Nokweed Devy
Thai Muay Thai fighter (1965–2016)
Wichit Somboon (Thai : วิชิต สมบูรณ์ ; August 19, 1965 – August 31, 2016), known professionally as Nokweed Devy (Thai : นกหวีด เดวี่ ), was a Thai Muay Thai fighter and trainer. He was a three-division Rajadamnern Stadium champion who was famous in the 1980s and 1990s. Nicknamed the "Chest-Shaking Master of Kicks", he is often regarded as one of the most powerful kickers in the history of Muay Thai.[ 2]
Biography & career
Wichit Somboon (nicknamed Chit; ชิต) was born on August 19, 1965 in Langsuan , Chumphon but was raised in Sichon , Nakhon Si Thammarat in Thailand . He began training Muay Thai at 11 years old under the guidance of his uncle at the Sak Udom camp. His younger brothers, Santos Devy and Paidang Lersak Gym, would also become Rajadamnern Stadium champions.[ 1] [ 2]
He'd capture titles in three divisions at Rajadamnern Stadium while facing many notable fighters including Sagat Petchyindee , Samingnoom Sitboontam , Krongsak Sakkasem , Jomwo Chernyim , Wanpadej Phukrongfah , Sangtiennoi Sor.Rungroj , Issara Sakgreerin , Mungkorndum Sitchang, and Praedam Lukphrabath.[ 1]
Nokweed was a heavy kick fighter, he was named the heaviest kick fighter in that era. In addition, he is also the primary Thai fighter who faced foreign fighters in K-1 matches, such as Jayson Vemoa, Jérôme Le Banner , Dany Bill , Faisal Zakaria , Stéphane Nikiéma , Paul Slowinski (later became his student) and Jeff Ortzow etc.[ 2] His ring name "Nokweed" means "whistle" because when he kicks it makes a whistling sound.
When he fought Jérôme Le Banner he weighed 72 kg while Jérôme weighed 107 kg, a 35 kg difference.[ 3]
Retirement & death
After retirement, he became a trainer and had a Muay Thai gym with his fellow southern fighter, Lakhin Vasansit at Ko Samui , Surat Thani province .
Paidang and Nokkweed's gym was taken over by Punch it Switzerland 10 months after his death and has been run as Punch it Muaythai Gym since July 2017.
He died suddenly while training Muay Thai in the evening of August 31, 2016 at his gym, aged 51.[ 1]
Titles & honours
Fight record
Muay Thai Record (Incomplete)
Date
Result
Opponent
Event
Location
Method
Round
Time
2002
Loss
Quentin Chong
Cape Town, South Africa
KO (Right Cross)
For the WMC World title.
2002
Loss
Faisal Zakaria
Chaweng Stadium
Ko Samui , Thailand
Decision
5
3:00
2002-05-07
Loss
Paul Slowinski
Chaweng Stadium
Ko Samui , Thailand
KO (High kick)
4
2002-04-00
Loss
Paul Slowinski
Kanchanaburi Stadium
Bangkok, Thailand
KO (Punches)
2
?
Win
David Ismalone
Chaweng Stadium
Ko Samui
Decision
5
3:00
Wins 500, 000 baht side-bet.
1998-08-27
Loss
Jayson Vemoa
New Zealand Vs Thailand
Auckland, New Zealand
Decision
5
3:00
?
Win
Sam Master (?)
Songchai - New Zealand
New Zealand
TKO (High Kick)
2
1995-03-23
Draw
Taro Minato
K-LEAGUE KENZAN
Tokyo, Japan
Decision
5
3:00
1995-03-03
Loss
Jérôme Le Banner
K-1 Grand Prix '95 Opening Battle
Tokyo, Japan
Decision (unanimous)
5
3:00
1994-12-04
Win
Stéphane Nikiéma
King's Birthday
Chiang Rai City , Thailand
Decision
5
3:00
1994-09-20
Loss
Dany Bill
Muay Thai World Championships in Honor of His Majesty the King
Bangkok, Thailand
Decision
5
3:00
For the IMF World title. Originally a decision win for Nokweed, overturned 5 minutes later after a gamblers riot.
1991-05-24
Loss
Issara Sakgreerin
K-LEAGUE KENZAN
Tokyo, Japan
Decision
5
3:00
1991-02-15
Loss
Issara Sakgreerin
Muangchai Kittikasem vs Sot Chitalada
Ayutthaya Province , Thailand
Decision
5
3:00
1990-12-15
Win
Gerald Zwane
Bangkok , Thailand
KO (Reverse Elbow)
3
1990-01-04
Loss
Sangtiennoi Sor.Rungroj
Rajadamnern Stadium
Bangkok , Thailand
Decision
5
3:00
1989-12-06
Loss
Sangtiennoi Sor.Rungroj
Rajadamnern Stadium
Bangkok , Thailand
Decision
5
3:00
1989-11-11
Win
Jeff Ortzow
Phoenix , USA
TKO
4
1989-10-18
Win
Sangtiennoi Sor.Rungroj
Rajadamnern Stadium
Bangkok , Thailand
Decision
5
3:00
1989-09-05
Draw
Sagat Petchyindee
AJKF "REAL BOUT"
Tokyo , Japan
Decision
5
3:00
1989-07-26
Win
Mungkorndum SitChang
Rajadamnern Stadium
Bangkok , Thailand
KO (Punches)
1989-03-18
Win
Ivan Grande
AJKF
Tokyo , Japan
TKO
4
1989-01-09
Win
Jomhod Kiatadisak
Phang Nga province , Thailand
KO
1
1988-08-09
Sagat Petchyindee
Samrong Stadium
Samut Prakan , Thailand
1988-03-28
Loss
Wanpadet Phukrongfah
Rajadamnern Stadium
Bangkok , Thailand
Decision
5
3:00
1987-12-31
Loss
Sangtiennoi Sor.Rungroj
Bangkok , Thailand
TKO
5
1987-10-12
Loss
Sangtiennoi Sor.Rungroj
Rajadamnern Stadium
Bangkok , Thailand
TKO
4
1987-08-24
Win
Kongdej Chor Wirat
Rajadamnern Stadium
Bangkok , Thailand
KO
2
1987-06-22
Win
Wanpadet Phukrongfah
Rajadamnern Stadium
Bangkok , Thailand
Decision
5
3:00
1987-
Win
Praedam Lukprabat
Rajadamnern Stadium
Bangkok , Thailand
Decision
5
3:00
1986-12-23
Win
Wanpadet Phukrongfah
Bangkok , Thailand
Decision
5
3:00
1986-09-08
Win
Ponsaknoi Sitchang
Rajadamnern Stadium
Bangkok , Thailand
Decision
5
3:00
1986-07-23
Loss
Wanpadet Sitkhrumai
Rajadamnern Stadium
Bangkok , Thailand
Decision
5
3:00
Loses the Rajadamnern Super Featherweight (130 lbs) title . [ 4]
1986-05-17
Win
Krongsak Sakkasem
Bangkok, Thailand
Decision
5
3:00
1986-03-25
Win
Sagat Petchyindee
Lumpinee Stadium
Bangkok , Thailand
Decision
5
3:00
1986-02-21
Win
Jomwo Chernyim
Rajadamnern Stadium
Bangkok , Thailand
Decision
5
3:00
1986-02-03
Win
Jomwo Chernyim
Rajadamnern Stadium
Bangkok , Thailand
Decision
5
3:00
1985-11-12
Win
Prasert Jitraman
Rajadamnern Stadium
Bangkok , Thailand
Decision
5
3:00
1985-
Win
Praedam Lukprabat
Rajadamnern Stadium
Bangkok , Thailand
Decision
5
3:00
Wins the Rajadamnern Super Featherweight (130 lbs) title .
1985-07-29
Win
Lom-Isan Sor.Thanikul
Rajadamnern Stadium
Bangkok , Thailand
TKO
4
1985-06-24
Loss
Lom-Isan Sor.Thanikul
Rajadamnern Stadium
Bangkok , Thailand
Decision
5
3:00
Loses the Rajadamnern Featherweight (126 lbs) title .
1985-05-30
Win
Lom-Isan Sor.Thanikul
Rajadamnern Stadium
Bangkok , Thailand
Decision
5
3:00
Defends the Rajadamnern Featherweight (126 lbs) title .
1985-02-02
Win
Lom-Isan Sor.Thanikul
Hat Yai , Thailand
Decision
5
3:00
Wins the Rajadamnern Featherweight (126 lbs) title .
1985-01-25
Win
Kulabkhao Na Nontachai
Rajadamnern Stadium
Bangkok , Thailand
Decision
5
3:00
1984-
Win
Kengkla Sitseir
Rajadamnern Stadium
Bangkok , Thailand
Decision
5
3:00
1984-12-02
Win
Wanpadet Sitkhrumai
Wanwuttichai
Hat Yai , Thailand
Decision
5
3:00
1984-11-21
Loss
Lom-Isan Sor.Thanikul
Rajadamnern Stadium
Bangkok , Thailand
Decision
5
3:00
1984-10-08
Loss
Lom-Isan Sor.Thanikul
Rajadamnern Stadium
Bangkok , Thailand
Decision
5
3:00
For the Rajadamnern Featherweight (126 lbs) title .
1984-09-08
Win
Singdaeng Kietadee
Hat Yai , Thailand
Decision
5
3:00
1984-08-23
Win
Samingnoom Sithiboontham
Rajadamnern Stadium
Bangkok , Thailand
Decision
5
3:00
1984-07-25
Win
Kengkatnoi Kiatniwat
Thailand
Decision
5
3:00
1984-06-16
Win
Phanmongkol Hor.Mahachai
Nakhon Si Thammarat , Thailand
Decision
5
3:00
Wins the vacant Rajadamnern Super Bantamweight (122 lbs) title .
1984-05-10
Loss
Nikhom Phetphotong
Thailand
Decision
5
3:00
1984-04-
Win
Saifon Lukkabu
Yala, Thailand
Decision
5
3:00
1984-03-22
Win
Dang Lukbanphra
Rajadamnern Stadium
Bangkok , Thailand
Decision
5
3:00
1984-02-11
Win
Ruengnarong Thairungruang
Nakhon Si Thammarat , Thailand
Decision
5
3:00
1984-01-28
Win
Daradej Kiatpraphaeng
Songkhla , Thailand
Decision
5
3:00
1983-11-27
Loss
Phayanoi Sor.Tasanee
Payao Poontarat vs Rafael Orono
Pattaya , Thailand
Decision (Unanimous)
5
3:00
For the Rajadamnern Super Flyweight (115 lbs) title .
1983-09-30
Win
Rungchai Thairungruang
Nakhon Si Thammarat , Thailand
Decision
5
3:00
1983-09-
Win
Daradej Kiatpraphaeng
Songkhla , Thailand
TKO
3
1983-09-09
Win
Phodam Sor.Sermpong
Thailand
Referee stoppage
5
1983-07-23
Win
Wangtae Luklongtan
Thailand
Decision
5
3:00
1983-07-18
Win
Jongangnoi Singkhongkha
Thailand
Decision
5
3:00
1983-06-
Win
Prabphipop Lukklongtan
Krabi , Thailand
Decision
5
3:00
1983-06-02
Win
Tongchai Charoenmuang
Thailand
Decision
5
3:00
1983-04-30
Win
Chatchai Singkhiri
Thailand
Decision
5
3:00
1983-04-29
Win
Muangnamnoi Dejrita
Hat Yai , Thailand
Decision
5
3:00
1983-04-13
Win
Thuk Charoenmueang
Thailand
Decision
5
3:00
1983-02-13
Win
Pansak Sakwithi
Nakhon Si Thammarat , Thailand
Decision
5
3:00
1983-01-20
Win
Praethong Pornniwat
Thailand
Decision
5
3:00
?
Win
Jomhod Kiatadisak
Thailand
KO
3
Wins the South Thailand title.
Legend : Win Loss Draw/No contest Notes
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