1. Overview
Iquezang Kor.Rungthanakeat, born Chamnan Khaengkhan on October 6, 1989, is a prominent Thai Muay Thai and Lethwei fighter. Known by his fighting name, which was inspired by the Japanese animated character Ikkyū-san (一休さんJapanese), he has achieved significant recognition in both disciplines. His career highlights include capturing the Omnoi Stadium Welterweight title and the Fuktien Group Tournament title, both at 147 lbs, notably by defeating Sitthichai Sitsongpeenong via TKO. As a seasoned athlete, Iquezang has been a consistent presence in major events such as Thai Fight and the Isuzu Cup, and later transitioned into the traditional Burmese martial art of Lethwei.
2. Early life and background
2.1. Childhood and early training
Iquezang Kor.Rungthanakeat was born Chamnan Khaengkhan on October 6, 1989, in Sikhoraphum District, Surin Province, Thailand. He is the second of four children to his parents, Boon Song and Supin. Iquezang began his journey in Muay Thai at the tender age of 10. His initial training was guided by Pairoj Wor. Walapol, who served as his first boxing coach. For his very first fight, he received a modest fee of 150 THB, marking the beginning of his professional career in combat sports.
3. Muay Thai career
Iquezang Kor.Rungthanakeat's Muay Thai career spans several years, marked by numerous fights across various prestigious stadiums in Thailand and internationally, culminating in significant championship achievements and extensive participation in major promotional events like Thai Fight.
3.1. Early career and rise to prominence
Iquezang's early professional career saw him compete at various notable venues. On September 19, 2009, he faced Pujaa Sor.Suwannee at Omnoi Stadium in the "Chao Muay Thai" event, where he suffered a TKO loss in the fourth round. He also competed at Rajadamnern Stadium, including a main event fight on September 2, 2010, against Saksurin Cafefarsai in the 137 lbs category, an opponent he had previously encountered at Lumpinee Boxing Stadium in the same year. Iquezang also contended for the Thailand championship in the 140 lbs division against Bakjo Kiatchoothai at the Lumpinee Champion Kerkkrai event on September 3, 2010.
A significant win came on December 24, 2010, in Surin Province at the "Sor. Ka Kan Ngern Larn" event, where he defeated Kaew Fairtex by points, with the event generating a gate revenue of 126.40 K THB. Earlier in his career, on March 31, 2008, Iquezang secured a decision victory over Lerdsila Chumpairtour at Rajadamnern Stadium. In October 2011, he faced Singmanee Kaewsamrit at Omnoi Stadium's "Chao Muay Thai" event, losing by decision. However, he rebounded on November 12, 2011, with a decision win over Samran 96 Pinang at Lumpinee Stadium. His consistent performance allowed him to reach the semi-finals of the Isuzu Cup 22 tournament. He continued to compete in 2012, defeating Naziler Ilief at the Muay Dee Withee Thai Pattaya Mahakuson event on June 24, and later winning by decision against Simone Cecchini of Italy at the Thai Fight 2012 semifinals on November 25.
3.2. Championship achievements
Iquezang Kor.Rungthanakeat earned two significant championship titles in 2011, both at the 147 lbs (Welterweight) division. He secured the Omnoi Stadium Welterweight title and the Fuktien Group Tournament title. His victory in the Fuktien Group 4th tournament was particularly notable. In the preliminary rounds of the tournament, held in 2011, he demonstrated consistent performance:
- On March 5, he won by points against Loengern Por.Muangthungsong.
- On April 9, he again won by points against Songniyom (Tuangtong) Pumpanmuang.
- However, on May 4, he faced a setback, losing by points to Sitthichai Sitsongpeenong.
The final of the Fuktien Group 4th tournament took place on July 23, 2011, where Iquezang met Sitthichai Sitsongpeenong once again. This time, Iquezang emerged victorious, winning by knockout in the fifth round to claim the championship. He also held the Omnoi Stadium Welterweight champion title between March and June 2012.
3.3. Thai Fight and major competitions
Iquezang became a prominent member of the 'Thai Fight' team starting in 2012, where he maintained a professional record of 26 wins and 7 losses. His participation in Thai Fight events often saw him competing under traditional Muay Thai rules and occasionally under Muay Boran-derived rulesets like Muay Kard Chuek (traditional rope-bound fighting). One notable instance of his involvement in Thai Fight was on November 30, 2013, when he participated in a Muay Kard Chuek fight at The Mall Bangkapi, defeating Htet Aung Oo from Myanmar. Beyond Thai Fight, he also competed in other major tournaments, including the Isuzu Cup, where he reached the semi-finals of the 22nd edition of the tournament. In the semi-final held on January 14, 2012, at Omnoi Stadium, he lost by decision to Superbon Banchamek.
4. Lethwei career
In 2017, Iquezang began competing in the Lethwei circuit in Myanmar, transitioning from his primary focus on Muay Thai. His Lethwei record stands at 0 wins, 2 losses, and 2 draws. His first Lethwei bouts, held in 2017, were draws against Burmese fighters: Phyan Thway on July 16 at the Myanmar vs. Thailand Challenge Fights in Yangon, and Saw Gaw Mu Do on March 19 at Lethwei Fight 2, also in Yangon.
On August 5, 2018, he was invited to face the formidable Burmese fighter Soe Lin Oo under traditional Lethwei rules at Thein Pyu Stadium in Yangon. In a challenging bout, Soe Lin Oo delivered a flurry of punches that resulted in a knockout victory over Iquezang at two minutes and 22 seconds into the third round. Iquezang's second Lethwei loss occurred on November 9, 2019, when he was knocked out by Thway Thit Win Hlaing in the fourth round at the 64th Kayin State Day event in Hpa-an, Myanmar.
5. Personal details
Iquezang Kor.Rungthanakeat's birth name is Chamnan Khaengkhan. He is known by his nickname "Kiew" (คิวThai). His fighting moniker, "Iquezang," is famously derived from the Japanese animated character Ikkyū-san (一休さんJapanese). Throughout his career, he has been given aliases such as "God of Cruelty" (โหดขั้นเทพThai) and "Wandering Swordsman" (จอมยุทธพเนจรThai).
Physically, Iquezang stands at 67 in (170 cm) tall and typically weighs around 150 lb (68 kg). He is a right-handed fighter. He has been affiliated with several prominent Muay Thai gyms, including Wor. Wiwatthananon (ว.วิวัฒนานนท์Thai) and Wisutjaroenyon (วิสูตรเจริญยนต์Thai), having notably moved to the latter in Chonburi Province. His career has been managed by Kasem Rungthanakeat (ส.ส.เกษม รุ่งธนเกียรติThai). He has also worked with several trainers, including Pairoj Wor. Walapol (ไพโรจน์ ว.วลาพลThai), who was his first coach, along with Kongla Sitmeunso (ก้องหล้า ศิษย์หมื่นโสThai) and Dokbia Por. Pongsawang (ดอกเบี้ย ป.พงษ์สว่างThai).
6. Fight records
Iquezang Kor.Rungthanakeat has an extensive professional fight record across various combat sports, primarily in Muay Thai and kickboxing, and later transitioning to Lethwei. His overall kickboxing record stands at 176 wins, 23 losses, and 5 draws, while his Lethwei record is 0 wins, 2 losses, and 2 draws.
6.1. Muay Thai and Kickboxing record
| Date | Result | Opponent | Event | Location | Method | Round | Time | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021-04-25 | Loss | Fabio Reis | THAI FIGHT DMHTT | Samut Sakhon, Thailand | Decision | 3 | 3:00 | |
| 2021-04-03 | Win | Vladimir Shuliak | THAI FIGHT Nan | Nan, Thailand | Decision | 3 | 3:00 | |
| 2020-11-28 | Win | Parmit Grover | THAI FIGHT Pluak Daeng | Rayong, Thailand | KO (Right Hook) | 1 | ||
| 2020-11-07 | Win | Omar Mahir | THAI FIGHT Korat 2020 | Nakhon Ratchasima, Thailand | TKO (3 Knockdowns) | 2 | ||
| 2020-10-17 | Win | Gladstone Martin-Allen | THAI FIGHT Begins | Nonthaburi, Thailand | KO (Right Hook) | 2 | ||
| 2020-02-01 | Loss | Andi Uustalu | KMC Fight 2020 | Kota Bharu, Malaysia | KO | 1 | ||
| 2019-10-19 | Loss | Roeung Sophorn | Ek Phnom Kun Khmer Arena | Battambang, Cambodia | DQ (Low blow) | 2 | ||
| 2019-07-28 | Loss | Keo Rumchong | Ek Phnom Kun Khmer Arena | Battambang, Cambodia | Decision | 3 | 3:00 | |
| 2018-10-29 | Loss | Abdelnour Ali-Kada | Yokkao 33 & 34 | Kowloon, Hong Kong | Decision | 3 | 3:00 | |
| 2018-01-06 | Loss | Tie Yinghua | Glory of Heroes: Chengdu | Chengdu, China | TKO (Knee) | 1 | ||
| 2017-09-07 | Loss | Amir Hossein Yousefi | Samui Fight | Koh Samui, Thailand | Decision | 3 | 3:00 | |
| 2017-04-08 | Loss | Yohann Drai | THAI FIGHT Paris | Paris, France | TKO (Left Kick to the Body) | 3 | ||
| 2017-03-04 | Loss | Xie Lei | Wu Lin Feng 2017: Kung Fu VS Muay Thai | Zhengzhou, China | Decision | 3 | 3:00 | |
| 2016-12-24 | Win | Ye Ta Gon | THAI FIGHT The Fighter King | Bangkok, Thailand | KO (Right Hook) | 1 | ||
| 2016-09-11 | Loss | Salah Khalifa | THAI FIGHT London | London, United Kingdom | Decision | 3 | 3:00 | |
| 2016-08-20 | Win | Georges Remy Salomon | THAI FIGHT KMITL | Bangkok, Thailand | Decision (Unanimous) | 3 | 3:00 | |
| 2016-07-23 | Win | Nurgazy Kamilov | THAI FIGHT Proud to Be Thai 2016 | Thailand | KO (Right Head Kick) | 1 | ||
| 2016-06-05 | Loss | Magomedov | EM Legend 9 | Chengdu, China | TKO | 1 | ||
| 2016-03-12 | Win | Arthur Dutourne | THAI FIGHT | Bangkok, Thailand | Decision (Unanimous) | 3 | 3:00 | |
| 2015-12-31 | Loss | Keo Rumchong | THAI FIGHT Count Down | Bangkok, Thailand | Decision (Unanimous) | 3 | 3:00 | |
| 2015-11-21 | Win | Sliman Zegnoun | Thai Fight 2015: 2nd Round | Thailand | Decision (Unanimous) | 3 | 3:00 | |
| 2015-10-24 | Win | Keo Rumchong | Thai Fight 2015: First Round | Vietnam | Decision (Unanimous) | 5 | 3:00 | |
| 2015-09-17 | Win | Vladimir Shuliak | THAI Proud to Be Thai 2015: Moscow | Moscow, Russia | Decision (Unanimous) | 3 | 3:00 | |
| 2015-08-22 | Win | Yohann Drai | THAI FIGHT Proud to Be Thai 2015: 100 Years Narathiwat | Narathiwat, Thailand | Decision (Unanimous) | 3 | 3:00 | |
| 2015-07-18 | Win | Kazbek Zubairaev | THAI FIGHT Proud to Be Thai 2015: China | Zhengzhou, China | KO (Right Flying Knee) | 2 | ||
| 2015-05-02 | Win | Marc Dass Rey | THAI FIGHT Proud to Be Thai 2015: Samui | Thailand | KO (Right Cross) | 2 | ||
| 2015-04-04 | Win | Pich Seha | THAI FIGHT Proud to Be Thai 2015: CRMA | Nakhon Nayok, Thailand | Decision (Unanimous) | 3 | 3:00 | |
| 2014-12-21 | Win | Saping Yu (Tha Pyay Nyo) | Thai Fight 2014 Final Round | Bangkok, Thailand | Decision (Unanimous) | 3 | 3:00 | |
| 2014-11-22 | Win | Daniel Manzoni | Thai Fight 2014: 2nd Round | Khon Kaen, Thailand | KO | 2 | ||
| 2014-09-20 | Loss | Sean Kearny | THAI FIGHT World Battle 2014: Vietnam | Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam | Decision (Unanimous) | 3 | 3:00 | |
| 2014-08-16 | Win | Alex Oller | THAI FIGHT World Battle 2014: Nakhon Sawan | Nakhon Sawan, Thailand | Decision (Unanimous) | 3 | 3:00 | |
| 2014-06-28 | Loss | Christophe Pruvost | THAI FIGHT World Battle 2014: Macau | Macau, China | Ex.R Decision (Unanimous) | 4 | 3:00 | |
| 2014-04-06 | Win | Batyr Ruskorgoloev | THAI FIGHT World Battle 2014: Chakrinaruebet | Sattahip, Thailand | Ex.R Decision (Unanimous) | 4 | 3:00 | |
| 2014-02-22 | Win | Jose Neto | THAI FIGHT World Battle 2014: Klai Kang Won | Hua Hin, Thailand | Decision (Unanimous) | 3 | 3:00 | |
| 2013-12-22 | Win | Vung Noy | Thai Fight 2013: Final Round | Bangkok, Thailand | KO (Right Knee to the Body) | 1 | ||
| 2013-11-30 | Win | Htet Aung Oo | Thai Fight 2013: 2nd Round | Bangkok, Thailand | Decision (Unanimous) | 3 | 3:00 | |
| 2013-06-29 | Win | Hugo Nunes | THAI FIGHT Extreme 2013: Bangkok | Bangkok, Thailand | Decision (Unanimous) | 3 | 3:00 | |
| 2013-04-19 | Loss | Fahmongkol Sor Jor Dangrayong | THAI FIGHT Extreme 2013: Pattaya | Pattaya, Thailand | Decision (Unanimous) | 3 | 3:00 | |
| 2013-02-23 | Win | Behzad Rafigh Doust | THAI FIGHT Extreme 2013: Muay Thai Day | Ayutthaya, Thailand | Decision (Unanimous) | 3 | 3:00 | |
| 2012-12-16 | Win | Angelo Veniero | Thai Fight 2012: Final Round | Bangkok, Thailand | KO (Right Elbow to the Body) | 1 | ||
| 2012-11-25 | Win | Simone Cecchini | Thai Fight 2012: 2nd Round | Nakhon Ratchasima, Thailand | Decision (Unanimous) | 3 | 3:00 | |
| 2012-01-14 | Loss | Superbon Banchamek | Isuzu Cup 22 Tournament Semi Final, Omnoi Stadium | Bangkok, Thailand | Decision | 5 | 3:00 | |
| 2011-07-23 | Win | Sitthichai Sitsongpeenong | Fuktien Group Tournament, Omnoi Stadium | Bangkok, Thailand | TKO (Broken Collar Bone) | 5 | ||
| Wins the Fuktien Group Tournament title (147 lbs) and Omnoi Stadium Welterweight title (147 lbs). | ||||||||
| 2011-06-11 | Win | Saksurin Cafefarsai | Fuktien Group Tournament, Omnoi Stadium | Bangkok, Thailand | Decision | 5 | 3:00 | |
| 2011-05-14 | Loss | Sitthichai Sitsongpeenong | Fuktien Group Tournament, Omnoi Stadium | Bangkok, Thailand | Decision | 5 | 3:00 | |
| 2011-04-09 | Win | Songniyom Pumpanmuang | Fuktien Group Tournament | Bangkok, Thailand | Decision | 5 | 3:00 | |
| 2011-03-05 | Win | Longern Tungsongthaksin | Fuktien Group Tournament | Bangkok, Thailand | Decision | 5 | 3:00 | |
| 2010-12-24 | Win | Kaew Fairtex | S. Ka Kan Ngern Larn | Surin Province, Thailand | Decision | |||
| 2010-09-03 | Draw | Bakjo Kiatchoothai | Lumpinee Champion Kerkkrai | Lumpinee Boxing Stadium, Bangkok, Thailand | ||||
| 2010-09-02 | Draw | Saksurin Cafefarsai | Rajadamnern Stadium, Bangkok, Thailand | |||||
| 2010 | Draw | Saksurin Cafefarsai | Morakot | Lumpinee Boxing Stadium, Bangkok, Thailand | ||||
| 2009-09-09 | Loss | Pujaa S. Suwannee | Chao Muay Thai | Omnoi Stadium | TKO | 4 | ||
| 2008-03-31 | Win | Lerdsila Chumpairtour | Daorungchujarern Fights, Rajadamnern Stadium | Bangkok, Thailand | Decision | 5 | 3:00 | |
| 2007 | Loss | Jaroenchai Kesagym | Bangkok, Thailand | Decision | 5 | 3:00 | ||
| For the WMC World Lightweight (135 lbs) title. | ||||||||
6.2. Lethwei record
Iquezang's professional Lethwei record consists of 0 wins, 2 losses, and 2 draws.
| Date | Result | Opponent | Event | Location | Method | Round | Time |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019-11-09 | Loss | Thway Thit Win Hlaing | (64th) Kayin State Day | Hpa-an, Myanmar | KO | 4 | |
| 2018-08-05 | Loss | Soe Lin Oo | Myanmar vs. Thailand Challenge Fights | Yangon, Myanmar | KO | 3 | 2:22 |
| 2017-07-16 | Draw | Phyan Thway | Myanmar vs. Thailand Challenge Fights | Yangon, Myanmar | Draw | 5 | 3:00 |
| 2017-03-19 | Draw | Saw Gaw Mu Do | Lethwei Fight 2 | Yangon, Myanmar | Draw | 5 | 3:00 |