Mafuang Weerapol
| Mafuang Weerapol | |
|---|---|
| Born | Nopnoi Cherdsuk June 2, 1955 Surin Province, Thailand |
| Other names | "Stone Fist" (ไอ้หมัดหิน) Mafuang Kiat Chor.Por (มะเฟือง เกียรติ ช.ป.) |
| Nationality | Thai |
| Height | 167 cm (5 ft 6 in) |
| Weight | 53 kg (117 lb; 8 st 5 lb) |
| Style | Muay Thai Muay Mat |
| Fighting out of | Bangkok, Thailand |
| Team | Lukmatulee |
Mafuang Weerapol (Thai: มะเฟือง วีรพล; is a retired Thai Muay Thai fighter.
Muay Thai career[edit]
Mafuang started fighting in the Surin and Buriram provinces as child, he made his Lumpinee Stadium debut in 1973, winning by knockout. He had bad results in his following bouts and ended up going back to the provinces to compete. He made his return to Bangkok this time fighting out of the Lukmatulee camp.[1]
Between 1978 and 1982 Mafung was one of the most dominant bantamweight on the Bangkok stadium circuit. He was feared for his punching power which led him to hold the belts from both the Rajadamnern and Lumpinee Satadiums. His dominance saw him defend his belts multiple times and take on handicap fights.
Mafuang faced Muay Thai legend Samart Payakaroon on June 9, 1981 at the Lumpinee Stadium. He lost the fight by decision but their furious encounter was awarded fight of the Year by Muay Thai authorities.[2] Samart later described Mafuang as the opponent he was the most afraid of in the ring.[3]
On August 24, 1982 Mafuang lost his Lumpinee Stadium title against Bangkhlanoi Sor.Thanikul[4] They rematched on one of the most important card in Muay Thai history headlined by the Samart Payakaroon vs Dieselnoi Chor Thanasukarn matchup at Rajadamnern Stadium on December 24, 1982. He was defeated by decision.[5]
Titles and accomplishments[edit]
- Lumpinee Stadium
- 1980 Lumpinee Stadium 118 lbs Champion (3 defenses)
- Rajadamnern Stadium
- 1980 Rajadamnern Stadium 118 lbs Champion (1 defense)
Awards
- 1981 Sports Writers Association of Thailand Fight of the Year (vs Samart Payakaroon)
Muay Thai record[edit]
| Date | Result | Opponent | Event | Location | Method | Round | Time | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1987-09-17 | Loss |  Chalao Muangsurin |
Lumpinee Stadium | Buriram province, Thailand | KO | 1 | ||
| 1986- | Loss | Sukkasem Lukarthit |
Bangkok, Thailand | Decision | 5 | 3:00 | ||
| 1985- | Win | Petpayao Kiatadee |
Samrong Stadium | Samut Prakan, Thailand | KO (Punches) | 1 | ||
| 1984-07-31 | Loss | |
Lumpinee Stadium | Bangkok, Thailand | Decision | 5 | 3:00 | |
| 1983-12-02 | Win | Densiam Sor.Prateep |
Ubon Ratchathani province, Thailand | Decision | 5 | 3:00 | ||
| 1983-08-26 | NC | Samransak Muangsurin |
Lumpinee Stadium | Bangkok, Thailand | Ref.stop. (lack of comabtivity) | 5 | ||
| 1983-07-12 | Win | Rung Sakprasong |
Lumpinee Stadium | Bangkok, Thailand | KO | 2 | ||
| 1983-05-10 | Loss | Sornsilp Sitnoenpayom |
Lumpinee Stadium | Bangkok, Thailand | Decision | 5 | 3:00 | |
| 1983-03-25 | Win | Phadam Lukbangbo |
Lumpinee Stadium | Bangkok, Thailand | KO | 2 | ||
| 1983-03-05 | Loss | Chamuekpet Hapalang |
Chiang Mai, Thailand | Decision | 5 | 3:00 | ||
| 1982-12-24 | Loss | Bangkhlanoi Sor.Thanikul |
OneSongchai + Thanikul, Rajadamnern Stadium | Bangkok, Thailand | Decision | 5 | 3:00 | |
| 1982-12-03 | Win | Rung Sakprasong |
Lumpinee Stadium | Bangkok, Thailand | KO | 1 | ||
| 1982-08-24 | Loss | Bangkhlanoi Sor.Thanikul |
Lumpinee Stadium | Bangkok, Thailand | Decision | 5 | 3:00 | |
| Loses Lumpinee Stadium 118 lbs title. | ||||||||
| 1982-06-22 | Win | Bangkhlanoi Sor.Thanikul |
Lumpinee Stadium | Bangkok, Thailand | Decision | 5 | 3:00 | |
| 1982-03-12 | Win | Jakrawan Kiattisaktewan |
Lumpinee Stadium | Bangkok, Thailand | KO (Punches) | 1 | ||
| Defends Lumpinee Stadium 118 lbs title. | ||||||||
| 1982-02-26 | Loss | Samransak Muangsurin |
Lumpinee Stadium | Bangkok, Thailand | Decision | 5 | 3:00 | |
| 1982-01-15 | Win | Samingnoom Sithiboontham |
Lumpinee Stadium | Bangkok, Thailand | KO (Punches) | 3 | ||
| 1981-09-04 | Win | Fonluang Luksadetmaephuangtong |
Lumpinee Stadium | Bangkok, Thailand | KO | 1 | ||
| Defends Lumpinee Stadium 118 lbs title. | ||||||||
| 1981-07-14 | Win | Kongtoranee Payakaroon |
Lumpinee Stadium | Bangkok, Thailand | Decision | 5 | 3:00 | |
| 1981-06-09 | Loss | Samart Payakaroon |
Lumpinee Stadium | Bangkok, Thailand | Decision | 5 | 3:00 | |
| 1981-04-08 | Loss | Jomwo Sakniran |
Rajadamnern Stadium | Bangkok, Thailand | KO | 1 | ||
| Loses Rajadamnern Stadium 118 lbs title. | ||||||||
| 1981-01-23 | Win | Manun Sor.Jitpattana |
Bangkok, Thailand | Decision | 5 | 3:00 | ||
| 1980-12-02 | Win | Kongtoranee Payakaroon |
Lumpinee Stadium | Bangkok, Thailand | Decision | 5 | 3:00 | |
| Defends Lumpinee Stadium 118 lbs title. | ||||||||
| 1980-07-29 | Loss | Paruhat Loh-ngoen Thanusuk Prasopchai |
2 vs 1 Lumpinee Stadium | Bangkok, Thailand | Decision | 5 | 3:00 | |
| Handicap match. Paruhat fought the first three rounds and Thanusuk the next two. | ||||||||
| 1980-06-05 | Win | Jomwo Sakniran |
Rajadamnern Stadium | Bangkok, Thailand | Decision | 5 | 3:00 | |
| Defends Rajadamnern Stadium 118 lbs title.[6] | ||||||||
| 1980-03-05 | Win | Wanlop Pichitsamut |
Rajadamnern Stadium | Bangkok, Thailand | KO | 4 | ||
| Wins the vacant Rajadamnern Stadium 118 lbs title. | ||||||||
| 1980-01-22 | Win | Paruhat Loh-ngoen |
Lumpinee Stadium | Bangkok, Thailand | Decision | 5 | 3:00 | |
| Wins Lumpinee Stadium 118 lbs title. | ||||||||
| 1978-06-06 | Win | Pleungsawan Sitbowon |
Lumpinee Stadium | Bangkok, Thailand | Decision | 5 | 3:00 | |
| Win | Denphimai Kiatwiboon |
Lumpinee Stadium | Bangkok, Thailand | KO | 3 | |||
| Legend: Win Loss Draw/No contest Notes | ||||||||
References[edit]
- ^ 123 Greatest Muay Thai fighters of all-tme. p. 143. Retrieved 8 October 2022.
- ^ "THE MYTH SAMART". www.siamfightmag.com. Archived from the original on 2017-11-02.
- ^ Khaosan Wongkhanmuay Kab Rit Serithai (2021-09-06). "#บางคล้าน้อย ส ธนิกุล vs #มะเฟือง วีรพล 24 ธค 2525 คลิปหาชมยาก" [#Bangkhlanoi Sor.Thanikul vs Mafeung Veerapol Dec 24, 1982 rare clip]. YouTube (in Thai).
- ^ "Cover Nuamthong Magazine. Bangkhlanoi Sor.Thanikul. The Bantamweight Muay Thai Champion of Lumpinee Stadium". Nuamthong Magazine (นิตยสารนวมทอง) (3). 15–21 September 1982. Retrieved 19 March 2022.
- ^ "Bangklanoi Sor Tanikul (red) vs Mafuang Weerapol (blue) - Dec 24th, 1982". youtube.com. Sylvie von Duuglas-Ittu. Retrieved 3 August 2022.
- ^ "มะเฟือง วีระพล ป้องกันแชมป์มวยไทยรุ่นแบนตัมเวทกับ จอมโว ลูกเขาขวาว ในศึกจ้าวปฐพี 5 มิถุนายน 2523 นี้ ณ เวทีราชดำเนิน". facebook.com. Retrieved 8 October 2022.
