Naruepol Fairtex
| Naruepol Fairtex | |
|---|---|
| Born | July 1, 1984 Bangkok, Thailand |
| Native name | นฤพนธ์ แฟร์เท็กซ์ |
| Other names | Mr. GQ Narupon Sakhomsin (นฤพล ศักดิ์หอมศิลป์) |
| Nationality | Thai |
| Height | 1.80 m (5 ft 11 in) |
| Weight | 66.7 kg (147 lb; 10.50 st) |
| Division | |
| Style | Muay Thai |
| Fighting out of | Tucson, Arizona |
| Team |
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| Years active | 1992–present |
| Kickboxing record | |
| Total | 234 |
| Wins | 182 |
| By knockout | 54 |
| Losses | 47 |
| Draws | 5 |
Last updated on: June 2, 2012 | |
Naruepol (Naruepon) Fairtex (Thai: นฤพนธ์ แฟร์เท็กซ์; born July 1, 1984) is a Thai welterweight kickboxer fighting out of Evolve MMA in Singapore. He is a former Lumpinee Stadium champion and current No.1 contender to challenge Nopadetch Chuwattana for the WBC title.[1] In 2007 Naruepol was featured on the reality show The Contender Asia, where he was stopped in Episode 9 by Yodsaenklai Fairtex.[2]
Biography and career
Naruepol was born near Bangkok in Central Thailand. He started practicing Muay Thai when he was 7 years old at the Sakomsing Gym and had his first fight a year later. By the time Naruepol was 11 years old, he had made a name for himself and was participating in amateur fights at local festivals. At age 15, Naruepol had his first professional fight at Rajadamnern Stadium in 1999.[3] Naruepol joined Fairtex Gym in 2005.[4] In 1999, Naruepol won the Lumpinee belt from Chokdee Por.Pramuk. He was scheduled to face Andy Souwer at Fighterzone Kickboxing World Series MAX in Singapore on February 25, 2012. However, they were not paid by the promoter and the fight did not happen.[5] On May 27, 2018 in Oakland, California, Naruepol Fairtex defeated Phuket-based Gold Coast, Australia native Eddie Farrell (20-7-2) by TKO (**cut) at 1:17 of round 5 to win the IKF Pro Full Muay Thai Rules world title.
Titles and accomplishments
- 2018 IKF Pro Full Muay Thai Rules Middleweight World Champion
- 2005 Champion of Thailand 140 lbs
- 1999 Lumpinee champion
Fight record
| 182 Wins (54 (T)KO's, 127 decisions), 47 Losses, 5 Draws | ||||||||
| Date | Result | Opponent | Event | Location | Method | Round | Time | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019-04-19 | Win | Canada Scott Mackenzie | Triumphant Muay Thai 7 | Las Vegas, Nevada | Decision (Unanimous) | 5 | 3:00 | |
| 2018-05-27 | Win | Australia Eddie Farrell | Triumphant Muay Thai 4 | Oakland, California | TKO (Cut) | 5 | 1:17 | |
| 2017-03-03 | Win | Brazil Amadeu Cristiano | Lion Fight 35 | Mashantucket, Connecticut | Decision (Unanimous) | 5 | 3:00 | |
| 2013-07-05 | — | Italy Sharos Huyer | — | Trieste, Italy | — | — | — | |
| 2012-04-28 | Win | France Karim Ghajji | Boxe Thai et K1 Rules à Bagnolet | Paris, France | Decision | 5 | 3:00 | |
| 2011-11-05 | Win | China Yin Jie | Legends of Heroes | ChangSha China | Decision | 3 | 3:00 | |
| 2011-08-13 | Loss | China Zhao YaFei | Legends of Heroes: Kung Fu vs Muaythai | Nanchang China | Decision | 3 | 3:00 | |
| 2011-06-18 | Win | Spain Jonay Risco | China Fight Night | China | Decision | 3 | 3:00 | |
| 2011-04-30 | Win | Suriname Marco Piqué | Ring Rules Kickboxing | Milan, Italy | Ext.R Decision | 4 | 3:00 | |
| 2010-12-18 | Loss | France Abdallah Mabel | La Nuit des Challenges 9 | Lyon, France | TKO (Elbow/Cut) | 3 | ||
| 2010-10-09 | Win | Japan Toshiya Kurenai | Legends of Heroes: Muaythai vs Kung Fu, Arena of Stars, Genting Highlands | Pahang, Malaysia | Decision | 5 | 3:00 | |
| 2009-12-19 | Loss | China Liu Ceng Ceng | Chinese Kung Fu vs Muaythai Competition at Lingnan Pearl Stadium | Foshan, China | Decision | 5 | 3:00 | |
| 2009-12-05 | Loss | Brazil Cosmo Alexandre | Kings Birthday 2009 Muaythai Championship, Sanam Luang | Bangkok, Thailand | TKO (Referee stoppage) | |||
| 2009-12-05 | Win | France Cedric Muller | Kings Birthday 2009 Muaythai Championship, Sanam Luang | Bangkok, Thailand | Decision (Unanimous) | 3 | 3:00 | |
| 2009-10-09 | Win | Australia Soren Monkongtong | Evolution 18 | Melbourne, Australia | KO (Right high Kick) | 1 | 2:59 | |
| 2009-09-13 | Win | Switzerland Christophe Pruvost | M-1 Fairtex Muaythai event | Tokyo, Japan | Decision (Unanimous) | 5 | 3:00 | |
| 2008-11-29 | Loss | France Yohan Lidon | Le Nuit des Champions | Marseilles, France | TKO (Dislocated shoulder) | 3 | ||
| 2008-11-08 | Loss | Italy Giorgio Petrosyan | Janus Fight Night "The Legend" | Padova, Italy | Decision (Unanimous) | 5 | 3:00 | |
| 2008-09-18 | Win | Australia Soren Monkongtong | Return of "The Contenders" | Singapore | Decision (Unanimous) | 5 | 3:00 | |
| 2008-06-25 | Win | South Africa Vuyisile Colossa | Planet Battle | Hong Kong | Decision | 3 | 3:00 | |
| 2008-03-03 | Win | Assyrian people Fadi Merza | SLAMM "Nederland vs Thailand IV" | Almere, Netherlands | TKO (Corner stop/gave up) | 4 | 0:00 | |
| 2007-11-29 | Win | France Wilfred Montagne | France vs Thailand | Paris, France | TKO (Referee stoppage) | 3 | ||
| 2007-09-00 | Loss | Thailand Yodsaenklai Fairtex | The Contender Asia Season I, Episode 9 | Singapore | KO (Punches) | 2 | 0:30 | |
| 2007-09-00 | Win | Canada Trevor Smandych | The Contender Asia Season I, Episode 1 | Singapore | Decision (Unanimous) | 5 | 3:00 | |
| 2007-05-28 | Win | Thailand Nontachai Sit-O | Daowrungchujarern Fights, Rajadamnern Stadium | Bangkok, Thailand | Decision | 5 | 3:00 | |
| 2007-04-20 | Win | France Yohan Lidon | Gala de Levallois-Perret | Levallois, France | Decision | 5 | 3:00 | |
| 2006-10-16 | Win | Thailand Big Ben Chor Praram 6 | Daowrungchujarern Fights, Rajadamnern Stadium | Bangkok, Thailand | Decision | 5 | 3:00 | |
| 2006-05-14 | Win | Thailand Nontachai Sit-O | Channel 7 Stadium | Bangkok, Thailand | Decision | 5 | 3:00 | |
| 2006-04-17 | Win | Thailand Chaowalit Jockygym | Daorungchujarean Fights, Rajadamnern Stadium | Bangkok, Thailand | Decision | 5 | 3:00 | |
| Wins Thailand Welterweight 147lbs title. | ||||||||
| 2005-10-07 | Loss | Thailand Noppadeat Siangsimaewgym | Prianun Fights, Lumpinee Stadium | Bangkok, Thailand | Decision | 5 | 3:00 | |
| 2005-09-09 | Win | Thailand Khunsuk Phetsupapan | Paianun Fights, Lumpinee Stadium | Bangkok, Thailand | Decision (Unanimous) | 5 | 3:00 | |
| Wins Thailand Super-lightweight 140lbs title. | ||||||||
| 2005-08-05 | Win | Thailand Phetnumaik S.Siriwat | Paianun Fights, Rajadamnern Stadium | Bangkok, Thailand | Decision | 5 | 3:00 | |
| 2005-01-11 | Loss | Thailand Munkong Kiatsomkuan | Prianun Fights, Lumpinee Stadium | Bangkok, Thailand | Decision | 5 | 3:00 | |
| 2004-12-10 | Loss | Thailand Chokdee Por.Pramuk | P.Pramuk Fights, Lumpinee Stadium | Bangkok, Thailand | Decision (Unanimous) | 5 | 3:00 | |
| Fight was for Lumpinee Super-lightweight (140 lbs) title. | ||||||||
| 2004-07-02 | Win | Thailand Namsaknoi Yudthagarngamtorn | Paianun Fights, Lumpinee Stadium | Bangkok, Thailand | Decision | 5 | 3:00 | |
| 2004-03-23 | Win | Thailand Chokdee Por.Pramuk | P.Pramuk Fights, Lumpinee Stadium | Bangkok, Thailand | Decision | 5 | 3:00 | |
| 2003-12-02 | Win | Thailand Petnamek Sor Siriwat | Suk Praiannant Fights, Lumpinee Stadium | Bangkok, Thailand | Decision (Unanimous) | 5 | 3:00 | |
| Wins Petnameks' Thailand Light-welterweight title. | ||||||||
| 2003-10-03 | Loss | Thailand Munkong Keatsomkuan | SUK Paianun, Lumpinee Stadium | Bangkok, Thailand | Decision | 5 | 3:00 | |
| 2002-11-11 | Win | Thailand Noppadech2 Chuwattana | Lumpinee Stadium | Bangkok, Thailand | Decision | 5 | 3:00 | |
| 2002-05-18 | Loss | Thailand Huasai Sor.Phumphanmuang | Bangkok, Thailand | Decision | 5 | 3:00 | ||
| Legend: Win Loss Draw/No contest Notes | ||||||||
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Personal life
In 2015, Naruepol Fairtex (aka "Mr. GQ" ) moved to the United States to teach, train, and groom Muay Thai fighters in Northern California. He was formerly affiliated with KOA Fitness in Newark, CA as the head coach of the Muay Thai Program. In August 16, 2021, Naruepol moved to Tucson, Arizona and became the head instructor of the Muay Thai Program at the Martial Arts gym Carlson Gracie.[6]
See also
References
- ↑ "Naruepol Fairtex profile". naruepol.blogspot.com. Retrieved 2008-06-29.
- ↑ "Naruepol Fairtex". www.contenderasia.com. Archived from the original on 2008-03-28. Retrieved 2008-06-29.
- ↑ "Instructors at Carlson Gracie". Carlson Gracie Tucson. 2024-02-29. Retrieved 2024-02-29.
- ↑ "Naruepol Interview". www.konewsmag.com. Archived from the original on 2009-07-22. Retrieved 2009-07-18.
- ↑ Fighterzone Kickboxing World Series: Disaster, Majority of Fights Cancelled
- ↑ "Introducing Kru Naruepon Fairtex". Carlson Gracie Tucson. 2021-08-16. Retrieved 2024-02-29.