Jongrak Lukprabaht
| Jongrak Lukprabaht | |
|---|---|
| Born | Jongrak Soree July 24, 1966 Mueang Chai Nat, Chai Nat, Thailand |
| Died | February 8, 2022 (age 56) Lung cancer |
| Native name | จงรัก โสรี |
| Other names | Naksu Sor.Manatchai (นักสู้ ส.มนัสชัย) Jongrak KaiAdisorn (จงรักษ์ ค่ายอดิศร) |
| Nickname | Fire Cobra จงอางไฟ (Jong Ang Fai) |
| Height | 170 cm (5 ft 7 in) |
| Division | Bantamweight Super Bantamweight Featherweight Super Featherweight Lightweight |
| Style | Muay Thai (Muay Femur) |
| Stance | Orthodox |
| Team | Lukprabaht Gym |
| Years active | c. 1977-1994 |
Jongrak Soree (Thai: จงรัก โสรี; born July 24, 1966), known professionally as Jongrak Lukprabaht (Thai: จงรักษ์ ลูกพระบาท), was a Thai professional Muay Thai fighter. He was a three-division Rajadamnern Stadium Champion during the 1980s and 1990s. Nicknamed "Fire Cobra" in reference to Wichannoi Porntawee's nickname "King Cobra That Protects His Eggs (จงอางหวงไข่)" for his seven title defenses streak of the Rajadamnern Stadium Super Bantamweight belt.
Career and biography
Born to farmers, the third of four children, Jongrak started fighting at a young age to earn money by himself and not burden his family. He briefly lived at a temple in Sapphaya District and trained out of Sor.Thianprasert Gym. Jongrak had his first fight at 11 under the name Naksu Sor.Manatchai. After winning and receiving a purse of 70 baht, he continued fighting at various temple fairs and eventually moved to live at Sor.Manatchai gym alongside his camp senior Daengnoi for a year.
They fought to escape poverty so they never returned home as there wasn't enough food to eat. In Lopburi they stayed with a benefactor who would bring them to Hia Noi Wuttisopakorn, the owner of Lukprabaht gym. There, Jongrak took on the Lukprabaht name. Jongrak gained experience in the provincial scene, fighting regularly around Lopburi and at Fort Adisorn in Saraburi.[1]
Jongrak got to fight at the Lumpinee Stadium for the first time in 1982 as a replacement for stablemate Daengnoi who fell ill. Throughout 1983 and 1984 Jongrak started to get more opportunities under Songchai Rattanasuban's Onesongchai Promotion and Chaiwat Chatuwat's Chatuchok Promotion with mixed results. He started the year 1985 on a bad run, including a loss to Wisanupon Saksamut. Nearing the end of the year, Jongrak defeated Bandon Sitbangprachan who had just won the Featherweight title against Yoknoi Fairtex by TKO the month before. The win earned Jongrak a spot on OneSongchai's big Lumpinee Stadium 29th Birthday Show against defending Lumpinee Stadium Bantamweight champion Chanchai Sor.Tamarangsri. Jongrak would lose to Chanchai via a wide decision, and his stablemate Fahlan Lukprabaht lost a vacant Lumpinee Light Flyweight title fight to Paruhatlek Sitchunthong on the same card. This marked the end of Lukprabaht Gym's contracts with Lumpinee Stadium promoters.
At the end of 1985, Lukprabaht owner Hia Noi gradually transferred his fighters to the main promoters of Rajadamnern Stadium, Sai Leetawornchai (เส่ย ลี้ถาวรชัย) of the One Muay Thai Promotion (ศึกวันมวยไทย), and Banchu Ongsaengkun (บรรจุ อ่องแสงคุณ) of the "Mumnamngern" (ศึกมุมน้ำเงิน) Promotion. Jongrak would break out as a premier star soon after crossing stadiums. In the following year, Jongrak won his first career title, the Rajadamnern Featherweight belt against Kengkajnoi Kiatniwat, avenging a close loss to Kengkajnoi on his 20th birthday.[2]
In 1991 Jongrak defeated Panomtuanlek Hapalang by doctor stoppage before taking the Rajadamnern Super Featherweight title from Kongnapa Watcharawit on June 10, 1991.[3][4] Jongrak went on to defend the title seven times over two years before losing it to Robert Kaennorasing.[5]
In his last fight, Jongrak faced Rajasak Sor.Vorapin, a fight that he lost narrowly by decision. Despite still having a 120,000 baht purse, Jongrak, then 28, retired as he had been suffering from back pain and insomnia. He enlisted into the Royal Thai Army almost immediately after deciding to retire without telling Hia Noi Lukprabaht and spent over 20 years serving in the military, earning the rank of Sergeant Major.[6]
Death
Early in March, 2021, Jongrak started experiencing numbness in his arms and legs and started to have trouble walking, suddenly becoming bedridden. He was diagnosed with stage 4 lung cancer at Lopburi Cancer Hospital and it was found that the cancer had metastasized to his spinal chord. The cancer had gone undetected despite Jongrak having to undergo annual physical exams at Adisorn (Fort) Military Camp.[7]
During his time at the hospital, his wife and several of his former stablemates, notably Komphet Lukprabaht, helped his family financially and prepared papers to request additional aid from the Sports Authority of Thailand.[8] Despite having gone through extensive radiation therapy, Jongrak passed away on February 8, 2022, less than a year after he was diagnosed with cancer. He left behind his wife and twin sons who were 19 years old at the time of his passing.[9]
Titles and accomplishments
- Rajadamnern Stadium
- 1986 Rajadamnern Stadium Featherweight (126 lbs) Champion
- Three successful title defenses
- 1989 2x Rajadamnern Stadium Lightweight (135 lbs) Champion
- 1991 Rajadamnern Stadium Super Featherweight (130 lbs) Champion
- Seven successful title defenses
- 1986 Rajadamnern Stadium Featherweight (126 lbs) Champion
Fight record
| Date | Result | Opponent | Event | Location | Method | Round | Time | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1994-10-12 | Loss |  Rajasak Sor.Vorapin |
Palangnum, Rajadamnern Stadium | Bangkok, Thailand | Decision | 5 | 3:00 | |
| 1994-06-08 | Loss | Namkabuan Nongkeepahuyuth |
Rajadamnern Stadium | Bangkok, Thailand | Decision | 5 | 3:00 | |
| 1994-04-20 | Win | Angkarndej Por.Paoin |
Palangnum, Rajadamnern Stadium | Bangkok, Thailand | Decision | 5 | 3:00 | |
| 1994-01-26 | Loss | Namkabuan Nongkeepahuyuth |
Palangnum, Rajadamnern Stadium | Bangkok, Thailand | Decision | 5 | 3:00 | |
| 1993-11-10 | Loss | Robert Kaennorasing |
Rajadamnern Stadium | Bangkok, Thailand | Decision | 5 | 3:00 | |
| For the Rajadamnern Stadium Super Featherweight (130 lbs) title. | ||||||||
| 1993-10-06 | Draw | Robert Kaennorasing |
Rajadamnern Stadium | Bangkok, Thailand | Decision (Split) | 5 | 3:00 | |
| For the Rajadamnern Stadium Super Featherweight (130 lbs) title. | ||||||||
| 1993-07-21 | Loss | Robert Kaennorasing |
Mumnangoen, Rajadamnern Stadium | Bangkok, Thailand | Decision (Majority) | 5 | 3:00 | |
| Loses Rajadamnern Stadium Super Featherweight (130 lbs) title. | ||||||||
| 1993-06-07 | Win | Samaisuek Por.Pluemkamol |
Petchthongkham, Rajadamnern Stadium | Bangkok, Thailand | Decision | 5 | 3:00 | |
| Defends the Rajadamnern Stadium Super Featherweight (130 lbs) title. | ||||||||
| 1993-05-03 | Win | Samaisuek Por.Pluemkamol |
Rajadamnern Stadium | Bangkok, Thailand | Decision (Unanimous) | 5 | 3:00 | |
| Defends the Rajadamnern Stadium Super Featherweight (130 lbs) title. | ||||||||
| 1993-01-23 | Win | Yodrak Wor.Kuasang |
Rajadamnern Stadium | Bangkok, Thailand | KO | 4 | ||
| 1992-11-25 | Win | Yodrak Wor.Kuasang |
Rajadamnern Stadium | Bangkok, Thailand | KO (Punch) | 2 | ||
| Defends the Rajadamnern Stadium Super Featherweight (130 lbs) title. | ||||||||
| 1992-09-30 | Win | Poonsawat Kiatniwat |
Palangnum, Rajadamnern Stadium | Bangkok, Thailand | Decision | 5 | 3:00 | |
| Defends the Rajadamnern Stadium Super Featherweight (130 lbs) title. | ||||||||
| 1992-05-25 | Win | Yodrak Wor.Kuasang |
Rajadamnern Stadium | Bangkok, Thailand | KO | 2 | ||
| 1992-03-23 | Win | Saenthanong Por.Chaiwat |
Rajadamnern Stadium | Bangkok, Thailand | Decision | 5 | 3:00 | |
| Defends the Rajadamnern Stadium Super Featherweight (130 lbs) title. | ||||||||
| 1991-10-21 | Loss | Taweechai Wor.Preecha |
Rajadamnern Stadium | Bangkok, Thailand | Decision | 5 | 3:00 | |
| 1991-08-15 | Win | Kongnapa Watcharawit |
Rajadamnern Stadium | Bangkok, Thailand | Decision | 5 | 3:00 | |
| Defends the Rajadamnern Stadium Super Featherweight (130 lbs) title. | ||||||||
| 1991-06-10 | Win | Kongnapa Watcharawit |
Yod Nuam Thong, Rajadamnern Stadium | Bangkok, Thailand | Decision | 5 | 3:00 | |
| Wins the Rajadamnern Stadium Super Featherweight (130 lbs) title. | ||||||||
| 1991-05-13 | Win | Panomtuanlek Hapalang |
Rajadamnern Stadium | Bangkok, Thailand | TKO (Doctor stoppage) | 2 | ||
| 1991-03-20 | Win | Panomtuanlek Hapalang |
Wan Muay Thai, Rajadamnern Stadium | Bangkok, Thailand | Decision | 5 | 3:00 | |
| 1991-01-30 | Loss | Panomtuanlek Hapalang |
Rajadamnern Stadium | Bangkok, Thailand | Decision | 5 | 3:00 | |
| 1991-01-03 | Win | Payaklek Yutthakit |
Bangkok, Thailand | Decision | 5 | 3:00 | ||
| 1990-12-12 | Win | Kwanchai Kiatpetchnoi |
Palangnum, Rajadamnern Stadium | Bangkok, Thailand | Decision | 5 | 3:00 | |
| 1990-11-08 | Win | Narak Sitkuanyim |
Rajadamnern Stadium | Bangkok, Thailand | Decision | 5 | 3:00 | |
| 1990-09-06 | Win | Narak Sitkuanyim |
Yod Muay Thai, Rajadamnern Stadium | Bangkok, Thailand | Decision | 5 | 3:00 | |
| 1990-07-22 | Win | Kongdej Chor.Wiraj |
Rajadamnern Stadium | Bangkok, Thailand | Decision | 5 | 3:00 | |
| 1990-02-22 | Loss | Narak Sitkuanyim |
Rajadamnern Stadium | Bangkok, Thailand | Decision | 5 | 3:00 | |
| Loses the Rajadamnern Stadium Lightweight (135 lbs) title. | ||||||||
| 1989- | Win | Narak Sitkuanyim |
Rajadamnern Stadium | Bangkok, Thailand | Decision | 5 | 3:00 | |
| Wins the Rajadamnern Stadium Lightweight (135 lbs) title. | ||||||||
| 1989-06-28 | Loss | Narak Sitkuanyim |
Rajadamnern Stadium | Bangkok, Thailand | Decision | 5 | 3:00 | |
| Loses the Rajadamnern Stadium Lightweight (135 lbs) title. | ||||||||
| 1989-05-24 | Win | Aima Petchthanin |
Rajadamnern Stadium | Bangkok, Thailand | KO (Knee to the body) | 3 | ||
| 1989-03-29 | Win | Narak Sitkuanyim |
Rajadamnern Stadium | Bangkok, Thailand | Decision | 5 | 3:00 | |
| Wins the vacant Rajadamnern Stadium Lightweight (135 lbs) title. | ||||||||
| 1989-02-15 | Win | Mangkorndam Sitchang |
Rajadamnern Stadium | Bangkok, Thailand | Decision | 5 | 3:00 | |
| 1988-06-30 | Loss | Thongphet Na Nontachai |
Mumnagoen, Rajadamnern Stadium | Bangkok, Thailand | KO (Punches) | 2 | ||
| 1988-03-24 | Loss | Poonsawat Sitsornthong |
Rajadamnern Stadium | Bangkok, Thailand | Decision | 5 | 3:00 | |
| Loses the Rajadamnern Stadium Featherweight (126 lbs) title. | ||||||||
| 1987-12-23 | Win | Ruengnoi Chomputhong |
Blue Corner, Rajadamnern Stadium | Bangkok, Thailand | KO (Punch) | 3 | ||
| Defends the Rajadamnern Stadium Featherweight (126 lbs) title. | ||||||||
| 1987-11-26 | Loss | Sangtiennoi Sitsurapong |
Rajadamnern Stadium | Bangkok, Thailand | Decision | 5 | 3:00 | |
| 1987-10-01 | Win | Ruengnoi Chomputhong |
Rajadamnern Stadium | Bangkok, Thailand | Decision | 5 | 3:00 | |
| 1987-08-27 | Win | Sapaphet Kiatphetnoi |
Rajadamnern Stadium | Bangkok, Thailand | Decision | 5 | 3:00 | |
| 1987-07-23 | Loss | Sapaphet Kiatphetnoi |
Rajadamnern Stadium | Bangkok, Thailand | Decision | 5 | 3:00 | |
| 1987-06-15 | Loss | Ruengnoi Chomputhong |
Rajadamnern Stadium | Bangkok, Thailand | Decision | 5 | 3:00 | |
| 1987-05-20 | Win | Chokdee Kiatpayathai |
Rajadamnern Stadium | Bangkok, Thailand | Decision | 5 | 3:00 | |
| 1987-04-29 | Win | Chokdee Kiatpayathai |
Wan Muay Thai, Rajadamnern Stadium | Bangkok, Thailand | Decision | 5 | 3:00 | |
| Defends the Rajadamnern Stadium Featherweight (126 lbs) title. | ||||||||
| 1987-02-02 | Draw | Sapaphet Kiatphetnoi |
Wan Muay Thai, Rajadamnern Stadium | Bangkok, Thailand | Decision | 5 | 3:00 | |
| Defends the Rajadamnern Stadium Featherweight (126 lbs) title. | ||||||||
| 1986-11-11 | Loss | Sombat Sor.Thanikul |
Ruamnamchai, Lumpinee Stadium | Bangkok, Thailand | Decision | 5 | 3:00 | |
| 1986-09-25 | Win | Kengkajnoi Kiatniwat |
Rajadamnern Stadium | Bangkok, Thailand | Decision | 5 | 3:00 | |
| Wins the Rajadamnern Stadium Featherweight (126 lbs) title. | ||||||||
| 1986-08-27 | Win | Dong Sor.Sathit |
Palangnum, Rajadamnern Stadium | Bangkok, Thailand | Decision | 5 | 3:00 | |
| 1986-07-24 | Loss | Kengkajnoi Kiatniwat |
Blue Corner, Rajadamnern Stadium | Bangkok, Thailand | Decision | 5 | 3:00 | |
| For the Rajadamnern Stadium Featherweight (126 lbs) title. | ||||||||
| 1986-06-26 | Win | Chokchai Jaroenmuang |
Rajadamnern Stadium | Bangkok, Thailand | Decision | 5 | 3:00 | |
| 1986-05-20 | NC | Nikhom Phetpothong |
Mumnangoen, Rajadamnern Stadium | Bangkok, Thailand | Nikhom dismissed | 5 | ||
| 1986-04-10 | Loss | Weerapong Kiatsarika |
Rajadamnern Stadium | Bangkok, Thailand | Decision | 5 | 3:00 | |
| 1986-03-12 | Loss | Saencherng Pinsinchai |
Palangnum, Rajadamnern Stadium | Bangkok, Thailand | Decision | 5 | 3:00 | |
| 1986-01-10 | Win | Petchdam Lukborai |
Lumpinee Stadium | Bangkok, Thailand | Decision | 5 | 3:00 | |
| 1985-12-06 | Loss | Chanchai Sor.Tamarangsri |
Onesongchai, Lumpinee Stadium 29th Anniversary show | Bangkok, Thailand | Decision | 5 | 3:00 | |
| 1985-11-05 | Win | Bandon Sitbangprachan |
Onesongchai, Lumpinee Stadium | Bangkok, Thailand | Decision | 5 | 3:00 | |
| 1985-09-13 | Win | Singdaeng Ploysakda |
Lumpinee Stadium | Bangkok, Thailand | Decision | 5 | 3:00 | |
| 1985-07-02 | Win | Palannoi Kiatanan |
Lumpinee Stadium | Bangkok, Thailand | Decision | 5 | 3:00 | |
| 1985-05-28 | Win | Rak Sakprasong |
Onesongchai + Chatuchok, Lumpinee Stadium | Bangkok, Thailand | Decision | 5 | 3:00 | |
| 1985-03-22 | Loss | Rerngsaknoi Por.Ped |
Chatuchok, Lumpinee Stadium | Bangkok, Thailand | Decision | 5 | 3:00 | |
| 1985-02-26 | Loss | Wisanupon Saksamut |
Onesongchai, Lumpinee Stadium | Bangkok, Thailand | Decision | 5 | 3:00 | |
| 1984-11-27 | Loss | Kanongsuk Sit Omnoi |
Onesongchai, Lumpinee Stadium | Bangkok, Thailand | Decision | 5 | 3:00 | |
| 1984-11-06 | Win | Sanphet Lukrangsri |
Chatuchok, Lumpinee Stadium | Bangkok, Thailand | Decision | 5 | 3:00 | |
| 1984-09-28 | Win | Sanphet Lukrangsri |
Onesongchai, Lumpinee Stadium | Bangkok, Thailand | Decision | 5 | 3:00 | |
| 1984-07-24 | Loss | Panrit Luksiharat |
Chatuchok, Lumpinee Stadium | Bangkok, Thailand | Decision | 5 | 3:00 | |
| 1984-06-20 | Loss | Sajjap Singkiri |
Lumpinee Stadium | Bangkok, Thailand | Decision | 5 | 3:00 | |
| 1984-05-08 | Win | Jomhod Luksamrong |
Onesongchai, Lumpinee Stadium | Bangkok, Thailand | Decision | 5 | 3:00 | |
| 1984-03-02 | Loss | Sakkasemnoi Fairtex |
Chatuchok, Lumpinee Stadium | Bangkok, Thailand | Decision | 5 | 3:00 | |
| 1984-02-07 | Win | Sakkasemnoi Fairtex |
Lumpinee Stadium | Bangkok, Thailand | Decision | 5 | 3:00 | |
| 1984-01-06 | Win | Suraporn Sor.Kiattisak |
Lumpinee Stadium | Bangkok, Thailand | Decision | 5 | 3:00 | |
| 1983-11-25 | Win | Pisuj Sor.Jitpattana |
Lumpinee Stadium | Bangkok, Thailand | Decision | 5 | 3:00 | |
| 1983-11-01 | Win | Chaiyom Sitsao |
Lumpinee Stadium | Bangkok, Thailand | Decision | 5 | 3:00 | |
| 1983-10-11 | Draw | Chaiyom Sitsao |
Lumpinee Stadium | Bangkok, Thailand | Decision | 5 | 3:00 | |
| 1983-09-15 | Win | Chanchai Sor.Tamarangsri |
Saraburi province, Thailand | Decision | 5 | 3:00 | ||
| 1983-07-19 | Loss | Samernoi Sor.Saranya |
Chatuchok, Lumpinee Stadium | Bangkok, Thailand | Decision | 5 | 3:00 | |
| 1983-07-05 | Win | Komes Sakniran |
Onesongchai, Lumpinee Stadium | Bangkok, Thailand | Decision | 5 | 3:00 | |
| 1983-06-03 | Loss | Samernoi Sor.Saranya |
Chatuchok, Lumpinee Stadium | Bangkok, Thailand | Decision | 5 | 3:00 | |
| 1983-05-07 | NC | Lomsayam Sor.Woran |
Bangkok, Thailand | Lomsayam dismissed | 5 | |||
| 1983-04-22 | Win | Morakot Sitsao |
Chatuchok, Lumpinee Stadium | Bangkok, Thailand | Decision | 5 | 3:00 | |
| 1983-03-18 | Win | Kumanthong Krajokthai |
Chatuchok, Lumpinee Stadium | Bangkok, Thailand | Decision | 5 | 3:00 | |
| 1983-02-15 | Win | Rakrad JockyGym |
Lumpinee Stadium | Bangkok, Thailand | Decision | 5 | 3:00 | |
| 1983-01-20 | Win | Lomkrotnoi Phaniagthong |
Lumpinee Stadium | Bangkok, Thailand | Decision | 5 | 3:00 | |
| 1982-12-05 | Win | Montree Sor.Jarunee |
Sanam Luang | Bangkok, Thailand | Decision | 5 | 3:00 | |
| 1982-10-20 | Loss | Rakrad JockyGym |
Chatuchok, Lumpinee Stadium | Bangkok, Thailand | Decision | 5 | 3:00 | |
| Legend: Win Loss Draw/No contest Notes | ||||||||
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