Orono Por Muang Ubon (; born January 14, 1973, in Ubon Ratchathani) is a Thai former Muay Thai fighter.
Biography and career
The son of a Thai mother and an American father, he was born Somkid Deomprakon. His ring name, "Orono", was given to him by a trainer who thought he bore a strong resemblance to the Venezuelan boxing champion Rafael Orono, who came to compete for a world title in Thailand in 1983 and 1985. Orono was known in the Thai media as "Super Black". He started Muay Thai at 10 in the Kiatkamchai camp. At 15, Orono joined the Por Muang Ubon gym in his native Ubon Ratchathani Province to start his Bangkok career, training alongside other notable fighters such as Nungubon Sitlerchai and Nuengtrakarn Por Muang Ubon.
Orono rapidly made a name for himself in Bangkok, fighting for the Songchai promotion. He was recognized for his southpaw style and ability to endure punishment. This style led him to put on very entertaining fights, some of them awarded "Fight of the Year" by Muay Thai institutions such as the Lumpinee Stadium or the Sports Writer Association of Thailand. The latter also designated him as "Fighter of the year" in 1994.
In the early 2010s Orono became a trainer at various Muay Thai camps including 13 Coins Resort. He kept taking fights until 2017.
Titles and honours
Lumpinee Stadium
1994 Lumpinee Stadium Lightweight (135 lbs) Champion
1998 Lumpinee Stadium Fight of the Year (vs. Sakmongkol Sithchuchok) International World MuayThai IWM Junior Welterweight Champion Sports Writers Association of Thailand 1994 Fighter of the year 1995 Fight of the year (vs. Pairot Vor.Walapon) 1998 Fight of the year (vs. Sakmongkol Sithchuchok)