Wanheng Menayothin

Chayaphon Moonsri (Thai: ชยพล มูลศรี; formerly: Saengsuree Moonsri; แสงสุรีย์ มูลศรี; born 27 October 1985), known as Wanheng Menayothin (วันเฮง มีนะโยธิน) or Wanheng Kaiyanghadaogym is a Thai professional boxer who held the WBC strawweight title from 2014 to November 2020. As of January 2021, he is ranked as the world's third best active strawweight by BoxRec,[2] The Ring[3] and the Transnational Boxing Rankings Board.[4]

Wanheng Menayothin
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Real name	Chayaphol Moonsri
Nickname(s)	Yạks̄ʹ̒ Khæra Meụ̄xng Thịy (ยักษ์แคระเมืองไทย) "Thai Dwarf Giant"[1]
Weight(s)	Mini flyweight
Height	158 cm (5 ft 2 in)
Reach	164 cm (65 in)
Nationality	Thai
Born	27 October 1985 Amphoe Borabue, Maha Sarakham Province, Thailand
Stance	Orthodox
Boxing record
Total fights	55
Wins	54
Wins by KO	18
Losses	1

Early life and Muay Thai career

Moonsri graduated with a Bachelor of Arts from Bangkokthonburi University.[5] Prior to becoming a professional boxer, Menayothin was a Muay Thai fighter. Kaiyanghadaogym took up Muay Thai at 13 and he sustained his family with the money he earned from fighting. He went on to become a Lumpinee champion and a Thai national champion.[6]

Boxing career

Wanheng made his professional debut in January 2007. He won the WBC Youth strawweight title in his third fight. He later claimed two more secondary titles, with the WBC International Silver title and the WBC International title. In June 2011, Wanheng outpointed former world champion Florante Condes. On 31 May 2013, Moonsri defeated Raul Pusta Jr. by ninth-round technical knockout to retain the WBC International strawweight title.[7]

On 6 November 2014, Wanheng won his first world title when he defeated defending champion Oswaldo Novoa to win the WBC strawweight title. Novoa was badly hurt by an overhand punch in the ninth round and he retired in the corner.[8] Wanheng's promoter, Virat Vachirarattanawong, paid $175,000 dollars to host the fight, a rarely high purse for the weight class.[9] In his sixth defense, Wanheng beat Melvin Jerusalem via unanimous decision (115–113, 114–113, 114–113). Two scorecards were swung by a point deduction Jerusalem received after he threw a low blow.[10]

Undefeated World record

On 2 May 2018, Wanheng equalled Floyd Mayweather Jr.'s 50–0 record by knocking out Panamanian opponent Leroy Estrada in the fifth round in a mandatory title defense.

On 29 August 2018, Wanheng eclipsed Mayweather, reaching 51–0 with a points win over Pedro Taduran.[11]

On 31 May, 2019, Menayothin fought Tatsuya Fukuhara. Despite suffering a cut, Menayothin managed to outbox his opponent. In the eighth round, the cut was deemed too severe by the referee, who stopped the fight early, and went to the scorecards. Menayothin was leading on all three scorecards at the time, 79-73, 78-74 and 78-74, and was awarded the technical decision victory and retained his WBC strawweight belt.[12]

In his next fight, Menayothin defended his title against Simphiwe Khonco. The WBC champion won via unanimous decision.[13]

First loss

On 27 November 2020, he faced the WBC's number three ranked contender, Panya Pradabsri, at the City Hall Ground in Nakhon Sawan, Thailand. After a closely contested fight Menayothin suffered the first defeat of his career, losing his WBC title via twelve-round unanimous decision. All three judges scored the bout 115–113 in favour of Pradabsri.[14]

Professional boxing record

Professional record summary

55 fights	54 wins	1 loss
By knockout	18	0
By decision	36	1

No.	Result	Record	Opponent	Type	Round, time	Date	Location	Notes
55	Loss	54–1	Panya Pradabsri	UD	12	27 Nov 2020	City Hall Ground, Nakhon Sawan, Thailand, Thailand	Lost WBC strawweight title
54	Win	54–0	Simphiwe Khonco	UD	12	25 Oct 2019	City Hall Ground, Chonburi, Thailand	Retained WBC strawweight title
53	Win	53–0	Tatsuya Fukuhara	TD	8 (12)	31 May 2019	City Hall, Chachoengsao, Thailand	Retained WBC strawweight title
52	Win	52–0	Mektison Marganti	UD	6	16 Nov 2018	Sofia Hotel, Prachinburi, Thailand
51	Win	51–0	Pedro Taduran	UD	12	29 Aug 2018	Nakhon Sawan, Thailand	Retained WBC strawweight title
50	Win	50–0	Leroy Estrada	TKO	5 (12), 2:20	2 May 2018	City Hall Ground, Nakhon Ratchasima, Thailand	Retained WBC strawweight title
49	Win	49–0	Tatsuya Fukuhara	UD	12	25 Nov 2017	Suranari Central Stadium, Nakhon Ratsachima, Thailand	Retained WBC strawweight title
48	Win	48–0	Jack Amisa	UD	6	25 Aug 2017	City Hall Ground, Chonburi, Thailand
47	Win	47–0	Omari Kimweri	UD	12	3 Jun 2017	Provincial Stadium, Rayong, Thailand	Retained WBC strawweight title
46	Win	46–0	Jeysever Abcede	UD	6	31 Mar 2017	Bangmod Wittaya School, Chom Thong, Thailand
45	Win	45–0	Melvin Jerusalem	UD	12	25 Jan 2017	Institute of Physical Education Stadium, Sukhothai, Thailand	Retained WBC strawweight title
44	Win	44–0	Silem Serang	PTS	6	14 Dec 2016	Nakhon Ratchasima, Thailand
43	Win	43–0	Saúl Juárez	UD	12	2 Aug 2016	City Hall Ground, Chonburi, Thailand	Retained WBC strawweight title
42	Win	42–0	Edo Anggoro	KO	4 (8)	27 May 2016	Night Bazzar, Ayutthaya, Thailand
41	Win	41–0	Go Odaira	TKO	5 (12), 2:00	3 Mar 2016	City Hall Ground, Nakhon Ratchasima, Thailand	Retained WBC strawweight title
40	Win	40–0	Young Gil Bae	TKO	9 (12), 2:15	24 Nov 2015	City Hall Ground, Chonburi, Thailand	Retained WBC strawweight title
39	Win	39–0	Ardi Buyung	TKO	4 (6)	8 Oct 2015	Siam Paradise Entertainment Centre, Bangkok, Thailand
38	Win	38–0	Jerry Tomogdan	KO	9 (12), 1:04	2 Jun 2015	11th Inf Reg, Bangkok, Thailand	Retained WBC strawweight title
37	Win	37–0	Jeffrey Galero	UD	12	5 Feb 2015	City Hall Ground, Nakhon Sawan, Thailand	Retained WBC strawweight title
36	Win	36–0	Oswaldo Novoa	RTD	9 (12), 3:00	6 Nov 2014	City Hall Ground, Chonburi, Thailand	Won WBC strawweight title
35	Win	35–0	Samuel Tehuayo	UD	6	27 Jun 2014	Night Bazzar, Ayutthaya, Thailand
34	Win	34–0	Domi Nenokeba	TKO	4 (6)	25 Apr 2014	Central Stadium, Phitsanulok, Thailand
33	Win	33–0	Heri Amol	UD	6	28 Mar 2014	Chokchai 4 Market, Bangkok, Thailand
32	Win	32–0	Madit Sada	UD	6	27 Dec 2013	Siam Paradise Entertainment Centre, Bangkok, Thailand
31	Win	31–0	Jack Amisa	UD	10	31 Oct 2013	Hat Yai, Thailand
30	Win	30–0	Yuma Iwahashi	UD	12	30 Aug 2013	City Hall Ground, Chonburi, Thailand	Retained WBC International strawweight title
29	Win	29–0	Domi Nenokeba	TKO	2 (6)	24 Jul 2013	Central Stadium, Phitsanulok, Thailand
28	Win	28–0	Raul Pusta, Jr.	TKO	9 (12), 1:14	31 May 2013	Toyota Office, Kanchanaburi, Thailand	Retained WBC International strawweight title
27	Win	27–0	Samuel Tehuayo	UD	6	29 Mar 2013	Thungsimuang, Udon Thani, Thailand
26	Win	26–0	Jack Amisa	UD	6	25 Jan 2013	Wat Bannamtieng, Maha Sarakham, Thailand
25	Win	25–0	Roilo Golez	UD	12	3 Dec 2012	11th Inf Reg, Bangkok, Thailand	Retained WBC International strawweight title
24	Win	24–0	Jerson Luzarito	TKO	8 (12), 1:40	28 Sep 2012	Kad Choengdoi, Chiang Mai, Thailand	Retained WBC International strawweight title
23	Win	23–0	Safwan Lombok	UD	6	22 Jun 2012	Bungkum, Bangkok, Thailand
22	Win	22–0	Boy Tanto	TKO	2	27 Apr 2012	Nakhon Pathom, Thailand
21	Win	21–0	Jonathan Refugio	TKO	9 (12), 2:40	24 Feb 2012	Siam Cociety Hotel and Resort, Bangkok, Thailand	Retained WBC International strawweight title
20	Win	20–0	Albert Alcoy	UD	6	23 Dec 2011	11th Inf Reg, Bangkok, Thailand
19	Win	19–0	Crison Omayao	UD	12	11 Nov 2011	Thabo, Nong Khai, Thailand	Won vacant WBC International strawweight title
18	Win	18–0	Jetly Purisima	KO	11 (12), 0:47	20 Sep 2011	Municipal Stadium, Kanchanaburi, Thailand	Retained WBC International Silver strawweight title
17	Win	17–0	Florante Condes	UD	12	24 Jun 2011	Chokchai 4 Market, Bangkok, Thailand	Retained WBC International Silver strawweight title
16	Win	16–0	Noli Morales	TD	6 (12), 2:12	31 Mar 2011	Sara Buri, Thailand	Retained WBC International Silver strawweight title
15	Win	15–0	Remy Cuambot	TD	10 (12), 1:57	6 Jan 2011	Central Stadium, Nakhon Phanom, Thailand	Won vacant WBC International Silver strawweight title; Unanimous TD
14	Win	14–0	Jayson Rotoni	UD	12	6 Aug 2010	Light Infantry Boxing Arena, Bangkok, Thailand	Retained WBC interim International strawweight title
13	Win	13–0	Ronelle Ferreras	UD	12	30 Apr 2010	Ayutthaya Park, Ayutthaya, Thailand	Retained WBC interim International strawweight title
12	Win	12–0	Jayson Rotoni	UD	12	24 Dec 2009	11th Inf Reg, Bangkok, Thailand	Won WBC interim International strawweight title
11	Win	11–0	Justin Golden Boy	KO	3 (10), 2:21	2 Oct 2009	Provincial School, Nakhon Phanom, Thailand	Retained WBC Youth World strawweight title
10	Win	10–0	Ruel Lagunero	UD	10	26 Jun 2009	City Hall Ground, Nakhon Ratchasima, Thailand	Retained WBC Youth World strawweight title
9	Win	9–0	Adi Nukung	UD	10	25 Feb 2009	Ayutthaya Park, Ayutthaya, Thailand	Retained WBC Youth World strawweight title
8	Win	8–0	Ardin Diale	UD	10	31 Oct 2008	Chokchai Four, Bangkok, Thailand	Retained WBC Youth World strawweight title
7	Win	7–0	Kuk Chok Jo	TKO	6 (10)	29 Aug 2008	Railway Station Boxing Arena, Sara Buri, Thailand	Retained WBC Youth World strawweight title
6	Win	6–0	Sofyan Effendi	UD	10	25 Apr 2008	Bangkok, Thailand	Retained WBC Youth World strawweight title
5	Win	5–0	Armando dela Cruz	KO	5 (10)	24 Oct 2007	Wat Yai Klang, Bang Phli, Thailand	Retained WBC Youth World strawweight title
4	Win	4–0	Dennis Juntillano	UD	10	31 Jul 2007	District Office, Chom Thong, Thailand	Retained WBC Youth World strawweight title
3	Win	3–0	Ma Yi Ming	TKO	1 (10), 2:21	30 Mar 2007	Mathayom Wat Sing School, Samut Prakan, Thailand	Won vacant WBC Youth World strawweight title
2	Win	2–0	Danny Linasa	UD	8	23 Feb 2007	Chokchai 4 Center, Bangkok, Thailand
1	Win	1–0	Roel Gade	UD	6	26 Jan 2007	City Hall, Tak, Thailand

Muay Thai record

Muay Thai record

55 Wins, 23 Losses, 2 Draws Date Result Opponent Event Location Method Round Time 10 May 2011 Loss Phetmorakot Petchyindee Academy Lumpinee Stadium Bangkok, Thailand Decision 5 3:00 2 Nov 2010 Won Khunsuek P.N.Gym Lumpinee Stadium Bangkok, Thailand Decision 5 3:00 13 Jul 2010 Won Chaidet Sor.Sor.Suriya Lumpinee Stadium Bangkok, Thailand TKO 2 5 Mar 2010 Loss Khunsuek P.N.Gym Bangkok, Thailand Decision 5 3:00 For the Thailand 108 lbs title. 1 May 2009 Loss Phetmorakot Teeded99 Lumpinee Stadium Bangkok, Thailand Decision 5 3:00 8 Dec 2008 Won Jomhod Eminentair Lumpinee Stadium Bangkok, Thailand Decision 5 3:00 7 Dec 2007 Won Nongnan Kiatpatum Lumpinee Stadium Bangkok, Thailand Decision 5 3:00 22 Sep 2006 Won Jomhod Eminentair Lumpinee Stadium Bangkok, Thailand Decision 5 3:00 Defends Lumpinee Stadium 105 lbs title 2 Jun 2006 Won Khunponjew Siangsawanpanpa Lumpinee Stadium Bangkok, Thailand Decision 5 3:00 Wins the Lumpinee Stadium 105 lbs title. 22 Dec 2005 Won Kaimukdam Pomkhwannarong Rajadamnern Stadium Bangkok, Thailand Decision 5 3:00 18 Feb 2004 Loss Weraburuthai Saksomshy Rajadamnern Stadium Bangkok, Thailand TKO 5 3:00 Legend:   Win   Loss   Draw/No contest   Notes

References

1. "วันเฮง"ได้คิวป้องแชมป์โลกไฟต์แรก. Daily News (in Thai). 2014-12-27. Retrieved 2015-11-22.
2. "BoxRec: Ratings". boxrec.com. Retrieved 9 February 2020.
3. "Ratings". The Ring. Retrieved 9 February 2020.
4. "RANKINGS | Transnational Boxing Rankings Board". Retrieved 9 February 2020.
5. "Photos: Wanheng Menayothin on Weight For 51-0 Showdown". BoxingScene.com. Retrieved 1 May 2019.
6. "'It is my duty to punch': Wanheng Menayothin interview". Boxing Monthly. Retrieved 1 May 2019.
7. "Wanheng Menayothin, Tiger Tor Buamas Win Bouts". Retrieved 2 June 2013.
8. "Wanheng Menayothin Stops Novoa For WBC Crown". Retrieved 6 November 2014.
9. "Petpiya Fight Wins Purse Bid For Novoa vs. Menayothin". BoxingScene.com. Retrieved 1 May 2019.
10. "Wanheng Meenayothin Wins Very Close Decision, Retains WBC Belt". BoxingScene.com. Retrieved 1 May 2019.
11. "Wanheng Menayothin". BoxingScene.com. Retrieved 1 May 2019.
12. "Menayothin Scores Repeat Win Over Fukuhara, Goes To 53-0". BoxingScene.com. Retrieved 2021-01-10.
13. "Moonsri vs Konkco - News, Tape, Ringwalk, TV, Streaming & Tickets". Box.Live. Retrieved 2021-01-10.
14. "Panya Pradabsri Shocks Wanheng Menayothin, Wins WBC Title & Snaps Record". BoxingScene.com. 27 November 2020. Retrieved 9 December 2020.

External links

• Boxing record for Wanheng Menayothin from BoxRec
• Wanheng Menayothin - Profile, News Archive & Current Rankings at Box.Live