Dhawee Umponmaha
Thai boxer
Dhawee Umponmaha (Thai : ทวี อัมพรมหา ; RTGS : Thawi Amphonmaha ; born November 15, 1959, in Amphoe Mueang Rayong , Rayong province ) or known in Muay Thai as Kaopong Sitichuchai (ขาวผ่อง สิทธิชูชัย) is a Thai boxer . At the 1984 Summer Olympics he won a silver medal in the men's Light Welterweight (64 kg or 141 lb) category. He was the second Thai athlete to win a medal at the Summer Olympics, following Payao Poontarat at the 1976 Summer Olympics .
Biography
Early life and Muay Thai career
He is the third of six children. He started fighting at the age of 14 in his native province with Chucheep Chaimongkol as a trainer. In 1974, he traveled to Bangkok to fight for the first time at the major stadiums, Rajadamnern Stadium and Lumpinee Stadium . He won the Featherweight (57 kg or 126 lb) title of the Lumpinee Stadium and defended it for four years. He vacated the title to move up to a heavier division. He knocked out the legendary Dieselnoi Chor Thanasukarn .
Boxing
He then turned to amateur boxing due to Capt. Chanai Pongsupa's persuasion (Torsak Sasiprapa 's father), training at Osotspa Club from 1981. He laso made the transition because he wanted to travel abroad. He was successful in many competitions such as the Thailand Championships which he won in 1983 and 1984, he obtained a silver medal in the 1982 Asian Games , a silver medal in the 1982 King's Cup and the gold medal in the 1983 Southeast Asian Games .
Retirement
After retirement, he worked as a public relations officer for Osotspa and as a secretary of Osotspa F.C. (currently Super Power Samut Prakan F.C. ) in Thai Premier League . He also has his own cosmetic business.[citation needed ]
1984 Olympic results
Round of 64: Defeated Jaslal Pradhan (India) by decision, 5-0
Round of 32: Defeated Charles Owiso (Kenya) by decision, 3-2
Round of 16: Defeated Dave Griffiths (Great Britain) by decision, 4-1
Quarterfinal: Defeated Jorge Maysonet (Puerto Rico) by decision, 5-0
Semifinal: Defeated Mircea Fulger (Romania) by decision, 5-0
Final: Lost to Jerry Page (United States) by decision, 0-5 (was awarded silver medal)
Titles and accomplishments
Muay Thai record
Muay Thai Record
Date
Result
Opponent
Event
Location
Method
Round
Time
1984-01-05
Win
Krongsak Sakkasem
Rajadamnern Stadium
Bangkok , Thailand
Decision
5
3:00
1983-11-03
Win
Jitti Kiatsuriya
Rajadamnern Stadium
Bangkok , Thailand
Decision
5
3:00
1983-04-23
Dave Johnston
Los Angeles , United States
1983-02-17
Win
Fanta Attapong
Rajadamnern Stadium
Bangkok , Thailand
TKO
3
1982-12-27
Loss
Samart Prasarnmit
Rajadamnern Stadium
Bangkok , Thailand
Decision
5
3:00
1982-11-15
Win
Jitti Kiatsuriya
Lumpinee Stadium
Bangkok , Thailand
Decision
5
3:00
1982-04-28
Win
Seichi Nanjo
Rajadamnern Stadium - Chakri Dynasty Bicentenary
Bangkok , Thailand
KO (Punch)
1
1:15
Wins WFMA World 147 lbs title.
1982-02-05
Loss
Pannoi Sakornphithak
Lumpinee Stadium
Bangkok , Thailand
Decision
5
3:00
1981-09-22
Win
Sagat Petchyindee
Lumpinee Stadium
Bangkok , Thailand
TKO (Punches)
4
1981-07-02
Loss
Nongkhai Sor.Prapatsorn
Rajadamnern Stadium
Bangkok , Thailand
Decision
5
3:00
1981-05-14
Win
Padejsuk Pitsanurachan
Rajadamnern Stadium
Bangkok , Thailand
Decision
5
3:00
1981-03-19
Win
Lakchart Sor.Prasartporn
Lumpinee Stadium
Bangkok , Thailand
KO
4
1981-02-
Loss
Seksan Sor.Theppitak
Bangkok , Thailand
Decision
5
3:00
1981-01-09
Loss
Dieselnoi Chor Thanasukarn
Lumpinee Stadium
Bangkok , Thailand
Decision
5
3:00
For the vacant Lumpinee Stadium Lightweight (135 lbs) title .
1980-11-07
Loss
Nongkhai Sor.Prapatsorn
Lumpinee Stadium
Bangkok , Thailand
Decision
5
3:00
1980-09-26
Win
Dieselnoi Chor Thanasukarn
Lumpinee Stadium
Bangkok , Thailand
KO (Punches)
2
1980-08-08
Win
Padejsuk Pitsanurachan
Lumpinee Stadium
Bangkok , Thailand
Decision
5
3:00
1980-07-08
Loss
Dieselnoi Chor Thanasukarn
Lumpinee Stadium
Bangkok , Thailand
KO (Knee to the head)
3
For the Yodmuaythai trophy.
1980-05-03
Win
Vicharnnoi Porntawee
Rayong Province , Thailand
TKO
2
1980-03-05
Win
Narongnoi Kiatbandit
Rajadamnern Stadium
Bangkok , Thailand
Decision
5
3:00
1980-01-22
Win
Raktae Muangsurin
Lumpinee Stadium
Bangkok , Thailand
TKO
3
1979-12-07
Win
Nueasila Na Bankhod
Lumpinee Stadium
Bangkok , Thailand
Decision
5
3:00
1979-08-31
Loss
Kamlaiyok Kiatsompop
Bangkok , Thailand
Decision
5
3:00
1979-07-27
Win
Jitti Muangkhonkaen
Lumpinee Stadium
Bangkok , Thailand
Decision
5
3:00
1979-05-25
Loss
Ruengsak Porntawee
Lumpinee Stadium
Bangkok , Thailand
Decision
5
3:00
1979-04-03
Win
Jocky Sitkanpai
Lumpinee Stadium
Bangkok , Thailand
Decision
5
3:00
1979-03-03
Win
Pudpadnoi Worawut
Lumpinee Stadium
Bangkok , Thailand
Decision
5
3:00
1979-02-13
Win
Fahkaew Fairtex
Lumpinee Stadium
Bangkok , Thailand
Decision
5
3:00
1979-01-17
Loss
Nongkhai Sor.Prapatsorn
Lumpinee Stadium
Bangkok , Thailand
Decision
5
3:00
1978-12-14
Win
Maen Sahathai
Lumpinee Stadium
Bangkok , Thailand
Decision
5
3:00
1978-10-10
Loss
Sagat Petchyindee
Lumpinee Stadium
Bangkok , Thailand
KO (Punches)
4
1978-08-11
Win
Ruengsak Porntawee
Lumpinee Stadium
Bangkok , Thailand
Decision
5
3:00
Wins the vacant Lumpinee Stadium 126 lbs title.
1978-06-13
Win
Nanfah Siharatdecho
Lumpinee Stadium
Bangkok , Thailand
KO
4
1978-04-06
Win
Saengsakda Kittikasem
Hat Yai , Thailand
Decision
5
3:00
1978-03-13
Win
Yodchat Sor Jitpattana
Lumpinee Stadium
Bangkok , Thailand
Decision
5
3:00
1978-02-16
Win
Saksakon Sakthanin
Lumpinee Stadium
Bangkok , Thailand
Decision
5
3:00
1977-01-25
Win
Sirichai Singnarai
Lumpinee Stadium
Bangkok , Thailand
Decision
5
3:00
1976-10-05
Win
Samingdam Thanasarntransport
Lumpinee Stadium
Bangkok , Thailand
Decision
5
3:00
1976-08-31
Loss
Chanchai Petchphotharam
Lumpinee Stadium
Bangkok , Thailand
Decision
5
3:00
1976-01-21
Loss
Sagat Petchyindee
Rayong , Thailand
Decision
5
3:00
Legend : Win Loss Draw/No contest Notes
References
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