Hippy Singmanee | |
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Born | Pichet Chuthong August 14, 1967 Thung Song, Nakhon Si Thammarat, Thailand |
Native name | พิเชษฐ์ ชูทอง |
Other names | The Genius of the South (โคตรมวยเมืองใต้) |
Residence | Bangkok, Thailand |
Height | 160 cm (5 ft 3 in) |
Division | Mini Flyweight Light Flyweight |
Style | Muay Thai (Muay Femur) |
Stance | Orthodox |
Team | Singmanee Gym |
Trainer | Kru Cherd Chuthong (father) |
Years active | c. 1978-1996 |
Kickboxing record | |
Total | 223 |
Wins | 161 |
By knockout | 72 |
Losses | 34 |
Draws | 28 |
Other information | |
Occupation | Muay Thai fighter (retired) Muay Thai trainer Fight promoter |
Children | 8 children including Hippynoi Singmanee |
Notable relatives | Kompayak Singmanee (younger brother) Thungsong Singmanee (older brother) |
Pichet Chutong (Thai: พิเชษฐ์ ชูทอง; born August 14, 1967), known professionally as Hippy Singmanee (Thai: ฮิปปี้ สิงห์มณี), is a retired Thai Muay Thai fighter. He is a former three-time Lumpinee Stadium champion across two weight classes who was famous in the 1980s and 1990s. Nicknamed "The Genius of the South", he is often often regarded as one of the greatest and most talented fighters in the history of Muay Thai. He was especially praised for defeating larger opponents as well as his powerful, technical style.