Ratanapol Sor Vorapin
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Template:Short description Script error: No such module "Template wrapper".Script error: No such module "Check for clobbered parameters". Ratanapol Sor Vorapin (Template:Langx; born Preecha Charoenthara (Template:Langx), formerly Anucha Phothong (อนุชา โพธิ์ทอง)) is a Thai former professional boxer. He is the older brother of former World Boxing Organization Bantamweight champion Ratanachai Sor Vorapin.
Early life
Vorapin was born on June 6, 1974, to Somjai and Somjit Phothong in Dan Khun Thot, Nakhon Ratchasima province. Despite having large amounts of land, Vorapin, his parents, and his 14 siblings were impoverished farmers, as the mountainous ground was poor soil for agriculture. Because of his poverty, he became a boxer at age fourteen in Muaythai using the names "Tonaonoy Toichainee" (ทนเอาหน่อย ต่อยใช้หนี้) and "Lion Luknamjai" (ไลอ้อน ลูกน้ำใจ) sponsored by Yindee Juntacup, a local celebrity.[1][2]
Professional career
Vorapin traveled to Bangkok to fight Muaythai under Sor Vorapin Boxing Gym. The name "Ratanapol" is actually the name of another fighter.[1] Going pro in 1990, Ratanapol fought in the place of Chana Porpaoin, out because of his injured nose, and defeated his opponent. Because of that victory, he received serious support.
When Fahlan Lukmingkwan lost the IBF Mini flyweight championship to Filipino Manny Melchor in mid-1992, Ratanapol was encouraged by Sr. Col. Banju Ongsangkune and Suchart "Pe Poster" Kerdmek to return to Thailand. On December 10, 1992, at Nimibutr Stadium, he scored a 12-round split decision victory over Manny Melchor to win the Mini flyweight title. He would defend that title against twelve boxers, but he lost the title on the scales on March 15, 1996, because he could not make his weight 105 pounds to qualify. On May 18 the same year, however, he returned as the world champion and he retained it six times until December 27, 1997, when he received a 5th-round TKO loss to South African Zolani Petelo at Songkhla province, southern Thailand.
He had two unsuccessful attempts at the IBF Junior flyweight title, first dropping a unanimous decision to Will Grigsby on December 18, 1998. And then on December 2, 2000, he received a 3rd-round TKO loss to Mexican Ricardo "El Finito" López in Las Vegas. Near the end of the career, he changed his manager to Kokiet "Sia Ko" Panichyarom of Kokiet Group and promoted to Flyweight and won the PABA title.
Boxing style
Ratanapol had a heavy left punch and a long reach but little footwork or agility. His right hand was used mainly to judge distance for his left, similar to the famed Khaosai Galaxy, even receiving the nickname "Little Khaosai" from Thai boxing fans.[2]
In addition every time before the bout, he shouted "Chaiyo...Chaiyo...Ya Mo Ok Suek!!" (ไชโย...ไชโย...ย่าโมออกศึก!!; lit: "Cheer...Cheer...Grandma Mo to Battle!!") to create a frenzy.[2]
Retirement
After retirement, Ratanapol's life was very difficult. Burdened by debt, he sold street vendor noodles in Bang Lamphu neighborhood near Sor Vorapin Boxing Gym with his wife, and sold DVDs of his own biography on the Bangkok streets.[3] At the most stressful moments, he attempted suicide by hanging with an electric wire[4] He also received ordination at Wat Phra Dhammakaya.
Politics
In politically Ratnapol alliance with the United Front for Democracy Against Dictatorship (UDD) or Red Shirts, and joined the protesters on several occasions such as 2005–06 Thai political crisis,[5] or 2013–14 Thai political crisis etc.[6]
Professional boxing record
| No. | Result | Record | Opponent | Type | Round, time | Date | Location | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 68 | Loss | 59–8–1 | Rey Migreno | KO | 5(11) | Jul 10, 2009 | Template:Flagicon Phuket, ThailandScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | Lost PABA Flyweight TitleScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". |
| 67 | Win | 59–7–1 | Wido Paez | KO | 3(11) | May 7, 2009 | Template:Flagicon Phattalung, ThailandScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | Won PABA Flyweight TitleScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". |
| 66 | Win | 58–7–1 | Noriyuki Komatsu | TKO | 3(10) | Feb 08, 2009 | Template:Flagicon IMP Hall, Osaka, JapanScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | |
| 65 | Win | 57–7–1 | Wanlop Sawangwong | KO | 3(6) | Nov 26, 2008 | Template:Flagicon Mukdahan, ThailandScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | |
| 64 | Loss | 56–7–1 | Richard Garcia | MD | 11 | Oct 03, 2008 | Template:Flagicon Nakhon Ratchasima, ThailandScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | Lost PABA Flyweight TitleScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". |
| 63 | Win | 56–6–1 | Fang Shuai | KO | 1(11) | Jul 16, 2008 | Template:Flagicon Phattalung, ThailandScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | Retained PABA Flyweight TitleScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". |
| 62 | Win | 55–6–1 | Juharum Silaban | KO | 3(11) | May 23, 2008 | Template:Flagicon Kalasin, ThailandScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | Retained PABA Flyweight TitleScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". |
| 61 | Win | 54–6–1 | Sam Burdam | KO | 2(11) | Apr 15, 2008 | Template:Flagicon Nakhon Phanom, ThailandScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | Retained PABA Flyweight TitleScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". |
| 60 | Win | 53–6–1 | Pingping Tepura | TKO | 2(11) | Feb 14, 2008 | Template:Flagicon Minburi, ThailandScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | Retained PABA Flyweight TitleScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". |
| 59 | Win | 52–6–1 | Alwi Alhabsyi | KO | 1(12) | Nov 16, 2007 | Template:Flagicon Surat Thani, ThailandScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | Won vacant PABA Flyweight TitleScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". |
| 58 | Win | 51–6–1 | Yanus Emaury | KO | 3(6) | Oct 03, 2007 | Template:Flagicon Nakhon Ratchasima, ThailandScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | |
| 57 | Win | 50–6–1 | Gui Yao Bo | KO | 3(8) | Jul 24, 2007 | Template:Flagicon Mahasarakam, ThailandScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | |
| 56 | Win | 49–6–1 | Takayuki Okumoto | TKO | 2(6) | May 29, 2007 | Template:Flagicon Kalasin, ThailandScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | |
| 55 | Win | 48–6–1 | Edwin Ezekiel | KO | 1(6) | Mar 29, 2007 | Template:Flagicon Phichit, ThailandScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | |
| 54 | Win | 47–6–1 | Hendrik Barongsay | KO | 3(6) | Jan 31, 2007 | Template:Flagicon Nonthaburi, ThailandScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | |
| 53 | Win | 46–6–1 | Christian Collado | UD | 6 | Oct 04, 2006 | Template:Flagicon Nakhon Ratchasima, ThailandScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | |
| 52 | Win | 45–6–1 | Edo Resilay | KO | 1(8) | Aug 16, 2006 | Template:Flagicon Prachuap Khiri Khan, ThailandScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | |
| 51 | Win | 44–6–1 | Masatsugu Okada | PTS | 6 | May 10, 2006 | Template:Flagicon Yasothon, ThailandScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | |
| 50 | Win | 43–6–1 | Ratazu Matsui | KO | 2(6) | Feb 22, 2006 | Template:Flagicon Mae Hong Son, ThailandScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | |
| 49 | Win | 42–6–1 | Alex Buckie | TKO | 4(6) | Nov 21, 2005 | Template:Flagicon Bangkok, ThailandScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | |
| 48 | Win | 41–6–1 | Dicky Timor | KO | 1(6) | Oct 04, 2005 | Template:Flagicon Nakhon Ratchasima, ThailandScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | |
| 47 | Win | 40–6–1 | Arbon Beyer | KO | 3(6) | Sep 02, 2005 | Template:Flagicon Nonthaburi, ThailandScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | |
| 46 | Win | 39–6–1 | Alex Buckie | UD | 12 | Aug 05, 2005 | Template:Flagicon Patong Beach, Patong, ThailandScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | |
| 45 | Loss | 38–6–1 | Ricardo López | TKO | 3 (12), 2:11Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | Dec 2, 2000 | Template:Flagicon Mandalay Bay Resort & Casino, Las Vegas, U.S.AScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | For IBF Light Flyweight TitleScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". |
| 44 | Loss | 38–5–1 | Yura Dima | KO | 2 (12) | Nov 05, 1999 | Template:Flagicon Nakhon Sawan, ThailandScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | |
| 43 | Win | 38–4–1 | Jerry Rosales | KO | 4 (?) | Sep 03, 1999 | Template:Flagicon Mukdahan Grand Hotel Arena, Mukdahan, ThailandScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | |
| 42 | Loss | 37–4–1 | Will Grigsby | UD | 12 | Dec 18, 1998 | Template:Flagicon Memorial Auditorium, Fort Lauderdale, U.S.AScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | For vacant IBF Light Flyweight TitleScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". |
| 41 | Win | 37–3–1 | Alpong Navaja | PTS | 10 | Sep 20, 1998 | Template:Flagicon Samut Prakan, ThailandScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | |
| 40 | Win | 36–3–1 | Leo Ramirez | TKO | 2 (10) | Aug 12, 1998 | Template:Flagicon Ratchadaphisek, ThailandScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | |
| 39 | Win | 35–3–1 | Jerry Pahayahay | TKO | 4 (10) | Jun 05, 1998 | Template:Flagicon Bangkok, ThailandScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | |
| 38 | Loss | 34–3–1 | Zolani Petelo | TKO | 4 (12), 2:00Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | Dec 27, 1997 | Template:Flagicon Provincial Military Stadium, Songkhla, ThailandScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | Lost IBF Minimumweight TitleScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". |
| 37 | Win | 34–2–1 | Wellington Vicente | TKO | 2 (12) | Aug 30, 1997 | Template:Flagicon Indoor Provincial Stadium, Nong Khai, ThailandScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | Retained IBF Minimumweight TitleScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". |
| 36 | Win | 33–2–1 | Juan Herrera | UD | 12 | Jun 14, 1997 | Template:Flagicon Ban Rai School, Nakhon Ratchasima, ThailandScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | Retained IBF Minimumweight TitleScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". |
| 35 | Win | 32–2–1 | Luis Doria | TKO | 4 (12) | Mar 22, 1997 | Template:Flagicon Provincial Stadium, Sara Buri, ThailandScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | Retained IBF Minimumweight TitleScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". |
| 34 | Win | 31–2–1 | Eddie Felisilda | KO | 5 (10) | Jan 18, 1997 | Template:Flagicon Provincial Stadium, Udon Thani, ThailandScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | |
| 33 | Win | 30–2–1 | Gustavo Vera | KO | 2 (12) | Nov 24, 1996 | Template:Flagicon Provincial Stadium, Udon Thani, ThailandScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | Retained IBF Minimumweight TitleScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". |
| 32 | Win | 29–2–1 | Oscar Andrade | KO | 5 (12) | Sep 28, 1996 | Template:Flagicon Provincial Stadium, Prachuap Khiri Khan, ThailandScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | Retained IBF Minimumweight TitleScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". |
| 31 | Win | 28–2–1 | Jun Orhaliza | KO | 3 (12) | Jul 13, 1996 | Template:Flagicon Provincial Stadium, Yala, ThailandScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | Retained IBF Minimumweight TitleScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". |
| 30 | Win | 27–2–1 | Jun Arlos | UD | 12 | May 18, 1996 | Template:Flagicon Provincial Stadium, Yala, ThailandScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | Won vacant IBF Minimumweight TitleScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". |
| 29 | Win | 26–2–1 | Lee Sandoval | TKO | 11 (12) | Mar 16, 1996 | Template:Flagicon Si Sa Ket, ThailandScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | For vacant IBF Minimumweight Title; Title on stake for Sandoval only as Ratanapol failed to make weightScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". |
| 28 | Win | 25–2–1 | Osvaldo Guerrero | TKO | 6 (12) | Dec 30, 1995 | Template:Flagicon Chakkam Khanathon School, Lumphun, ThailandScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | Retained IBF Minimumweight TitleScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". |
| 27 | Win | 24–2–1 | Jack Russell | KO | 2 (12) | Oct 29, 1995 | Template:Flagicon Provincial Stadium, Suphan Buri, ThailandScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | Retained IBF Minimumweight TitleScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". |
| 26 | Win | 23–2–1 | Dario Olarte | TKO | 2 (?) | Aug 20, 1995 | Template:Flagicon Bangkok, ThailandScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | |
| 25 | Win | 22–2–1 | Oscar Alfonso Flores | TKO | 2 (12) | May 20, 1995 | Template:Flagicon Municipal Soccer Stadium, Chiang Mai, ThailandScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | Retained IBF Minimumweight TitleScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". |
| 24 | Win | 21–2–1 | Jerry Pahayahay | TKO | 3 (12) | Feb 25, 1995 | Template:Flagicon Zeer Shopping Center, Rangsit, ThailandScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | Retained IBF Minimumweight TitleScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". |
| 23 | Win | 20–2–1 | Carlos Alberto Rodriguez | TKO | 3 (12) | Nov 12, 1994 | Template:Flagicon University Stadium, Khon Kaen, ThailandScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | Retained IBF Minimumweight TitleScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". |
| 22 | Win | 19–2–1 | Marcelino Bolivar | TKO | 4 (12) | Aug 20, 1994 | Template:Flagicon Buriram, ThailandScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | Retained IBF Minimumweight TitleScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". |
| 21 | Win | 18–2–1 | Roger Espanola | TKO | 6 (12) | May 14, 1994 | Template:Flagicon Sara Buri, ThailandScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | Retained IBF Minimumweight TitleScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". |
| 20 | Win | 17–2–1 | Ronnie Magramo | UD | 12 | Feb 27, 1994 | Template:Flagicon Provincial Stadium, Phichit, ThailandScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | Retained IBF Minimumweight TitleScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". |
| 19 | Win | 16–2–1 | Felix Naranjo | TKO | 2 (12) | Dec 10, 1993 | Template:Flagicon Provincial Stadium, Suphan Buri, ThailandScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | Retained IBF Minimumweight TitleScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". |
| 18 | Win | 15–2–1 | Domingus Siwalette | TKO | 4 (12) | Sep 26, 1993 | Template:Flagicon Hua Mark Indoor Stadium, Bangkok, ThailandScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | Retained IBF Minimumweight TitleScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". |
| 17 | Win | 14–2–1 | Ala Villamor | TKO | 7 (12) | Jun 27, 1993 | Template:Flagicon National Stadium Gymnasium, Bangkok, ThailandScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | Retained IBF Minimumweight TitleScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". |
| 16 | Win | 13–2–1 | Nico Thomas | KO | 7 (12) | Mar 14, 1993 | Template:Flagicon Suranaree Camp Stadium, Nakhon Ratchasima, ThailandScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | Retained IBF Minimumweight TitleScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". |
| 15 | Win | 12–2–1 | Manny Melchor | SD | 12 | Dec 10, 1992 | Template:Flagicon National Stadium Gymnasium, Bangkok, ThailandScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | Won IBF Minimumweight TitleScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". |
| 14 | Win | 11–2–1 | Al Tarazona | KO | 5 (12) | Sep 06, 1992 | Template:Flagicon Crocodile Farm, Samut Prakan, ThailandScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | |
| 13 | Win | 10–2–1 | Husni Ray | KO | 4 (12) | Jun 14, 1992 | Template:Flagicon Rajadamnern Stadium, Bangkok, ThailandScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | |
| 12 | Win | 9–2–1 | Ali Moril | KO | 3 (?) | Feb 23, 1992 | Template:Flagicon Sunarunchan Stadium, Nakhon Pathom, ThailandScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | |
| 11 | Win | 8–2–1 | Teelek Sorthanikul | TKO | 5 (?) | Jan 29, 1992 | Template:Flagicon Bangkok, ThailandScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | |
| 10 | Loss | 7–2–1 | Aswin Sithlakmuang | TKO | 3 (?) | Dec 23, 1991 | Template:Flagicon Bangkok, ThailandScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | |
| 9 | Win | 7–1–1 | Dao Singkrungthon | TKO | 4 (?) | Sep 23, 1991 | Template:Flagicon Bangkok, ThailandScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | |
| 8 | Loss | 6–1–1 | Aswin Sithlakmuang | PTS | 10 | Jul 17, 1991 | Template:Flagicon Bangkok, ThailandScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | |
| 7 | Win | 6–0–1 | Kom Sorthanikul | PTS | 6 | Jun 17, 1991 | Template:Flagicon Bangkok, ThailandScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | |
| 6 | Win | 5–0–1 | Dao Singkrungthon | PTS | 6 | Mar 28, 1991 | Template:Flagicon Bangkok, ThailandScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | |
| 5 | Win | 4–0–1 | Dao Singkrungthon | PTS | 6 | Feb 07, 1991 | Template:Flagicon Bangkok, ThailandScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | |
| 4 | Win | 3–0–1 | Rome Salothorn | TKO | 3 (?) | Jan 10, 1991 | Template:Flagicon Bangkok, ThailandScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | |
| 3 | Win | 2–0–1 | Inseethong Sorthanikul | TKO | 2 (?) | Nov 22, 1990 | Template:Flagicon Bangkok, ThailandScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | |
| 2 | Template:DrawDraw | 1–0–1 | Inseethong Sorthanikul | PTS | 4 | Nov 01, 1990 | Template:Flagicon Bangkok, ThailandScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | |
| 1 | Win | 1–0 | Anusit Chokemchart | KO | 1 (?) | Oct 04, 1990 | Template:Flagicon Bangkok, ThailandScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". |
Titles in boxing
Major World Titles:
- IBF Mini Flyweight Champion (December 1992) (May 1996) (2x) (105 lbs)
Regional & International Titles:
- IBF International Mini Flyweight Champion (June 1992) (105 lbs)
- PABA Flyweight Champion (November 2007) (May 2009) (2x) (112 lbs)
References
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