Poodpardnoi Worawoot Golden Leg

Real name: Pon Omglin.

Born: khonkaen Province, In 1951.

Education: Diploma in vocational training south east asian college"

At 14, with Dr Sunai Lauhavajarayothin and former boxer Somtong Lookkruen gmuekol. Poodpardnoi began his boxing career in his home province, fighting under the name of "Poodpardnoi Harnpajon." After ten victories running, the young Thai boxer decided to head for Bangkok where he could continue his studies and box at the same time.

With M. R. P. Worawoot as his manager, the young Thai boxer, taking the name of Poodpardnoi Worawoot, fought in the Flyweight division at both Rajadamnern and Lumpinni Stadium. With in two years, Poodpardnoi had become a star boxer. Out of his 19 bouts during those two years, his statistics were adorned by 17 victories. He owed his two defeats to one same opponent Kwanmuang Jitprasert. It was his over powering kick that made Poodpardnoi climb speedily up to be a top-rung boxer.

After Apidej, the kick-killer of the older generation, it was Poodpardnoi whose name could be mentioned alongside Apidej. He had won high pouplarity throughout his career which was marked by more than 100 bouts. He came out champ in the "Lolita's Hero" match as well as being a Muay Thai champ of as many as three divisions. He became a Flyweight champ by TKO Kiatpathum Panpang-nova in the fourth round. The aspiring boxer gave up this title to challenge tlie Junior Featherweight champion Suksawadi Sritevet who as was outscored by Poodpardnoi. He gave up the title again and moved to a heavier division, and easily became a Junior Lightweight champion in a bout against Chaiyuth Sittiboonlert.

Apart from his kick, another fearsome weapon was his elbow attacks. Actually one of his memorable fights was won with his elbow blow. During his bout against Huasai Sittiboonlert on April 5, 1974, Poodpardnoi was stormed by his opponent's various powerful attacks and was counted down up to eight twice in the same round . I t looked like Poodpardnoi would be knocked down any minute. Then he gathered all his strength for the last blow. He flashed out his sharp elbow blow which violently struck his opponent's chin. The blow instantly downed Huasai which prompted the crowd to their feet, the stadium filled with deafening cheer. It was the fight boxing lovers still talk about to this day.

With his guts and style, Poodpardnoi found it difficult to find challengers in the same weight division. He was, therefore, often obliged to fight opponents heavier than him. This made the fights all the more exciting for boxing fans although Poodpardnoi would not find it as forthcoming. He still managed to come out victorious in almost all of his bouts, most of them violent ones.

His good looks made him all the more popular. Women young and old were drawn towards this handsome fighter, which unfortunately partly accounted for his decline. Distracted, he was not physically fit enough to fight. And his name began to plummet. Then came the bout in the middle of 1976 against Wangwon Lookmatulee when Poodperdnoi, totally out of shape, was easily outscored. And to the surprise of his fans, the defeated Poodpardnoi declared that he would hang up his gloves right in the ring.

No one knew of his decision in advanced, not even his manager. After his retirement, Poodpardnoi left Thailand to study in the United States. He was coaxed to go back to the ring for few more bouts after he returned to Thailand, but they were all flops. Poodpardnoi was simply too much out of shape to shine in the ring. But he still puts his Muay Thai skills to good use. Today Poodpardnoi earns his living as a Muay Thai teacher in Paris, France. He is already married and it was a Parisian who won his heart.. This man challenged Benny "The Jet" Urquidez in a Muay Thai rule match many years ago and "The Jet" backed down after seeing him practice. .

Pudpad Noi Worawoot - "Golden Leg", five time Lumpini Champion, 71, 72, 73, 74, 75. He possess the Muay Thai fighting tradition and is probably the best ever Thai Champion that the Lumpini Stadium has ever seen.

Today the golden boxer is coach for the swedish national team