Hippy Singmanee

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

Career Record

Muay Thai (stadium & international – documented)

Wins: 161
Losses: 34
Draws: 28
Total Fights: 223
Knockouts: 72

Record reflects Lumpinee Stadium bouts, Rajadamnern appearances, southern circuit fights, and international contests. Totals are among the most complete of the Golden Era lighter weights.

Profile

Hippy Singmanee — “The Genius of the South” — stands as one of the most naturally gifted fighters ever produced below 108 lbs.

Born into poverty in southern Thailand, Hippy did not initially fight. As a child, he performed only the wai kru, letting his hair grow long and uncut — a detail that earned him the nickname Hippy, which followed him for life. When he finally began fighting, the results were immediate and violent.

Unlike many southern fighters who relied on toughness alone, Hippy combined raw power with elite technique, quickly rising through regional stadiums before arriving in Bangkok as a fully formed threat rather than a prospect.

Fighting Style

Hippy was officially a Muay Femur, but fought with the intent of a finisher.

Key traits:

Explosive head kicks
Cutting elbows at close range
Heavy single-shot power uncommon for his weight
Head movement and rope-a-dope tactics
Willingness to brawl when necessary

Rather than controlling fights with distance alone, Hippy often invited pressure, absorbing strikes to draw opponents into range before detonating kicks or elbows. His power-to-weight ratio was legendary — many of his best wins came against larger opponents.

He is frequently cited as one of the rare fighters who could hurt opponents while still fighting technically.

Peak Years (1987–1992)

Hippy’s prime placed him at the very top of the 105–108 lb divisions during Muay Thai’s deepest era.

Major achievements:

Three-time Lumpinee Stadium Champion
- Mini Flyweight (105 lbs) — 1986, 1988
- Light Flyweight (108 lbs) — 1988
Successful title defenses against elite opponents including:
- Karuhat Sor Supawan
- Namkabuan Nongkeepahuyuth
Widely regarded as the best fighter in the 105–108 lb classes during his prime

Signature victories include wins over Karuhat, Veeraphol Sahaprom, Saeksan Sitjomthong, and repeated success against top Lumpinee contenders.

At his peak, Hippy commanded purses comparable to yodmuay fighters despite competing in the lightest divisions — a rare distinction.

Decline and Longevity

After 1992, physical wear began to slow Hippy’s explosiveness, but not his competitiveness. Even past his prime, he remained capable of defeating elite fighters and stayed active until 1996.

Unlike many fighters whose decline was sudden, Hippy’s later career was marked by competitive losses rather than collapses, reinforcing his reputation for durability and ring intelligence.