Mongkhon Kalek (Thai: มงคล กะเล็ก; born 6 July 1973), known professionally as Sakmongkol Sithchuchok (Thai: ศักดิ์มงคล ศิษย์ชูโชค), is a Thai retired Muay Thai fighter and kickboxer. He is a Lumpinee Stadium champion who was famous during the 1990s and 2000s.[2]
Sakmongkol was a champion in the 1990s, considered to be the Muay Thai "Golden Era". He is known for his devastating left kicks and tough body that could take a lot of punishment while still able to continue to push the fight forward. He started training at 6 years old, and had his first fight when he was 8. He made it to Lumpinee Stadium at the age of 12. At age 18 he fought and defeated the Dutch legend, Rammon Dekkers. His most famous battles, a total of 7 fights, were against Jongsanan Fairtex. Their fifth fight became known as the "Elbow Fight" and is considered one of the most brutal and best Muay Thai fights of all time. Monghukon is currently the head coach of UAE national Muaythai (IFMA) team.[3]