Amnat Ruenroeng

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Amnat Ruenroeng
Born (1979-12-18) December 18, 1979 (age 44)
Nationality Thai
Other namesAi num wai fai (ไอ้หนุ่มไวไฟ)
"Flammable Young Man" [1]
Statistics
Weight(s)
Height5 ft 4.5 in (1.64 m)
Reach69.5 in (177 cm)
Stance Orthodox
Boxing record
Total fights28
Wins21
Wins by KO6
Losses7
Medal record
Men's amateur boxing
Representing Flag of Thailand.svg  Thailand
Asian Games
Bronze medal icon (B initial).svg 2010 Guangzhou Light-flyweight
SEA Games
Gold medal icon (G initial).svg 2007 Nakhon Ratchasima Light-flyweight
Gold medal icon (G initial).svg 2009 Vientiane Flyweight
World Championships
Bronze medal icon (B initial).svg 2007 Chicago Light-flyweight

Amnat Ruenroeng (Thai : อำนาจ รื่นเริง; IPA: [ʔām.nâːtrɯ̂ːn.rɤ̄ːŋ] ; born December 18, 1979), also known as Amnat Kasetphatthana (Thai : อำนาจ เกษตรพัฒนา; IPA: [ʔām.nâːtdkā.sèːtpʰát.tʰā.nā:] ) is a Thai professional boxer and kickboxer who held the IBF flyweight title from 2014 to 2016.

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Early life

Ruenroeng was born without knowing who his parents were, when he was born he did not even have a birth certificate because the officer refused to register him due to not being sure that he was Thai national. He grew up in his grandmother's care in poverty and had to fight at the age of seven, starting in Muay Thai named "Petch Por Burapha" (เพชร ป.บูรพา) and "Petch Tor Bang Saen" (เพชร ต.บางแสน) and won Lumpinee Stadium champion Flyweight division.

Amateur career

Ruenroeng began boxing while serving a fifteen-year prison sentence for gold necklace robbery. In 2007, he won a Thai national title in the Light Flyweight division, and was released from prison for good behaviour the following day having served one year. He won a bronze medal as a junior flyweight at the 2007 World Amateur Boxing Championships in Chicago. He had lost in the semi-final to Philippines southpaw Harry Tanamor.

Ruenroeng took the gold medal at the King's Cup in Bangkok in 2008 after defeating Kazuto Ioka in the semifinal. [2] He subsequently qualified to represent Thailand at the 2008 Summer Olympics in Beijing. [3]

Professional career

Ruenroeng made his professional debut in 2012. On 22 January 2014, he won the vacant IBF Flyweight title by defeating Rocky Fuentes. In his first defense, he traveled to Japan and earned a split decision over undefeated two-division champion Kazuto Ioka, who was making his flyweight debut. In his following fight, he defeated Puerto Rican challenger McWilliams Arroyo by split decision. On March 7, 2015, he earned a unanimous decision over undefeated two-time Olympic gold medalist Zou Shiming.

Ruenrong vs. Casimero

IBF flyweight titleholder Amnat Ruenroeng retained his belt with a 12-round decision win over Filipino boxer Johnriel Casimero at the Hua Mark Indoor Stadium in Bangkok, Thailand, on Saturday, June 27. Ruenroeng (16-0, 5 knockouts) was credited with two knockdowns against Casimero (21-3, 13 KOs), beginning with a counter right in Round 2 that caught the 25-year-old from Ormoc City lunging in. A second knockdown was called in Round 7 when Casimero was pushed into the ropes by Ruenroeng following a glancing right hand. Casimero appeared to knock Ruenroeng down in Round 3 when a counter left hook caused his glove to touch the canvas, but referee Larry Doggett ruled it a slip. The fight was marred by excessive clinching and over a dozen throwdowns by Ruenroeng. Doggett issued five warnings before finally taking a point from Ruenroeng in Round 11. “Amnat made the strategy how to win easy. It was not a dirty fight,” said Ruenroeng's trainer, Aljoe Jaro, who claims Casimero had hit Ruenroeng in the leg during the fight. “About the throwing down, that’s not an issue. Casimero was also playing dirty. Amnat was doing his job as a boxer how to win.”

The roughhouse tactics detracted from an otherwise crafty, resourceful performance from the Thai incumbent champion, whose jab disrupted the rhythm of Casimero, who held the IBF junior flyweight title for two years before being stripped last year for failing to make weight for his fight with Mauricio Fuentes. Casimero was the aggressor for the final 3 rounds, desperately trying to score a knockout to erase the deficit he found himself in.

Ruenroeng, 35, has now defended his belt four times successfully since winning it in January 2014 with a victory over Filipino contender Rocky Fuentes. [4]

Ruenroeng vs. Casimero II

On May 25, 2016, in Diamond Court of the National Tennis Center, Beijing China, Ruenroeng fought Casimero again in a rematch for the IBF flyweight title and loss via knockout with a vicious body shot in the 4th round, ending Ruenroeng's undefeated streak. [5]

After world champion

After losing the world championship, he did not retire. Instead, he continued to fight, returning to his roots as an amateur. Going up to the Lightweight division, he participated in the 2016 Summer Olympics in Rio de Janeiro. He won his opening bout before losing in the round of 16 against Sofiane Oumiha, a younger fighter representing France. Oumiha eventually earned the silver medal, and went on to win gold at the world championships in 2017.

After the Olympics, Ruenroeng returned to Muay Thai. On April 21, 2018, he competed again as a professional. He was knocked out in 5th round by a younger fighter, his fellow-countryman Nawaphon Por Chokchai.

Ruenroeng vs. Sor Rungvisai

On 1 August 2020, Ruenroeng fought former world champion Srisaket Sor Rungvisai. Ruenroeng was game, and fought a close fight, but in the end didn't do enough to earn the win. Rungvisai won an all three judges scorecards, 99–91, 97-94 and 96–93. [6]

Professional boxing record

28 fights21 wins7 losses
By knockout62
By decision155
No.ResultRecordOpponentTypeRound, timeDateLocationNotes
28Loss21–7Petchsatra CP FreshmartMD1028 Jun 2022International Stadium, Rangsit, ThailandFor ABF super-lightweight title
27Loss21–6Wanchana MenayothinUD1023 Nov 2021International Stadium, Rangsit, ThailandFor WBC–ABCO Continental super-featherweight title
26Loss21–5Arnon YupangUD1027 Feb 2021 Suan Lum Night Bazaar Ratchadaphisek, Bangkok, ThailandFor WBA Asia South featherweight title
25Win21–4 Pungluang Sor Singyu UD87 Nov 2020Workpoint Studio, Bang Phun, Thailand
24Loss20–4 Srisaket Sor Rungvisai UD101 Aug 2020Workpoint Studio, Bang Phun, Thailand
23Win20–3Brian LobetaniaUD623 Mar 2019Workpoint Studio, Bang Phun, Thailand
22Win19–3 Petchbarngborn Kokietgym UD68 Feb 2019Yingcharoen Market, Bangkok, Thailand
21Loss18–3 Nawaphon Kaikanha TKO5 (12)21 Apr 2018 Workpoint Studio, Bang Phun, ThailandFor WBCABCO Continental super-flyweight title
20Loss18–2 Wenfeng Ge UD1221 Nov 2017 Sports Center, Suzhou, ChinaFor vacant WBO Oriental super-flyweight title
19Win18–1Petchthongchai SingmanassakTKO3 (8)26 Aug 2017Khao Bang Krak Gym, Uthai Thani, Thailand
18Loss17–1 John Riel Casimero KO4 (12), 2:1025 May 2016 Diamond Court, Beijing, ChinaLost IBF flyweight title
17Win17–0Myung Ho LeeUD127 Dec 2015Centential Club, Hua Hin, ThailandRetained IBF flyweight title
16Win16–0 John Riel Casimero UD1227 Jun 2015 Indoor Stadium Huamark, Bangkok, ThailandRetained IBF flyweight title
15Win15–0 Zou Shiming UD128 Mar 2015 The Venetian Macao, Macau, SAR Retained IBF flyweight title
14Win14–0 McWilliams Arroyo SD1210 Sep 2014Liptapanlop Hall, Nakhon Ratchasima, ThailandRetained IBF flyweight title
13Win13–0 Kazuto Ioka SD127 May 2014 Bodymaker Colosseum, Osaka, JapanRetained IBF flyweight title
12Win12–0 Rocky Fuentes UD1222 Jan 2014Liptapanlop Hall, Nakhon Ratchasima, ThailandWon vacant IBF flyweight title
11Win11–0Takuro HabuTKO4 (12), 1:3716 Aug 2013Viphavade, Surat Thani, ThailandRetained IBF Asia flyweight title
10Win10–0Ricky ManufoeTKO4 (12)21 Jun 2013 Bangkok University, Bangkok, ThailandRetained IBF Asia flyweight title
9Win9–0Julius AlcosUD1219 Apr 2013Trairatanakon Temple School, Chaiya, ThailandWon vacant IBF Pan Pacific flyweight title
8Win8–0Michael RodriguezUD1215 Feb 2013Wat Promthamnimit, Chom Bueng, ThailandWon vacant IBF Asia flyweight title
7Win7–0Geboi MansalayaoTKO7 (10)26 Dec 2012Rajapark Institute, Bangkok, Thailand
6Win6–0Danilo PenaUD616 Nov 2012Pang Mu School, Maehongson, Thailand
5Win5–0Wilber AndoganTD6 (10)19 Oct 2012 Ladprao, Bangkok, Thailand
4Win4–0Safwan LombokTKO5 (8)17 Aug 2012City Sports Centre, Trat, Thailand
3Win3–0Lowie BantiguePTS620 Jul 2012Baan Khao Hom School, Chantaburi, Thailand
2Win2–0Jemmy GobelPTS627 Jun 2012 Taweethapisek School, Bangkok, Thailand
1Win1–0Rino UkruTKO4 (6), 0:3018 May 2012City Hall Ground, Nakhon Ratchasima, Thailand

Muay Thai record

Muay Thai record
66 Wins, 34 Losses, 15 Draws
DateResultOpponentEventLocationMethodRoundTime
2018-06-01Loss Flag of the People's Republic of China.svg Lin Qiangbang Kunlun Fight Macao [7] Macau, China Decision (Unanimous)33:00
2017-02-12Loss Flag of Japan.svg Tenshin Nasukawa [8] Knock Out Vol. 1 Tokyo, Japan KO (left hook to the body)42:39
2016-12-24Win Flag of Russia.svg Albert AmirdzhanyanThai Fight 2016 Bangkok, Thailand Decision53:00
2004-12-07Loss Flag of Thailand.svg Sam-A Gaiyanghadao Lumpinee Stadium Bangkok, Thailand Decision53:00
For the vacant Lumpinee Stadium 115 lbs title
2004-10-09Win Flag of Thailand.svg Sam-A Gaiyanghadao Lumpinee Stadium Bangkok, Thailand Decision53:00
2004-09-14Win Flag of Thailand.svg Pettawee Sor Kittichai Lumpinee Stadium Bangkok, Thailand Decision53:00
2004-05-28Loss Flag of Thailand.svg Sam-A Gaiyanghadao Lumpinee Stadium Bangkok, Thailand Decision53:00
2004-04-21Win Flag of Thailand.svg Rungruanglek Lukprabat Lumpinee Stadium Bangkok, Thailand Decision53:00
2004-03-30Loss Flag of Thailand.svg Sam-A Gaiyanghadao Lumpinee Stadium Bangkok, Thailand Decision53:00
2000-08-05Draw Flag of Thailand.svg Rungrit Sitchamlong Lumpinee Stadium Bangkok, Thailand Decision53:00
2000-07-18Loss Flag of Thailand.svg Phet-Ek Sitjaopho Lumpinee Stadium Bangkok, Thailand Decision53:00
2000-02-11Loss Flag of Thailand.svg Wanpichai Sor.Khamsing Lumpinee Stadium Bangkok, Thailand Decision53:00
2000-01-25Loss Flag of Thailand.svg Thongchai Tor.Silachai Lumpinee Stadium Bangkok, Thailand Decision53:00
1999-11-26Win Flag of Thailand.svg Kongprai Phayaklemon Lumpinee Stadium Bangkok, Thailand Decision53:00
1999-09-03Win Flag of Thailand.svg Dansiam Kiatrungroj Lumpinee Stadium Bangkok, Thailand KO
1999-07-17Win Flag of Thailand.svg Kongprai Phayaklemon Lumpinee Stadium Bangkok, Thailand Decision53:00
1999-05-02Win Flag of Thailand.svg Ekachai Chaibadan Bangkok, Thailand Decision53:00
Legend:   Win   Loss   Draw/No contest   Notes

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Sporting positions
Regional boxing titles
New title IBF Asia flyweight champion
15 Feb 2013 – 22 Jan 2014
Won world title
Vacant
Title next held by
Kuk Chol Jon
Vacant
Title last held by
Ryan Rey Ponteras
IBF Pan Pacific flyweight champion
19 Apr 2013 – Jul 2013
Vacated
Vacant
Title next held by
Eaktwan BTU Ruaviking
World boxing titles
Vacant
Title last held by
Moruti Mthalane
IBF flyweight champion
22 Jan 2014 – 25 May 2016
Succeeded by