxing record
ResultRecordOpponentTypeRoundDateLocationNotes14Loss12–2 Khaosai Galaxy1226 January 1988 For the WBA World Super Flyweight title.13Win12–1 Prabtoranee Luklampakchee427 October 1987 12Win11–1 Kwang Soo Lee61 August 1987 11Win10–1 Sang Suk Bang1031 March 1987 10Loss9–1 Gilberto Roman1219 December 1986 For the WBC World Super Flyweight title.9Win9–0 Yun Ho Park9 (10)9 September 1986 8Win8–0 Nakarat Kiatsonthaya313 June 1986 7Win7–0 Kwang Nak Song413 March 1986 6Win6–0 William Develos2 (10)23 January 1986 5Win5–0 Joseph Ladepi629 November 1985 4Win4–0 Kentoku Nakama311 October 1985 3Win3–0 Vibul Kiatsoros 216 June 1985 2Win2–0 Payao Poontarat10 2 April 1985 1Win1–0 Ruben De La Cruz10 8 February 1985
Muay Thai record
|- style="background:#cfc;" | 1993-04-24 || Win||align=left| Hiroshi Oshiba || MAJKF || Tokyo, Japan || KO (Left Hook)|| 1 ||
|- style="background:#cfc;" | 1990-12-02 || Win||align=left| Dida Diafat || || Manchester, England || Decision || 5 || 3:00 |- ! style=background:white colspan=9 |
|- style="background:#cfc;" | 1990-11-01|| Win||align=left| Samransak Muangsurin || Lumpinee Stadium || Bangkok, Thailand || Decision || 5 || 3:00
|- style="background:#c5d2ea;" | 1990-10-12|| Draw||align=left| Samransak Muangsurin || Lumpinee Stadium || Bangkok, Thailand || Decision || 5 || 3:00
|- style="background:#cfc;" | 1990-09-01 || Win ||align=left| Sakmongkol Sithchuchok || Lumpinee Stadium || Bangkok, Thailand || KO (Right Hook)|| 3||
|- style="background:#cfc;" | 1990- || Win||align=left| John Fortes || || Netherlands || TKO (Punches)|| 1 ||
|- style="background:#fbb;" | 1990-06-23 ||Loss||align=left| Samranthong Kiatbanchong || Lumpinee Stadium || Bangkok, Thailand || Decision || 5 || 3:00
|- style="background:#cfc;" | 1990-05-27 || Win||align=left| Gilbert Ballantine || || Paris, France || Decision || 5 || 3:00
|- style="background:#cfc;" | 1990-05-15|| Win ||align=left| Samingnoi Kiatkamchai || Lumpinee Stadium || Bangkok, Thailand || Decision || 5 || 3:00
|- style="background:#fbb;" | 1990-04-24|| Loss||align=left| Kaonar Sor.Kettalingchan || Lumpinee Stadium || Bangkok, Thailand || Decision || 5 || 3:00
|- style="background:#cfc;" | 1990-03-19 || Win||align=left| Ritthichai Lookchaomaesaitong || || Bangkok, Thailand ||Decision || 5 || 3:00
|- style="background:#fbb;" | 1989-03-28 || Loss||align=left| Pon Narupai || Lumpinee Stadium || Bangkok, Thailand || KO || 3 ||
|- style="background:#cfc;" | 1989-02-24 || Win ||align=left| Grandprixnoi Muangchaiyaphum || Lumpinee Stadium || Bangkok, Thailand || KO (High Kick)|| 3 ||
|- style="background:#fbb;" | 1989-01-31 ||Loss||align=left| Wangchannoi Sor Palangchai || Lumpinee Stadium || Bangkok, Thailand || Decision || 5 || 3:00
|- style="background:#fbb;" | 1988-12-02 || Loss ||align=left| Petchdam Lukborai || Lumpinee Stadium || Bangkok, Thailand || Decision || 5 || 3:00
|- style="background:#cfc;" | 1988-09-27 || Win ||align=left| Dokmaipa Por Pongsawang || Lumpinee Stadium || Bangkok, Thailand || Decision || 5 || 3:00
|- style="background:#fbb;" | 1988-08-05 || Loss ||align=left| Namphon Nongkee Pahuyuth || Lumpinee Stadium || Bangkok, Thailand || Decision || 5 || 3:00
|- style="background:#fbb;" | 1988-06-24 || Loss ||align=left| Panomtuanlek Hapalang || Lumpinee Stadium || Bangkok, Thailand || Decision || 5 || 3:00
|- style="background:#cfc;" | 1984-12-07|| Win ||align=left| Maewnoi Sitchang || Lumpinee Stadium || Bangkok, Thailand || Decision || 5 || 3:00
|- style="background:#cfc;" | 1984-11-09|| Win ||align=left| Petchdam Lukborai|| Lumpinee Stadium || Bangkok, Thailand || Decision || 5 || 3:00
|- style="background:#cfc;" | 1984-09-21 || Win||align=left| Milo El Geubli || || France || Decision || 5 || 3:00
|- style="background:#fbb;" | 1984-09-14|| Loss ||align=left| Petchdam Lukborai || Lumpinee Stadium || Bangkok, Thailand || Decision || 5 || 3:00 |- ! style=background:white colspan=9 |
|- style="background:#cfc;" | 1984-07-31|| Win ||align=left| Samransak Muangsurin || Lumpinee Stadium || Bangkok, Thailand || Decision || 5 || 3:00
|- style="background:#fbb;" | 1984-04-10|| Loss ||align=left| Manasak Sor Ploenchit || Lumpinee Stadium || Bangkok, Thailand || Decision || 5 || 3:00
|- style="background:#cfc;" | 1984-03-09|| Win ||align=left| Petchdam Lukborai || Lumpinee Stadium || Bangkok, Thailand || KO (Punches)|| 3 || |- ! style=background:white colspan=9 |
|- style="background:#cfc;" | 1984-01-31|| Win ||align=left| Chamuekpet Hapalang || Lumpinee Stadium || Bangkok, Thailand || Decision || 5 || 3:00 |- ! style=background:white colspan=9 |
|- style="background:#cfc;" | 1983-12-28|| Win ||align=left| Bangkhlanoi Sor.Thanikul || Rajadamnern Stadium || Bangkok, Thailand || Decision || 5||3:00
|- style="background:#cfc;" | 1983-11-15|| Win ||align=left| Samransak Muangsurin || Lumpinee Stadium || Bangkok, Thailand || Decision || 5 || 3:00
|- style="background:#cfc;" | 1983-10-13|| Win ||align=left| Bangkhlanoi Sor.Thanikul || Rajadamnern Stadium || Bangkok, Thailand || Decision || 5||3:00
|- style="background:#cfc;" | 1983-09-13|| Win||align=left| Phadam Lukbangbor || Lumpinee Stadium || Bangkok, Thailand || Decision|| 5 || 3:00
|- style="background:#cfc;" | 1983-08-26|| Win ||align=left| Rung Sakprasong || Lumpinee Stadium || Bangkok, Thailand || Decision || 5 || 3:00 |- ! style=background:white colspan=9 |
|- style="background:#cfc;" | 1983-07-12|| Win ||align=left| Phadam Lukbangbor || Lumpinee Stadium || Bangkok, Thailand || Decision || 5 || 3:00
|- style="background:#cfc;" | 1983-05-10|| Win ||align=left| Palanoi Kiatanan || Lumpinee Stadium || Bangkok, Thailand || KO || 4 ||
|- style="background:#cfc;" | 1983-04-05|| Win ||align=left| Pornsaknoi Sitchang || Lumpinee Stadium || Bangkok, Thailand || Decision || 5 || 3:00 |- ! style=background:white colspan=9 |
|- style="background:#cfc;" | 1983-03-04|| Win ||align=left| Lankrung Kiatkriankgrai || Lumpinee Stadium || Bangkok, Thailand || Decision || 5 || 3:00
|- style="background:#cfc;" | 1983-01-28|| Win ||align=left| Pornsaknoi Sitchang || Lumpinee Stadium || Bangkok, Thailand || Decision || 5 || 3:00
|- style="background:#fbb;" | 1982-11-22|| Loss||align=left| Boonam Sor.Jarunee || Rajadamnern Stadium || Bangkok, Thailand || Decision || 5 || 3:00
|- style="background:#fbb;" | 1982-10-15|| Loss||align=left| Rung Sakprasong || Lumpinee Stadium || Bangkok, Thailand || Decision || 5 || 3:00
|- style="background:#cfc;" | 1982-08-24|| Win||align=left| Wisanupon Saksamut|| Lumpinee Stadium || Bangkok, Thailand || Decision || 5 || 3:00
|- style="background:#fbb;" | 1982-06-22|| Loss||align=left| Chamuekpet Hapalang || Lumpinee Stadium || Bangkok, Thailand || Decision || 5 || 3:00 |- ! style=background:white colspan=9 |
|- style="background:#cfc;" | 1982-05-10|| Win ||align=left| Phadam Lukbangbor || Lumpinee Stadium || Bangkok, Thailand || Referee Stoppage || 5 ||
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