Chatchai Singwangcha

Chatchai Sasakul (Thai: ฉัตรชัย สาสะกุล; RTGS: Chatchai Sasakun; born February 5, 1970) is a Thai former professional boxer in the flyweight division who held the Lineal and WBC flyweight titles. Aside of being a professional boxer, Sasakul is also a practitioner in snooker.[1]

Chatchai Singwangcha
Statistics
Real nameChatchai Sasakul
Weight(s)Flyweight
Super Flyweight
Bantamweight
Height5 ft 2+1⁄2 in (1.59 m)
Reach63 in (160 cm)
NationalityThai
Born (1970-02-05) February 5, 1970
Nakhon Ratchasima, Thailand
StanceOrthodox
Boxing record
Total fights68
Wins63
Wins by KO38
Losses4
Draws1
No contests0
Medal record
Men's boxing
Representing  Thailand
Asian Games
1990 Beijing Light flyweight
Southeast Asian Games
1987 Jakarta Pinweight
1989 Kuala Lumpur Pinweight

Muay Thai and amateur boxing career

Sasakul martial art experience started with Muay Thai, he fought on the Bangkok circuit under the name Nuengthoranee Petchyindee (หนึ่งธรณี เพชรยินดี). He then turned to boxing and became an amateur boxing star in Thailand. He had an amateur record of 85 fights, winning 78 of them, he also earned the King's Cup for the Best Boxer.[2]

Olympic career

He represented Thailand as a Light Flyweight at the 1988 Seoul Olympic Games. The results of his fights were:

  • 1st round bye
  • Defeated Luis Rolon (Puerto Rico) 3-2
  • Defeated Maurice Maina (Kenya) 5-0
  • Lost to Róbert Isaszegi (Hungary) 2-3

Professional boxing career

Sasakul turned pro in 1991 and captured the WBC and lineal flyweight titles with a win over Yuri Arbachakov in 1997.[3] He defended the titles twice before losing to Manny Pacquiao by knockout in 1998 to earn Pacquiao his first championship title.

On March 31, 2007, Sasakul knocked out Lito Sisnorio, a Filipino boxer. Sisnorio reportedly sustained brain injuries during the fight. The next day, following unsuccessful brain surgery, Sisnorio was pronounced dead at Piyamin Hospital in Thailand at 9:15 PM.[4][5][6] The controversy over the match arose from the fact that Sisnorio's role in the fight was not officially sanctioned by the Philippine Games and Amusement Board.[7] His death prompted the Board to ban all fights involving Filipino boxers in Thailand starting April 2007.[8][9][10][11][12]

On August 30, 2008, Sasakul challenged Cristian Mijares, the WBA and WBC unified super flyweight champion. However, he stopped in three rounds. According to a doctor who provided him medication after the match, this was the Thai boxer's last career fight. What might have become a disadvantage for Sasakul was that he had to go to a second flight to Mexico through Germany after having problems with the first flight which tried to go through Hong Kong. By the time he got to Mexico, the fight was only three days away and that he experienced jet lag.[13]

After retirement

After retirement, Sasakul opened his own boxing gym, Sasakul Muay Thai in Bangkok, focusing primarily on boxing with aspirations to create a new generation of Thai world boxing champions. Sasakul is also a trainer to Superbon Banchamek and to fighters in his former team Petchyindee Boxing Promotion, such as Pongsaklek Wonjongkam, Kompayak Porpramook, Panomroonglek Kratingdaenggym, Yodmongkol Vor Saengthep, Knockout CP Freshmart,[14] Noknoi Sitthiprasert.[15] [16]

Professional boxing record
Professional record summary
68 fights 63 wins 4 losses
By knockout 38 2
By decision 25 2
Draws 1
No. Result Record Opponent Type Round Date Location Notes
68 Win 63–4–1 Chaiwirat Rongthaisong KO 5 (6) Nov 25, 2008 Lumpinee Boxing Stadium, Bangkok, Thailand
67 Loss 62–4–1 Cristian Mijares TKO 3 (12) Aug 30, 2008 Arena Monterrey, Monterrey, Nuevo León, Mexico For WBA (Super) and WBC super-flyweight titles
66 Win 62–3–1 Anis Ceunfin TKO 2 (10) Dec 4, 2007 Bungboraphet, Nakhon Sawan, Thailand
65 Win 61–3–1 Marvin Tampus UD 8 Oct 24, 2007 Bang Phli, Thailand
64 Win 60–3–1 Jonrae Verano UD 6 Aug 24, 2007 Ubon Ratchathani, Thailand
63 Win 59–3–1 Roger Monserto UD 8 Jul 18, 2007 Bangkok, Thailand
62 Win 58–3–1 Masanori Murata UD 6 May 25, 2007 Por Kungpao, Udomsuk, Bangkok, Thailand
61 Win 57–3–1 Lito Sisnorio KO 4 (8) Mar 30, 2007 Mathayom Wat Sing Schoo, Samut Prakan, Thailand Sisnorio died from injuries sustained in this fight, he had no license or approval to box
60 Win 56–3–1 Alfred Nagal UD 6 Jan 26, 2007 City Hall, Tak, Thailand
59 Win 55–3–1 Roger Berloza TKO 4 (6) Dec 29, 2006 Samut Songkhram, Thailand
58 Win 54–3–1 Yuki Murai UD 12 Sep 7, 2006 Samut Songkhram, Thailand Retained interim WBC Asian super-flyweight title
57 Win 53–3–1 Katsumi Makiyama TKO 5 (12) Jul 28, 2006 City Hall, Sara Buri, Thailand Won vacant interim WBC Asian super-flyweight title
56 Win 52–3–1 Dodong Discado KO 2 (10) Apr 28, 2006 Taikek Market, Sara Buri, Thailand
55 Loss 51–3–1 Kuniyuki Aizawa UD 10 Dec 12, 2005 Korakuen Hall, Tokyo, Japan
54 Win 51–2–1 Nathan Barcelona UD 8 Oct 28, 2005 Chokchai 4 Center, Bangkok, Thailand
53 Win 50–2–1 Tata Polinar KO 6 (12) Sep 30, 2005 Bangkok, Thailand Retained interim WBC Asian bantamweight title
52 Win 49–2–1 Anucha Rassameeyan UD 6 Jun 24, 2005 Por Kungpao, Pinklao Branch, Bangkok, Thailand
51 Win 48–2–1 Al Tarazona KO 2 (10) Jan 29, 2005 Channel 7 Studios, Bangkok, Thailand
50 Win 47–2–1 Thuwachit Boongome TKO 2 (6) Dec 31, 2004 Por Kungpao Restaurant, Bangkok, Thailand
49 Win 46–2–1 Rolly Mandahinog UD 10 Aug 27, 2004 Khukhan, Thailand
48 Win 45–2–1 Jun Magsipoc TKO 8 (12) Jun 25, 2004 Wapeepatum, Maha Sarakham, Thailand Retained interim WBC Asian bantamweight title
47 Win 44–2–1 Allan Fuentes UD 12 Apr 30, 2004 Nakhon Ratchasima, Thailand Retained interim WBC Asian bantamweight title
46 Win 43–2–1 Sunao Uno SD 10 Mar 7, 2004 Industrial Hall, Gifu, Gifu, Japan
45 Win 42–2–1 Anthony Villamor TKO 4 (6) Jan 3, 2004 Channel 7 Studios, Bangkok, Thailand
44 Win 41–2–1 Rey Llagas UD 12 Sep 5, 2003 Pradit Manootham Sports Arena, Klongtan, Thailand Won vacant interim WBC Asian bantamweight title
43 Win 40–2–1 Edgar Tahad KO 2 (?) Jul 25, 2003 City Hall, Chaiyaphum, Thailand
42 Win 39–2–1 Arman Pedemonte UD 10 Sep 22, 2000 Sara Buri, Thailand
41 Win 38–2–1 Ricky Protacio KO 5 (?) Jun 23, 2000 Bangkok, Thailand
40 Win 37–2–1 Nathan Barcelona TKO 8 (10) May 19, 2000 Srimnang Outdoor Arena, Udon Thani, Thailand
39 Win 36–2–1 Marlon Terado KO 4 (?) Oct 17, 1999 Bangkok, Thailand
38 Win 35–2–1 Rey Llagas PTS 8 Sep 17, 1999 Pakpanag Metropolian Stadium, Nakhon Si Thammarat, Thailand
37 Win 34–2–1 Nathan Barcelona UD 10 Aug 29, 1999 Bangkok, Thailand
36 Win 33–2–1 Rico Macaubos PTS 8 Mar 6, 1999 Buddamonton, Thailand
35 Loss 32–2–1 Manny Pacquiao KO 8 (12) Dec 4, 1998 Tonsuk College Ground, Phuttamonthon, Thailand Lost WBC flyweight title
34 Win 32–1–1 Young Soon Jang KO 5 (12) May 1, 1998 Kanchanaburi Stadium, Kanchanaburi, Thailand Retained WBC flyweight title
33 Win 31–1–1 Young Jin Kim UD 12 Feb 27, 1998 Specially Built Arena, Ko Samui, Thailand Retained WBC flyweight title
32 Win 30–1–1 Yuri Arbachakov UD 12 Nov 12, 1997 Tsukisamu Green Dome, Sapporo, Hokkaido, Japan Won WBC flyweight title
31 Win 29–1–1 Juan Domingo Córdoba RTD 7 (12) Aug 1, 1997 Prince Palace Hotel, Bangkok, Thailand Retained WBC interim flyweight title
30 Win 28–1–1 Ysaias Zamudio UD 12 May 9, 1997 Prince Palace Hotel, Bangkok, Thailand Won vacant WBC interim flyweight title
29 Win 27–1–1 Ramil Gevero KO 5 (10) Jan 30, 1997 Provincial Stadium, Chumphon, Thailand
28 Draw 26–1–1 Allan Morre TD 2 (10) Nov 8, 1996 Villa Café, Phraram 9, Bangkok, Thailand
27 Win 26–1 Ricky Ocoy TKO 6 (8) Aug 23, 1996 Provincial Stadium, Surat Thani, Thailand
26 Win 25–1 Jimmy Aguirre TKO 4 (10) Jul 31, 1996 The Grand, Bangkae, Bangkok, Thailand
25 Win 24–1 Texas Gomez TKO 4 (6) May 24, 1996 Vichean Buri, Petchaboon, Thailand
24 Win 23–1 Pablo Tiznado TKO 9 (10) Apr 15, 1996 Great Western Forum, Inglewood, California, U.S.
23 Win 22–1 Joel Nice KO 3 (?) Jan 27, 1996 Bansaen Stadium, Chonburi, Thailand
22 Win 21–1 Ledion Ceniza PTS 8 Nov 5, 1995 Sara Buri, Thailand
21 Loss 20–1 Yuri Arbachakov UD 12 Sep 25, 1995 Nippon Budokan, Tokyo, Japan For WBC flyweight title
20 Win 20–0 Joseph Paden KO 3 (?) Apr 27, 1995 Bangkok, Thailand
19 Win 19–0 Mauro Saucelo KO 2 (?) Feb 19, 1995 Thansettakit Building, Bangkok, Thailand
18 Win 18–0 Edwin Projo KO 5 (?) Dec 21, 1994 Thansettakit Building, Bangkok, Thailand
17 Win 17–0 Chang-Il Moon KO 3 (?) Oct 24, 1994 Elite Gym Spa Complex, Bangkok, Thailand
16 Win 16–0 Nolito Cabato PTS 10 Aug 1, 1994 Bangkok, Thailand
15 Win 15–0 Jack Siahaya TKO 5 (?) May 2, 1994 Elite Gym Spa Complex, Bangkok, Thailand
14 Win 14–0 Oscar Jimenez KO 2 (10) Mar 13, 1994 Elite Gym Spa Complex, Bangkok, Thailand
13 Win 13–0 Benjie Duran KO 3 (?) Dec 18, 1993 Bangkok, Thailand
12 Win 12–0 Rolando Protacio TKO 3 (?) Oct 30, 1993 Bangkok, Thailand
11 Win 11–0 Reynante Jamili KO 2 (?) Jul 16, 1993 Bangkok, Thailand
10 Win 10–0 Rolando Pascua UD 12 Apr 28, 1993 Bangkok, Thailand Retained WBC International flyweight title
9 Win 9–0 Alexander Makhmutov UD 12 Feb 25, 1993 Bangkok, Thailand Retained WBC International flyweight title
8 Win 8–0 Norikazu Kawana TKO 3 (?) Dec 25, 1992 Bangkok, Thailand
7 Win 7–0 Jon Penalosa KO 2 (?) Oct 4, 1992 Bangkok, Thailand
6 Win 6–0 Tarman Garzim UD 10 Jul 5, 1992 Bangkok, Thailand
5 Win 5–0 Jess Maca PTS 10 May 29, 1992 Bangkok, Thailand
4 Win 4–0 Ric Magramo TKO 8 (12) Mar 20, 1992 Bangkok, Thailand Won vacant WBC International flyweight title
3 Win 3–0 Ric Siodora TKO 2 (10) Dec 27, 1991 Bangkok, Thailand
2 Win 2–0 Ji-Chun Shim TKO 5 (?) Sep 17, 1991 Bangkok, Thailand
1 Win 1–0 Bert Refugio TKO 1 (?) Aug 1, 1991 Bangkok, Thailand

Muay Thai record
Muay Thai Record (Incomplete)
Date Result OpponentEventLocation MethodRoundTime
1989-01-27Win Chakawan NaruemonLumpinee StadiumBangkok, ThailandKO (Uppercut)3
1988-01-22Draw Noppadej NaruemonLumpinee StadiumBangkok, ThailandDecision53:00
1986-Win Karuhat Sor.SupawanLumpinee StadiumBangkok, ThailandDecision53:00
1985-Loss Karuhat Sor.SupawanSamrong, ThailandDecision53:00
Legend:   Win   Loss   Draw/No contest   Notes

See also

References
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