Kaensak Sor.Ploenjit

Kaensak Sor.Ploenjit (Thai: แก่นศักดิ์ ส.เพลินจิต) is a Thai former Muay Thai fighter. Lumpinee and Rajadamnern stadium champion, Fighter of the Year in 1989 and 1990, he was one of the most popular fighter of his generation.

Kaensak
Born	Pongsak Cheawchan April 8, 1970 Samut Prakan Province, Thailand
Nationality	Thai
Height	1.70 m (5 ft 7 in)
Weight	55 kg (121 lb; 8.7 st)
Style	Muay Thai
Stance	Orthodox
Trainer	Gimyu Laerkchai
Years active	1980–2009
Boxing record from BoxRec

Biography & career

Kaensak started training in Muay Thai at 9 years old with his dad and had his first fight at 10. He joined the Taputhai camp in his native province of Samut Prakan then moved to the Sor.Ploenjit gym at 15 years old in order to start his Bangkok fighting career.

In 1989 Kaensak won the 112 lbs belt from both Lumpinee and Rajadamnern stadium and ended the year with a 9-0-1 record for which he was given the most prestigious title in Muay Thai The Sports Writers Association of Thailand Fighter of the Year award. Kaensak's dominance continued in 1990 and he won the Fighter of the Year award for a second time, becoming the first Nak Muay to win it two years in a row. At the peak of his popularity Kaensak had purses reaching 380,000 baht making him the highest paid fighter of his era in Muay Thai. He defeated legendary fighters such as Karuhat Sor.Supawan, Chatchai Paiseetong, Langsuan Phayutaphum or Lamnamoon Sor.Sumalee.

Kaensak retired from the Bangkok Stadiums circuit in 1997 with a record of 200+ wins, 40 defeats and 2 draws. In 2000 Kaensak moved to the United States where he became a Muay Thai instructor and judge. He came out of retirement multiple times fighting at a higher weight class against foreign champions Fabio Pinca and Tetsuya Yamato. He teaches at AMA Fight Club in New Jersey.[1][2]

Titles & honours

• 1989 Lumpinee Stadium 112 lbs Champion
• 1989 Rajadamnern Stadium 112 lbs Champion
• 2006 WCK World 140 lbs Champion
• 2007 IKKC World 140 lbs Champion

Awards

• 1989 Lumpinee Stadium Fighter of the Year[3]
• 1989 Sports Writers Association of Thailand Fighter of the Year[4]
• 1990 Sports Writers Association of Thailand Fighter of the Year

Fight record

Muay Thai Record (Incomplete)

Date Result Opponent Event Location Method Round Time 2009-07-19 Loss Tetsuya Yamato Ultimate Warriors Anaheim, California, United States KO (Left body shot) 5 2:59 For the WMC International Lightweight title. 2008-07-19 Loss Fabio Pinca WCK: Full Rules Muay Thai, Pechanga Resort Casino Temecula, CA Decision (Unanimous) 5 3:00 2007-09-08 Loss Fabio Pinca WBC Muay Thai Presents: World Championship Muay Thai Gardena, CA Decision (Split) 5 3:00 For the W.B.C. Muay Thai International Lightweight title. 2000- Win Andrea California, United States 1996-10-18 Loss Baiphet Loogjaomaesaiwaree Lumpinee Stadium Bangkok, Thailand Decision 5 3:00 1995-12-08 Loss Prabsuek Sitsantat Lumpinee Stadium Bangkok, Thailand Decision 5 3:00 1995-11 Win Nungubon Silertchai Lumpinee Stadium Bangkok, Thailand Decision 5 3:00 1995-09-18 Loss Muangfahlek Kiatwichian Rajadamnern Stadium Bangkok, Thailand Decision 5 3:00 1995-06 Loss Dokmaipah Por Ponsawang Lumpinee Stadium Bangkok, Thailand Decision 5 3:00 1995-03-31 Loss Cheangnern Sitputthapim Rajadamnern Stadium Bangkok, Thailand Decision 5 3:00 1994-11-26 Loss Silapathai Jockygym Lumpinee Stadium Bangkok, Thailand Decision 5 3:00 1994-10-17 Win Hansuk Prasathinpanomrung Lumpinee Stadium Bangkok, Thailand Decision 5 3:00 1994-08-22 Loss Karuhat Sor.Supawan Rajadamnern Stadium Bangkok, Thailand Decision 5 3:00 1994-05-31 Loss Hansuk Prasathinpanomrung Lumpinee Stadium Bangkok, Thailand Decision 5 3:00 1994- Win Nungubon Silertchai Lumpinee Stadium Bangkok, Thailand Decision 5 3:00 ? Loss Nungubon Silertchai Lumpinee Stadium Bangkok, Thailand Decision 5 3:00 1994-02-15 Loss Wangchannoi Sor Palangchai Lumpinee Stadium Bangkok, Thailand Decision 5 3:00 1994-01-28 Win Chatchai Paiseetong[5] Lumpinee Stadium Bangkok, Thailand Decision 5 3:00 1993-10-16 Draw Lamnamoon Sor.Sumalee Rajadamnern Stadium Bangkok, Thailand Decision 5 3:00 1993 Win Nungubon Silertchai Lumpinee Stadium Bangkok, Thailand Decision 5 3:00 1993-07-13 Loss Singdam O Aukritt Lumpinee Stadium Bangkok, Thailand Decision 5 3:00 1993-06-08 Win Lamnamoon Sor.Sumalee Lumpinee Stadium Bangkok, Thailand Decision 5 3:00 1993-04-06 Loss Karuhat Sor.Supawan Lumpinee Stadium Bangkok, Thailand Decision 5 3:00 1993-01-08 Dokmaipa Por.Pongsawang Lumpinee Stadium Bangkok, Thailand Decision 5 3:00 1992-12-04 Loss Jaroensap Kiatbanchong Lumpinee Stadium Bangkok, Thailand Decision 5 3:00 For the Lumpinee Stadium 115 lbs title. 1992-11 Win Jaroensap Kiatbanchong Bangkok, Thailand Decision 5 3:00 1992-10-27 Win Vicharn Sitchuenchon Lumpinee Stadium Bangkok, Thailand Decision 5 3:00 1992-07-27 Win Dokmaipa Por.Pongsawang Rajadamnern Stadium Bangkok, Thailand Decision 5 3:00 1991-03-19 Win Taweesaklek Ploysakda Lumpinee Stadium Bangkok, Thailand Decision 5 3:00 1990-12-26 Win Taweesaklek Ploysakda Rajadamnern Stadium Bangkok, Thailand Decision 5 3:00 1990-10-22 Draw Veeraphol Sahaprom Rajadamnern Stadium Bangkok, Thailand Decision 5 3:00 1990-08-06 Win Eakapol Chuwattana Bangkok, Thailand Decision 5 3:00 1990- Win Santos Devy Rajadamnern Stadium Bangkok, Thailand Decision 5 3:00 1990-03-21 Loss Santos Devy Rajadamnern Stadium Bangkok, Thailand Decision 5 3:00 1989-10-27 Win Peemai Or.Yuttanakorn Lumpinee Stadium Bangkok, Thailand Decision 5 3:00 1989-09-26 Win Langsuan Panyutapum Lumpinee Stadium Bangkok, Thailand Decision 5 3:00 1989-08 Draw Langsuan Panyutapum Lumpinee Stadium Bangkok, Thailand Decision 5 3:00 1989-07-25 Win Karuhat Sor.Supawan Lumpinee Stadium Bangkok, Thailand Decision 5 3:00 1989-06-05 Win Denhnue Denmoree Rajadamnern Stadium Bangkok, Thailand Decision 5 3:00 Wins Rajdamnern Stadium 112 lbs title. 1989- Win Paruhatlek Sitchunong Lumpinee Stadium Bangkok, Thailand Decision 5 3:00 Wins Lumpinee Stadium 112 lbs title. 1989- Win Seesot Sahaganosot Lumpinee Stadium Bangkok, Thailand Decision 5 3:00 1989- Win Seksan Sitjomtong Lumpinee Stadium Bangkok, Thailand Decision 5 3:00 1989- Win Panpetch Muangsurin Lumpinee Stadium Bangkok, Thailand Decision 5 3:00 1986 Win Fahstan Lukprabath Bangkok, Thailand Decision 5 3:00 Kanesak's first fight at a Bangkok Stadium. Legend:   Win   Loss   Draw/No contest   Notes

References

1. "THE FIGHTS OF ANTHOLOGY OF GOLDEN AGE OF MUAY THAI (CHAPTER I)". www.siamfightmag.com.
2. "Kaensak Sor Ploenjit". new-jersey-state.
3. "Kaensak Sor Ploenjit". www.facebook.com.
4. "KAENSAK SOR PLOENCHIT". www.siamfightmag.com.
5. "Kaensak Sor Ploenjit". www.facebook.com.

External links