Suriyan Sor Rungvisai
Suriyan Sor Rungvisai (born Suriyan Kaiganha, March 2, 1989) is a Thai professional boxer in the super flyweight division. He is the former WBC super flyweight champion.[3]
| Suriyan Sor Rungvisai สุริยัน ศ.รุ่งวิสัย | |
|---|---|
| Statistics | |
| Real name | Suriyan Kaiganha (สุริยัน ไขกัญหา) |
| Nickname(s) | cêā h̄nū xạcc̄hriya (เจ้าหนูอัจฉริยะ) "The Smart Kid"[1] Sun Wukong (หงอคง)[2] |
| Weight(s) | Flyweight Super flyweight Bantamweight |
| Height | 161 cm (5 ft 3 in) |
| Nationality | Thai |
| Born | March 2, 1989 Sikhio District, Nakhon Ratchasima Province, Thailand |
| Stance | orthodox |
| Boxing record | |
| Total fights | 54 |
| Wins | 45 |
| Wins by KO | 23 |
| Losses | 8 |
| Draws | 1 |
| No contests | 0 |
Early life and career
Suriyan started his career in Muay Thai at the age of seven. He made his professional boxing debut at the age of 16, beating Yoddoi Sithsoei by decision. Early in his career, he fought for several regional titles, winning the WBO Asia Pacific Youth Light Flyweight Title, and the WBC Asian Boxing Council Flyweight Title, twice. Notable fights, during this time, include a points decision victory against future WBA super flyweight champion Tepparith Singwancha.[4][5]
He is part of Nakhornluang Boxing Promotions under Suchart Pisitwuttinan, the manager of two former WBC world champions (Veeraphol "Death Mask" Sahaprom and Sirimongkol Singwangcha).
On October 18, 2010, he got his first world title shot against the Thai WBC, lineal, and The Ring flyweight world champion Pongsaklek Wonjongkam. The fight was competitive; Rungvisai used his superior speed to trouble the more experienced Wonjongjongkam, winning some of the early and middle rounds, but lost a point in the eight round for an unintentional clash of heads. Wonjongkam was able to close the fight stronger against Rungvisai, winning by a very close unanimous decision. The judges had the fight 115-114, 115-112, 114-113, all for Wonjongkam.[6][7]
On August 19, 2011, he successfully dethroned Mexican Tomas Rojas with a unanimous decision victory, to capture WBC super flyweight title at Srisaket, Thailand. Despite giving up 5 inches in height to Rojas, Rungvisai is 5'3 and Rojas is 5'8, Rungvisai was able to use his superior speed to land combinations, to win many of the early and middle rounds. Rojas however was able to win the later rounds through increased activity and inside fighting. Rungvisai won by unanimous decision, the judges had the fight 115-114, 116-112 and 117-111, all for Suriyan Sor Rungvisai, becoming the 43rd Thai fighter to gain a major world boxing title.[3][8]
Rungvisai won his first title defense against, former two-time WBA super flyweight champion Nobuo Nashiro of Japan, winning a unanimous decision, with scores of 115-113, 119-109, and 116-113.[9]
On March 27, 2012, he lost his title to Yota "Magic Box" Sato in Tokyo, Japan.
On October 22, 2014, he lost to Shinsuke Yamanaka for WBC bantamweight class at Yoyogi National Gymnasium, Tokyo, Japan, losing with a unanimous decision, with scores of 114-110, 116-108, and 115-109.[2]
On April 30, 2016, he lost to Anselmo "Chemito" Moreno for silver belt champion at WBC bantamweight class in Panama City.[10]
Professional boxing record
| Res. | Record | Opponent | Type | Rd., Time | Date | Location | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Win | 49-7–1 |  Tommy Seran |
KO | 3 (6), 2:31 | 2017-03-04 |  National Stadium Gymnasium, Bangkok, Thailand |
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| Win | 48-7–1 |  John Rey Lauza |
UD | 12 | 2016-12-15 | Nonthaburi, Thailand |
Retained WBC Asian Boxing Council bantamweight title. |
| Win | 47-7–1 | Macrea Gandionco |
RTD | 5 (12), 3:00 | 2016-08-31 | Pathum Thani, Thailand |
Retained WBC Asian Boxing Council bantamweight title. |
| Loss | 46-7–1 |  Anselmo Moreno |
UD | 12 | 2016-04-30 | Arena Roberto Duran, Panama City, Panama |
For vacant WBC silver bantamweight title. |
| Win | 43-7 | Jomar Fajardo |
TKO | 12 | 2015-06-10 | Dino Water Park, Khon Kaen, Thailand |
For World Boxing Council Asian Boxing Council Bantam Title. |
| Loss | 37-7 |  Shinsuke Yamanaka |
UD | 12 | 2014-10-22 | Yoyogi National Gymnasium, Tokyo, Japan |
For WBC bantamweight title. |
| Loss | 20-5 | Yota Sato |
UD | 12 | 2012-03-27 | Korakuen Hall, Tokyo, Japan |
Lost WBC super flyweight title. |
| Win | 20-4 | Nobuo Nashiro |
UD | 12 | 2011-11-04 | National Stadium Gymnasium, Bangkok, Thailand |
Retained WBC super flyweight title. |
| Win | 19-4 |  Tomas Rojas |
UD | 12 | 2011-08-19 | Khunmuangsri Stadium, Mueang Sisaket District, Sisaket Province, Thailand |
Won WBC super flyweight title. |
| Win | 18-4 | Boido Simanjuntak |
TKO | 5 (6), 2:26 | 2011-06-14 | Bangphonua, Patumthanee, Thailand |
|
| Win | 17-4 | Little Roseman |
TKO | 3 (6) | 2011-04-12 | Mai Khao Beach, Phuket Province, Thailand |
|
| Win | 16-4 | Javier Malulan |
KO | 5 (6), 1:10 | 2011-03-03 | Prasamutjaedee, Samut Prakan Province, Thailand |
|
| Win | 15-4 | Takashi Kunishige |
UD | 12 | 2010-12-24 | Rajabhat Srisaket University, Sisaket Province, Thailand |
For vacant WBC Asian Boxing Council flyweight title |
| Loss | 14-4 | Pongsaklek Wonjongkam |
UD | 12 | 2010-10-08 | Mueang Sisaket District, Sisaket Province, Thailand |
For WBC and The Ring flyweight world titles |
Other names
- Suriyan Por Chokchai (สุริยัน ป.โชคชัย)
- Suriyan Nakhornluang Promotion (สุริยัน นครหลวงโปรโมชั่น)
- Saensaknoi Or Muang Klaeng (แสนศักดิ์น้อย อ.เมืองแกลง)
References
- "สุริยัน!เสียแชมป์พลาดท่าพ่ายแต้มซาโตะ". siamsport (in Thai). March 27, 2012. Retrieved July 28, 2016.
- "สุริยันสู้เต็มที่พ่ายยุ่นชวดกระชากแชมป์WBC". siamsport (in Thai). October 22, 2014. Retrieved July 28, 2016.
- Simakajornboon, Damrong. "Suriyan-Rojas Full Report". Retrieved 11 January 2012.
- Wainwright, Anson. "Suriyan Sor Rungvisai: "I am not afraid of anyone at super flyweight."". Retrieved 6 January 2012.
- "Suriyan Por Chokchai". Retrieved 12 January 2012.
- Gonzalez, Jhonny. "Pongsaklek Wonjongkam Barely Beats Chokchai to Retain". Retrieved 6 January 2012.
- Turner, Julian. "Pongsaklek retains crown Champ outpoints Suriyan in thriller". Bangkok Post. Retrieved 11 January 2012.
- Costa, Carlos. "Sor Rungvisai Shocks Tomas Rojas, Win WBC Crown". Retrieved 6 January 2012.
- Simakajornboon, Damrong. "Suriyan keeps WBC crown". Archived from the original on 8 November 2011. Retrieved 6 January 2012.
- "สุริยันถึงไทยแล้วขอโทษแฟนมวยที่ชกพ่ายโมเรโน่". siamsport (in Thai). May 3, 2016. Retrieved July 28, 2016.
- "Suriyan Sor Rungvisai Professional boxing record". BoxRec.com.
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| Preceded by Tomás Rojas |
WBC Super Flyweight Champion August 19, 2011 – March 27, 2012 |
Succeeded by Yota Sato |