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Lasting legacy of Wanheng endures
Sports, Wasim mather, Published on 18/01/2026
» Chon Buri, July 20, 2022. Few inside the arena realised they were witnessing the final chapter of a quietly extraordinary career. Ringside, it felt like another familiar Thai world title night, yet it would be the last time Chayaphon Moonsri, better known as Wanheng Menayothin, entered the ring as a professional. Across from him stood Knockout CP Freshmart, the reigning WBA minimumweight champion, in a rare Thai-versus-Thai world title bout promoted by Petchyindee Promotions.
Knockout targets history at WBC convention clash
Sports, Wasim Mather, Published on 03/10/2025
» The Venezuelan and Thai professional boxing storyline continues as Knockout CPF (Thammanoon Niyomtrong, 28-1, 11 KOs) looks to become a two-weight world champion when he takes on WBC 108lb champion Carlos Canizales (28-3-1, 20 KOs).
Confident Petchmanee poised to bring belt home
Sports, Wasim Mather, Published on 02/08/2025
» It has been a week since we arrived in Venezuela, and the days have blended into a routine of training, media duties, and quiet preparation. After nearly 40 hours of travel to get here, the jet lag wore off quickly. From the moment we stepped off the plane, fight week had truly begun.
Petchmanee out to silence the doubts in Venezuela
Sports, Wasim Mather, Published on 11/07/2025
» I made my way to Pathum Thani to spend the afternoon with WBC light flyweight champion Panya Pradrabsri, also known as Petchmanee CPF. The 46-fight veteran is in the final stretch of training for his upcoming rematch in Caracas, Venezuela -- a fight that may define his legacy.
Knockout thrashes Pongsaklek
Sports, Bangkok Post and Reuters, Published on 06/10/2021
» Undefeated Knockout CPF comfortably stopped his Thai compatriot Pongsaklek Sithdabnij in the third round to retain his WBA minimumweight title yesterday.
Boxers Panya, Wanheng could face off again
Sports, Published on 29/11/2020
» Thailand's Wanheng Menayothin is likely to get a rematch with compatriot Panya Pradabsri, who dethroned him on Friday, his handlers said on Saturday.
Undefeated Wanheng to fight again
Sports, Published on 23/07/2020
» LOS ANGELES: Unbeaten WBC minimumweight champion Wanheng Menayothin will fight in the US for the first time after reversing his decision to retire, his promoter Golden Boy Promotions said.
Wanheng still likely to hang up gloves
Sports, Published on 24/06/2020
» World champion Wanheng Menayothin said yesterday he still wants to quit boxing although doctors gave him the green light to continue his career following a check-up.
Wanheng not retiring, insists promoter
Sports, Published on 23/06/2020
» One day after Wanheng Menayothin announced his retirement, promoter Piyarat Vachirarattanawong insisted on Monday the undefeated world champion has yet to hang up his gloves.
Knockout is 21-0 after Tanaka win
Sports, Published on 04/03/2020
» WBA minimumweight champion Knockout CPF comfortably beat Japan's Norihito Tanaka on points to retain his title yesterday.