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]
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] 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]
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]
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
Chaweng Stadium
Ko Samui Decision
5
3:00
Wins 500, 000 baht side-bet.
1998-08-27
Loss
New Zealand Vs Thailand
Auckland, New Zealand Decision
5
3:00
?
Win
Songchai - New Zealand
New Zealand TKO (High Kick)
2
1995-03-23
Draw
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
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
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
Rajadamnern Stadium Bangkok , Thailand KO (Punches)
1989-03-18
Win
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
Rajadamnern Stadium Bangkok , Thailand KO
2
1987-06-22
Win
Wanpadet Phukrongfah Rajadamnern Stadium Bangkok , Thailand Decision
5
3:00
1987-
Win
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
Rajadamnern Stadium Bangkok , Thailand Decision
5
3:00
1985-
Win
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
Rajadamnern Stadium Bangkok , Thailand Decision
5
3:00
1984-
Win
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
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
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
Yala, Thailand Decision
5
3:00
1984-03-22
Win
Rajadamnern Stadium Bangkok , Thailand Decision
5
3:00
1984-02-11
Win
Nakhon Si Thammarat , Thailand Decision
5
3:00
1984-01-28
Win
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
Songkhla , Thailand TKO
3
1983-09-09
Win
Thailand Referee stoppage
5
1983-07-23
Win
Thailand Decision
5
3:00
1983-07-18
Win
Thailand Decision
5
3:00
1983-06-
Win
Krabi , Thailand Decision
5
3:00
1983-06-02
Win
Thailand Decision
5
3:00
1983-04-30
Win
Thailand Decision
5
3:00
1983-04-29
Win
Hat Yai , Thailand Decision
5
3:00
1983-04-13
Win
Thailand Decision
5
3:00
1983-02-13
Win
Nakhon Si Thammarat , Thailand Decision
5
3:00
1983-01-20
Win
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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