Chalee Kuntharee (; born September 2, 1961), known professionally as Paruhatlek Sitchunthong (), is a Thai former professional Muay Thai fighter. He is a former five-time Lumpinee Stadium champion across three weight classes who was famous in the 1980s and 1990s. He holds the distinction of being the only fighter to have defeated the legendary Samart Payakaroon in Muay Thai rules by knockout.
Biography and career Paruhatlek Sitchunthong, the sixth of nine children (seven sons, two daughters), hailed from a family of Muay Thai fighters in Pathum Thani, approximately north of Bangkok. All of his brothers were fighters, with his older brother, Paruhat Loh-ngoen also achieving fame as a Muay Thai fighter. Paruhatlek began his Muay Thai training at the age of 9 in a space near his house, with his father serving as his trainer. Just a few months later, he had his first fight, for which he earned only 15 baht.A year later, Paruhatlek joined the Sichunthong gym, which was his family's business. Originally owned by his father, Kimchun Kuntharee, the gym continued to operate under the management of his mother, Luan Kuntharee, after his father's death.
He had his first fight in Lumpinee Stadium at the age of 16.
Paruhatlek Sitchunthong faced Samart Payakaroon a total of four times. In their second encounter, he secured victory by knockout in the third round with punches. His older brother, Paruhat Loh-ngoen had also fought with Samart Payakaroon and was one of two opponents that Samart said he was the most afraid (the other being Mafuang Weerapol).
Paruhatlek Sitchunthong was a five-times Lumpinee Stadium champion across four weight categories, consist of pinweight (102 lb), mini flyweight (104 lb, two-times), junior flyweight (108 lb), and flyweight (112 lb). To win his first belt Paruhatlek needed three attempts before being successful. At the peak of his career, he was paid a maximum of 120,000 baht.
Paruhatlek was regarded as a small shape fighter, therefore he was often at a disadvantage against his opponents. He was a tough fighter who never backed down, pushing forward for the win with his heavy punches. Hence, he was given the fierce alias of the "Raging Bull of Rangsit Fields", owing to his birthplace, Rangsit area. He also received another alias the "Ring Gentleman", during a fight against Fahlan Lukprabat he had his opponent on the verge of collapsing but chose to step back and let him lose by decision to avoid stripping him from his Rajadamnern Stadium belt.
He has been collecting the Muay Thai trunks he wore during his entire career, most of them are red trunks, because he often fought in the red corner.
Titles & honours Lumpinee Stadium 1981 Lumpinee Stadium Pinweight (102 lbs) Champion One successful title defense 1982 Lumpinee Stadium Pinweight (102 lbs) Champion One successful title defense 1983 Lumpinee Stadium Light Flyweight (108 lbs) Champion Four successful title defenses 1985 Lumpinee Stadium Light Flyweight (108 lbs) Champion 1988 Lumpinee Stadium Flyweight (112 lbs) Champion 1989 Lumpinee Stadium Fight of the Year (vs. Pongsiri Por Ruamrudee)
Fight record
|- style="text-align:center; background:#fbb;" | 1992-07-07 || Loss ||align=left| Singthong Lukrangsi || Onesongchai, Lumpinee Stadium || Bangkok, Thailand || Decision ||5 ||3:00
|- style="text-align:center; background:#fbb;" | 1992-05-30 || Loss ||align=left| Kasemlek QualityGym|| Lumpinee Stadium || Bangkok, Thailand || Decision ||5 ||3:00
|- style="text-align:center; background:#fbb;" | 1992-05-02 || Loss ||align=left| Chatchai Paiseetong || Lumpinee Stadium || Bangkok, Thailand || Decision ||5 ||3:00
|- style="text-align:center; background:#fbb;" | 1992-02-21 || Loss ||align=left| Kasemlek Singmanee || Lumpinee Stadium || Bangkok, Thailand || Decision ||5 ||3:00
|- style="text-align:center; background:#fbb;" | 1991-07-30 || Loss ||align=left| Khunphet Johnnygym || Onesongchai, Lumpinee Stadium || Bangkok, Thailand || Decision ||5 ||3:00
|- style="text-align:center; background:#cfc;" | 1991-06-14 || Win||align=left| Naewrob Por.MuangUbon|| Onesongchai, Lumpinee Stadium || Bangkok, Thailand || Decision ||5 ||3:00
|- style="text-align:center; background:#fbb;" | 1991-04-20 || Loss ||align=left| Pornsak Muangsurin|| Lumpinee Stadium || Bangkok, Thailand || Decision ||5 ||3:00
|- style="text-align:center; background:#fbb;" | 1991-02-12 || Loss ||align=left| Nungubon Sitlerchai || Lumpinee Stadium || Bangkok, Thailand || Decision ||5 ||3:00
|- style="text-align:center; background:#fbb;" | 1990-08-31 || Loss ||align=left| Orono Por Muang Ubon || Lumpinee Stadium || Bangkok, Thailand || Decision || 5 || 3:00
|- style="text-align:center; background:#cfc;" | 1990-07-29 || Win||align=left| Maikel Lieuwfat || || England || TKO || 4 ||
|- style="text-align:center; background:#fbb;" | 1990-07-10|| Loss ||align=left| Chandet Sor Prantalay || Lumpinee Stadium || Bangkok, Thailand || Decision || 5 || 3:00
|- style="background:#fbb;" | 1990-05-29 || Loss ||align=left| Mathee Jadeepitak || Lumpinee Stadium || Bangkok, Thailand || Decision || 5 || 3:00
|- style="text-align:center; background:#fbb;" | 1990-04-30 || Loss ||align=left| Pongsiri Por Ruamrudee || Lumpinee Stadium || Bangkok, Thailand || Decision || 5 || 3:00
|- style="text-align:center; background:#fbb;" | 1990-03-06 || Loss ||align=left| Chainoi Muangsurin|| Lumpinee Stadium || Bangkok, Thailand || Decision || 5 || 3:00
|- style="text-align:center; background:#fbb;" | 1990-01-30 || Loss ||align=left| Pongsiri Por Ruamrudee || Lumpinee Stadium || Bangkok, Thailand || Decision || 5 || 3:00
|- style="text-align:center; background:#cfc;" | 1989-12-12 || Win ||align=left| Thanongchai Charoenmuang || Lumpinee Stadium || Bangkok, Thailand || Decision || 5 || 3:00
|- style="text-align:center; background:#fbb;" | 1989-11-11 || Loss ||align=left| Toto Por.Pongsawang || || Nakhon Pathom, Thailand || Decision || 5 || 3:00
|- style="text-align:center; background:#fbb;" | 1989-11-03 || Loss ||align=left| Namkabuan Nongkeepahuyuth || Lumpinee Stadium || Bangkok, Thailand || Decision || 5 || 3:00
|- style="text-align:center; background:#fbb;" | 1989-10-20|| Loss||align=left| Pairojnoi Sor Siamchai || Lumpinee Stadium || Bangkok, Thailand ||Decision || 5 || 3:00
|- style="text-align:center; background:#c5d2ea;" | 1989-09-08|| Draw||align=left| Pairojnoi Sor Siamchai || Lumpinee Stadium || Bangkok, Thailand ||Decision || 5 || 3:00
|- style="text-align:center; background:#c5d2ea;" | 1989-08-15|| Draw||align=left| Pairojnoi Sor Siamchai || Lumpinee Stadium || Bangkok, Thailand ||Decision || 5 || 3:00
|- style="text-align:center; background:#fbb;" | 1989-07-25 || Loss ||align=left| Panphet Muangsurin || Lumpinee Stadium || Bangkok, Thailand || Decision || 5 || 3:00
|- style="text-align:center; background:#fbb;" | 1989-06-26 || Loss ||align=left| Seesot Sahakarnosot || Rajadamnern Stadium || Bangkok, Thailand || Decision || 5 || 3:00
|- style="text-align:center; background:#c5d2ea;" | 1989-05-30|| Draw||align=left| Pairojnoi Sor Siamchai || Lumpinee Stadium || Bangkok, Thailand ||Decision || 5 || 3:00
|- style="text-align:center; background:#fbb;" | 1989-05-02 || Loss ||align=left| Kaensak Sor.Ploenjit || Lumpinee Stadium || Bangkok, Thailand || Decision || 5 || 3:00 |- ! style=background:white colspan=9 |
|- style="text-align:center; background:#cfc;" | 1989-03-29 || Win ||align=left| Toto Por.Pongsawang || Lumpinee Stadium || Bangkok, Thailand || Decision || 5 || 3:00
|- style="text-align:center; background:#fbb;" | 1989-02-21 || Loss ||align=left| Langsuan Panyuthaphum || Lumpinee Stadium || Bangkok, Thailand || Decision || 5 || 3:00
|- style="text-align:center; background:#cfc;" | 1989-01-06 || Win ||align=left| Pongsiri Por Ruamrudee || Lumpinee Stadium || Bangkok, Thailand || Decision || 5 || 3:00
|- style="text-align:center; background:#cfc;" | 1988-12-02|| Win ||align=left| Seesot Sahakarnosot || Lumpinee Stadium || Bangkok, Thailand || Decision || 5 || 3:00
|- style="text-align:center; background:#fbb;" | 1988-10-28 || Loss ||align=left| Karuhat Sor.Supawan || Lumpinee Stadium || Bangkok, Thailand || Decision || 5 || 3:00
|- style="text-align:center; background:#cfc;" | 1988-10-11|| Win ||align=left| Hippy Singmanee || Lumpinee Stadium || Bangkok, Thailand || Decision || 5 || 3:00
|- style="text-align:center; background:#fbb;" | 1988-09-09|| Loss ||align=left| Thammawit Sor.Badin || Lumpinee Stadium || Bangkok, Thailand || Decision || 5 || 3:00
|- style="text-align:center; background:#cfc;" | 1988-08-18|| Win ||align=left| Odnoi Lukprabat || Rajadamnern Stadium || Bangkok, Thailand || Decision || 5 || 3:00
|- style="text-align:center; background:#fbb;" | 1988-07-26 || Loss ||align=left| Veeraphol Sahaprom || Lumpinee Stadium || Bangkok, Thailand || Decision || 5 || 3:00
|- style="text-align:center; background:#cfc;" | 1988-06-24|| Win ||align=left| Phetchan Sakwicha || Lumpinee Stadium || Bangkok, Thailand || Decision || 5 || 3:00
|- style="text-align:center; background:#cfc;" | 1988-05-31|| Win ||align=left| Sangwannoi Sor.Rungroj || Lumpinee Stadium || Bangkok, Thailand || Decision || 5 || 3:00
|- style="text-align:center; background:#cfc;" | 1988-05-03|| Win ||align=left| Detduang Por.Pongsawang || Lumpinee Stadium || Bangkok, Thailand || Decision || 5 || 3:00 |- ! style=background:white colspan=9 |
|- style="text-align:center; background:#cfc;" | 1988-03-25|| Win ||align=left| Wangchannoi Sor Palangchai || Lumpinee Stadium || Bangkok, Thailand || Decision || 5 || 3:00
|- style="text-align:center; background:#cfc;" | 1988-03-04|| Win||align=left| Hippy Singmanee || Lumpinee Stadium || Bangkok, Thailand || Decision || 5 || 3:00
|- style="text-align:center; background:#cfc;" | 1988-01-26|| Win||align=left| Morakot Chor.Waikul || Lumpinee Stadium || Bangkok, Thailand || Decision || 5 || 3:00
|- style="text-align:center; background:#fbb;" | 1987-12-08 || Loss ||align=left| Odnoi Lukprabat || Lumpinee Stadium || Bangkok, Thailand || Decision || 5 || 3:00
|- style="text-align:center; background:#fbb;" | 1987-10-19 || Loss ||align=left| Jaroenthong Kiatbanchong || Lumpinee Stadium || Bangkok, Thailand || Decision || 5 || 3:00
|- style="text-align:center; background:#fbb;" | 1987-08-28 || Loss ||align=left| Langsuan Panyuthaphum || Lumpinee Stadium || Bangkok, Thailand || Decision || 5 || 3:00
|- style="text-align:center; background:#fbb;" | 1987-07-24|| Loss ||align=left| Dokmaipa Por Pongsawang || Lumpinee Stadium || Bangkok, Thailand || Decision || 5 || 3:00
|- style="text-align:center; background:#cfc;" | 1987-06-19 || Win||align=left| Langsuan Panyuthaphum || Lumpinee Stadium || Bangkok, Thailand || Decision || 5 || 3:00
|- style="text-align:center; background:#cfc;" | 1987-06-02 || Win||align=left| Seesot Sor Ritthichai || Lumpinee Stadium || Bangkok, Thailand || KO (Punches)|| 2 ||
|- style="text-align:center; background:#fbb;" | 1987-04-10 || Loss||align=left| Burklerk Pinsinchai || Lumpinee Stadium || Bangkok, Thailand || Decision || 5 || 3:00
|- style="text-align:center; background:#fbb;" | 1987-03-06 || Loss||align=left| Baeber Lukjaomaejamadewi || Lumpinee Stadium || Bangkok, Thailand || Decision || 5 || 3:00
|- style="text-align:center; background:#cfc;" | 1987-02-06 || Win||align=left| Dennuea Denmolee || Lumpinee Stadium || Bangkok, Thailand || KO (Punches)|| 1 ||
|- style="text-align:center; background:#cfc;" | 1987-01-13 || Win||align=left| Dejsak Payaksakda || Lumpinee Stadium || Bangkok, Thailand || Decision || 5 || 3:00
|- style="text-align:center; background:#fbb;" | 1986-12-19|| Loss ||align=left| Dejsak Payaksakda || Huamark Stadium || Bangkok, Thailand || Decision || 5 || 3:00
|- style="text-align:center; background:#fbb;" | 1986-11-25|| Loss ||align=left| Burklerk Pinsinchai || Lumpinee Stadium || Bangkok, Thailand || Decision || 5 || 3:00 |-