Ratanachai Sor Vorapin

Ratanachai Sor Vorapin (born November 1, 1976) is a professional boxer and a former WBO bantamweight champion. He is the younger brother of Ratanapol Sor Vorapin, a former IBF strawweight champion. He is considered one of the few Thai boxers who have the opportunity to fight abroad very often. Sor Vorapin has fought 16 times abroad.^[1]

Ratanachai Sor Vorapin
Born	Chaiya Pothang (1976-11-01) November 1, 1976 (age 48) Dankhuntod, Nakhon Ratchasima, Thailand
Nationality	Thai
Statistics
Weight(s)	Super flyweight Bantamweight
Height	5 ft 5 in (165 cm)
Stance	Southpaw
Boxing record
Total fights	89
Wins	75
Wins by KO	50
Losses	14
Draws	0
No contests	0

Professional career

After winning 6 consecutive matches, he fought Ruangroj Kiatkriangkrai for the Thai light flyweight championship where he won by unanimous decision on September 28, 1992. In his first defense of that title 73 days later, he lost to Kompayak Chor Charoen on points and tasted his first defeat. He regained it on March 26, 1994 with TKO victory over Suksawat Torboonlert in two rounds.

Sor Vorapin had his first shot at a world title on April 24, 1999 where he battled Mark Johnson for the vacant IBF super flyweight title. Unsuccessfully, he lost via unanimous decision.

He then moved up in weight where he took on Tim Austin for the IBF bantamweight title on December 15, 2001. Like his previous attempt for a world crown, Sor Vorapin lost the match in a similar fashion.

In his third world title shot, Sor Vorapin finally achieved victory. There, he won the WBO bantamweight title on May 7, 2004 with a unanimous decision win over Cruz Carbajal. He was the first Thai boxer to be crowned world champion of this institution. Following some wins in seven ordinary matches, Sor Vorapin defended his title by outpointing Mauricio Martinez on August 5, 2005. On his second title defense, however, he was TKO'd in seven rounds by Jhonny González on October 29, 2005.

He attempted to regain the title by challenging Gerry Peñalosa who won it from González. In the aftermath of the fight, Vorapin was defeated by an 8th round stoppage from Peñalosa on April 6, 2008 in the event "Invasion: Philippines vs. The World" at the Araneta Coliseum. Peñalosa knocked down the Thai thrice, in the 5th, 7th, and earlier in the eighth.^[2]

On September 14, 2008, Filipino boxer Michael Domingo scored a 9th-round technical knockout victory over Ratanachai Sor Vorapin at the New Cebu Coliseum to retain the regional World Boxing Organization Oriental bantamweight title.^[3][4]

Professional boxing record

89 fights	75 wins	14 losses
By knockout	50	5
By decision	25	8
By disqualification	0	1

No.	Result	Record	Opponent	Type	Round, time	Date	Location	Notes
89	Loss	75–14	Mingcun Chen	KO	1 (12), 2:20	24 Nov 2019	Beijing, China
88	Loss	75–13	Fonluang KKP	PTS	8	31 Mar 2011	Nakhon Sawan, Nakhon Sawan Province, Thailand
87	Win	75–12	Yohan Jeanson	TKO	2 (6), 0:50	23 Apr 2010	Bang Bu, Samut Prakan, Thailand
86	Loss	74–12	Ramie Laput	DQ	11 (12), 1:23	28 May 2009	Cebu Coliseum, Cebu City, Philippines	For WBO Inter-Continental super-bantamweight title; Sor Vorapin was DQ'd for throwing a round house kick
85	Win	74–11	Falazona Fidal	PTS	6	13 Feb 2009	Ban Phai, Khon Kaen, Thailand
84	Loss	73–11	Michael Domingo	TKO	9 (12), 2:58	14 Sep 2008	Cebu Coliseum, Cebu City, Philippines	For WBO Oriental bantamweight title
83	Win	73–10	Alex Buckie	TKO	2 (6), 1:05	11 Jul 2008	Phra Padaeng Plaza, Phra Padaeng, Thailand
82	Loss	72–10	Gerry Peñalosa	TKO	8 (12), 2:31	6 Apr 2008	Araneta Coliseum, Quezon City, Philippines	For WBO bantamweight title
81	Win	72–9	Adrianus Kaauni	KO	2 (6)	22 Nov 2007	Sahatsakhan, Kalasin, Thailand
80	Win	71–9	Rene Banares	RTD	2 (6)	21 Sep 2007	Ban Kam-ahuan School, Mukdahan, Thailand
79	Win	70–9	Roger Monserto	UD	6	21 Mar 2007	Amornsap Yuwittaya, Bangkok, Thailand
78	Win	69–9	Ramil Anito	KO	2 (6)	30 Nov 2006	Khao Lak Beach, Khao Lak, Thailand
77	Win	68–9	Johnny Lear	TKO	4 (12)	16 Aug 2006	Ban Pak Klong Beach, Prachuap Khiri Khan, Thailand	Won vacant WBO Asia Pacific bantamweight title
76	Win	67–9	Atsushi Kitamuri	KO	3 (10)	14 Jul 2006	Nakhon Sawan, Nakhon Sawan Province, Thailand
75	Win	66–9	Dozer Tobing	KO	2 (6)	8 Mar 2006	Ongkharak, Nakhon Nayok, Thailand
74	Loss	65–9	Jhonny González	TKO	7 (12), 0:22	29 Oct 2005	Desert Diamond Casino, Tucson, Arizona, U.S.	Lost WBO bantamweight title
73	Win	65–8	Pedro Malco	UD	10	6 Sep 2005	Blaisdell Center Arena, Honolulu, Hawaii, U.S.
72	Win	64–8	Mauricio Martínez	MD	12	5 Aug 2005	Patong Beach, Patong, Thailand	Retained WBO bantamweight title
71	Win	63–8	Ayon Naranjo	UD	6	19 Apr 2005	Suanlum Night Bazar, Bangkok, Thailand
70	Win	62–8	Joven Jorda	UD	6	24 Mar 2005	Central Stadium, Phrae, Thailand
69	Win	61–8	Takhir Ibrahimov	TKO	6 (10)	1 Feb 2005	Donjedee Memorial Ground, Suphan Buri, Thailand
68	Win	60–8	Joel Bauya	UD	6	19 Nov 2004	Bang Pakong, Chachoengsao, Thailand
67	Win	59–8	Lontar Simanjutak	KO	4	4 Oct 2004	Nakhon Ratchasima, Nakhon Ratchasima Province, Thailand
66	Win	58–8	Rajabu Maoja	KO	1 (10)	26 Aug 2004	Buriram, Buriram Province, Thailand
65	Win	57–8	Rashidi Ally Kondo	KO	2 (10)	16 Jul 2004	Samut Sakhon, Samut Sakhon Province, Thailand
64	Win	56–8	Cruz Carbajal	UD	12	7 May 2004	Phor Koon University, Bangkok, Thailand	Won WBO bantamweight title
63	Win	55–8	Obote Ameme	TKO	3 (12)	26 Dec 2003	Rayong, Rayong Province, Thailand	Retained WBO Asia Pacific bantamweight title
62	Win	54–8	Almas Asanov	UD	12	3 Oct 2003	Dan Khun Thot, Nakhon Ratchasima, Thailand	Retained WBO Asia Pacific bantamweight title
61	Win	53–8	Eldered Romero	TKO	6 (12)	4 Sep 2003	Sukhothai, Sukhothai Province, Thailand	Retained WBO Asia Pacific bantamweight title
60	Win	52–8	Andre Talabessy	KO	2 (12)	11 Jul 2003	Ratanathibeth, Nonthaburi, Thailand	Retained WBO Asia Pacific bantamweight title
59	Win	51–8	Jacob Mohlabi	KO	1 (6)	5 Jun 2003	Uttaradit, Uttaradit Province, Thailand
58	Win	50–8	Joven Jorda	TKO	4 (12)	2 May 2003	Samut Sakhon, Samut Sakhon Province, Thailand	Retained WBO Asia Pacific bantamweight title
57	Win	49–8	Andries Dick	UD	6	28 Mar 2003	Takhli, Chiang Mai Province, Thailand
56	Win	48–8	Gun Tinular	KO	3 (12), 2:01	11 Feb 2003	The Mall Shopping Center Taphra, Bangkok, Thailand	Won vacant WBO Asia Pacific bantamweight title
55	Win	47–8	Volotopo Pani	UD	6	25 Dec 2002	Pak Kret, Nonthaburi Province, Thailand
54	Loss	46–8	Chris John	UD	10	1 Nov 2002	Semarang, Central Java, Indonesia
53	Win	46–7	Juventus Labombom	KO	3 (6)	3 Oct 2002	Dan Khun Thot, Nakhon Ratchasima, Thailand
52	Win	45–7	Andy Alagenio	UD	6	7 Aug 2002	Dan Khun Thot, Nakhon Ratchasima, Thailand
51	Win	44–7	Rey Llagas	UD	8	7 Mar 2002	Bang Bua Thong, Nonthaburi, Thailand
50	Loss	43–7	Tim Austin	UD	12	15 Dec 2001	Foxwoods Resort Casino, Ledyard, Connecticut, U.S.	For IBF bantamweight title
49	Win	43–6	Danny Romero Jr.	MD	10	29 Sep 2001	Madison Square Garden, New York City, New York, U.S.
48	Win	42–6	Danggur Pasaribu	KO	7 (10)	13 Aug 2001	Samut Prakan, Samut Prakan Province, Thailand	Won inaugural WBO Asia Pacific super-flyweight title
47	Win	41–6	Agus Ekajaya	TKO	2	6 Feb 2001	Cilandak, South Jakarta, Indonesia
46	Loss	40–6	Yoddamrong Sithyodthong	PTS	10	2 Jan 2001	Rayong, Rayong Province, Thailand
45	Loss	40–5	Gerry Peñalosa	TKO	6 (12)	25 Nov 2000	PAGCOR Grand Theater Airport Casino Filipino, Parañaque, Philippines	For WBC International super-flyweight title
44	Win	40–4	Bawor Sihombing	KO	2	26 May 2000	Bangkok, Thailand
43	Win	39–4	Hasan Ngabalin	UD	10	28 Mar 2000	Hawaii Pronce Hotel, Honolulu, Hawaii, U.S.
42	Win	38–4	Neil Caga	TKO	2 (6)	3 Mar 2000	Krabi, Krabi Province, Thailand
41	Win	37–4	Benjie Concepcion	KO	1	28 Jan 2000	Ratchaburi, Ratchaburi Province, Thailand
40	Loss	36–4	Mark Johnson	UD	12	24 Apr 1999	MCI Center, Washington, D.C., U.S.	For vacant IBF super-flyweight title
39	Win	36–3	Fernando Ibarra	KO	6 (8), 0:58	29 Jan 1999	Regal Riverfront Hotel, St. Louis, Missouri, U.S.
38	Win	35–3	Jesús García	KO	2 (8), 2:39	18 Dec 1998	Memorial Auditorium, Fort Lauderdale, Florida, U.S.
37	Win	34–3	Joel Junio	TKO	2	30 Jul 1998	Bangkok, Thailand
36	Win	33–3	Aljon Corporal	TKO	4	6 Apr 1998	Ratchaburi, Ratchaburi Province, Thailand
35	Win	32–3	Somsak Sithchatchawal	PTS	10	18 Feb 1998	Bangkok, Thailand
34	Win	31–3	Joey Boy Gaabon	KO	3 (10)	27 Dec 1097	Provincial Military Stadium, Songkhla, Tailand
33	Win	30–3	Henry Limpin	KO	4 (6)	30 Aug 1997	Indoor Provincial Stadium, Nong Khai, Thailand
32	Win	29–3	Maddin Slamet	KO	3 (10)	14 Jun 1997	Ban Rai School, Nakhon Ratchasima, Thailand
31	Win	28–3	Bienvenido Abi Abi	TKO	4	22 Mar 1997	Provincial Stadium, Saraburi, Thailand
30	Win	27–3	Hasan Mabon	KO	6 (10)	18 Jan 1997	Nong Bua Luamphu Provincial Stadium, Nong Bua Lamphu, Thailand
29	Win	26–3	Leo Ramirez	TKO	7 (10)	24 Nov 1996	Provincial Stadium, Udon Thani, Thailand
28	Win	25–3	Joey Boy Gaabon	KO	3 (10)	28 Sep 1996	Provincial Stadium, Prachuap Khiri Khan, Thailand
27	Win	24–3	Junai Ramayana	TKO	3 (6)	13 Jul 1996	Provincial Coliseum, Chiang Mai, Thailand
26	Win	23–3	Maximo Barro	PTS	10	18 May 1996	Provincial Stadium, Yala, Thailand
25	Win	22–3	Marcos Sánchez	PTS	10	16 Mar 1996	Sisaket, Sisaket Province, Thailand
24	Win	21–3	Edgar Maghanoy	KO	2	30 Dec 1995	Army Soccer Stadium, Chiang Mai, Thailand
23	Win	20–3	Julius Tarona	UD	10	29 Oct 1995	Provincial Stadium, Suphan Buri, Thailand
22	Win	19–3	Junai Ramayana	KO	3	15 Jul 1995	Ayutthaya, Ayutthaya Province, Thailand
21	Loss	18–3	Ricky Matulessy	PTS	12	2 May 1995	Surabaya, East Java, Indonesia	Lost IBF Inter-Continetal super-flyweight title
20	Win	18–2	Pirus Boy	TKO	10 (12)	25 Feb 1995	Zeer Shopping Center, Rangsit, Thailand	Won IBF Inter-Continental super-flyweight title
19	Win	17–2	Aleksandr Makhmutov	PTS	10	12 Nov 1994	University Stadium, Khon Kaen, Thailand
18	Loss	16–2	Abdi Pohan	TD	4 (12)	6 Aug 1994	Surabaya, East Java, Indonesia	Lost IBF Inter-Continental flyweight title
17	Win	16–1	Abdi Pohan	PTS	12	14 May 1993	Saraburi, Saraburi Province, Thailand	Won IBF Inter-Continental flyweight title
16	Win	15–1	Suksawat Torboonlert	TKO	2 (10)	26 Mar 1994	Bangkok, Thailand	Won vacant Thai light-flyweight title
15	Win	14–1	Marcial Pelicano	KO	1	27 Feb 1994	Provincial Stadium, Phichit, Thailand
14	Win	13–1	Bernardo Belamucho	KO	1	10 Dec 1994	Provincial Stadium, Suphan Buri, Thailand
13	Win	12–1	Fernando Baja	PTS	10	26 Sep 1993	Hua Mark Indoor Stadium, Bangkok, Thailand
12	Win	11–1	Marlon Carillo	TKO	7	4 Sep 1993	Thailand
11	Win	10–1	Chakarat Yuthakij	KO	7 (10)	14 Jul 1993	Thailand	Won vacant Thai super-flyweight title
10	Win	9–1	Suksawat Torboonlert	PTS	6	19 May 1993	Thailand
9	Win	8–1	Ngernthai Sorthanikul	TKO	3	14 Mar 1993	Suranaree Camp Stadium, Nakhon Ratchasima, Thailand
8	Loss	7–1	Kompayak Chor Charoen	PTS	10	10 Dec 1992	National Stadium Gymnasium, Bangkok, Thailand	Lost Thai light-flyweight title
7	Win	7–0	Nokinsee Ohyutanakorn	TKO	4	16 Nov 1992	Thailand
6	Win	6–0	Ruangroj Kiatkriangkrai	PTS	10	28 Sep 1992	Rajadamnern Stadium, Bangkok, Thailand	Won vacant Thai light-flyweight title
5	Win	5–0	Ruangroj Kiatkriangkrai	TKO	3	19 Aug 1992	Thailand
4	Win	4–0	Utto Surasak	TKO	2	26 Jul 1992	Thailand
3	Win	3–0	Vihok Jockygym	PTS	6	22 Jun 1992	Thailand
2	Win	2–0	Makampetch Kiatsakda	TKO	2	10 May 1992	Thailand
1	Win	1–0	Wittaya Por Tawatchai	KO	1 (6)	19 Apr 1992	Bangkok, Thailand

Life after boxing

After retirement, he has worked as an assistant trainer at his former boxing gym Sor Vorapin. Currently, he earns his living as a motorcycle taxi driver.^{[1] [5]}

See also

• List of bantamweight boxing champions