Burklerk Pinsinchai

Burklerk Pinsinchai
BornSakorn Yindeechat
(สาคร ยินดีชาติ)
(1966-06-30) June 30, 1966
Nang Rong, Buriram Province, Thailand
Native nameสุรชัย ยินดีชาติ
Other namesBurklerk Narupai (เบิกฤกษ์ นฤภัย)
NicknamePowerhouse from Nang Rong (จอมพลังจากนางรอง)
ResidenceKo Kha, Lampang, Thailand
Height160 cm (5 ft 3 in)
DivisionFlyweight
Super Flyweight
Bantamweight
StyleMuay Thai
(Muay Femur)
StanceOrthodox
TeamPinsinchai Gym
Years activec. 1975–1996
Other information
OccupationMuay Thai fighter (retired)
Muay Thai trainer
Boxing record from BoxRec

Surachai Yindeechat (Thai: สุรชัย ยินดีชาติ; born Sakorn Yindeechat Thai: สาคร ยินดีชาติ; June 30, 1966), known professionally as Burklerk Pinsinchai (Thai: เบิกฤกษ์ ปิ่นสินชัย), is a Thai former professional Muay Thai fighter. He is a former two-time Lumpinee Stadium Flyweight Champion who was famous during the 1980s and 1990s.

Biography and career

Burklerk was born in 1966 in the Buriram Province where his father initiated him to Muay Thai at the age of 9. In 1977 Burklerk moved to Bangkok to join the Pinsinchai camp owned by Lieutenant Savek Pinsinchai. He was initially too small to compete in Bangkok and fought mostly in Rangsit, Samrong and Chaophraya.[1]

Burklerk emerged as a high level fighter in 1983 when he won his first Thailand title. By 1987 he was considered one of the best fighter in the country having won two Thailand titles and being the reigning Lumpinee Stadium 112 lbs champion. For his performance he was elected Lumpinee Fighter of the Year and received the "Yod Muay Fighter of the year" award.[2]

After losing his Lumpinee Stadium 112 lbs belt in 1987 Burklerk took a break of over 3 years in order to heal a chronic stomach disease.[3]

Burklerk made his comeback in 1991 and quickly regained his elite fighter status, he reached the final of the annual Isuzu Cup where he lost to Lakhin Wassandasit. He fought more sporadically during this second career but always with a high level of success against top opposition.[4]

Following his retirement Burklerk became a trainer and in 2008 he opened his gym in Lampang.[5] Burklerk gives seminars in various countries and was awarded "Muay Thai Ambassador of the Year" in 2010. His most successful student is Thepsutin Pumpanmuang (Thailand and Channel 7 champion).[6]

Burklerk also tried himself at boxing having a single and only fight. He won by TKO against a debuting Filipino boxer, Jun Komer. He sent Komer down for an eight count in the second round and again at the beginning of the fifth round in an event at the Imperial World Lat Phrao, Bangkok on December 1, 2006.[7][8]

Titles and accomplishments

  • Professional Boxing Association of Thailand
    • 1983 Thailand Champion
    • 1984 Thailand Champion


Fight record

Muay Thai record
Date Result Opponent Event Location Method Round Time
1996-10-17 Win Phongpayak Thammakasem Lumpinee Stadium Bangkok, Thailand Decision 5 3:00
1996-06-06 Win Phongpayak Thammakasem Lumpinee Stadium Bangkok, Thailand Decision 5 3:00
? Win Kompayak Porpramook Bangkok, Thailand Decision 5 3:00
1995-03-30 Loss Kasemlek Kiatsiri Rajadamnern Stadium Bangkok, Thailand KO 2
1994-11-30 Loss Rotnarong Daopadriew Rajadamnern Stadium Bangkok, Thailand KO (Right Cross) 1
For the Rajadamnern Stadium Bantamweight (118 lbs) title.
1994-05-19 Win Veeraphol Sahaprom Rajadamnern Stadium Bangkok, Thailand Decision 5 3:00
1994-02-10 Win Suktothai Taximeter Rajadamnern Stadium Bangkok, Thailand Decision 5 3:00
1993-12-13 Loss Veeraphol Sahaprom Rajadamnern Stadium Bangkok, Thailand KO (Punches) 2
1993-09-16 Loss Dokmaipa Por Pongsawang Rajadamnern Stadium Bangkok, Thailand Decision 5 3:00
1993-08-16 Win Dokmaipa Por Pongsawang Thailand Decision 5 3:00
1993-05-17 Win Tukatathong Por.Pongsawang Rajadamnern Stadium Bangkok, Thailand KO (Right cross) 4
1993-03-08 Win Veeraphol Sahaprom Rajadamnern Stadium Bangkok, Thailand Decision 5 3:00
1993-01-26 Win Wichan Sitsuchon Bangkok, Thailand Decision 5 3:00
1992-10-09 Loss Saenklai Sit Kru Od Lumpinee Stadium Bangkok, Thailand Decision 5 3:00
1992-03-19 Loss Lakhin Wassandasit Rajadamnern Stadium – Isuzu Tournament, Final Bangkok, Thailand Decision 5 3:00
For the Rajadamnern Stadium Super Flyweight (115 lbs) title and the Isuzu Cup title.
1991-10-03 Win Dennuea Denmolee Rajadamnern Stadium – Isuzu Tournament Thailand Decision 5 3:00
1991-09-19 Win Veeraphol Sahaprom Rajadamnern Stadium – Isuzu Tournament Bangkok, Thailand Decision 5 3:00
1991-08-15 Loss Lakhin Wassandasit Rajadamnern Stadium – Isuzu Tournament Bangkok, Thailand TKO (Punches) 1
1991-04-27 Win Deenun Tor.Pattanakit Pattaya, Thailand Decision 5 3:00
1987-08-28 Loss Dokmaipa Por Pongsawang Lumpinee Stadium Bangkok, Thailand Decision 5 3:00
Loses the Lumpinee Stadium Flyweight (112 lbs) title.
1987-07-24 Win Kwayrong Sit Samthahan Lumpinee Stadium Bangkok, Thailand Decision 5 3:00
Wins the Lumpinee Stadium Flyweight (112 lbs) title.
1987-06-24 Win Boonam Sor.Jarunee Lumpinee Stadium Bangkok, Thailand Decision 5 3:00
1987-05-19 Win Odnoi Lukprabat Lumpinee Stadium Bangkok, Thailand Decision 5 3:00
1987-04-10 Win Paruhatlek Sitchunthong Lumpinee Stadium Bangkok, Thailand Decision 5 3:00
1987-02-06 Loss Kwayrong Sit Samthahan Lumpinee Stadium Bangkok, Thailand Decision 5 3:00
Loses the Lumpinee Stadium Flyweight (112 lbs) title.
1986-11-25 Win Paruhatlek Sitchunthong Lumpinee Stadium Bangkok, Thailand Decision 5 3:00
Defends the Lumpinee Stadium Flyweight (112 lbs) title.
1986-09-09 Win Odnoi Lukprabat Lumpinee Stadium Bangkok, Thailand Decision 5 3:00
Wins the Lumpinee Stadium Flyweight (112 lbs) title.
1986–08-22 Win Sithichai Monsongkram Rajadamnern Stadium Bangkok, Thailand Decision 5 3:00
1986–08- Win Meeded Sitlaongchai Rangsit, Thailand KO 1
1986–06-23 Win Morakot Chiangym Rajadamnern Stadium Bangkok, Thailand KO 3
1986–05-10 Win Wiratnoi Kiatirataphon Hat Yai, Thailand Decision 5 3:00
1986–05-01 Draw Lookchai Sitchang Rajadamnern Stadium Bangkok, Thailand Decision 5 3:00
1986–02-21 Win Kaosanit Sor Ploenchit Lumpinee Stadium Bangkok, Thailand Decision 5 3:00
1985-11-12 Loss Morakot Chernyim Lumpinee Stadium Bangkok, Thailand KO 4
1985-08-13 Loss Ngoen Sor.Ploenchit Lumpinee Stadium Bangkok, Thailand
1985-06-15 Win Samernoi Tor Boonlert Lumpinee Stadium Bangkok, Thailand Decision 5 3:00
Wins 200,000 baht side-bet.
1985– Win Supernoi Sitchokchai Nakhon Si Thammarat, Thailand Decision 5 3:00
1984-10-08 Loss Dennuea Denmolee Huamark Stadium Thailand Decision 5 3:00
1984-09-06 Loss Ngoen Sor.Ploenchit Lumpinee Stadium Bangkok, Thailand Decision 5 3:00
1984– Win Chutong Silapakorn Lumpinee Stadium Bangkok, Thailand Decision 5 3:00
Wins the Thailand title.
1984– Win Jiawkinoi Nor Nongkaa Lumpinee Stadium Bangkok, Thailand Decision 5 3:00
1983–11-21 Win Warunee Sor Ploenchit Rajadamnern Stadium Bangkok, Thailand Decision 5 3:00
1983– Win Sittichai Monsongkram Rajadamnern Stadium Bangkok, Thailand Decision 5 3:00
1983–05-23 Win Warunee Sor Ploenchit Rajadamnern Stadium Bangkok, Thailand Decision 5 3:00
Wins the Thailand title.
1983– Win Ayrung Sitlerpan Rajadamnern Stadium Bangkok, Thailand Decision 5 3:00
Legend:   Win   Loss   Draw/No contest   Notes

References

  1. ^ "เบิกฤกษ์ ปิ่นสินชัย". facebook.com.
  2. ^ "History of Muaythai Legends – Berklerk Pinsinchai, former 2-time flyweight champion of Lumpinee". facebook.com.
  3. ^ "Book, "123 Greatest Muay Thai fighters of All-time", page 185". 8limbsus.com.
  4. ^ "เบิกฤกษ์ ปิ่นสินชัย". facebook.com.
  5. ^ "Burklerk's Family Run Muay Thai Gym in Lampang Thailand". 8limbsus.com.
  6. ^ "Interview Burklerk Pinsinchai". siamfightmag.com.
  7. ^ "Boxing-Boy's Record Book". Boxingboy.page.tl (in Thai).
  8. ^ Boxing record for Burklerk Pinsinchai from BoxRec (registration required)