Ratanachai Sor Vorapin

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Ratanachai Sor Vorapin
Born
Chaiya Pothang

(1976-11-01) November 1, 1976 (age 48)
Dankhuntod, Nakhon Ratchasima, Thailand
Nationality Flag of Thailand.svg Thai
Statistics
Weight(s)
Height5 ft 5 in (165 cm)
Stance Southpaw
Boxing record
Total fights89
Wins75
Wins by KO50
Losses14
Draws0
No contests0

Ratanachai Sor Vorapin (born November 1, 1976) is a professional boxer and a former WBO bantamweight champion. He is the younger brother of Ratanapol Sor Vorapin, a former IBF strawweight champion. He is considered one of the few Thai boxers who have the opportunity to fight abroad very often. Sor Vorapin has fought 16 times abroad. [1]

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Professional career

After winning 6 consecutive matches, he fought Ruangroj Kiatkriangkrai for the Thai light flyweight championship where he won by unanimous decision on September 28, 1992. In his first defense of that title 73 days later, he lost to Kompayak Chor Charoen on points and tasted his first defeat. He regained it on March 26, 1994 with TKO victory over Suksawat Torboonlert in two rounds.

Sor Vorapin had his first shot at a world title on April 24, 1999 where he battled Mark Johnson for the vacant IBF super flyweight title. Unsuccessfully, he lost via unanimous decision.

He then moved up in weight where he took on Tim Austin for the IBF bantamweight title on December 15, 2001. Like his previous attempt for a world crown, Sor Vorapin lost the match in a similar fashion.

In his third world title shot, Sor Vorapin finally achieved victory. There, he won the WBO bantamweight title on May 7, 2004 with a unanimous decision win over Cruz Carbajal. He was the first Thai boxer to be crowned world champion of this institution. Following some wins in seven ordinary matches, Sor Vorapin defended his title by outpointing Mauricio Martinez on August 5, 2005. On his second title defense, however, he was TKO'd in seven rounds by Jhonny González on October 29, 2005.

He attempted to regain the title by challenging Gerry Peñalosa who won it from González. In the aftermath of the fight, Vorapin was defeated by an 8th round stoppage from Peñalosa on April 6, 2008 in the event "Invasion: Philippines vs. The World" at the Araneta Coliseum. Peñalosa knocked down the Thai thrice, in the 5th, 7th, and earlier in the eighth. [2]

On September 14, 2008, Filipino boxer Michael Domingo scored a 9th-round technical knockout victory over Ratanachai Sor Vorapin at the New Cebu Coliseum to retain the regional World Boxing Organization Oriental bantamweight title. [3] [4]

Professional boxing record

89 fights75 wins14 losses
By knockout505
By decision258
By disqualification01
No.ResultRecordOpponentTypeRound, timeDateLocationNotes
89Loss75–14Mingcun ChenKO1 (12), 2:2024 Nov 2019 Beijing, China
88Loss75–13Fonluang KKPPTS831 Mar 2011Nakhon Sawan, Nakhon Sawan Province, Thailand
87Win75–12Yohan JeansonTKO2 (6), 0:5023 Apr 2010 Bang Bu, Samut Prakan, Thailand
86Loss74–12Ramie LaputDQ11 (12), 1:2328 May 2009Cebu Coliseum, Cebu City, PhilippinesFor WBO Inter-Continental super-bantamweight title;
Sor Vorapin was DQ'd for throwing a round house kick
85Win74–11Falazona FidalPTS613 Feb 2009 Ban Phai, Khon Kaen, Thailand
84Loss73–11 Michael Domingo TKO9 (12), 2:5814 Sep 2008 Cebu Coliseum, Cebu City, PhilippinesFor WBO Oriental bantamweight title
83Win73–10Alex BuckieTKO2 (6), 1:0511 Jul 2008Phra Padaeng Plaza, Phra Padaeng, Thailand
82Loss72–10 Gerry Peñalosa TKO8 (12), 2:316 Apr 2008 Araneta Coliseum, Quezon City, PhilippinesFor WBO bantamweight title
81Win72–9Adrianus KaauniKO2 (6)22 Nov 2007 Sahatsakhan, Kalasin, Thailand
80Win71–9Rene BanaresRTD2 (6)21 Sep 2007Ban Kam-ahuan School, Mukdahan, Thailand
79Win70–9Roger MonsertoUD621 Mar 2007Amornsap Yuwittaya, Bangkok, Thailand
78Win69–9Ramil AnitoKO2 (6)30 Nov 2006Khao Lak Beach, Khao Lak, Thailand
77Win68–9Johnny LearTKO4 (12)16 Aug 2006Ban Pak Klong Beach, Prachuap Khiri Khan, ThailandWon vacant WBO Asia Pacific bantamweight title
76Win67–9Atsushi KitamuriKO3 (10)14 Jul 2006 Nakhon Sawan, Nakhon Sawan Province, Thailand
75Win66–9Dozer TobingKO2 (6)8 Mar 2006 Ongkharak, Nakhon Nayok, Thailand
74Loss65–9 Jhonny González TKO7 (12), 0:2229 Oct 2005 Desert Diamond Casino, Tucson, Arizona, U.S.Lost WBO bantamweight title
73Win65–8Pedro MalcoUD106 Sep 2005 Blaisdell Center Arena, Honolulu, Hawaii, U.S.
72Win64–8 Mauricio Martínez MD125 Aug 2005 Patong Beach, Patong, ThailandRetained WBO bantamweight title
71Win63–8Ayon NaranjoUD619 Apr 2005 Suanlum Night Bazar, Bangkok, Thailand
70Win62–8Joven JordaUD624 Mar 2005Central Stadium, Phrae, Thailand
69Win61–8Takhir IbrahimovTKO6 (10)1 Feb 2005Donjedee Memorial Ground, Suphan Buri, Thailand
68Win60–8Joel BauyaUD619 Nov 2004 Bang Pakong, Chachoengsao, Thailand
67Win59–8Lontar SimanjutakKO44 Oct 2004Nakhon Ratchasima, Nakhon Ratchasima Province, Thailand
66Win58–8Rajabu MaojaKO1 (10)26 Aug 2004 Buriram, Buriram Province, Thailand
65Win57–8Rashidi Ally KondoKO2 (10)16 Jul 2004Samut Sakhon, Samut Sakhon Province, Thailand
64Win56–8 Cruz Carbajal UD127 May 2004Phor Koon University, Bangkok, ThailandWon WBO bantamweight title
63Win55–8Obote AmemeTKO3 (12)26 Dec 2003Rayong, Rayong Province, ThailandRetained WBO Asia Pacific bantamweight title
62Win54–8Almas AsanovUD123 Oct 2003Dan Khun Thot, Nakhon Ratchasima, ThailandRetained WBO Asia Pacific bantamweight title
61Win53–8Eldered RomeroTKO6 (12)4 Sep 2003 Sukhothai, Sukhothai Province, ThailandRetained WBO Asia Pacific bantamweight title
60Win52–8Andre TalabessyKO2 (12)11 Jul 2003Ratanathibeth, Nonthaburi, ThailandRetained WBO Asia Pacific bantamweight title
59Win51–8Jacob MohlabiKO1 (6)5 Jun 2003 Uttaradit, Uttaradit Province, Thailand
58Win50–8Joven JordaTKO4 (12)2 May 2003 Samut Sakhon, Samut Sakhon Province, ThailandRetained WBO Asia Pacific bantamweight title
57Win49–8Andries DickUD628 Mar 2003 Takhli, Chiang Mai Province, Thailand
56Win48–8Gun TinularKO3 (12), 2:0111 Feb 2003The Mall Shopping Center Taphra, Bangkok, ThailandWon vacant WBO Asia Pacific bantamweight title
55Win47–8Volotopo PaniUD625 Dec 2002 Pak Kret, Nonthaburi Province, Thailand
54Loss46–8 Chris John UD101 Nov 2002 Semarang, Central Java, Indonesia
53Win46–7Juventus LabombomKO3 (6)3 Oct 2002Dan Khun Thot, Nakhon Ratchasima, Thailand
52Win45–7Andy AlagenioUD67 Aug 2002 Dan Khun Thot, Nakhon Ratchasima, Thailand
51Win44–7Rey LlagasUD87 Mar 2002 Bang Bua Thong, Nonthaburi, Thailand
50Loss43–7 Tim Austin UD12 15 Dec 2001 Foxwoods Resort Casino, Ledyard, Connecticut, U.S.For IBF bantamweight title
49Win43–6 Danny Romero Jr. MD10 29 Sep 2001 Madison Square Garden, New York City, New York, U.S.
48Win42–6Danggur PasaribuKO7 (10)13 Aug 2001 Samut Prakan, Samut Prakan Province, ThailandWon inaugural WBO Asia Pacific super-flyweight title
47Win41–6Agus EkajayaTKO26 Feb 2001 Cilandak, South Jakarta, Indonesia
46Loss40–6 Yoddamrong Sithyodthong PTS102 Jan 2001 Rayong, Rayong Province, Thailand
45Loss40–5 Gerry Peñalosa TKO6 (12)25 Nov 2000PAGCOR Grand Theater Airport Casino Filipino, Parañaque, PhilippinesFor WBC International super-flyweight title
44Win40–4Bawor SihombingKO226 May 2000Bangkok, Thailand
43Win39–4Hasan NgabalinUD1028 Mar 2000 Hawaii Pronce Hotel, Honolulu, Hawaii, U.S.
42Win38–4Neil CagaTKO2 (6)3 Mar 2000 Krabi, Krabi Province, Thailand
41Win37–4Benjie ConcepcionKO128 Jan 2000Ratchaburi, Ratchaburi Province, Thailand
40Loss36–4 Mark Johnson UD1224 Apr 1999 MCI Center, Washington, D.C., U.S.For vacant IBF super-flyweight title
39Win36–3Fernando IbarraKO6 (8), 0:5829 Jan 1999Regal Riverfront Hotel, St. Louis, Missouri, U.S.
38Win35–3Jesús GarcíaKO2 (8), 2:3918 Dec 1998Memorial Auditorium, Fort Lauderdale, Florida, U.S.
37Win34–3Joel JunioTKO230 Jul 1998Bangkok, Thailand
36Win33–3Aljon CorporalTKO46 Apr 1998 Ratchaburi, Ratchaburi Province, Thailand
35Win32–3 Somsak Sithchatchawal PTS1018 Feb 1998Bangkok, Thailand
34Win31–3Joey Boy GaabonKO3 (10)27 Dec 1097Provincial Military Stadium, Songkhla, Tailand
33Win30–3Henry LimpinKO4 (6)30 Aug 1997Indoor Provincial Stadium, Nong Khai, Thailand
32Win29–3Maddin SlametKO3 (10)14 Jun 1997Ban Rai School, Nakhon Ratchasima, Thailand
31Win28–3Bienvenido Abi AbiTKO422 Mar 1997 Provincial Stadium, Saraburi, Thailand
30Win27–3Hasan MabonKO6 (10)18 Jan 1997 Nong Bua Luamphu Provincial Stadium, Nong Bua Lamphu, Thailand
29Win26–3Leo RamirezTKO7 (10)24 Nov 1996Provincial Stadium, Udon Thani, Thailand
28Win25–3Joey Boy GaabonKO3 (10)28 Sep 1996 Provincial Stadium, Prachuap Khiri Khan, Thailand
27Win24–3Junai RamayanaTKO3 (6)13 Jul 1996Provincial Coliseum, Chiang Mai, Thailand
26Win23–3Maximo BarroPTS1018 May 1996Provincial Stadium, Yala, Thailand
25Win22–3Marcos SánchezPTS1016 Mar 1996 Sisaket, Sisaket Province, Thailand
24Win21–3Edgar MaghanoyKO230 Dec 1995Army Soccer Stadium, Chiang Mai, Thailand
23Win20–3Julius TaronaUD1029 Oct 1995Provincial Stadium, Suphan Buri, Thailand
22Win19–3Junai RamayanaKO315 Jul 1995 Ayutthaya, Ayutthaya Province, Thailand
21Loss18–3Ricky MatulessyPTS122 May 1995Surabaya, East Java, IndonesiaLost IBF Inter-Continental super-flyweight title
20Win18–2Pirus BoyTKO10 (12)25 Feb 1995Zeer Shopping Center, Rangsit, ThailandWon IBF Inter-Continental super-flyweight title
19Win17–2 Aleksandr Makhmutov PTS1012 Nov 1994University Stadium, Khon Kaen, Thailand
18Loss16–2Abdi PohanTD4 (12)6 Aug 1994 Surabaya, East Java, IndonesiaLost IBF Inter-Continental flyweight title
17Win16–1Abdi PohanPTS1214 May 1993 Saraburi, Saraburi Province, ThailandWon IBF Inter-Continental flyweight title
16Win15–1Suksawat TorboonlertTKO2 (10)26 Mar 1994Bangkok, ThailandWon vacant Thai light-flyweight title
15Win14–1Marcial PelicanoKO127 Feb 1994 Provincial Stadium, Phichit, Thailand
14Win13–1Bernardo BelamuchoKO110 Dec 1994 Provincial Stadium, Suphan Buri, Thailand
13Win12–1Fernando BajaPTS1026 Sep 1993 Hua Mark Indoor Stadium, Bangkok, Thailand
12Win11–1Marlon CarilloTKO74 Sep 1993Thailand
11Win10–1Chakarat YuthakijKO7 (10)14 Jul 1993ThailandWon vacant Thai super-flyweight title
10Win9–1Suksawat TorboonlertPTS619 May 1993Thailand
9Win8–1Ngernthai SorthanikulTKO314 Mar 1993Suranaree Camp Stadium, Nakhon Ratchasima, Thailand
8Loss7–1Kompayak Chor CharoenPTS1010 Dec 1992 National Stadium Gymnasium, Bangkok, ThailandLost Thai light-flyweight title
7Win7–0Nokinsee OhyutanakornTKO416 Nov 1992Thailand
6Win6–0Ruangroj KiatkriangkraiPTS1028 Sep 1992 Rajadamnern Stadium, Bangkok, ThailandWon vacant Thai light-flyweight title
5Win5–0Ruangroj KiatkriangkraiTKO319 Aug 1992Thailand
4Win4–0Utto SurasakTKO226 Jul 1992Thailand
3Win3–0Vihok JockygymPTS622 Jun 1992Thailand
2Win2–0Makampetch KiatsakdaTKO210 May 1992Thailand
1Win1–0Wittaya Por TawatchaiKO1 (6)19 Apr 1992 Bangkok, Thailand

Life after boxing

After retirement, he has worked as an assistant trainer at his former boxing gym Sor Vorapin. Currently, he earns his living as a motorcycle taxi driver. [1] [5]

See also

References

  1. 1 2 เรื่องจริง Night Life (2021-01-30). "สองพี่น้องอดีตแชมป์โลก" [Two brothers, former world champions]. YouTube (in Thai). Archived from the original on 2021-12-15. Retrieved 2021-08-06.
  2. ↑ GMA NEWS.TV, Peñalosa beats Vorapin in 8th to retain WBO bantam title Archived 2011-05-22 at the Wayback Machine
  3. ↑ gmanews.tv, Domingo TKOs ex-world champ, retains Oriental title
  4. ↑ philboxing.com, Domingo stops Vorapin
  5. ↑ เรื่องจริง Night Life (2021-02-01). "สองพี่น้องอดีตแชมป์โลก #2 l" [Two brothers, former world champions #2]. YouTube (in Thai). Archived from the original on 2021-12-15. Retrieved 2021-08-16.
Achievements
Preceded by WBO bantamweight champion
May 7, 2004 - October 29, 2005		Succeeded by
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