Superlek Sorn E-Sarn
| Superlek Sorn E-Sarn | |
|---|---|
 Superlek in the 1990s | |
| Born | Mekhin Khaosri[1] March 21, 1969 Mueang Ubon Ratchathani, Ubon Ratchathani, Thailand |
| Died | April 22, 2013 (aged 44) |
| Native name | ซุปเปอร์เล็ก ศรีอีสาน |
| Other names | Superlek Chor.Sawat (ซุปเปอร์เล็ก ช.สวัสดิ์) |
| Nickname | Remote Puncher (ไอ้หมัดรีโมท) Mr. Eight Hundred Thousand (บักแปดแสน)[1] |
| Division | Super Bantamweight Featherweight |
| Style | Muay Thai (Muay Mat) |
| Stance | Orthodox |
| Team | Sakon Sae-lor Gym Sor.Sumalee Gym |
| Years active | c. 1980s–1990s |
| Other information | |
| Notable relatives | Padsaenlek Rachanon (son) |
Mekhin Khaosri (Thai: เมฆินทร์ ขาวศรี; March 21, 1969 - April 22, 2013), known professionally as Superlek Sorn E-Sarn (Thai: ซุปเปอร์เล็ก ศรอีสาน), was a Thai professional Muay Thai fighter. He was a two-weight Lumpinee Stadium champion who was famous during the 1980s and 1990s.
Biography & career
[edit]Superlek was born in Ubon Ratchathani province, Isan (northeastern region of Thailand), he was well known for being a heavy puncher, as he often defeats his opponents by knockout with punches, which earned him the nickname "Remote Puncher". He had been praised for his heavy punches which have been compared to the likes former fighter, Danchai "White Tiger" Yontarakit.
He fought with numerous famous fighters in the same era such as Wangchannoi Sor.Palangchai, Jaroenthong Kiatbanchong, Oley Kiatoneway, Cherry Sor Wanich, Namkabuan Nongkeepahuyuth, Therdkiat Sitthepitak, Chanchai Sor.Tamarangsri, Dokmaipa Por.Pongsawang, Petchdam Lukborai, Namphon Nongkeepahuyuth, Jongsanan Fairtex, Mathee Jadeepitak, Nuathoranee Thongracha, Chandet Sor.Prantalay, and Sangtiennoi Sor.Rungroj. He was also known for his thrilling fight against the legendary Dutch kickboxer Ramon Dekkers on August 31, 1990 at Lumpinee Stadium organized by Songchai Rattanasuban, a famous promoter, the result was by points decision win after five rounds. His highest earned purse was 250,000 baht.
After retirement, he owned a stone crushing plant with dozens of trucks. His son was also a fighter under Vichairachanon Khadpo's stable named Padsaenlek Sor.Sumalee or Padsaenlek Rachanon.[2]
He died of sepsis and alcoholism at 44 years old in April 2013.[3]
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References
[edit]- 1 2 3 เวียงวงษ์, สุรพล (2014-12-19). "บักแปดแสนหมัดรีโมท ซุปเปอร์เล็ก ศรอีสาน/ช.สวัสดิ์". Facebook (in Thai). Retrieved 2017-11-12.
- ↑ บูมเด็กเซียน (2012-11-30). ""แปดแสนเล็ก ราชานนท์" ว่าที่นักชกเสื้อสามารถช่อง7สี". Smmsport (in Thai). Archived from the original on November 12, 2017. Retrieved 2017-11-12.
- ↑ วี (2013-04-23). "ข่าวเศร้า ซุปเปอร์เล็ก ศรอีสาน เสียชีวิตแล้ว ด้วยวัย 45 ปี เมื่อวานที่ผ่านมา". Pantown (in Thai). Retrieved 2017-11-12.
- ↑ "superlek vs. wangchannoi". Youtube.com. 25 January 2013.