Apidej Sit Hrun

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Apidej Sit Hrun (born Narong Yaenprateep: September 1941, in Samut Songkhram, Thailand) is a famous Muay Thai fighter. He is best known for his powerful kicks. Apidej simultaneously held no less than seven Muay Thai and boxing titles for a period during the 1960's.¹ Thereafter, he was acclaimed as a national hero and Muay Thai Fighter of the Century by HRH King Bhumibol Adulyadej² . After his retirement, Apidej has taught as an instructor at the Fairtex school outside Bangkok, Thailand alongside modern champions such as Yodsaenklai Fairtex and Kaew Fairtex.

[edit] Citations

1. All Time Top Muay Thai Champions

2. Apidej Sit Hrun: The World's Best Kicker

[edit] External links

1. Interview with Apidej

2. Apidej' boxrec.com page (gives his western boxing record only)