Wangchannoi Sor Palangchai
Wangchannoi Sor Palangchai or Wangchannoi Sor Sirada (Thai: วังจั่นน้อย ส.พลังชัย, วังจั่นน้อย ส.สิระดา; born: May 30, 1967 in Lopburi) was a retired Mauy Thai fighter from Thailand. He is famous and popular in the 80s and 90s. His fight record has not been recorded, but it's expected to be about 300 times, and losses not be more than 50 times. He is well known for his heavy punching power. He also has other names "Wangchannoi Wor Valapon" (วังจั่นน้อย ว.วราพล) and "Wangchannoi Chor Tabtimto" (วังจั่นน้อย ช.ทับทิมโต).
| Wangchannoi Sor Palangchai | |
|---|---|
| Born | Arporn Sophap (อาภรณ์ โสภาพ) May 30, 1967 Tambon Wang Chan, Amphoe Khok Samrong, Lopburi province, Thailand |
| Native name | วังจั่นน้อย ส.พลังชัย |
| Other names | Wangchannoi Sor Sirada (วังจั่นน้อย ส.สิระดา) Wangchannoi Wor Valapon (วังจั่นน้อย ว.วราพล) Wangchannoi Chor Tabtimto (วังจั่นน้อย ช.ทับทิมโต) Xị̂ h̄mạd 33 wi (ไอ้หมัด 33 วิ) "33 sec. puncher" Xị̂ h̄nùm Chivas (ไอ้หนุ่มชีวาส) "Chivas young man" Meṭhī h̄mạd trng (เมธีหมัดตรง) "straight savant" Phra kāḷ lawô (พระกาฬละโว้) "Death of Lavo"[1] |
| Nationality | Thai |
| Division | Light flyweight Flyweight Bantamweight Junior featherweight Junior lightweight |
| Style | Muay Thai |
| Fighting out of | Lopburi province |
| Years active | circa 1987–1997 |
| Kickboxing record | |
| Total | 300 |
| Wins | 267 |
| By knockout | 40 |
| Losses | 30 |
| Draws | 3 |
| Other information | |
| Notable school(s) | Rattana Commercial School |
Biography and career
Wangchannoi (nickname: Porn; ภรณ์) was born in Tambon Wang Chan, Amphoe Khok Samrong, Lopburi province in central Thailand. He received a diploma from Rattana Commercial School (currently Rattana Bundit University). He started his career at the age of 10 by establishing a reputation in the neighborhood. Later, he came to Bangkok as a fighter under the famous promoter Songchai Rattanasuban. He is more known when he can overcome Namphon Nongkee Pahuyuth won Lumpinee Stadium Light flyweight title and also has won four times Lumpinee Stadium Flyweight titles.
Later, he stripped for promoted to the heavier division. He won five times Lumpinee Stadium Junior featherweight titles, his highest salary is 260,000 baht. He fought with many famous fighters, such as Ole Kiatoneway, Chamuakpetch Hapalang, Samransak Muangsurin, Kongtoranee Payakaroon, Jaroenthong Kiatbanchong, Karuhat Sor Suphawan, and a legendary Samart Payakaroon. Especially with the Samart, which is considered the best Muay Thai fighter of the era. He can overcome as the undercard of professional boxing IBF Junior flyweight world title Tacy Macalos vs. Muangchai Kittikasem on May 2, 1989 at Lumpinee Stadium. After the bout, Samart announced his retirement on ring immediately.[2] In 1993, he was awarded best fighter of the year.
He received the nickname from Muay Thai fans "33 sec. puncher" from his defeat knockout Namkabuan Nongkeeprawayuth, who is a younger brother of Namphon Nongkee Pahuyuth in the first round with only 33 seconds with a fist. In addition, he also has another nickname "Chivas young man" since he often booze with his friends after the bout.[1]
Retirement
He last fight with a defeat to Rambonoi Chor Tabtim by points in 1997. After retirement, he has been a Muay thai trainer in his older brother's Muay Thai gym for a while. After that, he traveled to France to be a trainer and switch to fight for two years to return to Thailand.[3]
At present, Wangchannoi is a trainer at "Chor Hapayak Gym" at Tambon Lam Luk Ka, Amphoe Lam Luk Ka, Pathum Thani province.[1]
Titles
Muay Thai honors
- 108 lb Champion of Lumpinee Stadium
- 112 lb Champion of Lumpinee Stadium (four times)
- 122 lb Champion of Lumpinee Stadium (five times)
Awards
- 1993 Sports Writers Association of Thailand Fighter of the Year[4]
Muay Thai record
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267 Wins, 30 Losses, 3 Draws
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References
- วันนี้ของ 'วังจั่นน้อย ส.พลังชัย' ร่วมสร้างตำนาน ช.ห้าพยัคฆ์. หนังสือพิมพ์คมชัดลึก. ปีที่ 16 ฉบับที่ 6545 วันอังคารที่ 4 เมษายน พ.ศ. 2560 หน้า 9 กีฬา (in Thai)
- แฟนพันธุ์แท้ 2014_7 มี.ค. 57 (มวยไทย). Fan Pan Tae (in Thai). March 7, 2014. Retrieved September 9, 2016.
- อนิรุธ เชื้อบาง. วังจั่นน้อย ส.สิระดา ไอ้หนุ่มชีวาส. หนังสือพิมพ์สยามกีฬา. ปีที่ 23 ฉบับที่ 8356 วันที่ 15 มกราคม พ.ศ. 2551 หน้า 27 (in Thai)
- "THE TROPHIES OF MUAY THAI IN THAILAND". www.siamfightmag.com. Retrieved 2021-02-04.