Saman Sorjaturong

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Saman Sorjaturong
(สมาน ส.จาตุรงค์)
Born
Saman Sriprated
(สมาน ศรีประเทศ)

(1968-08-02) August 2, 1968 (age 55)
Nationality Thai
Statistics
Weight(s) Junior flyweight
Stance Orthodox
Boxing record
Total fights55
Wins46
Wins by KO34
Losses8
Draws1

Saman Sorjaturong (born Saman Sriprated on 2 August 1968 in Amphoe Khlong Lan, Kamphaeng Phet province) is a Thai former world boxing champion.

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Early life

He was born in a peasant family in Kamphaeng Phet province, upper central Thailand, with four siblings. In childhood, he did not live with his parents because they had moved to another village. As a child, Saman was ordained a novice and went to live at the temple with his grandfather who was ordained monk. He stayed there until graduated sixth grade.

Later on, he went to Bangkok to study Buddhism for five years in Wat Pho, until graduating with level three in Buddhist Theology, which can be called "Maha" (serious) prefix.

Boxing career

Saman turned pro at the age of 21, with a love for professional boxing, having written a letter to ask for help from Mom Rajawongse (M.R.) Naris Kridakorn, editor of World Boxing Magazine. M.R. Naris had recommended him to the "Sorjaturong Boxing Gym" (ค่ายมวย ส.จาตุรงค์) by Suchart Theerawuttichuwong as owner and trainer.

Saman won the WBC, IBF and lineal junior flyweight titles during his career. [1] He is the third Thai world boxing champion not to be previously involved in Muaythai (the first being Pone Kingpetch, and the second being Chartchai Chionoi). Saman was also the first Thai and Asian boxer who won world championships of two institutions at the same time. Before that, he was criticized for not being capable enough to be a world champion. In 1993 he challenged the WBC strawweight world champion with Ricardo López, but was defeated in the second round. [2] He defeated reigning champion Humberto González in a thrilling fight that was named Ring Magazine's Fight of the Year in 1995 to win the IBF and WBC titles. Both fighters were knocked down twice during the fight. He defended the WBC portion of the title ten times before losing it to Yo Sam Choi in 1999 via a unanimous decision. Their rematch was postponed seven times, finally taking place in 2001, when Saman lost by a knockout in the seventh round. He retired in 2005 after being knocked out in the first round by Kōki Kameda.

Life after boxing

After retirement, he opened a Khao man kai (Thai version of Hainanese chicken rice) and Khao mu daeng (rice with red pork) restaurant in his home town of Ban Fah Lagoon Village, Rangsit, Pathumthani province. [2]

Professional boxing record

55 fights45 wins8 losses
By knockout364
By decision94
Draws2
No.ResultRecordOpponentTypeRoundDateLocationNotes
55Loss45–8–2 Kōki Kameda KO1(10)Jun 20, 2005Korakuen Hall, Tokyo, Japan
54Loss45–7–2Rodel QuilatonUD6Apr 16, 2005The Mall Shopping Center Bangkae, Bangkok, Thailand
53Loss45–6–2Pitakpong ThammaTKO4(12)Feb 22, 2005Chaophraya pier, Pathum Thani, Thailand
52Loss45–5–2Wyndel JaniolaUD10Apr 11, 2002Princess Crown Hotel, Paoy Paet, Cambodia
51Win45–4–2Koki TanakaTKO3(10)Feb 2, 2002Korakuen Hall, Tokyo, Japan
50Loss44–4–2 Choi Yo-sam KO7(12)Jan 30, 2001Bangkok City, ThailandFor WBC light-flyweight titles
49Win44–3–2Alvin FelicildaUD10Jul 19, 2000Bangkok City, Thailand
48Win43–3–2Ramil AnitoKO6(10)Mar 11, 2000Bangkok City, Thailand
47Win42–3–2Alfren BulalaKO4(8)Mar 11, 2000Sa Kaeo, Thailand
46Win41–3–2Rogelio Lapi-anKO3(8)Feb 11, 2000Mahachai Villa Arena, Samut Sakhon, Thailand
45Loss40–3–2 Choi Yo-sam UD12Occt 17, 1999Olympic Park Gymnasium, Seoul, South KoreaLost WBC light-flyweight titles
44Draw40–2–2Texas GomezTD5(12)May 19, 1999Bangkok City, Thailand
43Win40–2–1Ladislao VazquezUD12Nov 26, 1998Muang Thong Thani Sports Complex, Nonthaburi, ThailandRetained WBC light-flyweight titles
42Win39–2–1Ramil GeveroPTS10Aug 19, 1998Bangkok City, Thailand
41Win38–2–1Shiro YahiroTKO4(12)Mar 8, 1998Yokohama Arena, Yokohama, JapanRetained WBC light-flyweight titles
40Win37–2–1Ernesto RubillarTKO7(10)Dec 17, 1997Channel 7 Studios, Bangkok, Thailand
39Win36–2–1Mzukisi MaraliTKO4(12)May 31, 1997Garden Hill Village, Bungsampan, Petchaboon, ThailandRetained WBC light-flyweight titles
38Win35–2–1Julio CoronelTKO7(12)Apr 13, 1997Chaiyaphum Stadium, Chaiyaphum, ThailandRetained WBC light-flyweight titles
37Win34–2–1Manuel Jesus HerreraUD12Dec 15, 1996Provincial Stadium, Chiang Rai, ThailandRetained WBC light-flyweight titles
36Win33–2–1Alli GalvezTKO2(12)Sep 19, 1996Bangplee Regional Stadium, Samut Prakan, ThailandRetained WBC light-flyweight titles
35Win32–2–1Shiro YahiroTKO9(12)Aug 10, 1996Soccer Stadium, Phitsanulok, ThailandRetained WBC light-flyweight titles
34Win31–2–1Bonifacio TeradoPTS6Jun 7, 1996Panpiset School, Pan District , Chiang Rai, Thailand
33Win30–2–1 Joma Gamboa TKO7(12)Apr 27, 1996Regional Stadium, Maha Sarakham, ThailandRetained WBC light-flyweight titles
32Win29–2–1Antonio PérezTKO4(12)Feb 24, 1996Municipal Stadium, Chachoengsao, ThailandRetained WBC light-flyweight titles
31Win28–2–1Yuichi HosonoKO4(12)Nov 12, 1995Main Stadium, Ratchaburi, ThailandRetained WBC, and IBF light-flyweight titles
30Win27–2–1 Humberto González TKO7(12)Jul 15, 1995Great Western Forum, Inglewood, USAWon WBC, and IBF light-flyweight titles
29Win26–2–1David FrancoKO6(10)May 18, 1995Bangkok City, Thailand
28Win25–2–1Alexis JaniolaKO4(10)Mar 15, 1995Channel 7 Studios, Bangkok, Thailand
27Win24–2–1Al TarazonaUD10Feb 15, 1995Channel 7 Studios, Bangkok, Thailand
26Win23–2–1Edwin TalitaPTS10Dec 21, 1994Channel 7 Studios, Bangkok, Thailand
25Win22–2–1Rico MacaubosKO3(?)Oct 12, 1994Channel 7 Studios, Bangkok, Thailand
24Win21–2–1David FrancoPTS10Aug 14, 1994Channel 7 Studios, Bangkok, Thailand
23Win20–2–1Alpong NavajaKO4(?)Jun 15, 1994Channel 7 Studios, Bangkok, Thailand
22Win19–2–1Jaime AliguinKO3(?)Apr 20, 1994Channel 7 Studios, Bangkok, Thailand
21Win18–2–1Sammy Tyson PagadanKO5(?)Feb 16, 1994Channel 7 Studios, Bangkok, Thailand
20Win17–2–1John MedinaKO4(?)Dec 15, 1993Bangkok City, Thailand
19Win16–2–1Bernardo BelamuchoKO4(?)Sep 15, 1993Bangkok City, Thailand
18Loss15–2–1 Ricardo López KO2(12)Jul 3, 1993Parc de Beisbol La Junta, Nuevo Laredo, MexicoFor WBC minimumweight title
17Win15–1–1Aswin SithlakmuangKO8(?)Jan 17, 1993Bangkok City, Thailand
16Loss14–1–1Aswin SithlakmuangPTS6Aug 25, 1992Bangkok City, Thailand
15Draw14–0–1Roberto PadillaPTS10Jul 10, 1992Bangkok City, Thailand
14Win14–0Suk Hang JaeKO3(?)Apr 3, 1992Bangkok City, Thailand
13Win13–0Nilo AnosaKO2(?)Dec 14, 1991Bangkok City, Thailand
12Win12–0Aswin SingnakloeaKO1(?)Oct 5, 1991Bangkok City, Thailand
11Win11–0Darwin MKO7(?)Jul 14, 1991Bangkok City, Thailand
10Win10–0Pepe SitharanKO1(?)Jun 11, 1991Bangkok City, Thailand
9Win9–0Putlek OhyuthanakornKO3(?)May 14, 1991Bangkok City, Thailand
8Win8–0Tutachai LukpintornKO1(?)Mar 8, 1991Bangkok City, Thailand
7Win7–0Bangpleenoi PoryontrakitKO2(?)Feb 23, 1991Bangkok City, Thailand
6Win6–0Rome ChaalortonPTS4Nov 18, 1990Bangkok City, Thailand
5Win5–0Bunlert SorkettalingcheKO4(?)Aug 22, 1990Bangkok City, Thailand
4Win4–0Lui SingsuannamKO5(?)Jul 23, 1990Bangkok City, Thailand
3Win3–0Panom ChorungsakKO1(?)Jun 17, 1990Bangkok City, Thailand
2Win2–0Kongkwan LukmaoklongPTS4Apr 8, 1990Bangkok City, Thailand
1Win1–0Ekawit SingkrungthonKO4Des 24, 1989Bangkok City, Thailand

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References

  1. "Saman Sorjaturong - Lineal Jr. Flyweight Champion". The Cyber Boxing Zone Encyclopedia.
  2. 1 2 "เจาะชีวิต "สมาน ส.จาตุรงค์" SMM Visit - Saman Sorjaturong" (in Thai). youtube. 2014-02-06. Archived from the original on 2021-12-14. Retrieved 2016-06-18.
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Preceded by Lineal Light Flyweight Champion
15 July 1995 – 17 October 1999
Succeeded by
WBC Light Flyweight Champion
15 July 1995 – 17 October 1999
IBF Light Flyweight Champion
15 July 1995 – 17 November 1996
Stripped
Succeeded by
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