Ratanapol Sor Vorapin
| Ratanapol Sor Vorapin รัตนพล ส.วรพิน | |
|---|---|
| Statistics | |
| Real name |
Preecha Charoenthada Anucha Phothong (former) |
| Nickname(s) |
Khaosai Noi (เขาทรายน้อย) "Little Khaosai"[1] Aibo (ไอ้โบ้) "Rambo"[2] |
| Rated at | Minimumweight |
| Height | 1.62 m (5 ft 4 in) |
| Nationality | Thai |
| Born |
June 6, 1974 Dan Khun Thot, Thailand |
| Stance | Southpaw |
| Boxing record | |
| Total fights | 68 |
| Wins | 59 |
| Wins by KO | 48 |
| Losses | 8 |
| Draws | 1 |
Ratanapol Sor Vorapin (born Preecha Charoenthada, former Anucha Phothong, 6 June 1974 in Amphoe Dan Khun Thot, Thailand), is a professional boxer. He is the older brother of former WBO Bantamweight champion Ratanachai Sor Vorapin.
Early life
Ratnapapol Sor Vorapin was born in a poor family. Although his family as a farmer. Even his family have plenty of land. But the land on the mountain, can not be cultivated. He must be boxer because poverty, beginning from Muaythai.[1]
Professional career
Sor Vorapin turned pro in 1990 and on December 10, 1992, in Bangkok, Thailand, scored a 12 round split decision victory over Manny Melchor to win the IBF Minimumweight Title. He would defend that title 20 times over the next 5 years until December 27, 1997, when he suffered a 5th round TKO loss to Zolani Petelo of South Africa.
He had two unsuccessful attempts at the IBF Light Flyweight Title, first dropping a unanimous decision to Will Grigsby on December 18, 1998. And then on December 2, 2000, he suffered a 3rd round TKO loss to Mexican Ricardo "Finito" Lopez in Las Vegas.
Retirement
After retirement Sor Vorapin was life is very difficult. He has lot of debt. Today, earn his living by selling a street vendor noodles and DVD own biography on the streets in the night.[2]
Politics
In politically Sor Vorapin alliance with the United Front for Democracy Against Dictatorship (UDD) or Red Shirts, and joined the protesters on several occasions such as 2005–06 Thai political crisis[3] or 2013–14 Thai political crisis.[4]
References
- 1 2 "Vip - รัตนพล ส.วรพิน 26Mar12". youtube (in Thai). 26 March 2012. Retrieved 18 June 2016.
- 1 2 ""แรมโบ้" ชีวิตตกอับ เร่ขายดีวีดีปลดหนี้ ลั่นชีวิตนี้ไม่ยอมให้ใครดูถูก". ASTV Manager (in Thai). 30 October 2014. Retrieved 18 June 2016.
- ↑ ""รัตนพล" มาผิดเวที สวมหมวกรักทักษิณวิ่งจ็อกกิ้งหน้าทำเนียบฯ". ASTV Manager (in Thai). 14 March 2006. Retrieved 19 June 2016.
- ↑ "ส่อเหลือแค่ชื่อ ?? "โบ้ รัตนพล" ชูกำปั้น พร้อมรบเคียงบ่าสังเวียนอักษะ". Tnews (in Thai). 11 May 2015. Retrieved 19 June 2016.
External links
| Preceded by Manny Melchor |
IBF Minimumweight Champion 10 Dec 1992–15 Mar 1996 Failed to make weight |
Succeeded by Ratanapol Sor Vorapin |
| Preceded by Ratanapol Sor Vorapin Vacant |
IBF Minimumweight Champion 18 May 1996–27 Dec 1997 |
Succeeded by Zolani Petelo |