Saen Sor Ploenchit
Thai boxer
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Saen Sor Ploenchit (Thai: แสน ส.เพลินจิต, born May 18, 1971) is a Thai former professional boxer who competed from 1990 to 2003. He held the WBA flyweight title from 1994 to 1996.
(สมชาย เชิดฉาย)
May 18, 1971
Early life
Sor Ploenchit was born as Somchai Chertchai (สมชาย เชิดฉาย; personal nickname: Neng; เหน่ง) in Thanyaburi district, Pathum Thani province. Due to poverty, he had to take on various jobs, from carrying water for one baht per bucket to helping his family sell damaged and discarded fruits at low prices at Talat Si Mum Mueang, the largest wholesale fruit market in his hometown, Rangsit.
He became a boxer as a child, starting with Muay Thai under the names "Superneng Loh-ngoen" (ซุปเปอร์เหน่ง โล่ห์เงิน) and "Doenna Loh-ngoen" (เดินหน้า โล่ห์เงิน), before turning to professional boxing in 1990 with help from Songchai Rattanasuban.[1]
Boxing career
On February 13, 1994, he defeated David Grimán in Chachoengsao province to claim the world championship title, which he successfully defended several times against notable opponents such as Jesús "Kiki" Rojas, Aquiles Guzmán, Kim Yong-kang, and Danny "Bazooka" Núñez. The most significant defense came on October 17, 1995, when he TKO'd Hiroki Ioka, a former WBC strawweight and WBA junior-flyweight world champion, in the 10th round at the Osaka Prefectural Gymnasium in Osaka, Japan. After the bout, King Bhumibol Adulyadej (Rama IX) sent a royal congratulatory letter to him and his team through the Thai Consulate in Osaka.[3] He went on to retain the title through three more matches, including a notable victory over Leo Gámez, before eventually losing it to José Bonilla, a Venezuelan contender.
He later switched stable, joining Wirat Wachirarattanawong, and moved up to super-flyweight in hopes of becoming a world champion once again.
His final fight was in late 2002, a loss by TKO in the 6th round to Joichiro Tatsuyoshi, a Japanese former two-time WBC bantamweight world champion.
Boxing style
Sor Ploenchit was a stylistic boxer. Although he lacked explosive power and heavy hands, he was highly skilled, known for his crisp jab and excellent agility. His style resembled that of Thailand's first world champion, Pone Kingpetch. He was immensely popular among Thai boxing fans, earning him the nickname Pone II.[1]
Retirement
After retirement, Sor Ploenchit’s life took a downturn. More than half of the gold necklaces he had acquired during his glory days, which were given to him by various sponsors in keeping with a Thai pre-fight custom, were later revealed to be fake.[4]
Professional boxing record
| 47 fights | 44 wins | 3 losses |
|---|---|---|
| By knockout | 14 | 2 |
| By decision | 30 | 1 |
| No. | Result | Record | Opponent | Type | Round, time | Date | Location | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 47 | Loss | 44–3 | Shoji Kimura | TKO | 10 (10), 1:12 | 19 Oct 2003 | Bunka Gym, Yokohama, Japan | |
| 46 | Loss | 44–2 | Joichiro Tatsuyoshi | TKO | 6 (10), 1:10 | 15 Dec 2002 | Prefectural Gymnasium, Osaka, Japan | |
| 45 | Win | 44–1 | Richard Carillo | UD | 10 | 21 Feb 2002 | Wat Temple Banrai, Nakhon Ratchasima, Thailand | |
| 44 | Win | 43–1 | Joel Junio | PTS | 10 | 8 Sep 2001 | Bangkok, Thailand | |
| 43 | Win | 42–1 | Marcelo Alquizar | TKO | 5 (10) | 27 Apr 2001 | Bang Saphan, Prachuap Khiri Khan, Thailand | |
| 42 | Win | 41–1 | Marlon Castañeda | PTS | 8 | 2 Jan 2001 | Rayong, Rayong Province, Thailand | |
| 41 | Win | 40–1 | Marat Mazimbayev | UD | 10 | 19 Aug 2000 | Sukhothai, Sukhothai Province, Thailand | |
| 40 | Win | 39–1 | Rommel Libradilla | KO | 8 | 15 Jul 2000 | Bangkok, Thailand | |
| 39 | Win | 38–1 | Joseph Paden | KO | 4 | 5 Feb 2000 | Mall Department Store, Bangkok, Thailand | |
| 38 | Win | 37–1 | Henry Limpin | TKO | 5 | 28 Nov 1999 | Pattaya, Chonburi Province, Thailand | |
| 37 | Win | 36–1 | Maximo Barro | PTS | 10 | 17 Sep 1999 | Pakpanag Metropolitan Stadium, Nakhon Si Thammarat, Thailand | |
| 36 | Win | 35–1 | Jimmy Aguirre | TKO | 8 | 13 Jun 1999 | Bangkok, Thailand | |
| 35 | Win | 34–1 | Ramil Anito | UD | 10 | 6 Mar 1999 | Buddamonton, Nakhon Pathom, Thailand | |
| 34 | Win | 33–1 | Nathan Barcelona | UD | 10 | 14 Nov 1998 | Bangkok, Thailand | |
| 33 | Win | 32–1 | Rey Llagas | PTS | 10 | 20 Sep 1998 | Samut Prakan, Samut Prakan Province, Thailand | |
| 32 | Win | 31–1 | Rogelio Lapian | TKO | 5 (10) | 12 Aug 1998 | Ratchadaphisek, Bangkok, Thailand | |
| 31 | Win | 30–1 | Felix Marfa | TKO | 10 | 5 Jun 1998 | Bangkok, Thailand | |
| 30 | Win | 29–1 | Rolando Pascua | UD | 10 | 1 May 1998 | Kanchanaburi Stadium, Kanchanaburi, Thailand | |
| 29 | Win | 28–1 | Rico Paquibot | TKO | 8 | 27 Feb 1998 | Specially Built Arena, Ko Samui, Thailand | |
| 28 | Win | 27–1 | Ramil Gevero | PTS | 10 | 6 Feb 1998 | Ratchadaphisek, Bangkok, Thailand | |
| 27 | Loss | 26–1 | José Bonilla | UD | 12 | 24 Nov 1996 | Provincial Stadium, Ubon Ratchathani, Thailand | Lost WBA flyweight title |
| 26 | Win | 26–0 | Aleksandr Makhmutov | UD | 12 | 8 Sep 1996 | Provincial Soccer Stadium, Nakhon Pathom, Thailand | Retained WBA flyweight title |
| 25 | Win | 25–0 | Leo Gámez | SD | 12 | 24 Mar 1996 | Zeer Shopping Center, Rangsit, Thailand | Retained WBA flyweight title |
| 24 | Win | 24–0 | Jang Young-soon | UD | 12 | 14 Jan 1996 | Municipal Hall Grounds, Nonthaburi, Thailand | Retained WBA flyweight title |
| 23 | Win | 23–0 | Hiroki Ioka | TKO | 10 (12), 2:42 | 17 Oct 1995 | Prefectural Gymnasium, Osaka, Japan | Retained WBA flyweight title |
| 22 | Win | 22–0 | Evangelio Pérez | UD | 12 | 7 May 1995 | Ank-Seng Samakee Stadium, Hat Yai, Thailand | Retained WBA flyweight title |
| 21 | Win | 21–0 | Danny Núñez | TKO | 11 (12) | 25 Dec 1994 | Provincial Stadium, Rayong, Thailand | Retained WBA flyweight title |
| 20 | Win | 20–0 | Kim Yong-kang | UD | 12 | 25 Sep 1994 | Municipal Stadium, Kanchanaburi, Thailand | Retained WBA flyweight title |
| 19 | Win | 19–0 | Aquiles Guzmán | MD | 12 | 12 Jun 1994 | Watthana Nakhon, Sa Kaeo, Thailand | Retained WBA flyweight title |
| 18 | Win | 18–0 | Jesús Rojas | UD | 12 | 10 Apr 1994 | Anusom Stadium, Samut Prakan, Thailand | Retained WBA flyweight title |
| 17 | Win | 17–0 | David Grimán | UD | 12 | 13 Feb 1994 | Provincial Gymnasium, Chachoengsao, Thailand | Won WBA flyweight title |
| 16 | Win | 16–0 | Antonio Pérez | PTS | 10 | 3 Oct 1993 | Provincial Staidum, Chaiyaphum, Thailand | |
| 15 | Win | 15–0 | Isagani Pumar | PTS | 10 | 11 Jul 1993 | Provincial Stadium, Nakhon Sawan, Thailand | |
| 14 | Win | 14–0 | Dan Nietes | PTS | 10 | 6 Mar 1993 | Outdoor Stadium, Uttaradit, Thailand | |
| 13 | Win | 13–0 | Jess Maca | PTS | 10 | 24 Jan 1993 | Bangkok, Thailand | |
| 12 | Win | 12–0 | Melvin Magaramo | PTS | 8 | 10 Nov 1992 | Bangkok, Thailand | |
| 11 | Win | 11–0 | Samanchai Chalermsri | PTS | 6 | 17 Aug 1992 | Bangkok, Thailand | |
| 10 | Win | 10–0 | Sakchai Siammastoree | KO | 2 | 27 Jul 1992 | Bangkok, Thailand | |
| 9 | Win | 9–0 | Rojanadej Sor Thassanee | PTS | 6 | 6 Apr 1992 | Bangkok, Thailand | |
| 8 | Win | 8–0 | Vihok Jockygym | KO | 5 | 3 Feb 1992 | Bangkok, Thailand | |
| 7 | Win | 7–0 | Rungsak Sorthanikul | PTS | 6 | 6 Jan 1992 | Bangkok, Thailand | |
| 6 | Win | 6–0 | Samanchai Chalermsri | PTS | 6 | 4 Nov 1991 | Bangkok, Thailand | |
| 5 | Win | 5–0 | Suvatchai Chalermsri | PTS | 6 | 19 Sep 1991 | Bangkok, Thailand | |
| 4 | Win | 4–0 | Ongkot Sithseemok | KO | 1 | 19 Aug 1991 | Bangkok, Thailand | |
| 3 | Win | 3–0 | Srinarong Sithseemok | PTS | 6 | 9 Jul 1991 | Bangkok, Thailand | |
| 2 | Win | 2–0 | Chaiyarit Kongudom | PTS | 6 | 4 Mar 1991 | Bangkok, Thailand | |
| 1 | Win | 1–0 | Seeharach Chorvikul | PTS | 6 | 25 Feb 1990 | Bangkok, Thailand |
