Churak Youngjohor, known professionally as Kongpipop Petchyindee, is a Thai former professional Muay Thai fighter.
11 Facts About Kongpipop Petchyindee
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Kongpipop Petchyindee joined the Sit Kru Od gym and competed in the Isan region before being brought to Bangkok at the age of 15.
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In 2002 Kongpipop won the Toyota marathon tournament and the Thailand title at 126 lbs.
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Kongpipop Petchyindee became an elite fighter on the Bangkok circuit and defeated notable champions in the following years such as Watcharachai Kaewsamrit, Nongbee Kiatyongyut, Lerdsila Chumpairtour, Orono Majestic Gym, Attachai Fairtex and Singdam Kiatmuu9.
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In 2005 Kongpipop Petchyindee was matched with the best fighter of his era Saenchai.
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Kongpipop Petchyindee received a purse of 120,000 baht for this bout.
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On September 27,2003 Kongpipop Petchyindee travelled to Japan to face Tsogto Amara at AJKF KNOCK DOWN.
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The most significant accopmplishment of Kongpipop Petchyindee's career came on November 17,2006 when he won Gaiyanghadao Tournament, defeating three champions in one day.
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Kongpipop Petchyindee defeated Singdam Kiatmuu9 on points in the quarter-finals, in semi finals he knocked out Attachai Fairtex and knocked out Nopparat Keatkhamtorn in the final to win the tournament.
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Kongpipop Petchyindee travelled to France on November 29,2009 to face Kamel Jemel for the WBC Muay Thai World Lightweight title.
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Kongpipop Petchyindee won the fight by doctor stoppage due to a cut from an elbow in the first round.