Apidej Sit Hrun (born Narong Yaenprateep: September 1941, in Samut Songkhram, Thailand) is a famous Muay Thai fighter. He is best known for his powerful kicks. Apidej simultaneously held no less than seven Muay Thai and boxing titles for a period during the 1960's.¹ Thereafter, he was acclaimed as a national hero and Muay Thai Fighter of the Century by HRH King Bhumibol Adulyadej² . After his retirement, Apidej has taught as an instructor at the Fairtex school outside Bangkok, Thailand alongside modern champions such as Yodsaenklai Fairtex and Kaew Fairtex.

Citations

1. All Time Top Muay Thai Champions

2. Apidej Sit Hrun: The World's Best Kicker

External links

1. Interview with Apidej

2. Apidej' boxrec.com page (gives his western boxing record only)