Pongsiri Por Ruamrudee
Pongsiri Por Ruamrudee (), was a former Thai Muay Thai kickboxer, popular during the golden era of Muay Thai. Biography & career. Por Ruamrudee was born as Paiboon Ladnongkee (ไพบูลย์ ลัดหนองขี) in Tambon Mueang Phlapphla, Amphoe Huai Thalaeng, Nakhon Ratchasima province, northeastern Thailand. He started fighter at the age of 12 with the support of his father, a fighting enthusiast. He fought at Rajadamnern Stadium for the first time, winning by knockout in the second round. Por Ruamrudee fought for the first time in the event "Suek Onesongchai" of famous promoter Songchai Rattanasuban by knocking out the second round  Tepparith Sor Naya-arm, This fight made him well-known among Muay Thai fans. He was a small shape fighter, therefore he was a tough fighter who never backed down, pushing forward for the win with his aggressive fighting style. Hence, Por Ruamrudee earned the nickname "Rambo" after the Sylvester Stallone movie character. Every time before the match his staff waved a big black pirate flag and his trunks will also have a "skull & bones" symbol attached to it, as a unique calling card. In 1988 his second fight against Pairojnoi "Bloody Steel" Sor Siamchai was elected "Fight of the  Year" and became known as the fight of the century for Muay Thai. This fight is considered the milestone of modern Muay Thai, by making a record for the total entrance fee up to 3,200,000 baht for the first time. Retirement. Por Ruamrudee retired at the age of 25. After retirement, he became a night club singer. In early August 2016, he returned from retirement to face his old rival, Langsuan Panyuthaphum, in the special event at Rajadamnern Stadium. The result was draw. He currently has a son who is a Muay Thai fighter like him, and he is a  Muay Thai trainer for those interested at a gym in Taling Chan area, Bangkok.