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Prince Patel and his 'unconventional' art of taking control
Sports, Wasim Mather, Published on 06/02/2026
» Thailand has quietly become a base for fighters willing to operate outside boxing's traditional pathways. Lower operational costs and regular activity have made Bangkok an attractive option for boxers prepared to manage their own careers rather than wait for opportunities.
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.
Thailand crowned with new champion
Sports, Wasim Mather, Published on 08/12/2025
» Thailand has a new world champion again. Boxing cycles through droughts and downpours in every nation, but few countries have shaped the lighter weight classes quite like Thailand. After several lean years, the tide finally turned on Thursday when former strawweight ruler Thammanoon Niyomtrong stepped up to challenge Junior Leandro Zarate for the vacant WBC light flyweight title, headlining the 63rd WBC Convention in Bangkok.
WBC returns to Bangkok for a historic convention
Sports, Wasim Mather, Published on 13/11/2025
» A press conference was held in the head office of WBC Asia in Phaya Thai last Friday to preview the 63rd WBC Annual Convention at Bangkok's Marriott Marquis Queen's Park Hotel. This is in cooperation with Puripan Bunnag, senior vice-president for Thailand Convention and Exhibition Bureau (TCEB).
Kittisak steals the spotlight on historic night in Manila
Sports, Wasim mather, Published on 01/11/2025
» Another historical night has come to an end at the Araneta Coliseum in Quezon City, about an hour from Manila -- a 50-year anniversary show commemorating the famous "Thrilla in Manila."
Ali's grandson steps into history in Manila
Sports, Wasim Mather, Published on 29/10/2025
» Half a century ago, Muhammad Ali -- widely regarded as the greatest, met Joe Frazier to decide who ruled the heavyweight division. The date was Oct 1, 1975, and the stage was the Araneta Coliseum in Manila. That brutal encounter, forever remembered as the "Thrilla in Manila," remains one of boxing's most iconic battles. After fourteen punishing rounds, Frazier's corner stopped the fight, sealing Ali's place in history.
Oguni tops Worawut on points in Tokyo thriller
Sports, Wasim mather, Published on 04/10/2025
» Chainoi "Rockman" Worawut dropped a unanimous decision to Japan's Yukinori Oguni in an eight-round super bantamweight contest on Wednesday at Korakuen Hall on the Treasure Boxing 10 card.
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).
Thananchai edges Garde to claim WBC Asia flyweight title
Sports, Wasim Mather, Published on 29/09/2025
» World-ranked professional boxer Thananchai Charunphak defeated Filipino veteran journeyman Arnold Garde for the vacant WBC Asia flyweight title at the Suanlum Night Bazaar Theatre on the monthly Nakornluang Promotions card on Friday.
Rockman ready to rumble in Tokyo
Sports, Wasim Mather, Published on 12/09/2025
» A power puncher is a boxer whose primary strength is the kind of force that can end a fight with a single blow. That definition fits Chainoi Worawut to the letter.