Knockout CP Freshmart

Thammanoon Niyomtrong (Thai: ธรรมนูญ นิยมตรง, born 20 September 1990), known by his ring name Knockout CP Freshmart, is a Thai professional boxer and former Muay Thai fighter who has held the WBA (Super) mini-flyweight title since 2016.

Thammanoon Niyomtrong
ธรรมนูญ นิยมตรง
Statistics
Nickname(s)Little Pacquiao
Weight(s)Mini-flyweight
Height155 cm (5 ft 1 in)[1][2]
Reach155 cm (61 in)[1]
Born (1990-09-20) 20 September 1990
Surin, Thailand
StanceOrthodox
Boxing record[3]
Total fights24
Wins24
Wins by KO9

As of July 2022, Knockout is ranked the #1 strawweight boxer in the world by TBRB,[4] The Ring[5] and ESPN,[6] while BoxRec ranks him as the #2 strawweight in the world.[7]

Muay Thai career

Under the ring name "Newlukrak Pagonponsurin" (นิวลูกรัก ปกรณ์พรสุรินทร์) or "Newlukrak Sor Kattika" (นิวลูกรัก ส.กัตติกา),[8] he won titles at Rajadamnern Stadium and Lumpinee Boxing Stadium in the 105 lbs division. Niyomtrong trains at Excindicongbingbangongym in Bangkok.[9] He's also an amateur boxing Thai national champion.[10]

Professional boxing career

Early career

Sponsored by Thai convenience store chain CP Freshmart (a network of Charoen Pokphand),[11] he won the vacant WBC Youth World mini-flyweight title in his professional debut on June 22, 2012, defeating Marzon Cabilla by a sixth-round technical decision.[12] He successfully made seven consecutive defenses before vacating the minor title.

Freshmart vs. Buitrago

Knockout then defeated Carlos Buitrago by unanimous decision (115-113, 115–113, 115–113) to win the vacant WBA mini-flyweight interim title on October 1, 2014.

Freshmart vs. Rachman

Knockout's first defense came against 44-year-old former two-time world champion Muhammad Rachman. He won the fight via a wide unanimous decision (119-111, 117–112, 119–109).

Freshmart vs. Diaz

Knockout scored a knockout for the first time since claiming the interim world title in July 2015, against Alexis Díaz. Knockout dropped Diaz twice before the referee waved off the fight, giving Knockout a technical knockout win.[13] In April 2016, Knockout went on to rematch Buitrago, winning a wider unanimous decision (119-109, 117–111, 117–111) to defend his title.

Freshmart vs. Rojas

The WBA then ordered a match-up between interim champion Knockout CP Freshmart and their full champion Byron Rojas in April 2016.[14] Rojas was previously the WBA (Regular) champion and had defeated WBA (Super) champion Hekkie Budler to win the full title. The fight took place on June 29 in Khon Kaen. The fight was widely considered boring, as Knockout clinched through most of the fight to no warning from the referee. Nevertheless, he won the fight by unanimous decision (115-113, 115–113, 115–113) to become a world champion.[15]

Freshmart vs. Ono

Knockout was scheduled to make the first defense of his WBA strawweight title against the former OPBF champion Shin Ono on December 14, 2016. Ono was the #14 ranked WBA strawweight contender at the time.[16] Knockout required a few rounds to adjust to the longer southpaw boxing approach of Ono, but began to take the fight over from the fifth round onward. He won the fight by unanimous decision, with scores of 118–109, 117–111, and 118–110.[17]

Freshmart vs. Odaira

Knockout was scheduled to make his second title defense against the two-time world title challenger Go Odaira on March 1, 2017.[18] Knockout won the fight by a fifth-round knockout, his first stoppage victory in nearly two years. He dropped Odaira with a left uppercut and right straight combination just before the one minute mark, with Odaira being counted out at the 1:07 minute mark. Knockout scored the first knockdown with a right straight in the fourth round.[19]

Freshmart vs. Loreto

On April 17, 2017, the WBA ordered Knockout to face the mandatory title challenger Rey Loreto, giving the two parties 30 days to negotiate the terms of the bout. Knockout was obligated to make a mandatory title defense by March 28, 2017, and was as such a month overdue.[20] The fight was scheduled for July 15, 2017. Loreto appeared to edge the first four rounds, successfully controlling the range and causing his opponent's eye to begin swelling shut. Knockout began to take over the fight from the mid-rounds onward and won by unanimous decision, with scores of 117–110, 117-110 and 115–113.[21]

Freshmart vs. Landero

Knockout was scheduled to make the fourth defense of his title against Toto Landero on March 6, 2018, with Knockout coming into the fight as a significant favorite.[22] Knockout controlled the majority of the bout, although Landero was able to momentarily stagger him in the fourth round and opened a cut by his left eye in the fifth round. Knockout won the fight by unanimous decision, with scores of 117–111, 115-113 and 119–110.[23]

Freshmart vs. Chaozhong

Knockout made the fifth defense of his WBA title against the former WBC mini-flyweight champion Xiong Chaozhong on July 27, 2018. The bout was contested in the Guosen Gymnasium in Qingdao, China, which was the first time that Knockout fought outside of Thailand in his professional boxing career.[24] Knockout won the fight by a wide unanimous decision, with scores of 118–110, 118-110 and 116–112.[25]

Freshmart vs. Rojas

Knockout was scheduled to fight a rematch with the former WBA mini-flyweight titlist Byron Rojas in his sixth title defense, on November 29, 2018.[26] Knockout beat Rojas for the second time by unanimous decision, with scores of 115–113, 117-111 and 116–112. Both fighters were warned numerous times for hugging, holding, throwing low blows and leading with the head. BoxingScene described the fight as "a totally forgettable fight with both men more interested in fouling than punching".[27]

Freshmart vs. Andales

Knockout was scheduled to defend his title for the seventh time against ArAr Andales on August 2, 2019.[28] He won the fight by an eight-round technical decision, with scores of 78–74, 77-75 and 79–73, as he was leading on all the judges scorecards. The fight was stopped due to a cut on Freshmart's left eyelid, which was caused by one of the numerous head clashes throughout the bout.[29]

Freshmart vs. Tanaka

Knockout faced the former OPBF and Japan mini-flyweight champion Norihito Tanaka in his eight title defense on March 3, 2020.[30] He won the fight by unanimous decision.[31]

Freshmart vs. Sithdabnij

Knockout was scheduled to make his ninth WBA title defense against fellow countryman Pongsaklek Sithdabnij on October 5, 2021, at the Chang Arena in Buriram, Thailand.[32] Knockout won the fight by a third-round technical knockout. He scored three knockdowns prior to the knockout, one in the second and two in the third round.[33]

Freshmart vs. Paradero

Knockout was scheduled to make his tenth title defense against Robert Paradero on December 14, 2021. He won the fight by a fifth-round technical knockout.[34]

Freshmart vs. Menayothin

Knockout was scheduled to make his eleventh defense against former WBC mini-flyweight Champion Wanheng Menayothin on July 20, 2022.[35] Knockout won the fight by unanimous decision, with scores of 116-112, 119-109 and 117-111.[36]

Titles and accomplishments

Muay Thai
  • Lumpinee Stadium
    • 2013 Lumpinee Stadium 105 lbs Champion
    • 2014 Lumpinee Stadium 105 lbs Champion
  • Professional Boxing Association of Thailand (PAT)
    • 2012 Thailand 105 lbs Champion

Boxing
  • World Boxing Council
    • 2012 WBC Youth World mini-flyweight Champion (defended seven times)
  • World Boxing Association
    • 2014 WBA World interim mini-flyweight Champion (defended three times)
    • 2016 WBA World mini-flyweight Champion (defended eleven times)

Professional boxing record
24 fights 24 wins 0 losses
By knockout 9 0
By decision 15 0
No. Result Record Opponent Type Round, time Date Location Notes
24 Win 24–0 Wanheng Menayothin UD 12 20 Jul 2022 Provincial Ground, Chonburi, Thailand Retained WBA (Super) mini-flyweight title
23 Win 23–0 Robert Paradero TKO 5 (12), 1:28 14 Dec 2021 Saphan Hin, Phuket, Thailand Retained WBA (Super) mini-flyweight title
22 Win 22–0 Pongsaklek Sithdabnij TKO 3 (12), 0:49 5 Oct 2021 Chang Arena, Buriram, Thailand Retained WBA (Super) mini-flyweight title
21 Win 21–0 Norihito Tanaka UD 12 3 Mar 2020 Municipality Ground, Nakhon Sawan, Thailand Retained WBA (Super) mini-flyweight title
20 Win 20–0 ArAr Andales TD 8 (12), 1:33 2 Aug 2019 City Hall Ground, Nakhon Sawan, Thailand Retained WBA mini-flyweight title;
Unanimous TD after Freshmart cut from accidental head clash
19 Win 19–0 Byron Rojas UD 12 29 Nov 2018 Provincial Ground, Chonburi, Thailand Retained WBA mini-flyweight title
18 Win 18–0 Xiong Chaozhong UD 12 27 Jul 2018 Guosen Gymnasium, Qingdao, China Retained WBA mini-flyweight title
17 Win 17–0 Toto Landero UD 12 6 Mar 2018 Provincial Ground, Chonburi, Thailand Retained WBA mini-flyweight title
16 Win 16–0 Rey Loreto UD 12 15 Jul 2017 City Hall Ground, Chonburi, Thailand Retained WBA mini-flyweight title
15 Win 15–0 Go Odaira TKO 5 (12), 1:07 1 Mar 2017 City Hall Ground, Chonburi, Thailand Retained WBA mini-flyweight title
14 Win 14–0 Shin Ono UD 12 14 Dec 2016 Provincial Ground, Nakhon Ratchasima, Thailand Retained WBA mini-flyweight title
13 Win 13–0 Byron Rojas UD 12 29 Jun 2016 City Hall Ground, Khon Kaen, Thailand Won WBA mini-flyweight title
12 Win 12–0 Carlos Buitrago UD 12 4 Feb 2016 City Hall Ground, Chonburi, Thailand Retained WBA interim mini-flyweight title
11 Win 11–0 Alexis Díaz TKO 4 (12), 2:45 2 Jul 2015 City Hall Ground, Nakhon Ratchasima, Thailand Retained WBA interim mini-flyweight title
10 Win 10–0 Muhammad Rachman UD 12 5 Mar 2015 City Hall Ground, Chonburi, Thailand Retained WBA interim mini-flyweight title
9 Win 9–0 Carlos Buitrago UD 12 1 Oct 2014 New I-Mobile Stadium, Buriram, Thailand Won vacant WBA interim mini-flyweight title
8 Win 8–0 Luis Domingo de Alba TKO 5 (10) 25 Jul 2014 Provincial Gymnasium, Chonburi, Thailand Retained WBC Youth World mini-flyweight title
7 Win 7–0 Sandeep KO 5 (10) 10 Jun 2014 Siam Paradise Entertainment Centre, Bangkok, Thailand Retained WBC Youth World mini-flyweight title
6 Win 6–0 Jonathan Refugio UD 10 28 Mar 2014 Chokchai 4 Market, Bangkok, Thailand Retained WBC Youth World mini-flyweight title
5 Win 5–0 Amit Panghal UD 10 31 Jan 2014 Nongplalai School, Ubon Ratchathani, Thailand Retained WBC Youth World mini-flyweight title
4 Win 4–0 Bimbo Nacionales TKO 5 (10), 2:08 10 Jul 2013 Siam Paradise Entertainment Centre, Bangkok, Thailand Retained WBC Youth World mini-flyweight title
3 Win 3–0 Mark Anthony Florida TKO 5 (10), 2:16 26 Apr 2013 Provincial Ground, Khon Kaen, Thailand Retained WBC Youth World mini-flyweight title
2 Win 2–0 Demsi Manufoe KO 3 (10) 3 Dec 2012 11th Inf Reg, Bangkok, Thailand Retained WBC Youth World mini-flyweight title
1 Win 1–0 Marzon Cabilla TD 6 (10) 22 Jun 2012 Bueng Kum District, Bangkok, Thailand Won vacant WBC Youth World mini-flyweight title

Muay Thai record
Muay Thai record
Date Result OpponentEventLocation MethodRoundTime
2014-05-06WinThailand Ploysiam PetchyindeeAcademySuek Petchpiya, Lumpinee StadiumBangkok, ThailandTKO (Left Knee)4
2014-02-28WinThailand Tuktatong Por.ThairungruangSuek Lumpinee Champion KrekkaiBangkok, ThailandDecision (Unanimous)53:00
Wins the vacant Lumpinee Stadium 105 lbs Title.
2013-11-01WinThailand Rungnarai Kiatmuu9Petchyindee, Lumpinee StadiumBangkok, ThailandKO (Right Hook)3
2013-10-10LossThailand Tuktatong Por.ThairungruangPetchwiset, Rajadamnern StadiumBangkok, ThailandDecision53:00
2013-09-03LossThailand Tuktatong Por.ThairungruangFairtex, Lumpinee StadiumBangkok, ThailandDecision53:00
2013-08-09LossThailand Chopper Kor SapaotongPetchyindee, Lumpinee StadiumBangkok, ThailandDecision53:00
2013-06-07LossThailand Satanmuanglek WindysportLumpinee Champion Krekkai, Lumpinee StadiumBangkok, ThailandDecision53:00
Lost the Lumpinee Stadium 105 lbs Title.
2013-04-13WinThailand Petang KiatphontipRajadamnern StadiumBangkok, ThailandKO (Left Hook)2
2013-02-08LossThailand Satanmuanglek CP FreshmartLumpinee StadiumBangkok, ThailandKO (Left low kick)3
Lost the Thailand 105 lbs Title.
2013-01-04WinThailand Ploysiam PetchyindeeAcademyLumpinee StadiumBangkok, ThailandDecision53:00
Wins the vacant Lumpinee Stadium 105 lbs Title.
2012-10-04WinThailand Wanchai RamboisanRajadamnern StadiumBangkok, ThailandDecision53:00
2012-09-04WinThailand Ploiwittaya RotsuratLumpinee StadiumBangkok, ThailandKO (Left Hook)4
Wins the Thailand 105 lbs Title.
Legend:   Win   Loss   Draw/No contest   Notes

See also

References
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