Apidej Sit Hrun

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Apidej Sit Hrun (born Narong Yaenprateep: September, 1941, in Samut Songkhram, Thailand) was one of the most legendary and distinguished Muay Thai fighters to ever enter the ring. Renowned for his powerful kicks, Apidej simultaneously held no less than seven Muay Thai and boxing titles for a period of time during the 1960's. Thereafter, he was acclaimed as a national hero and Muay Thai Fighter of the Century by HRH King Bhumibol Adulyadej. After his retirement, Apidej has taught as an instructer at the Fairtex school outside Bangkok, Thailand alongside modern champions such as Yodsaenklai Fairtex and Kaew Fairtex.