Nokweed Devy
Nokweed Devy | |
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![]() Nokweed in the late 1980s | |
Born | Desh Sriampai (เดช ศรีอำไพ) August 19, 1965 Lang Suan, Chumphon, Thailand |
Died | August 31, 2016 (age 51) Ko Samui, Surat Thani, Thailand |
Native name | วิชิต สมบูรณ์ |
Nickname | Chest-Shaking Master of Kicks (จอมเตะทรวงสะท้าน) [1] |
Height | 177 cm (5 ft 10 in) |
Division | Super Bantamweight Featherweight Super Featherweight Lightweight Super Lightweight Welterweight Heavyweight |
Style | Muay Thai (Muay Tae) |
Stance | Orthodox |
Years active | c. 1972–2002 |
Other information | |
Notable relatives | Santos Devy (younger brother) Paidang Lersak Gym (younger brother) |
Notable students | Paul Slowinski[2] Dzhabar Askerov Joanna Jędrzejczyk |
Wichit Somboon (Thai: วิชิต สมบูรณ์; August 19, 1965 – August 31, 2016), known professionally as Nokweed Devy (Thai: นกหวีด เดวี่), was a Thai Muay Thai fighter and trainer. He was a three-division Rajadamnern Stadium champion who was famous in the 1980s and 1990s. Nicknamed the "Chest-Shaking Master of Kicks", he is often regarded as one of the most powerful kickers in the history of Muay Thai.[2]
Biography & career
[edit]Wichit Somboon (nicknamed Chit; ชิต) was born on August 19, 1965 in Langsuan, Chumphon but was raised in Sichon, Nakhon Si Thammarat in Thailand. He began training Muay Thai at 11 years old under the guidance of his uncle at the Sak Udom camp. His younger brothers, Santos Devy and Paidang Lersak Gym, would also become Rajadamnern Stadium champions.[1][2]
He won titles in three divisions at Rajadamnern Stadium while facing many notable fighters including Sagat Petchyindee, Samingnoom Sitboontam, Krongsak Sakkasem, Jomwo Chernyim, Wanpadej Phukrongfah, Sangtiennoi Sor.Rungroj, Issara Sakgreerin, Mungkorndum Sitchang, and Praedam Lukphrabath.[1]
Nokweed was a heavy kick fighter, he was named the heaviest kick fighter in that era. In addition, he is also the primary Thai fighter who faced foreign fighters in K-1 matches, such as Jayson Vemoa, Jérôme Le Banner, Dany Bill, Faisal Zakaria, Stéphane Nikiéma, Paul Slowinski (later became his student) and Jeff Ortzow etc.[2] His ring name "Nokweed" means "whistle" because when he kicks it makes a whistling sound.
When he fought Jérôme Le Banner he weighed 72 kg while Jérôme weighed 107 kg, a 35 kg difference.[3]
Retirement & death
[edit]After retirement, he became a trainer and had a Muay Thai gym with his fellow southern fighter, Lakhin Vasansit at Ko Samui, Surat Thani province. Paidang and Nokkweed's gym was taken over by Punch it Switzerland 10 months after his death and has been run as Punch it Muaythai Gym since July 2017.
He died suddenly while training Muay Thai in the evening of August 31, 2016 at his gym, aged 51.[1]
Titles & honours
[edit]- Rajadamnern Stadium
- World Muay Thai Council
- WMC World Welterweight (147 lbs) Champion
- Regional
- South Thailand Champion
- Awards
- 1991 Sports Writers Association of Thailand Fight of the Year (vs Issara Sakgreerin)
Fight record
[edit]Date | Result | Opponent | Event | Location | Method | Round | Time | |
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2002 | Loss | ![]() |
Cape Town, South Africa | KO (Right Cross) | ||||
For the WMC World title. | ||||||||
2002 | Loss | ![]() |
Chaweng Stadium | Ko Samui, Thailand | Decision | 5 | 3:00 | |
2002-05-07 | Loss | ![]() |
Chaweng Stadium | Ko Samui, Thailand | KO (High kick) | 4 | ||
2002-04-00 | Loss | ![]() |
Kanchanaburi Stadium | Bangkok, Thailand | KO (Punches) | 2 | ||
? | Win | ![]() |
Chaweng Stadium | Ko Samui | Decision | 5 | 3:00 | |
Wins 500, 000 baht side-bet. | ||||||||
1998-08-27 | Loss | ![]() |
New Zealand Vs Thailand | Auckland, New Zealand | Decision | 5 | 3:00 | |
? | Win | ![]() |
Songchai - New Zealand | New Zealand | TKO (High Kick) | 2 | ||
1995-03-23 | Draw | ![]() |
K-LEAGUE KENZAN | Tokyo, Japan | Decision | 5 | 3:00 | |
1995-03-03 | Loss | ![]() |
K-1 Grand Prix '95 Opening Battle | Tokyo, Japan | Decision (unanimous) | 5 | 3:00 | |
1994-12-04 | Win | ![]() |
King's Birthday | Chiang Rai City, Thailand | Decision | 5 | 3:00 | |
1994-09-20 | Loss | ![]() |
Muay Thai World Championships in Honor of His Majesty the King | Bangkok, Thailand | Decision | 5 | 3:00 | |
For the IMF World title. Originally a decision win for Nokweed, overturned 5 minutes later after a gamblers riot. | ||||||||
1991-05-24 | Loss | ![]() |
K-LEAGUE KENZAN | Tokyo, Japan | Decision | 5 | 3:00 | |
1991-02-15 | Loss | ![]() |
Muangchai Kittikasem vs Sot Chitalada | Ayutthaya Province, Thailand | Decision | 5 | 3:00 | |
1990-12-15 | Win | ![]() |
Bangkok, Thailand | KO (Reverse Elbow) | 3 | |||
1990-01-04 | Loss | ![]() |
Rajadamnern Stadium | Bangkok, Thailand | Decision | 5 | 3:00 | |
1989-12-06 | Loss | ![]() |
Rajadamnern Stadium | Bangkok, Thailand | Decision | 5 | 3:00 | |
1989-11-11 | Win | ![]() |
Phoenix, USA | TKO | 4 | |||
1989-10-18 | Win | ![]() |
Rajadamnern Stadium | Bangkok, Thailand | Decision | 5 | 3:00 | |
1989-09-05 | Draw | ![]() |
AJKF "REAL BOUT" | Tokyo, Japan | Decision | 5 | 3:00 | |
1989-07-26 | Win | ![]() |
Rajadamnern Stadium | Bangkok, Thailand | KO (Punches) | |||
1989-03-18 | Win | ![]() |
AJKF | Tokyo, Japan | TKO | 4 | ||
1989-01-09 | Win | ![]() |
Phang Nga province, Thailand | KO | 1 | |||
1988-08-09 | ![]() |
Samrong Stadium | Samut Prakan, Thailand | |||||
1988-03-28 | Loss | ![]() |
Rajadamnern Stadium | Bangkok, Thailand | Decision | 5 | 3:00 | |
1987-12-31 | Loss | ![]() |
Bangkok, Thailand | TKO | 5 | |||
1987-10-12 | Loss | ![]() |
Rajadamnern Stadium | Bangkok, Thailand | TKO | 4 | ||
1987-08-24 | Win | ![]() |
Rajadamnern Stadium | Bangkok, Thailand | KO | 2 | ||
1987-06-22 | Win | ![]() |
Rajadamnern Stadium | Bangkok, Thailand | Decision | 5 | 3:00 | |
1987- | Win | ![]() |
Rajadamnern Stadium | Bangkok, Thailand | Decision | 5 | 3:00 | |
1986-12-23 | Win | ![]() |
Bangkok, Thailand | Decision | 5 | 3:00 | ||
1986-09-08 | Win | ![]() |
Rajadamnern Stadium | Bangkok, Thailand | Decision | 5 | 3:00 | |
1986-07-23 | Loss | ![]() |
Rajadamnern Stadium | Bangkok, Thailand | Decision | 5 | 3:00 | |
Loses the Rajadamnern Super Featherweight (130 lbs) title.[4] | ||||||||
1986-05-17 | Win | ![]() |
Bangkok, Thailand | Decision | 5 | 3:00 | ||
1986-03-25 | Win | ![]() |
Lumpinee Stadium | Bangkok, Thailand | Decision | 5 | 3:00 | |
1986-02-21 | Win | ![]() |
Rajadamnern Stadium | Bangkok, Thailand | Decision | 5 | 3:00 | |
1986-02-03 | Win | ![]() |
Rajadamnern Stadium | Bangkok, Thailand | Decision | 5 | 3:00 | |
1985-11-12 | Win | ![]() |
Rajadamnern Stadium | Bangkok, Thailand | Decision | 5 | 3:00 | |
1985- | Win | ![]() |
Rajadamnern Stadium | Bangkok, Thailand | Decision | 5 | 3:00 | |
Wins the Rajadamnern Super Featherweight (130 lbs) title. | ||||||||
1985-07-29 | Win | ![]() |
Rajadamnern Stadium | Bangkok, Thailand | TKO | 4 | ||
1985-06-24 | Loss | ![]() |
Rajadamnern Stadium | Bangkok, Thailand | Decision | 5 | 3:00 | |
Loses the Rajadamnern Featherweight (126 lbs) title. | ||||||||
1985-05-30 | Win | ![]() |
Rajadamnern Stadium | Bangkok, Thailand | Decision | 5 | 3:00 | |
Defends the Rajadamnern Featherweight (126 lbs) title. | ||||||||
1985-02-02 | Win | ![]() |
Hat Yai, Thailand | Decision | 5 | 3:00 | ||
Wins the Rajadamnern Featherweight (126 lbs) title. | ||||||||
1985-01-25 | Win | ![]() |
Rajadamnern Stadium | Bangkok, Thailand | Decision | 5 | 3:00 | |
1984- | Win | ![]() |
Rajadamnern Stadium | Bangkok, Thailand | Decision | 5 | 3:00 | |
1984-12-02 | Win | ![]() |
Wanwuttichai | Hat Yai, Thailand | Decision | 5 | 3:00 | |
1984-11-21 | Loss | ![]() |
Rajadamnern Stadium | Bangkok, Thailand | Decision | 5 | 3:00 | |
1984-10-08 | Loss | ![]() |
Rajadamnern Stadium | Bangkok, Thailand | Decision | 5 | 3:00 | |
For the Rajadamnern Featherweight (126 lbs) title. | ||||||||
1984-09-08 | Win | ![]() |
Hat Yai, Thailand | Decision | 5 | 3:00 | ||
1984-08-23 | Win | ![]() |
Rajadamnern Stadium | Bangkok, Thailand | Decision | 5 | 3:00 | |
1984-07-25 | Win | ![]() |
Thailand | Decision | 5 | 3:00 | ||
1984-06-16 | Win | ![]() |
Nakhon Si Thammarat, Thailand | Decision | 5 | 3:00 | ||
Wins the vacant Rajadamnern Super Bantamweight (122 lbs) title. | ||||||||
1984-05-10 | Loss | ![]() |
Thailand | Decision | 5 | 3:00 | ||
1984-04- | Win | ![]() |
Yala, Thailand | Decision | 5 | 3:00 | ||
1984-03-22 | Win | ![]() |
Rajadamnern Stadium | Bangkok, Thailand | Decision | 5 | 3:00 | |
1984-02-11 | Win | ![]() |
Nakhon Si Thammarat, Thailand | Decision | 5 | 3:00 | ||
1984-01-28 | Win | ![]() |
Songkhla, Thailand | Decision | 5 | 3:00 | ||
1983-11-27 | Loss | ![]() |
Payao Poontarat vs Rafael Orono | Pattaya, Thailand | Decision (Unanimous) | 5 | 3:00 | |
For the Rajadamnern Super Flyweight (115 lbs) title. | ||||||||
1983-09-30 | Win | ![]() |
Nakhon Si Thammarat, Thailand | Decision | 5 | 3:00 | ||
1983-09- | Win | ![]() |
Songkhla, Thailand | TKO | 3 | |||
1983-09-09 | Win | ![]() |
Thailand | Referee stoppage | 5 | |||
1983-07-23 | Win | ![]() |
Thailand | Decision | 5 | 3:00 | ||
1983-07-18 | Win | ![]() |
Thailand | Decision | 5 | 3:00 | ||
1983-06- | Win | ![]() |
Krabi, Thailand | Decision | 5 | 3:00 | ||
1983-06-02 | Win | ![]() |
Thailand | Decision | 5 | 3:00 | ||
1983-04-30 | Win | ![]() |
Thailand | Decision | 5 | 3:00 | ||
1983-04-29 | Win | ![]() |
Hat Yai, Thailand | Decision | 5 | 3:00 | ||
1983-04-13 | Win | ![]() |
Thailand | Decision | 5 | 3:00 | ||
1983-02-13 | Win | ![]() |
Nakhon Si Thammarat, Thailand | Decision | 5 | 3:00 | ||
1983-01-20 | Win | ![]() |
Thailand | Decision | 5 | 3:00 | ||
? | Win | ![]() |
Thailand | KO | 3 | |||
Wins the South Thailand title. | ||||||||
Legend: Win Loss Draw/No contest Notes |
References
[edit]- ^ a b c d "'นกหวีด เดวี่'มวยเก่าสิ้นลม ปิดตำนานจอมเตะทรวงสะท้าน". Khao Sod (in Thai). 2016-08-31. Retrieved 2017-10-02.
- ^ a b c d Reynolds, Alexander (2016-09-07). "RIP NOKWEED DAVY". FIGHTERLAND. Retrieved 2017-10-02.
- ^ Kenshin, Lawrence (8 October 2019). "How to Fight a Giant". YouTube. Retrieved 11 September 2020.
- ^ "Siam Sport Daily. Nokvid lost title to Wanpadej, 1986". facebook.com. Alex Tsui. Retrieved 4 August 2022.