Saman Sorjaturong boxer

Saman Sorjaturong boxer
bouts
55
won
46
lost
8
draw
1
Status
inactive
Division
light flyweight
Debut
1989-12-24
Height
5′ 3″/160cm
Reach
-
Age
-
Born
1969-08-02
Death
-
Nationality
Thailand

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

Date Opponent Last Opponents' Results Place Result
2005-06-20 Koki Kameda WWWWWW Korakuen Hall LOST
KO
2005-04-16 Rodel Quilaton WWWLLW The Mall Shopping Center Bangkae, Bangkok LOST
Unanimous decision
2005-02-22 Pitakpong Thamma WWWW Chaophraya pier, Pathum Thani LOST
Technical knockout
2002-04-11 Wyndel Janiola WWWWWW Princess Crown Hotel, Paoy Paet LOST
Unanimous decision
2002-02-02 Koki Tanaka WLWWLL Korakuen Hall WIN
Technical knockout
2001-01-30 Yo Sam Choi WWWWWW Central City Millenium Hall, Seoul LOST
KO
2000-07-19 Alvin Felicilda LWDLWW Bangkok WIN
Unanimous decision
2000-05-24 Ramil Anito DWLLDW Bangkok WIN
Unanimous decision
2000-03-11 Alfren Bulala WDWWL Sa Kaeo WIN
KO
2000-02-11 Rogelio Lapian LLWLLL Mahachai Villa Arena, Samut Sakhon WIN
Technical knockout
1999-10-17 Yo Sam Choi WWWWWW Olympic Park Gymnasium, Seoul LOST
Unanimous decision
1999-05-19 Texas Gomez LLLLLW Bangkok WIN
1998-11-26 Ladislao Vazquez WWWWWL Pathum Thani WIN
Unanimous decision
1998-08-19 Ramil Gevero LLWLLL Bangkok WIN
Points
1998-03-08 Shiro Yahiro WWDLWW Arena, Yokohama WIN
Technical knockout
1997-12-17 Ernesto Rubillar WLLWWL Channel 7 Studios, Bangkok WIN
Technical knockout
1997-05-31 Mzukisi Marali WLWWLW Garden Hill Village, Bungsampan , Petchaboon WIN
Technical knockout
1997-04-13 Julio Coronel WWWWLW Chaiyaphum Stadium, Chaiyaphum WIN
Technical knockout
1996-12-15 Manuel Jesus Herrera WWWWWW Provincial Stadium, Chiang Rai WIN
Unanimous decision
1996-10-19 Alli Galvez LLLWLW Bangplee Regional Stadium, Samut Prakan WIN
Technical knockout
1996-08-10 Shiro Yahiro WLWWWD Soccer Stadium, Phitsanulok WIN
Technical knockout
1996-06-07 Bonifacio Terado debut Panpiset School, Pan District , Chiang Rai WIN
Points
1996-04-27 Joma Gamboa WWWWWL Regional Stadium, Maha Sarakham WIN
Technical knockout
1996-02-24 Antonio Perez LWLWWW Municipal Stadium, Chachoengsao WIN
Technical knockout
1995-11-12 Yuichi Hosono WWWWWW Ratchaburi WIN
KO
1995-07-15 Humberto Gonzalez WWWWWW Great Western Forum, Inglewood WIN
Technical knockout
1995-05-18 David Franco LDWLLL Bangkok WIN
KO
1995-03-15 Alexis Janiola LLDWLL Channel 7 Studios, Bangkok WIN
KO
1995-02-15 Al Tarazona WWLLWW Channel 7 Studios, Bangkok WIN
Unanimous decision
1994-12-21 Edwin Talita WLLWWW Channel 7 Studios, Bangkok WIN
Unanimous decision
1994-10-12 Rico Macaubos LWLWLD Channel 7 Studios, Bangkok WIN
KO
1994-08-17 David Franco WWWLDW Channel 7 Studios, Bangkok WIN
Points
1994-06-15 Alpong Navaja WLWLLL Channel 7 Studios, Bangkok WIN
KO
1994-04-20 Jaime Aliguin WLDLWL Channel 7 Studios, Bangkok WIN
KO
1994-02-16 Sammy Tyson Pagadan LWDLLL Channel 7 Studios, Bangkok WIN
KO
1993-12-15 John Medina LLLWWL Bangkok WIN
KO
1993-09-15 Bernardo Belamucho LL Bangkok WIN
KO
1993-07-03 Ricardo Lopez WWWWWW Parc de Beisbol La Junta, Nuevo Laredo LOST
Technical knockout
1993-01-17 Aswin Sithlakmuang WLLWWW Bangkok WIN
Technical knockout
1992-08-25 Aswin Sithlakmuang WWLLWW Bangkok LOST
Points
1992-07-10 Roberto Padilla WWWWWW Bangkok DRAW
Points
1992-04-03 Suk Hang Jae debut Bangkok WIN
KO
1991-12-14 Nilo Anosa LL Bangkok WIN
KO
1991-10-05 Aswin Singnakloea debut Bangkok WIN
KO
1991-07-14 Darwin Marbun DW Bangkok WIN
KO
1991-06-11 Pepe Sitharan L Bangkok WIN
KO
1991-05-14 Putlek Ohyuthanakorn debut Bangkok WIN
KO
1991-03-08 Tutachai Lukpintorn debut Bangkok WIN
KO
1991-02-23 Bangpleenoi Poryontrakit debut Bangkok WIN
KO
1990-11-18 Rome Chaalorton debut Bangkok WIN
Points
1990-08-22 Bunlert Sorkettalingche debut Bangkok WIN
KO
1990-07-23 Lui Singsuannam L Bangkok WIN
KO
1990-06-17 Panom Chorungsak debut Bangkok WIN
KO
1990-04-08 Kongkwan Lukmaoklong debut Bangkok WIN
Points
1989-12-24 Ekawit Singkrungthon debut Bangkok WIN
KO