Thammanoon Niyomtrong
| Thammanoon Niyomtrong | |
|---|---|
| Statistics | |
| Real name | Thammanoon Niyomtrong |
| Nickname(s) | Little Pacquiao |
| Rated at | Minimumweight |
| Height | 5 ft 1 in (155 cm) |
| Nationality |
 Thai |
| Born |
20 September 1990 Nokmuang Subdistrict, Mueang Surin District, Surin Province, Thailand |
| Stance | Orthodox |
| Boxing record | |
| Total fights | 13 |
| Wins | 13 |
| Wins by KO | 6 |
| Losses | 0 |
Thammanoon Niyomtrong (Thai: ธรรมนูญ นิยมตรง), born 20 September 1990 in Thailand), also known as Knockout CP Freshmart and Newlukrak Pagonponsurin, is a Thai professional minimumweight boxer and Muay Thai fighter. He is the current WBA minimumweight world champion.
Muay Thai career
Taking the ring name "Newlukrak Pagonponsurin" (นิวลูกรัก ปกรณ์พรสุรินทร์) or "Newlukrak Sor Kattika" (นิวลูกรัก ส.กัตติกา),[1] he won the titles at Rajadmnern, Lumpini and the Thai national championships in amateur boxing.[2]
Professional boxing career
Sponsored by Thai convenience store chain CP Freshmart (in a network of Charoen Pokphand),[3] 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.[4] He successfully made seven consecutive title defenses before vacating the title.
Niyomtrong then defeated Carlos Buitrago by a twelfth-round unanimous decision to win the vacant interim WBA Minimumweight title on October 1, 2014. After defending his title for a third time, the WBA ordered a match-up between Niyomtrong and WBA world minimumweight champion Byron Rojas on June 29, 2016.[5]
Professional boxing record
| Professional record summary | ||
| 13 fights | 13 wins | 0 losses |
| By knockout | 6 | 0 |
| By decision | 7 | 0 |
| No. | Result | Record | Opponent | Type | Round, time | Date | Location | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 14 | N/A | N/A |  Shin Ono |
N/A | – (12) | Dec 14, 2016 | Nakhon Ratchasima, Thailand |
Defending WBA minimumweight title |
| 13 | Win | 13–0 |  Byron Rojas |
UD | 12 | Jun 29, 2016 | City Hall's Ground, Khon Kaen, Thailand |
Won WBA minimumweight title |
| 12 | Win | 12–0 | Carlos Buitrago |
UD | 12 | Feb 4, 2016 | City Hall Ground, Chonburi, Thailand |
Retained WBA interim minimumweight title |
| 11 | Win | 11–0 |  Alexis Diaz |
TKO | 4 (12), 2:45 | Jul 2, 2015 | City Hall Ground, Nakhon Ratchasima, Thailand |
Retained WBA interim minimumweight title |
| 10 | Win | 10–0 |  Muhammad Rachman |
UD | 12 | Mar 5, 2015 | City Hall Ground, Chonburi, Thailand |
Retained WBA interim minimumweight title |
| 9 | Win | 9–0 | Carlos Buitrago |
UD | 12 | Oct 1, 2014 | New I-Mobile Stadium, Buriram, Thailand |
Won vacant WBA interim minimumweight title |
| 8 | Win | 8–0 |  Luis Domingo de Alba |
TKO | 5 (10) | Jul 25, 2014 | Provincial Gymnasium, Chonburi, Thailand |
Retained WBC Youth World mini-flyweight title |
| 7 | Win | 7–0 |  Sandeep |
KO | 5 (10) | Jun 10, 2014 | Siam Paradise Entertainment Centre, Bangkok, Thailand |
Retained WBC Youth World mini-flyweight title |
| 6 | Win | 6–0 | Jonathan Refugio |
UD | 10 | Mar 28, 2014 | Chokchai 4 Market, Bangkok, Thailand |
Retained WBC Youth World mini-flyweight title |
| 5 | Win | 5–0 | Amit Panghal |
UD | 10 | Jan 31, 2014 | Nongplalai School, Ubon Ratchathani, Thailand |
Retained WBC Youth World mini-flyweight title |
| 4 | Win | 4–0 | Bimbo Nacionales |
TKO | 5 (10), 2:08 | Jul 10, 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 | Apr 26, 2013 | Khon Kaen, Thailand |
Retained WBC Youth World mini-flyweight title |
| 2 | Win | 2–0 | Demsi Manufoe |
KO | 3 (10) | Dec 3, 2012 | 11th Inf Reg, Bangkok, Thailand |
Retained WBC Youth World mini-flyweight title |
| 1 | Win | 1–0 | Marzon Cabilla |
TD | 6 (10) | Jun 22, 2012 | Bueng Kum District, Bangkok, Thailand |
Professional debut; Won vacant WBC Youth World mini-flyweight title |
Titles in boxing
| Awards and achievements | ||
|---|---|---|
| Regional titles | ||
| Vacant Title last held by Yodngoen Tor Chalermchai |
WBC Youth World mini-flyweight champion Jun 22, 2012 – 2014 Vacated |
Vacant Title next held by Chanachai CP Freshmart |
| World titles | ||
| Vacant Title last held by Hekkie Budler |
WBA minimumweight champion interim title October 1, 2014 – June 29, 2016 Won world title |
Vacant |
| Preceded by Byron Rojas |
WBA minimumweight champion June 29, 2016 – present |
Incumbent |
References
- ↑ อันดามัน, หมู (9 August 2012). "นิวลูกรัก ส.กัตติกา นักชก 2 สไตล์จอมน็อกเอาต์รายใหม่" (in Thai). Siamsport. Retrieved 19 June 2016.
- ↑ Goyder, James (29 September 2014). "A Muay Thai Champion's Crossover to Western Boxing". Fightland. Retrieved 14 April 2016.
- ↑ Hogg, Dave (5 December 2015). "Boxing Ranks in Review: Minimumweights". Today's Knockout. Retrieved 14 April 2016.
- ↑ Pollitt, Ken (23 June 2012). "TTR RANKED FIGHTERS IN ACTION- June 20 through June 22-". The 13th Round. Retrieved 23 June 2012.
- ↑ George, Clarence (4 April 2016). "WBA Orders Rojas-Freshmart Championship Bout". World Boxing Association. Retrieved 14 April 2016.