Ramon Dekker
Even if you can speak no other words of the Thai language, most European and American visitors to Thailand will quickly become familiar with the Thai word “farang” (often mispronounced even by Thais) as “falang” –“farang” with a slightly trilled ‘r’ is the correct pronunciation.
It’s basically used to describe Caucasians.
It is not a racist thing.
Ramon Dekkers is probably the most respected “farang” Thai boxer of all times.
Dekkers had the guts to go to Thailand and kick butt directly at the famous Lumpinee stadium.
He kicked butt but also got his butt kicked.
But no matter what, he stood up there and showed that the Dutch fighters are a menace.
He is probably the most respected foreigner in Thailand – fighting like the Thais.
He fought them all – he fought them on their rules, in their land, in their rings – and he beat them.
He was beaten sometimes himself - mostly on points - but he never turned down a fight.
The Thai fighters have always and will always respect Ramon Dekkers for one thing: he never turned down a challenge.
Dekkers in turn has always respected the Thai fighters.
All these guys are the true champions of the sport.
Most professional fighters often avoid some fights in order not to ruin their perfect record.
That does not necessarily mean that they are afraid of their opponent; sometimes they know that they are not ready to fight a dangerous opponent because of an injury, or they want to study him more.
Some even wait for the opponent to pass his prime and fight him after he has had his share of injuries and loses.
Ramon was not one of these fighters.
If there were a world championship as far as courage and heart are concerned, Ramon Dekkers would be a true champion.
To watch Ramon dekker movies fight , click play :
Here is a quote from Ramon Dekker !!
As a professional Thai boxer I always asked much of my body. It was a great effort to get in top shape for every match I fought.
Training hard and much and always be aware of what I was eating where the key elements in this.
Especially showing up at the fight at the right weight was a great achievement. How do you loose weight without loosing strength? And how do you gain weight without getting slow and fat.
Nowadays I use the Wellness products to stay in shape. I advise you to do the same and you’ll be pleased about the results!
Ramon Dekker
September 20th, 2006 at 10:55 pm
Wow. That was amazing all those fights I witness was increditable, I have to say you are the man.
September 20th, 2006 at 10:58 pm
That was the most intense fight i have ever seen.
September 20th, 2006 at 10:58 pm
Thank’s Larry for your kind comment
i try my best to add the best fights availble .
Hope that users will enjoy them .
September 26th, 2006 at 3:03 am
those fights kickass raymon is fully sick
October 8th, 2006 at 4:16 am
Great Fights
Keep up the good work !
:)
October 13th, 2006 at 8:16 am
You fight with tenacity, persistence, and courage. I admire your heart and ability. Much respect and looking foward to seeing more from you and your camp.
October 24th, 2006 at 12:50 am
ramond your a f**** sik kick a*** fighter mate keep up the good work
October 28th, 2006 at 10:12 pm
how can i get ahold of dekker? is he availible for seminars?
December 4th, 2006 at 6:20 pm
nathan check his website maybe you can contact him there for it
diamonddekkers [dot] com
December 6th, 2006 at 1:12 am
What a pity Ramon dekkers din fight during the era when K-1 started..
if not, most probably he can be another Muay thai fighter to win the title…
wonder how it will be if Ramon vs buakaw…both are my favourite fighters!
December 7th, 2006 at 11:18 am
i want to fight dekker
December 7th, 2006 at 11:31 am
i think you are a bit late …
He retired long time ago and he’s a trainer now , start by fighting one of his student !
Go to Holland and you will be able to fight his Muay Thai students …
Good luck
December 12th, 2006 at 7:38 am
hallo ramon,
ik zit nu in belwinkel dus ik weet niet of boodschap doorkomt
December 13th, 2006 at 2:57 pm
Ramon deker i think that you are an inspiration to millions and a role model to us all. One day i will hopefully step up to your level and fight with the same courage and honor.
January 4th, 2007 at 4:55 pm
ramon,i trained at sityodtong,pattya back in 1989[with master sken} just tosay hi! as i now live in the nettherlands
rgs dave
January 12th, 2007 at 6:11 am
Ramon you where the master..
Goodluck, i can see your fighting style in Mike Zambidis
February 15th, 2007 at 12:18 pm
hello my name is abby and i come from England ma father is English champion and YOU are his idle, every fight you ever did he watched he would love to met you.
he would like to visit us in our next seminar {whenever that is } he said he has e-mailed you. my dad was going to fight for the commonwealth title but unfortunately he has injuries that are very serious and he has to have operations on his knee and his shoulder he is in very bad pain with his injuries he also enjoys watching chuck liddell fight but he says your fights are much more satisfying, Ive got downloaded images and videos of you fighting!!!
i think you are a very good fighter and i would love to meet you and ask you some questions, I’ve fought in the rind in late 2006 and won my fight that was my very first fight my dad is also a instructor of dragons academy of martial arts and we basically do everything you used to do ive been on every website of yours and made my own dvd about you for my dad all he really talks about is you.
we train on the nights of Monday, Tuesday , Thursday, Friday, Saturday and sometimes Sundays.
also my dad has been training for over 20 years and fighting is his life.
My dad is a fighter a father and most of all a big fan of you.
He would love you to come to his seminars and hopefully ask you some questions and he would love to be your mate.
thank you for your time reading this letter,
abigail rowland.
March 11th, 2007 at 3:34 pm
…well, what can I say, I’M A FAN OF RAMON DEKKER !!!
July 18th, 2007 at 4:07 am
hello i am, anass daouia i write for you this lettre in my computer and you ramon dekkers you are my best boxer because i see you in the computer and in the futur am seeying you in holland because my brother love you because he stady in a club the thai and foolcontacte and the kick and he has the bac he want to go in holland to tady in your club.
dear:anass daouia and ramon dekkers
September 26th, 2007 at 10:56 pm
Hi, i live in england and have just started thai boxing it is absaloutely brilliant i was wandering can i get hold of any ramon dekker training videos, etc, thx keep up the good work
October 4th, 2007 at 5:23 pm
dekker sos lo mas q hay en muay thay yo soy nico de argentina practico la arte de lo 14 años t deceo tiodo lo mejor y sos un capo haora en mes q bieni peleo por vel titulo codorbes y bueno queria decite que soy UNO TANTOS FANS Q TENES
October 29th, 2007 at 2:09 pm
Farang can be properly pronounced with EITHER an r or an l. They are interchangeable in Thai, hence the difficulty in Engrish of pronouncing r’s and l’s properry.
But yes, Dekkers is awesome!
November 3rd, 2007 at 10:12 am
Hi,
Can you please include his fights record. I mean i want to know how many wins and loses he have already.
thx
January 7th, 2008 at 3:07 pm
thank you very much for your video and can you invit a lot of videos for me