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Orachunnoi Hor.Mahachai

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Orachunnoi Hor.Mahachai
Orachunnoi in the 1970s
BornMaitri Netmanee
November 11, 1950
Thakhek, Laos
DiedApril 26, 2024 (aged 73)
Sunpasitthiprasong Hospital, Mueang Ubon Ratchathani, Ubon Ratchathani, Thailand
Native nameไมตรี เนตรมณี
NicknameThe Poor Man's Favorite
(ขวัญใจคนจน)
The Golden Fist
(ทำปั้นทอง)
Height171 cm (5 ft 7 in)
DivisionLight Flyweight
Flyweight
Super Flyweight
StyleMuay Thai
(Muay Mat)
StanceOrthodox
Years activec. 1965-1983
OccupationMuay Thai fighter
Muay Thai trainer
Coffee shop owner
Medal record
Representing  Thailand
Men's Boxing
Asian Championships
Gold medal – first place 1973 Bangkok Flyweight
Southeast Asian Games
Gold medal – first place 1973 Singapore Flyweight

Maitri Netmanee Thai: ไมตรี เนตรมณี; November 11, 1950 - April 26, 2024), known professionally as Orachunnoi Hor.Mahachai (Thai: อรชุนน้อย ฮ.มหาชัย), was a Thai Muay Thai fighter and amateur boxer. He was a two-time Lumpinee Stadium champion, and an Asian Amateur Boxing Championships gold medalist, who was famous in 1970s and 1980s. Nicknamed "The Golden Fist", he was especially known for fighting larger opponents and is often regarded amongst the greatest fighters in Muay Thai history.

Biography and career

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Orachunnoi was born in 1950 in the city of Tkhakek, Laos from thai parents working at the border. He grew up in the Ubon Ratchathani province where he started Muay Thai training at the age of 10 with his uncle. He later joined the Hor Machachai camp in Bangkok.

On the main circuit in Bangkok he rapidly established himself as the best fighter around the flyweight limit, winning a Lumpinee stadium title. Due to his domination in the lighter divisions he was put in numerous weight handicap matches with differences going as high as 12 lbs. He was famous for his ability to turn tides at the last second generating a massive income for spectactors who gambled on him, he was granted the nickname "The poor man's favorite". He was a spectacular fighter known for his reverse elbow attacks and surprising spinning kick techniques, at the peak of his career during the mid-1970s he was receiving purses going as high as 45,000 baht.

Orachunnoi had to undergo surgery for appendicitis in 1970 and disappeared from the rings for almost a year. He returned to competition and became a Lumpinee Champion for the second time when he was selected for the Thai national amateur boxing team. He won several medals at major gatherings such as the Asian Championship, the World Military Boxing Championship and the SEA Games all in the flyweight division.[1]

Orachunnoi retired from competition in 1989 after losing to rising star Detduang Por Pongsawang. He married a nursing assistant in Ubon Ratchathani, had 3 children and became a trainer for the camp "Por.Thawatchai" before moving to Japan. Back to Thailand and after 25 years working as a trainer he opened a coffee shop at the Sri Maha Pho Hospital in Ubon Ratchathani province.[2]

On March 6, 2020, Orachunnoi was inducted to the Siam Kela Muay Thai Hall of Fame at the 14th Siam Sports Awards.[3][4]

Titles and accomplishments

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Muay Thai record (Incomplete)

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Muay Thai Record (incomplete)
Date Result Opponent Event Location Method Round Time
1983-10-22 Loss Thailand Detduang Por Pongsawang Rajadamnern Stadium Bangkok, Thailand Decision 5 3:00
1983-07-30 Win Thailand Setlek Sitsingket Roi Et, Thailand Decision 5 3:00
1983-03-11 Thailand Kangsadan Sor.Prateep Ubon Ratchathani province, Thailand
1983-02-19 Loss Thailand Yutthakarn Petchyindee Lumpinee Stadium Bangkok, Thailand
1981- Loss Thailand Palangsua Trabaihor Lumpinee Stadium Bangkok, Thailand Decision 5 3:00
1981-07-24 Win Thailand Kangsadan Sor.Prateep Lumpinee Stadium Bangkok, Thailand Decision 5 3:00
1981-04-24 Thailand Daradej Kiatmuangtrang Lumpinee Stadium Bangkok, Thailand
1981- Loss Thailand Petchnoi Manukiat Phrae, Thailand Decision 5 3:00
1980-11-07 Loss Thailand Den Chuwattana Lumpinee Stadium Bangkok, Thailand Decision 5 3:00
1980-09-26 Win Thailand Yodded Singsornthong Lumpinee Stadium Bangkok, Thailand Decision 5 3:00
1980-01-08 Loss Thailand Maewpa Sitchang Lumpinee Stadium Bangkok, Thailand Decision 5 3:00
1979-12-18 Thailand Fonluang Luksadejmaephuangthong Lumpinee Stadium Bangkok, Thailand
1979-11-23 Thailand Maewpa Sitchang Lumpinee Stadium Bangkok, Thailand
1979-10-05 Thailand Chatri Lukphaileuang Bangkok, Thailand
1979-08-13 Thailand Ananlek Lukminburi Rajadamnern Stadium Bangkok, Thailand
1979-05-29 Thailand Jom Kalteksawang Bangkok, Thailand
1979-04-13 Win Thailand Kiatmongkol Kiatsuriya Rajadamnern Stadium Bangkok, Thailand Decision 5 3:00
1979- Thailand Samingnoom Sithiboontham Thailand
1979-01-23 Thailand Samingnoom Sithiboontham Ubon Ratchathani, Thailand
1979-01-02 Loss Thailand Rungroj Lukcholae Lumpinee Stadium Bangkok, Thailand Decision 5 3:00
1978-12-06 Loss Thailand Banpong Sitamornchai Lumpinee Stadium Bangkok, Thailand Decision 5 3:00
1978-10-12 Win Thailand Singpathom Pongsurakarn Rajadamnern Stadium Bangkok, Thailand Decision 5 3:00
1978-09-15 Loss Thailand Pon Sitpordaeng Lumpinee Stadium Bangkok, Thailand Decision 5 3:00
1978-09-02 Win Thailand Fahkhamram Singkhlongsuan Ubon Ratchathani province, Thailand Decision 5 3:00
1978-07-14 Thailand Rungroj Lukcholae Chiang Mai, Thailand
1978-04-11 Win Thailand Jaipetch Chaweewong Lumpinee Stadium Bangkok, Thailand Decision 5 3:00
1978-03-10 Win Thailand Densiam Sor.Prateep Lumpinee Stadium Bangkok, Thailand Decision 5 3:00
1978- Loss Thailand Sornarai Sakwittaya Lumpinee Stadium Bangkok, Thailand Decision 5 3:00
Loses the Lumpinee Stadium Light Flyweight (108 lbs) title.
1978-01-13 Loss Thailand Pannoi Sakornphitak Lumpinee Stadium Bangkok, Thailand Decision 5 3:00
1977-12-06 Loss Thailand Banpong Sitamornchai Lumpinee Stadium Bangkok, Thailand Decision 5 3:00
1977-11-17 Win Thailand Phetpayao Sitkrutat Rajadamnern Stadium Bangkok, Thailand Decision 5 3:00
1977-09-20 Thailand Khaokrachang Rerkchai Lumpinee Stadium Bangkok, Thailand Decision 5 3:00
1977-08-02 Win Thailand Jaidee Lukbangplasoi Lumpinee Stadium Bangkok, Thailand KO (Punches) 3
1977-07-08 Loss Thailand Rojanadet Rojanasongkram Lumpinee Stadium Bangkok, Thailand Decision 5 3:00
1977-06-17 Win Thailand Sornarai Sakwittaya All Japan Kickboxing - Charity Title Match Tokyo, Japan Decision 5 3:00
Defends the Lumpinee Stadium Light Flyweight (108 lbs) title.
1977-05-27 Win Thailand Thanusuk Ratchasakmontri Lumpinee Stadium Bangkok, Thailand KO (Punches) 3
1977-04-29 Loss Thailand Ruankaew Sor Prasit Lumpinee Stadium Bangkok, Thailand Decision 5 3:00
1977-03-10 Win Thailand Densiam Sor.Prateep Lumpinee Stadium Bangkok, Thailand Decision 5 3:00
1977-01- Win Thailand Khaokrachang Rerkchai Lumpinee Stadium Bangkok, Thailand Decision 5 3:00
1977-02-18 Loss Thailand Jomwo Lookgaokawang Lumpinee Stadium Bangkok, Thailand Decision 5 3:00
1976-12-27 Loss Thailand Padejsuk Pitsanurachan Rajadamnern Stadium Bangkok, Thailand Decision 5 3:00
1976-12-07 Loss Thailand Prawit Sritham Lumpinee Stadium Bangkok, Thailand Decision 5 3:00
1976-11- Win Thailand Yodded Singsornthong Lumpinee Stadium Bangkok, Thailand KO 5
Wins the Lumpinee Stadium Light Flyweight (108 lbs) title.
1976-10-30 Loss Thailand Petchnamnueng Mongkolphithak Lampang province, Thailand Decision 5 3:00
1976-10-22 Win Thailand Thanusuk Prasopchai Lumpinee Stadium Bangkok, Thailand KO 5
1976-09-27 Win Thailand Bangsai Kongkalai Rajadamnern Stadium Bangkok, Thailand Decision 5 3:00
1976-09-03 Win Thailand Apidejnoi Sithiran Lumpinee Stadium Bangkok, Thailand Referee stoppage 4
1976-08-18 Win Thailand Thong Porntawee Lumpinee Stadium Bangkok, Thailand Decision 5 3:00
1976-07-29 Loss Thailand Singnum Phetthanin Lumpinee Stadium Bangkok, Thailand Decision 5 3:00
1976-06-22 Win Thailand Chainarong Sitpiboon Lumpinee Stadium Bangkok, Thailand Decision 5 3:00
1976-05- Win Thailand Chanchai Napaetrew Lumpinee Stadium Bangkok, Thailand KO 4
1976-03-29 Win Thailand Chanchai Napaetrew Lumpinee Stadium Bangkok, Thailand Decision 5 3:00
1976-03- Loss Thailand Apidejnoi Sithiran Rajadamnern Stadium Bangkok, Thailand Decision 5 3:00
1976-02-16 Loss Thailand Petchnamnueng Mongkolphithak Rajadamnern Stadium Bangkok, Thailand Decision 5 3:00
1976-02-01 Win Thailand Samansak Poonsapcharoen Hat Yai, Thailand Decision 5 3:00
1976-01-08 Loss Thailand Channoi Rungrit Rajadamnern Stadium Bangkok, Thailand Decision 5 3:00
1975-12-11 Loss Thailand Yodded Singsornthong Lumpinee Stadium Bangkok, Thailand Decision 5 3:00
For the Lumpinee Stadium Light Flyweight (108 lbs) title.[5]
1975-11-20 Win Thailand Singnum Phetthanin Rajadamnern Stadium Bangkok, Thailand Decision 5 3:00
1975-11-05 Win Thailand Panchadej Wor.Chartniran Rajadamnern Stadium Thailand TKO (Punch) 5
1975-10-16 Win Thailand Numthanong Suanmisakawan Rajadamnern Stadium Bangkok, Thailand KO 4
1975-09-26 Draw Thailand Yodded Singsornthong Lumpinee Stadium Bangkok, Thailand Decision 5 3:00
1975-09-01 Win Thailand Saengdao Sakprasert Thailand KO 3
1975-07-28 Draw Thailand Channoi Rungrit Rajadamnern Stadium Bangkok, Thailand Decision 5 3:00
1975-06-17 Win Thailand Thanupij Sit Sor Thailand KO 4
1975-05-30 Win Thailand Nongrak Singkrungthon Lumpinee Stadium Bangkok, Thailand KO 4
1975-05-05 Win Thailand Winainoi Nor Ban Khod Bangkok, Thailand KO 4
1975-04-12 Loss Thailand Daonil Singhasawin Ubon Ratchathani province, Thailand Decision 5 3:00
1975-03-18 Win Thailand Sraththa Ro.S̄or.Phor Lumpinee Stadium Bangkok, Thailand Decision 5 3:00
1975-01-31 Loss Thailand Singnum Phetthanin Lumpinee Stadium Bangkok, Thailand Decision 5 3:00
1975-01-07 Loss Thailand Yodded Singsornthong Lumpinee Stadium Bangkok, Thailand Decision 5 3:00
1974-11-22 Win Thailand Singsuk Sor Roopsuay Lumpinee Stadium Bangkok, Thailand Decision 5 3:00
1974-06-11 Loss Thailand Yodchat Sor.Jitpattana Lumpinee Stadium Bangkok, Thailand KO (Elbow) 1 0:35
For a 100,000 baht side-bet.
1974-05-23 Loss Thailand Ruengsak Porntawee Rajadamnern Stadium Bangkok, Thailand Decision 5 3:00
? Loss Thailand Yodded Singsornthong Lumpinee Stadium Bangkok, Thailand Decision 5 3:00
Loses the Lumpinee Stadium Light Flyweight (108 lbs) title.
1973-12-07 Win Thailand Ruanpae Sitwatnang Lumpinee Stadium Bangkok, Thailand Decision 5 3:00
1973-11-14 Win Thailand Muanglai Sakkasem Rajadamnern Stadium Bangkok, Thailand TKO 4
1973-10-24 Thailand Ruanpae Sitwatnang Rajadamnern Stadium Bangkok, Thailand
1973-08-21 Loss Thailand Chandet Weerapol Lumpinee Stadium Bangkok, Thailand Decision 5 3:00
1973-01-12 Loss Thailand Kilrung Lukchaomaesaithong Lumpinee Stadium Bangkok, Thailand KO 2
1972-10-25 Win Thailand Manopnoi Singkrungthon Lumpinee Stadium Bangkok, Thailand Decision 5 3:00
1972-10-12 Win Thailand Manopnoi Singkrungthon Lumpinee Stadium Bangkok, Thailand Decision 5 3:00
1972-08-16 Win Thailand Barungthang Ror.For.Thor. Rajadamnern Stadium Bangkok, Thailand Decision 5 3:00
1972-07-21 Win Thailand Daothong Sityodtong Lumpinee Stadium Bangkok, Thailand Decision 5 3:00
1971-12-05 Win Thailand Daothong Sityodtong Lumpinee Stadium Bangkok, Thailand KO 5
1969- Win Thailand Luklop Sitsomkid Saraburi province, Thailand KO 4
1969- Win Thailand Daothong Sityodtong Lumpinee Stadium Bangkok, Thailand Decision 5 3:00
1969-11-07 Win Thailand Saknarong Sakthanin Lumpinee Stadium Bangkok, Thailand KO 2
1969- Loss Thailand Prapichit Sityodtong Lumpinee Stadium Bangkok, Thailand Decision 5 3:00
1969- Win Thailand Kaenlek Siharatdecho Lumpinee Stadium Bangkok, Thailand TKO
1969- Win Thailand Daothong Sityodtong Lumpinee Stadium Bangkok, Thailand Decision 5 3:00
1969- Win Thailand Luklop Sitsomkid Saraburi province, Thailand TKO 3
1969- Loss Thailand Daothong Sityodtong Bangkok, Thailand Decision 5 3:00
1969- Win Thailand Huamed Singchakrawat Lumpinee Stadium Bangkok, Thailand Decision 5 3:00
1969- Win Thailand Aswinnoi Singnongpho Lumpinee Stadium Bangkok, Thailand Decision 5 3:00
1969- Win Thailand Kritphet Esakit Bangkok, Thailand KO 3
1969- Win Thailand Pornchai Sakwarin Ubon Ratchathani province, Thailand KO
1969- Win Thailand Rattanachai Sitpornchai Lumpinee Stadium Bangkok, Thailand Decision 5 3:00
1969- Win Thailand Lukkaew Songrit Chonburi province, Thailand Decision 5 3:00
1969- Win Thailand Sornoi Sirakan Chonburi province, Thailand KO
1969- Win Thailand Rittidet Srithai Lumpinee Stadium Bangkok, Thailand Decision 5 3:00
1969- Win Thailand Akak Singbangpho Nonthaburi province, Thailand KO 2
1969- Win Thailand Praemchai Sitpornchai Lumpinee Stadium Bangkok, Thailand KO 4
1969- Win Thailand Petchnoi Sor.Lukbukhalo Ratchaburi province, Thailand KO 4
1969- Win Thailand Suchin Samanchan Ban Pong, Ratchaburi, Thailand KO 3
1969- Win Thailand Weerachai Ruekchai Lumpinee Stadium Bangkok, Thailand KO 3
1969- Win Thailand Rattanachai Sor Luksiam Don Mueang district, Thailand KO 3
1968-11-10 Win Thailand Sukkasem Saifaleb Charusathian Stadium Bangkok, Thailand Decision 5 3:00
Legend:   Win   Loss   Draw/No contest   Notes

References

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