Saman Sorjaturong

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

Saman Sorjaturong
(สมาน ส.จาตุรงค์)
Statistics
Real nameSaman Sriprated
(สมาน ศรีประเทศ)
Weight(s)Junior flyweight
NationalityThai
Born (1968-08-02) August 2, 1968
Amphoe Khlong Lan, Kamphaeng Phet province, Thailand
StanceOrthodox
Boxing record
Total fights55
Wins46
Wins by KO34
Losses8
Draws1

Early life

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.

Boxing career

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.[1] 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.[2] 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.

Life after boxing

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.[2]

Professional boxing record

55 fights 45 wins 8 losses
By knockout 36 4
By decision 9 4
Draws 2
No. Result Record Opponent Type Round Date Location Notes
55 Loss 45–8–2 Kōki Kameda KO 1(10) Jun 20, 2005 Korakuen Hall, Tokyo, Japan
54 Loss 45–7–2 Rodel Quilaton UD 6 Apr 16, 2005 The Mall Shopping Center Bangkae, Bangkok, Thailand
53 Loss 45–6–2 Pitakpong Thamma TKO 4(12) Feb 22, 2005 Chaophraya pier, Pathum Thani, Thailand
52 Loss 45–5–2 Wyndel Janiola UD 10 Apr 11, 2002 Princess Crown Hotel, Paoy Paet, Cambodia
51 Win 45–4–2 Koki Tanaka TKO 3(10) Feb 2, 2002 Korakuen Hall, Tokyo, Japan
50 Loss 44–4–2 Choi Yo-sam KO 7(12) Jan 30, 2001 Bangkok City, Thailand For WBC light-flyweight titles
49 Win 44–3–2 Alvin Felicilda UD 10 Jul 19, 2000 Bangkok City, Thailand
48 Win 43–3–2 Ramil Anito KO 6(10) Mar 11, 2000 Bangkok City, Thailand
47 Win 42–3–2 Alfren Bulala KO 4(8) Mar 11, 2000 Sa Kaeo, Thailand
46 Win 41–3–2 Rogelio Lapi-an KO 3(8) Feb 11, 2000 Mahachai Villa Arena, Samut Sakhon, Thailand
45 Loss 40–3–2 Choi Yo-sam UD 12 Occt 17, 1999 Olympic Park Gymnasium, Seoul, South Korea Lost WBC light-flyweight titles
44 Draw 40–2–2 Texas Gomez TD 5(12) May 19, 1999 Bangkok City, Thailand
43 Win 40–2–1 Ladislao Vazquez UD 12 Nov 26, 1998 Muang Thong Thani Sports Complex, Pathum Thani, Thailand Retained WBC light-flyweight titles
42 Win 39–2–1 Ramil Gevero PTS 10 Aug 19, 1998 Bangkok City, Thailand
41 Win 38–2–1 Shiro Yahiro TKO 4(12) Mar 8, 1998 Yokohama Arena, Yokohama, Japan Retained WBC light-flyweight titles
40 Win 37–2–1 Ernesto Rubillar TKO 7(10) Dec 17, 1997 Channel 7 Studios, Bangkok, Thailand
39 Win 36–2–1 Mzukisi Marali TKO 4(12) May 31, 1997 Garden Hill Village, Bungsampan, Petchaboon, Thailand Retained WBC light-flyweight titles
38 Win 35–2–1 Julio Coronel TKO 7(12) Apr 13, 1997 Chaiyaphum Stadium, Chaiyaphum, Thailand Retained WBC light-flyweight titles
37 Win 34–2–1 Manuel Jesus Herrera UD 12 Dec 15, 1996 Provincial Stadium, Chiang Rai, Thailand Retained WBC light-flyweight titles
36 Win 33–2–1 Alli Galvez TKO 2(12) Sep 19, 1996 Bangplee Regional Stadium, Samut Prakan, Thailand Retained WBC light-flyweight titles
35 Win 32–2–1 Shiro Yahiro TKO 9(12) Aug 10, 1996 Soccer Stadium, Phitsanulok, Thailand Retained WBC light-flyweight titles
34 Win 31–2–1 Bonifacio Terado PTS 6 Jun 7, 1996 Panpiset School, Pan District , Chiang Rai, Thailand
33 Win 30–2–1 Joma Gamboa TKO 7(12) Apr 27, 1996 Regional Stadium, Maha Sarakham, Thailand Retained WBC light-flyweight titles
32 Win 29–2–1 Antonio Pérez TKO 4(12) Feb 24, 1996 Municipal Stadium, Chachoengsao, Thailand Retained WBC light-flyweight titles
31 Win 28–2–1 Yuichi Hosono KO 4(12) Nov 12, 1995 Main Stadium, Ratchaburi, Thailand Retained WBC, and IBF light-flyweight titles
30 Win 27–2–1 Humberto González TKO 7(12) Jul 15, 1995 Great Western Forum, Inglewood, USA Won WBC, and IBF light-flyweight titles
29 Win 26–2–1 David Franco KO 6(10) May 18, 1995 Bangkok City, Thailand
28 Win 25–2–1 Alexis Janiola KO 4(10) Mar 15, 1995 Channel 7 Studios, Bangkok, Thailand
27 Win 24–2–1 Al Tarazona UD 10 Feb 15, 1995 Channel 7 Studios, Bangkok, Thailand
26 Win 23–2–1 Edwin Talita PTS 10 Dec 21, 1994 Channel 7 Studios, Bangkok, Thailand
25 Win 22–2–1 Rico Macaubos KO 3(?) Oct 12, 1994 Channel 7 Studios, Bangkok, Thailand
24 Win 21–2–1 David Franco PTS 10 Aug 14, 1994 Channel 7 Studios, Bangkok, Thailand
23 Win 20–2–1 Alpong Navaja KO 4(?) Jun 15, 1994 Channel 7 Studios, Bangkok, Thailand
22 Win 19–2–1 Jaime Aliguin KO 3(?) Apr 20, 1994 Channel 7 Studios, Bangkok, Thailand
21 Win 18–2–1 Sammy Tyson Pagadan KO 5(?) Feb 16, 1994 Channel 7 Studios, Bangkok, Thailand
20 Win 17–2–1 John Medina KO 4(?) Dec 15, 1993 Bangkok City, Thailand
19 Win 16–2–1 Bernardo Belamucho KO 4(?) Sep 15, 1993 Bangkok City, Thailand
18 Loss 15–2–1 Ricardo López KO 2(12) Jul 3, 1993 Parc de Beisbol La Junta, Nuevo Laredo, Mexico For WBC minimumweight title
17 Win 15–1–1 Aswin Sithlakmuang KO 8(?) Jan 17, 1993 Bangkok City, Thailand
16 Loss 14–1–1 Aswin Sithlakmuang PTS 6 Aug 25, 1992 Bangkok City, Thailand
15 Draw 14–0–1 Roberto Padilla PTS 10 Jul 10, 1992 Bangkok City, Thailand
14 Win 14–0 Suk Hang Jae KO 3(?) Apr 3, 1992 Bangkok City, Thailand
13 Win 13–0 Nilo Anosa KO 2(?) Dec 14, 1991 Bangkok City, Thailand
12 Win 12–0 Aswin Singnakloea KO 1(?) Oct 5, 1991 Bangkok City, Thailand
11 Win 11–0 Darwin M KO 7(?) Jul 14, 1991 Bangkok City, Thailand
10 Win 10–0 Pepe Sitharan KO 1(?) Jun 11, 1991 Bangkok City, Thailand
9 Win 9–0 Putlek Ohyuthanakorn KO 3(?) May 14, 1991 Bangkok City, Thailand
8 Win 8–0 Tutachai Lukpintorn KO 1(?) Mar 8, 1991 Bangkok City, Thailand
7 Win 7–0 Bangpleenoi Poryontrakit KO 2(?) Feb 23, 1991 Bangkok City, Thailand
6 Win 6–0 Rome Chaalorton PTS 4 Nov 18, 1990 Bangkok City, Thailand
5 Win 5–0 Bunlert Sorkettalingche KO 4(?) Aug 22, 1990 Bangkok City, Thailand
4 Win 4–0 Lui Singsuannam KO 5(?) Jul 23, 1990 Bangkok City, Thailand
3 Win 3–0 Panom Chorungsak KO 1(?) Jun 17, 1990 Bangkok City, Thailand
2 Win 2–0 Kongkwan Lukmaoklong PTS 4 Apr 8, 1990 Bangkok City, Thailand
1 Win 1–0 Ekawit Singkrungthon KO 4 Des 24, 1989 Bangkok City, Thailand

See also

References

  1. "Saman Sorjaturong - Lineal Jr. Flyweight Champion". The Cyber Boxing Zone Encyclopedia.
  2. "เจาะชีวิต "สมาน ส.จาตุรงค์" SMM Visit - Saman Sorjaturong" (in Thai). youtube. 2014-02-06. Archived from the original on 2021-12-14. Retrieved 2016-06-18.
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