For many followers of Muay Thai, Apideh Sit Hiran (right) was not only the best
fighter of all time but also a special individual. He was known for his modesty and
polite treatment of his fellow human beings. Even in old age he continued training
and enthusiastically promoted his students.
An Interview with Kem
Kem Sitsongpeenong is currently one of the best-
known Thai boxers and is perhaps the most popular
boxer in Thailand. He holds a number of Thai and
World Champion titles. In 2011 he won the Thai
Fight Tournament, which was extensively covered on
Thai television. Since then, Kem has also enjoyed
the admiration of many Thais who had no previous
interest in Muay Thai.
Kem has an excellent basic technique, ɹghts with
deliberation, and is always prepared for the
opportunity to use a knockout technique. He tries to
avoid being maneuvered into a defensive position
and uses many direct counter techniques with the
aim of hitting his opponent ɹrst. His opponents are
particularly wary of his elbow techniques, which
have led to the abrupt end of many ɹghts in the
past. This interview was conducted in Bangkok in
2012.