Real Name: Pichet Chuthong (พิเชษฐ์ ชูทอง)
Born: August 14, 1967
Hometown: Thung Song, Nakhon Si Thammarat
Height: 160 cm
Stance: Orthodox
Gym: Singmanee Gym
Trainer: Kru Cherd Chuthong
Primary Style: Muay Femur
Era: Late Golden Era

There are fighters who accumulate titles. There are fighters who dominate divisions. And then there are fighters whose ability is so obvious that even their opponents speak about them differently.

Hippy Singmanee belongs in that last category.

He emerged from southern Thailand at a time when the lighter weights were brutally competitive. The 105–108 lb divisions during the late 1980s were not developmental classes — they were stacked with technicians, gamblers’ favourites, and future legends. Hippy did not arrive in Bangkok as a project. He arrived ready.

From the South to Lumpinee

Born in Thung Song, Nakhon Si Thammarat, Hippy grew up under the guidance of his father, Kru Cherd Chuthong. Unlike many southern fighters known primarily for toughness, Hippy developed into a complete Muay Femur. His rise through the regional circuit was rapid, and by the mid-1980s he was competing at the highest level.

Between 1986 and 1988, he became a three-time Lumpinee Stadium champion:

• Mini Flyweight (105 lbs) — 1986

• Mini Flyweight (105 lbs) — 1988

• Light Flyweight (108 lbs) — 1988

He successfully defended his titles against elite opposition, including Karuhat Sor Supawan and Namkabuan Nongkeepahuyuth — both technically sophisticated fighters who themselves defined the era.

At 105–108 lbs, margins are thin. Hippy separated himself through something rare at that weight: stopping power.

Muay Femur With Finishing Intent

Officially, Hippy was classified as Muay Femur — a technician. But that label can be misleading if it suggests caution or point-scoring. Hippy fought to hurt people.

His game was built on:

• Explosive left head kicks

• Sharp, cutting elbows at close range

• Heavy single-shot power

• Subtle head movement

• Willingness to absorb to counter

He often invited pressure rather than avoiding it. Against forward fighters, he would give ground just enough to draw commitment, then fire back with full-force kicks or elbows. At 105–108 lbs, genuine knockout power is uncommon. Hippy had it.

His knockout total — 72 stoppages across 223 fights — reflects that. But more important than the number was how he did it. He was capable of controlling a fight technically and still ending it violently.

That balance is what separated him.

Peak Years: 1987–1992

From 1987 to 1992, Hippy operated at the very top of his divisions. These were not years of easy matchmaking. The era was deep, competitive, and unforgiving.

He recorded signature wins over:

• Karuhat Sor Supawan

• Veeraphol Sahaprom

• Saeksan Sitjomthong

• Multiple top Lumpinee contenders in the 105–108 lb classes

During this period, he was widely regarded as the best fighter in his weight range. His purses reflected that. Even in the lighter divisions, he commanded fees typically reserved for yodmuay at heavier weights — a sign of his drawing power and the gambling confidence placed in him.

He was not just winning. He was must-watch.

Decline Without Collapse

After 1992, the physical sharpness that defined his prime began to soften. That is normal in Muay Thai, particularly in divisions where speed and reaction time are critical.

What stands out about Hippy’s later years is that there was no sudden collapse. He did not become a stepping stone overnight. He remained competitive until his retirement in 1996, losing closely contested fights rather than being overwhelmed. His ring intelligence and experience carried him further than explosiveness alone would have allowed.

His final documented record stands at:

• 161 wins

• 34 losses

• 28 draws

• 72 knockouts

Across 223 fights, including Lumpinee, Rajadamnern, southern stadiums, and international contests.

For a lighter-weight Golden Era fighter, that is a substantial and well-documented body of work.

After the Ring

Post-retirement, Hippy did not leave the sport.

He became a trainer in Bangkok and later operated Por.Suwan Gym in Town in Town. He also worked as a promoter with Cherchu Thai in southern Thailand, maintaining direct involvement in the sport’s structure rather than distancing himself from it.

Muay Thai remained family. His son, Hippynoi Singmanee, followed into the sport as both fighter and trainer.

Legacy

Hippy Singmanee is remembered for three things:

• Elite technique under pressure

• Rare power at 105–108 lbs

• Competitive longevity across the Golden Era

He was Muay Femur in classification, but his fights rarely felt clinical. He was comfortable in chaos and capable of finishing from technical positions.

In divisions where speed is everything and power is scarce, Hippy had both.

He did not rely on toughness alone.
He did not rely on defence alone.

He fought intelligently — and he fought to end it.