Weeranet Nakain (born November 6, 1954), known professionally as Neth Saknarong (Thai: เนตร ศักดิ์ณรงค์), is a retired Thai Muay Thai fighter who competed in the 1970s.

Neth Saknarong
BornWeeranet Nakain
(1954-11-06) November 6, 1954 (age 70)
Phang Khon, Sakon Nakhon, Thailand
NicknameThe Star from Phang Khon (คนดังพังโคน)
Height170 cm (5 ft 7 in)
Weight60 kg (132 lb; 9 st 6 lb)
DivisionSuper Featherweight
StyleMuay Thai
StanceSouthpaw
TeamSaknarong
TrainerGo Hong
OccupationMuay Thai trainer

Biography and career

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Neth started training in Muay Thai at the age of 14 with a trainer in his native village of Pang Khon. Neth then joined the Therdkiatpitak camp where he became a young phenom in the northeast regions of Thailand by winning 30 fights in a row. At 17 years old Neth made his debut in Bangkok and joined the Saknarong camp.[1]

During the 1970s Neth became a renowned fighter with powerful weapons from the southpaw stance. He was ranked highly in both the Rajadamnern and Lumpinee Stadiums and defeated many notable Thai champions of his era such as Posai Sitiboonlert, Pudpadnoi Worawut, Poot Lorlek, Khunponnoi Kiatsuriya, Vicharnnoi Porntawee.[2] Neth also traveled to Los Angeles where he defeated the American WKA world champion Earnest Hart Jr by knockout in 1977.[3]

Neth retired from the Bangkok circuit in 1978 following a loss to Satanfah Sor.Prateep. In 1988 He was invited to compete in Paris where he defeated European champion Mustapha Benatia by knockout, Neth then settled in France where he has been a teacher for over 30 years.[4]

Muay Thai record

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Muay Thai Record (incomplete)
Date Result Opponent Event Location Method Round Time
1988-06-11 Loss   Ivan Hippolyte Champions in Action Amsterdam, Netherlands TKO (Punches) 2
1988-02-26 Win   Mustapha Benatia Trophée des Champions Paris, France KO
1978-09-30 Loss   Satanfah Sor.Prateep Lumpinee Stadium Bangkok, Thailand TKO 2
1977-08-25 Loss   Vicharnnoi Porntawee Bangkok, Thailand Decision 5 3:00
1977-06-02 Loss   Ruengsak Porntawee Rajadamnern Stadium Bangkok, Thailand Decision 5 3:00
1977-03-12 Win   Earnest Hart Jr WKA Los Angeles, US KO (Left cross) 5
? Loss   Santi Rekchai Bangkok, Thailand Decision 5 3:00
1976-11-11 Win   Vicharnnoi Porntawee Rajadamnern Stadium Bangkok, Thailand Decision 5 3:00
1976-10-05 Loss   Posai Sitiboonlert Lumpinee Stadium Bangkok, Thailand Decision 5 3:00
1976-08-31 Draw   Posai Sitiboonlert Lumpinee Stadium Bangkok, Thailand Decision 5 3:00
1976-06-16 Win   Khunponnoi Kiatsuriya Rajadamnern Stadium Bangkok, Thailand Decision 5 3:00
1976-05-14 Loss   Poot Lorlek Rajadamnern Stadium Bangkok, Thailand Decision 5 3:00
1976-03-25 Win   Poot Lorlek Rajadamnern Stadium Bangkok, Thailand Decision 5 3:00
1976-02-26 Win   Pudpadnoi Worawut Rajadamnern Stadium Bangkok, Thailand Decision 5 3:00
1976-01-20 Win   Posai Sitiboonlert Lumpinee Stadium Bangkok, Thailand Decision 5 3:00
1975-11-12 Loss   Vicharnnoi Porntawee Rajadamnern Stadium Bangkok, Thailand Decision 5 3:00
1975-09-12 Loss   Pudpadnoi Worawut Lumpinee Stadium Bangkok, Thailand Decision 5 3:00
1975-07-25 Win   Weerachat Sordaeng Lumpinee Stadium Bangkok, Thailand Decision 5 3:00
1975-06-02 Win   Siprae Duagnprateep Rajadamnern Stadium Bangkok, Thailand Decision 5 3:00
1975-04-03 Win   Wanarong Peeramit Rajadamnern Stadium Bangkok, Thailand Decision 5 3:00
1975-02-13 Win   Minoru Ota Bangkok, Thailand KO 2
1974-10-11 Loss   Chalermphon Sor.Tha-it Bangkok, Thailand Decision 5 3:00
1974-09-05 Draw   Chalermphon Sor.Tha-it Rajadamnern Stadium Bangkok, Thailand Decision 5 3:00
1974– Loss   Chalermphon Sor.Tha-it Bangkok, Thailand Decision 5 3:00
1974-04-18 Loss   Muangchon Jirapan Rajadamnern Stadium Bangkok, Thailand Decision 5 3:00
1974-03-28 Win   Yia Lee-lee Kung Fu vs Muay Thai, Rajadamnern Stadium Bangkok, Thailand KO (Left hook) 1
1974-03-01 Win   Sommai Ekayothin Lumpinee Stadium Bangkok, Thailand Decision 5 3:00
1973– Win   Jomtap Sakprasong Rajadamnern Stadium Bangkok, Thailand Decision 5 3:00
Legend:   Win   Loss   Draw/No contest   Notes

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References

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  1. ^ Trefeu, Serge (October 10, 2022). "Neth Saknarong Career (1970–1980)". siamfightmag.com. Retrieved October 17, 2022.
  2. ^ 123 Greatest Muay Thai fighters of all-tme. p. 105. Retrieved October 17, 2022.
  3. ^ "Origins: The World Karate Association". wkainternational.com. Retrieved October 17, 2022.
  4. ^ Trefeu, Serge (May 16, 2016). "Interview of Nate Saknarong". siamfightmag.com. Retrieved October 18, 2022.