Dhawee Umponmaha (Thai: ทวี อัมพรมหา; born November 15, 1959), known professionally as Kaopong Sitichuchai (Thai: ขาวผ่อง สิทธิชูชัย), is a retired Thai Muay Thai fighter and amateur boxer. He was a Lumpinee Stadium Featherweight Champion and won a silver medal in boxing at the 1984 Summer Olympics at Light Welterweight.
| Dhawee Umponmaha | |
|---|---|
| Born | November 15, 1959 Amphoe Mueang Rayong, Rayong, Thailand |
| Native name | ทวี อัมพรมหา |
| Other names | Thawi Amphonmaha (RTGS) |
| Nickname | The Black Cotton (ไอ้สำลีดำ) |
| Height | 174 cm (5 ft 9 in) |
| Division | Featherweight Lightweight Light Welterweight Welterweight |
| Style | Muay Thai (Muay Mat) Boxing |
| Years active | c. 1973–1984 |
| Notable club(s) | Osotspa |
He was the second Thai athlete to win a medal at the Summer Olympics, following Payao Poontarat at the 1976 Summer Olympics. He also holds the distinction of being the only fighter to have defeated the legendary Dieselnoi Chor Thanasukarn in Muay Thai rules by knockout.
Biography
editEarly life and Muay Thai career
editHe 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
editHe 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
editAfter 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
edit- 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
edit- World Free-style Martial Arts
- WFMA Welterweight (147 lbs) Champion
Muay Thai record
edit| 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 the WFMA World Welterweight (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 Featherweight (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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