Apidej Sit-Hirun (; September 1941 – April 4, 2013), born Narong Yaenprateep, was a famous muay Thai fighter.
Biography and career
Early years
Born in Samut Songkhram, Thailand, Apidej started Muay Thai in his hometown at the age of 8. After 3 months of training he had his first fight in Ratchaburi competing under the name Apidej Lukpornchai (ครูสุพร วงศาโรจน์), he earned 30 baht.
Career
In 1957 he became Apidej Sit-Hirun, he was best known for his powerful kicks. In one fight, he broke both of Sompong Charoenmuang's arms, and forced the fighter to retire. He is considered the hardest kicker in muay Thai history. Apidej simultaneously held no less than seven muay Thai and boxing titles for a period during the 1960s. Thereafter, he was acclaimed as a national hero and Muay Thai Fighter of the Century by King Bhumibol Adulyadej. After his retirement, Apidej taught as an instructor at the Fairtex school outside Bangkok, Thailand alongside modern champions such as Yodsanklai Fairtex and Kaew Fairtex.
Death
Apidej died of lung cancer at the age of 72 on April 4, 2013, at Phramongkutklao Hospital, Bangkok.
Championships and accomplishments
Muay Thai
2× Rajadamnern Stadium 147 lbs Champion (1963, 1968) 2× Lumpinee Stadium 147 lbs Champion (1964, 1687) 1964 Thailand 147 lbs Champion
Boxing
Rajadamnern Stadium
1964 Thailand Welterweight Champion
Lumpinee Stadium
1964 Thailand Welterweight Champion
Oriental and Pacific Boxing Federation
1965 OPBF Welterweight Champion
Muay Thai record
|- style="text-align:center; background:#fbb;" |1983-07-10 |Loss | align="left" | Yasunori Suda | |Hong Kong |KO (Punches) |2 | |- style="text-align:center; background:#fbb;" |1978-01-16 |Loss | align="left" | Chalermchai | |Ratchaburi province, Thailand |TKO (retirement) | |
|- style="text-align:center; background:#fbb;" |1977-03-29 |Loss | align="left" | Siangow Sitbangprajan | |Bangkok, Thailand |Decision |5 |3:00
|- style="text-align:center; background:#cfc;" |1977- |Win | align="left" | Changnoi | |Bangkok, Thailand |Decision |5 |3:00
|- style="text-align:center; background:#fbb;" |1976- |Loss | align="left" | Sirimongkol Luksiripat | |Bangkok, Thailand |TKO (Doctor stoppage) |2 |
|- style="text-align:center; background:#fbb;" |1975-10-14 |Loss | align="left" | Pudpadnoi Worawut |Lumpinee Stadium |Bangkok, Thailand |Decision |5 |3:00
|- style="text-align:center; background:#cfc;" |1975-09-15 |Win | align="left" | Buriram Suanmisakawan |Rajadamnern Stadium |Bangkok, Thailand |Decision |5 |3:00
|- style="text-align:center; background:#fbb;" |1975-04-07 |Loss | align="left" | Satanfah Sor.Prateep |Rajadamnern Stadium |Bangkok, Thailand |Decision |5 |3:00
|- style="text-align:center; background:#fbb;" |1975-02-03 |Loss | align="left" | Khunpon Sakornpitak |Rajadamnern Stadium |Bangkok, Thailand |Decision |5 |3:00
|- style="text-align:center; background:#cfc;" |1974- |Win | align="left" | Nuapetch Sakornpitak | |Bangkok, Thailand |Decision |5 |3:00
|- style="text-align:center; background:#cfc;" |1971- |Win | align="left" | Yodthong Saensuek | |Bangkok, Thailand |Decision |5 |3:00
|- style="text-align:center; background:#cfc;" |1971- |Win | align="left" | Narong Pitsanurachan | |Bangkok, Thailand |Decision |5 |3:00
|- style="text-align:center; background:#cfc;" |1970-03-20 |Win | align="left" | Kongdej Lookbangplasoy |Huamark Stadium |Bangkok, Thailand |Decision |5 |3:00
|- style="text-align:center; background:#fbb;" |1970- |Loss | align="left" | Huasai Sitiboonlert |Lumpinee Stadium |Bangkok, Thailand |KO | |
|- style="text-align:center; background:#cfc;" |1970-05-29 |Win | align="left" | Dejrit Itthianuchit |Lumpinee Stadium |Bangkok, Thailand |Decision |5 |3:00
|- style="text-align:center; background:#cfc;" |1970-02-05 |Win | align="left" | Huasai Sitiboonlert |Lumpinee Stadium |Bangkok, Thailand |KO (Punch) |3 |
|- style="text-align:center; background:#fbb;" |1969-10-03 |Loss | align="left" | Kongdej Lookbangplasoy |Huamark Stadium |Bangkok, Thailand |KO (Low kicks) |2 |
|- style="text-align:center; background:#cfc;" |1969-08-12 |Win | align="left" | Phantanan Lukmuangphrae |Lumpinee Stadium |Bangkok, Thailand |Decision |5 |3:00
|- style="text-align:center; background:#cfc;" |1969-07-04 |Win | align="left" | Kongdej Lookbangplasoy |Lumpinee Stadium |Bangkok, Thailand |Decision |5 |3:00 |- ! style=background:white colspan=9 |
|- style="text-align:center; background:#fbb;" |1968-12-09 |Loss | align="left" | Kongdej Lookbangplasoy |Rajadamnern Stadium |Bangkok, Thailand |KO (Elbow) |2 |