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Neth Saknarong

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Neth Saknarong
BornWeeranet Nakain
(1954-11-06) November 6, 1954 (age 69)
Phang Khon, Sakon Nakhon, Thailand
NicknameThe Star from Phang Khon (คนดังพังโคน)
Height170 cm (5 ft 7 in)
Weight60 kg (132 lb; 9 st 6 lb)
DivisionSuper Featherweight
StyleMuay Thai
StanceSouthpaw
TeamSaknarong
TrainerGo Hong
OccupationMuay Thai trainer

Weeranet Nakain (born November 6, 1954), known professionally as Neth Saknarong (Thai: เนตร ศักดิ์ณรงค์), is a retired Thai Muay Thai fighter who competed in the 1970s.

Biography and career

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Neth started training in Muay Thai at the age of 14 with a trainer in his native village of Pang Khon. Neth then joined the Therdkiatpitak camp where he became a young phenom in the northeast regions of Thailand by winning 30 fights in a row. At 17 years old Neth made his debut in Bangkok and joined the Saknarong camp.[1]

During the 1970s Neth became a renowned fighter with powerful weapons from the southpaw stance. He was ranked highly in both the Rajadamnern and Lumpinee Stadiums and defeated many notable Thai champions of his era such as Posai Sitiboonlert, Pudpadnoi Worawut, Poot Lorlek, Khunponnoi Kiatsuriya, Vicharnnoi Porntawee.[2] Neth also traveled to Los Angeles where he defeated the American WKA world champion Earnest Hart Jr by knockout in 1977.[3]

Neth retired from the Bangkok circuit in 1978 following a loss to Satanfah Sor.Prateep. In 1988 He was invited to compete in Paris where he defeated European champion Mustapha Benatia by knockout, Neth then settled in France where he has been a teacher for over 30 years.[4]

Muay Thai record

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Muay Thai Record (incomplete)
Date Result Opponent Event Location Method Round Time
1988-06-11 Loss Netherlands Ivan Hippolyte Champions in Action Amsterdam, Netherlands TKO (Punches) 2
1988-02-26 Win France Mustapha Benatia Trophée des Champions Paris, France KO
1978-09-30 Loss Thailand Satanfah Sor.Prateep Lumpinee Stadium Bangkok, Thailand TKO 2
1977-08-25 Loss Thailand Vicharnnoi Porntawee Bangkok, Thailand Decision 5 3:00
1977-06-02 Loss Thailand Ruengsak Porntawee Rajadamnern Stadium Bangkok, Thailand Decision 5 3:00
1977-03-12 Win United States Earnest Hart Jr WKA Los Angeles, US KO (Left cross) 5
? Loss Thailand Santi Rekchai Bangkok, Thailand Decision 5 3:00
1976-11-11 Win Thailand Vicharnnoi Porntawee Rajadamnern Stadium Bangkok, Thailand Decision 5 3:00
1976-10-05 Loss Thailand Posai Sitiboonlert Lumpinee Stadium Bangkok, Thailand Decision 5 3:00
1976-08-31 Draw Thailand Posai Sitiboonlert Lumpinee Stadium Bangkok, Thailand Decision 5 3:00
1976-06-16 Win Thailand Khunponnoi Kiatsuriya Rajadamnern Stadium Bangkok, Thailand Decision 5 3:00
1976-05-14 Loss Thailand Poot Lorlek Rajadamnern Stadium Bangkok, Thailand Decision 5 3:00
1976-03-25 Win Thailand Poot Lorlek Rajadamnern Stadium Bangkok, Thailand Decision 5 3:00
1976-02-26 Win Thailand Pudpadnoi Worawut Rajadamnern Stadium Bangkok, Thailand Decision 5 3:00
1976-01-20 Win Thailand Posai Sitiboonlert Lumpinee Stadium Bangkok, Thailand Decision 5 3:00
1975-11-12 Loss Thailand Vicharnnoi Porntawee Rajadamnern Stadium Bangkok, Thailand Decision 5 3:00
1975-09-12 Loss Thailand Pudpadnoi Worawut Lumpinee Stadium Bangkok, Thailand Decision 5 3:00
1975-07-25 Win Thailand Weerachat Sordaeng Lumpinee Stadium Bangkok, Thailand Decision 5 3:00
1975-06-02 Win Thailand Siprae Duagnprateep Rajadamnern Stadium Bangkok, Thailand Decision 5 3:00
1975-04-03 Win Thailand Wanarong Peeramit Rajadamnern Stadium Bangkok, Thailand Decision 5 3:00
1975-02-13 Win Japan Minoru Ota Bangkok, Thailand KO 2
1974-10-11 Loss Thailand Chalermphon Sor.Tha-it Bangkok, Thailand Decision 5 3:00
1974-09-05 Draw Thailand Chalermphon Sor.Tha-it Rajadamnern Stadium Bangkok, Thailand Decision 5 3:00
1974– Loss Thailand Chalermphon Sor.Tha-it Bangkok, Thailand Decision 5 3:00
1974-04-18 Loss Thailand Muangchon Jirapan Rajadamnern Stadium Bangkok, Thailand Decision 5 3:00
1974-03-28 Win Singapore Yia Lee-lee Kung Fu vs Muay Thai, Rajadamnern Stadium Bangkok, Thailand KO (Left hook) 1
1974-03-01 Win Thailand Sommai Ekayothin Lumpinee Stadium Bangkok, Thailand Decision 5 3:00
1973– Win Thailand Jomtap Sakprasong Rajadamnern Stadium Bangkok, Thailand Decision 5 3:00
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References

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  1. ^ Trefeu, Serge (October 10, 2022). "Neth Saknarong Career (1970–1980)". siamfightmag.com. Retrieved October 17, 2022.
  2. ^ 123 Greatest Muay Thai fighters of all-tme. p. 105. Retrieved October 17, 2022.
  3. ^ "Origins: The World Karate Association". wkainternational.com. Retrieved October 17, 2022.
  4. ^ Trefeu, Serge (May 16, 2016). "Interview of Nate Saknarong". siamfightmag.com. Retrieved October 18, 2022.