Veeraphol Sahaprom
| Veerapol Sahaprom | |
|---|---|
| File:Veeraphol Sahaprom - Scott Mallon-Far East Photos.jpg Veeraphol in 2008 | |
| Born | Theeraphol Samranklang November 16, 1968 Nakhon Ratchasima, Thailand |
| Native name | ธีระพล สำราญกลาง |
| Other names | Veerapol Nakornloung (วีระพล นครหลวงโปรโมชั่น) |
| Nickname | Solemn-faced Tiger (พยัคฆ์หน้าขรึม)[1] Deathmask (???) |
| Height | 162 cm (5 ft 4 in) |
| Division | Muay Thai: Light Flyweight Flyweight Super Flyweight Boxing: Super Flyweight Bantamweight |
| Reach | 165 cm (65 in) |
| Style | Muay Thai (Muay Femur) Boxing |
| Stance | Orthodox |
| Years active | 1982-1994 (Muay Thai) 1994-2010 (Boxing) |
| Professional boxing record | |
| Total | 73 |
| Wins | 66 |
| By knockout | 47 |
| Losses | 4 |
| By knockout | 3 |
| Draws | 3 |
| No contests | 0 |
| Kickboxing record | |
| Total | 197 |
| Wins | 165 |
| By knockout | 20 |
| Losses | 30 |
| Draws | 2 |
| Other information | |
| Boxing record from BoxRec | |
Theeraphol Samranklang (Thai: ธีระพล สำราญกลาง; born November 16, 1968), known professionally as Veerapol Sahaprom [1] (Thai: วีระพล สหพรหม), is a retired Thai Muay Thai fighter and professional boxer. He is a former three-division Rajadamnern Stadium champion as well as a WBC and WBA bantamweight champion in boxing. He is often regarded as one of the greatest Muay Thai fighters and also one of the greatest western-style boxers from Thailand. Nicknamed "Solemn-faced Tiger" or "Deathmask", he was known for never changing his expression when throwing punches. [1]
Early life and Muay Thai
Sahaprom (nickname: Pol; พล) was born in Amphoe Mueang Nakhon Ratchasima, Nakhon Ratchasima province, but raised in Amphoe Kaeng Khoi, Saraburi province in Thailand. He started training in Muay Thai since childhood from his brother forced. He made his Bangkok debut in 1985. Around 1990–94, he was a famous Muay Thai fighter under Chucharoen "Ung-mor" Raveearamwong stable. He has faced many fighters, such as Santos Devy, Silapathai Jockygym, Langsuan Panyuthaphum, Dokmaipa Por Pongsawang, Duangsompong Por Pongsawang, Burklerk Pinsinchai, and ever lost-won with Saenmuangnoi Lukchaopormahesak (Samson Dutch Boy Gym) two times, his maximum purse was 220,000 baht in fight with Baeber Narupai. He won three different weight classes championships of the Rajadamnern Stadium. His last fight in Muay Thai was to fight with Saenklai Sit Kru Od at Lumpinee Stadium.[2]
Boxing career
Veerapol Sahaprom entered professional boxing in 1994 under Suchart Pisitwuttinan of Nakornluang Promotion as promoter and manager. In the debut, where he won the WBC International Super Flyweight Title. He challenged a world title for the first time in only his fourth fight as a professional, defeating fellow Thai Daorung Chuvatana. At that time, he was regarded as a boxer who had fought the second fewest fights and became a world champion (after Saensak Muangsurin in 1970s) by fighting only four times. However, Sahaprom lost his first defense against former WBC Super Flyweight Champion Nana Konadu at Kanchanaburi Stadium, losing his title in only four months. Three years after losing his WBA world title, Sahaprom got his second world title shot against WBC Bantamweight Champion Joichiro Tatsuyoshi on December 29, 1998. The fight took place in Osaka, Japan, and Sahaprom won by Technical Knockout in the 6th round, becoming world champion for the second time. Sahaprom fought Tatsuyoshi again in August, 1999, knocking him out in the 7th round for his second defense of the title. Sahaprom defended his title 14 times from 1996 to 2005, winning numerous non-title fights in between. He also fought Japanese boxer Toshiaki Nishioka four times during his reign, retaining his title in every single fight. Sahaprom finally lost his title to Hozumi Hasegawa in a 12-round unanimous decision. He held the WBC Bantamweight Title for over six years. Sahaprom fought five non-title fights after losing his title to Hasegawa, winning all five, including four by knockout. He challenged Hasegawa on March 25, 2006 in Kobe to avenge his loss, but was knocked down with a right hook in the 9th round, and was unable to pick himself up. This was the second knockout loss of his career, and his eighth fight in Japan.
Retirement
Sahaprom announced his retirement from boxing at age 39 after a loss to Vusi Malinga in a world title eliminator on June 12 in Bangkok, Thailand. He returned to the ring less than a year later on March 20, 2009 to knockout Yudi Arema. After retirement, he opened a Thai food restaurant in Chaiyaphum province, his wife's hometown.[3] He is also a trainer the Dabransarakarm gym in Maha Sarakham province.[4] At the end of 2017, he returned to fight again in Muay Thai style with old rival Samson Dutch Boy Gym in special bout at Lumpinee Stadium. The result of the fight, Sahaprom, 49, lost on points in the midst of the overwhelming crowd.[5]
Titles and accomplishments
Muay Thai
- Rajadamnern Stadium
- 1987 Rajadamnern Stadium Light Flyweight (108 lbs) Champion
- 1988-1989 Rajadamnern Stadium Flyweight (112 lbs) Champion
- 1993-1994 Rajadamnern Stadium Super Flyweight (115 lbs) Champion (2 defenses)
- 1993 Rajadamnern Stadium Fighter of the Year
Boxing
- World Boxing Council
- 1994-1995 WBC International Super Flyweight (115 lbs) Champion (1 defense)
- 1998-2005 WBC World Bantamweight (118 lbs) Champion (14 defenses)
- World Boxing Association
Muay Thai record
Professional boxing record
| 72 fights | 66 wins | 4 losses |
|---|---|---|
| By knockout | 46 | 3 |
| By decision | 20 | 1 |
| Draws | 2 | |
| No. | Result | Record | Opponent | Type | Round, time | Date | Location | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 72 | Win | 66–4–2 | Indonesia Vicky Tahumil | TKO | 2 (6) | 2010-04-23 | Thailand Municipality of Nonpek, Phayu | |
| 71 | Win | 65–4–2 | Indonesia Alex Buckie | PTS | 6 | 2010-11-05 | Thailand Meanburi Market, Bangkok | |
| 70 | Win | 64–4–2 | Indonesia Singo Kinaro | TKO | 4 (8) | 2009-08-14 | Thailand Ban Phai, Khon Kaen | |
| 69 | Win | 63–4–2 | Indonesia Christian Sianturi | KO | 2 (6) | 2009-07-17 | Thailand Central Market of Ladsawai, Lamlooka, Pathum Thani | |
| 68 | Win | 62–4–2 | Indonesia Ansori Anhar | KO | 4 (6) | 2009-05-29 | Thailand Temporary Boxing Arena, Kalasin | |
| 67 | Win | 61–4–2 | Indonesia Yudi Arema | KO | 3 (6) | 2009-03-20 | Thailand Provincial Sport Complex, Trang | |
| 66 | Loss | 60–4–2 | South Africa Vusi Malinga | TKO | 4 (12) | 2008-06-12 | Thailand Bodindecha School, Bang Kruai | For vacant WBC interim bantamweight title |
| 65 | Win | 60–3–2 | Japan Kentaro Nakayama | KO | 3 (8) | 2008-02-22 | Thailand Tupatemi Airforce Central Stadium, Bangkok | |
| 64 | Win | 59–3–2 | Philippines Richard Laano | UD | 12 | 2007-11-27 | Thailand Kemapitaram School, Nonthaburi | |
| 63 | Win | 58–3–2 | Philippines Reman Salim | UD | 8 | 2007-09-20 | Thailand Bangplama School, Suphan Buri | |
| 62 | Win | 57–3–2 | Japan Makoto Tanigawa | KO | 7 (10) | 2007-08-17 | Thailand Phatthalung | |
| 61 | Win | 56–3–2 | Japan Satoshi Usui | TKO | 4 (8) | 2007-07-06 | Thailand Wat Chao, Bang Kruai | |
| 60 | Win | 55–3–2 | Japan Satoshi Niwa | UD | 8 | 2007-05-01 | Thailand Nonthaburi | |
| 59 | Win | 54–3–2 | Japan Koji Fujiwara | TKO | 3 (8) | 2006-12-01 | Thailand Nonthaburi Pier, Nonthaburi | |
| 58 | Win | 53–3–2 | Tanzania Maiko Yombayomba | TKO | 4 (10) | 2006-11-10 | Thailand The Mall Shopping Center Bangkae, Bangkok | |
| 57 | Win | 52–3–2 | Tanzania Pascal Mhagama | TKO | 3 (10) | 2006-08-18 | Thailand Pathum Thani | |
| 56 | Loss | 51–3–2 | Japan Hozumi Hasegawa | TKO | 9 (12) | 2006-03-25 | Japan World Memorial Hall, Kobe | For WBC bantamweight title |
| 55 | Win | 51–2–2 | Tanzania Scari Korori | KO | 1 (10) | 2006-02-17 | Thailand Nonthaburi | |
| 54 | Win | 50–2–2 | Philippines Rey Llagas | KO | 2 (10) | 2005-12-06 | Thailand Nonthaburi | |
| 53 | Win | 49–2–2 | Philippines Roger Galicia | KO | 4 (10) | 2005-11-04 | Thailand Si Prachan | |
| 52 | Win | 48–2–2 | Philippines Joel Bauya | UD | 10 | 2005-08-25 | Thailand Manorom | |
| 51 | Win | 47–2–2 | Philippines Noel Sungahid | KO | 5 (10) | 2005-06-24 | Thailand The Mall Shopping Center Ngamwongwan, Bangkok | |
| 50 | Loss | 46–2–2 | Japan Hozumi Hasegawa | UD | 12 | 2005-04-16 | Japan Nippon Budokan | Lost WBC bantamweight title |
| 49 | Win | 46–1–2 | Philippines Allan Fuentes | KO | 3 (10) | 2005-02-22 | Thailand Chaophraya Pier, Pathum Thani | |
| 48 | Win | 45–1–2 | Tanzania Oscar Manyuka | TKO | 2 (6) | 2004-11-26 | Thailand Nonthaburi | |
| 47 | Win | 44–1–2 | Mexico Cecilio Santos | UD | 12 | 2004-09-11 | Thailand Chaophraya Dam's Ground, Chainart | Retained WBC bantamweight title |
| 46 | Win | 43–1–2 | Tanzania Rajabu Maoja | TKO | 5 (10) | 2004-06-26 | Thailand 700 Years Anniversary Sports St., Chiang Mai | |
| 45 | Win | 42–1–2 | Mexico Julio Cesar Avila | TKO | 12 (12) | 2004-05-01 | Thailand Nong Khai | Retained WBC bantamweight title |
| 44 | Win | 41–1–2 | Japan Toshiaki Nishioka | UD | 12 | 2004-03-06 | Japan Super Arena, Saitama | Retained WBC bantamweight title |
| 43 | Draw | 40–1–2 | Japan Toshiaki Nishioka | SD | 12 (12) | 2003-10-04 | Japan Kokugikan | Retained WBC bantamweight title |
| 42 | Win | 40–1–1 | Mexico Hugo Dianzo | UD | 12 | 2003-05-01 | Thailand The Mall Shopping Center Bangkae, Bangkok | Retained WBC bantamweight title |
| 41 | Win | 39–1–1 | Philippines Nathan Barcelona | UD | 6 | 2003-01-13 | Thailand Channel 7 Studios, Bangkok | |
| 40 | Win | 38–1–1 | Philippines Dean Bermudez | TKO | 3 (6) | 2002-08-24 | Thailand Channel 7 Studios, Bangkok | |
| 39 | Win | 37–1–1 | Colombia Julio Coronel | UD | 12 | 2002-05-01 | Thailand Rama V Bridge, Nonthaburi | Retained WBC bantamweight title |
| 38 | Win | 36–1–1 | Philippines Noel Sugahid | KO | 4 (10) | 2002-03-30 | Thailand Nonthaburi | |
| 37 | Win | 35–1–1 | Mexico Sergio Perez | UD | 12 | 2002-01-11 | Thailand Thanyaburi | Retained WBC bantamweight title |
| 36 | Win | 34–1–1 | Philippines Pablo Boy Guevarra | TKO | 7 (8) | 2001-10-19 | Thailand Bangkok | |
| 35 | Draw | 33–1–1 | Japan Toshiaki Nishioka | SD | 12 | 2001-09-01 | Japan Arena, Yokohama | Retained WBC bantamweight title |
| 34 | Win | 33–1 | Philippines Dean Bermudez | TKO | 4 (8) | 2001-07-12 | Thailand Bangkok | |
| 33 | Win | 32–1 | Mexico Ricardo Barajas | KO | 3 (12) | 2001-05-14 | France Palais des Sports, Paris | Retained WBC bantamweight title |
| 32 | Win | 31–1 | Mexico Roberto Lopez | RTD | 7 (10) | 2001-03-12 | France Palais des Sports, Paris | |
| 31 | Win | 30–1 | Indonesia Hasan Ambon | UD | 6 | 2001–01–30 | Thailand Bangkok | |
| 30 | Win | 29–1 | Mexico Oscar Arciniega | TKO | 5 (12) | 2000-12-05 | Thailand Royal Promenade-Sanam Luang, Bangkok | Retained WBC bantamweight title |
| 29 | Win | 28–1 | Philippines Jaime Barcelona | TKO | 5 (10) | 2000-08-16 | Thailand Bangkok | |
| 28 | Win | 27–1 | Japan Toshiaki Nishioka | UD | 12 | 2000-06-25 | Japan City Sogo Gym, Takasago | Retained WBC bantamweight title |
| 27 | Win | 26–1 | Mexico Adan Vargas | UD | 12 | 2000-03-11 | Thailand Municipal Stadium, Aranyaprathet | Retained WBC bantamweight title |
| 26 | Win | 25–1 | Philippines Nathan Barcelona | TKO | 8 (10) | 2000-01-19 | Thailand Bangkok | |
| 25 | Win | 24–1 | Philippines Dondon Lapuz | KO | 5 (10) | 1999-11-17 | Thailand Bangkok | |
| 24 | Win | 23–1 | Japan Joichiro Tatsuyoshi | TKO | 7 (12) | 1999-08-29 | Japan Osaka Dome, Osaka | Retained WBC bantamweight title |
| 23 | Win | 22–1 | Uruguay Mauro Blanc | KO | 5 (12) | 1999-05-21 | Thailand National Stadium, Sara Buri | Retained WBC bantamweight title |
| 22 | Win | 21–1 | Japan Joichiro Tatsuyoshi | KO | 6 (12) | 1998-12-29 | Japan Central Gym, Osaka | Won WBC bantamweight title |
| 21 | Win | 20–1 | Philippines Ricarte Cainiela | TKO | 7 (?) | 1998–10–21 | Thailand Bangkok | |
| 20 | Win | 19–1 | Mongolia Choi Tseveenpurev | PTS | 10 | 1998-08-19 | Thailand Bangkok | |
| 19 | Win | 18–1 | Philippines Buddy Ledama | KO | 4 (?) | 1998-06-17 | Thailand Bangkok | |
| 18 | Win | 17–1 | Philippines Joven Jorda | TKO | 6 (?) | 1998-03-18 | Thailand Bangkok | |
| 17 | Win | 16–1 | Philippines Joel Avila | KO | 5 (?) | 1998-01-21 | Thailand Bangkok | |
| 16 | Win | 15–1 | Philippines Jess Maca | PTS | 10 | 1997-11-19 | Thailand Bangkok | |
| 15 | Win | 14–1 | Philippines Allan Morre | TKO | 6 (10) | 1997-09-17 | Thailand Bangkok | |
| 14 | Win | 13–1 | Philippines Joel Nice | TKO | 3 (10) | 1997-07-04 | Thailand Pattani | |
| 13 | Win | 12–1 | Philippines Pinoy Montejo | TKO | 4 (10) | 1997-05-21 | Thailand Channel 7 Studios, Bangkok | |
| 12 | Win | 11–1 | Philippines Rolando Pascua | UD | 10 | 1997-04-07 | Thailand New Worlde Shopping Centre, Nonthaburi | |
| 11 | Win | 10–1 | Philippines Joven Jorda | TD | 6 (10) | 1997-02-15 | Thailand Nakornpanom Stadium, Nakhon Phanom | |
| 10 | Win | 9–1 | Philippines Jojo Torres | TKO | 3 (10) | 1996-12-05 | Thailand Nonthaburi Pier, Nonthaburi | |
| 9 | Win | 8–1 | Philippines Baby Lorona Jr. | UD | 10 | 1996-10-16 | Thailand Channel 7 Studios, Bangkok | |
| 8 | Win | 7–1 | Philippines Joel Junio | TKO | 4 (10) | 1996-09-01 | Thailand New World Shopping Center, Nonthaburi | |
| 7 | Win | 6–1 | Mexico Willy Salazar | TKO | 6 (10) | 1996-06-15 | Thailand New World Shopping Center, Nonthaburi | |
| 6 | Win | 5–1 | Philippines Ledion Ceniza | TKO | 9 (10) | 1996-04-06 | Thailand New World Shopping Center, Nonthaburi | |
| 5 | Loss | 4–1 | Ghana Nana Konadu | TKO | 2 (12) | 1996-01-28 | Thailand Municipal Stadium, Kanchanaburi | Lost WBA bantamweight title |
| 4 | Win | 4–0 | Thailand Daorung Chuvatana | SD | 12 | 1995-09-17 | Thailand Siam Jusco Shopping Center, Nonthaburi | Won WBA bantamweight title |
| 3 | Win | 3–0 | Indonesia Abdi Pohan | TKO | 5 (?) | 1995-06-04 | Thailand Siam Jusco Shopping Center, Nonthaburi | |
| 2 | Win | 2–0 | Philippines Melvin Mangramo | TKO | 9 (12) | 1995-03-26 | Thailand Bangkok | Retained WBC International super flyweight title |
| 1 | Win | 1–0 | Philippines Joel Junio | TKO | 3 (12) | 1994-12-05 | Thailand Siam Jusco Shopping Center, Nonthaburi | Won WBC International super flyweight title |
See also
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 forex (2006-03-24). ""พยัคฆ์หน้าขรึม" วีระพล นครหลวงโปรโมชั่น(Veeraphol Nakornluang) ชกเพียง 4 ครั้ง ก็ได้แชมป์โลก" (in ไทย). kapook.com. Retrieved 2016-04-24.
- ↑ หน้า 128-131, "พระกาฬหน้าขรึม" วีระพล นครหลวงโปรโมชั่น แชมป์โลกชาวไทยคนที่ยี่สิบสอง รุ่นแบนตั้มเวท WBA.. นิตยสารคนเด็ด ฉบับพิเศษ. "22 แชมป์โลกชาวไทย" โดย ชายพจน์. (สำนักพิมพ์ดวงตา, ตุลาคม 2538) (in Thai)
- ↑ "เจาะชีวิต "วีระพล นครหลวงโปรโมชั่น" SMM Visit - Veeraphol Sahaprom" (in ไทย). youtube. 2014-05-13. Archived from the original on 2021-12-15. Retrieved 2016-06-18.
- ↑ "Veeraphol Sahaprom story of champion". www.siamfghtmag.com.
- ↑ "แซมซั่นสุดเก๋าชนะแต้มวีระพล สะใจแฟนมวยไทย-เทศทั้งเวที". Khaosod (in thai). 2017-12-27. Retrieved 2023-07-27.
{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: unrecognized language (link) - ↑ "ยกห้าวีระพลก็ยังแก้ไขสถานการณ์ไม่ได้ ประกอบกับขาขวาเจ็บ จึงทำให้แพ้คะแนนเด่นเหนือไปแบบขาดลอย 15 ม.ค.2532 เวทีมวยชั่วคราวฟาร์มจระเข้ สมุทรปราการ". www.facebook.com.
External links
- Boxing record for Veeraphol Sahaprom from BoxRec (registration required)
- CS1 ไทย-language sources (th)
- 1968 births
- Bantamweight boxers
- Living people
- World Boxing Association champions
- World Boxing Council champions
- World bantamweight boxing champions
- World boxing champions
- Sportspeople from Nakhon Ratchasima province
- People from Saraburi province
- Thai male boxers
- Thai male Muay Thai practitioners
- Muay Thai trainers