Pichit Chor Siriwat

Pichit Chor Siriwat
BornSompoch Harnvichachai
(สมโภชน์ หาญวิชาชัย)

(1975-01-31) January 31, 1975 (age 51)
Tambon Noen Sa-nga, Chatturat District (now Noen Sa-nga District), Chaiyaphum Province, Thailand
NicknameAi-mud phi sung (ไอ้หมัดผีสั่ง)
"The Possessed Punch"[1]
Height162 cm (5 ft 4 in)
DivisionMini flyweight
Junior flyweight
Flyweight
StyleMuay Thai
Boxing
StanceSouthpaw
Professional boxing record
Total37
Wins34
By knockout14
Losses3
Other information
Notable relativesPichit Sitbangprachan (elder brother)
Boxing record from BoxRec

Pichit Chor Siriwat (Thai: พิชิต ช.ศิริวัฒน์; stylized as Pichit Siriwat; born 31 January 1975), also known as Pichitnoi Sitbangprachan (พิชิตน้อย ศิษย์บางพระจันทร์), is a retired Thai professional boxer and Muay Thai fighter who was the WBA junior flyweight world champion in the late 1990s.

Biography and boxing career

Pichit is the younger brother of Pichit Sitbangprachan, a Thai boxer who won the IBF flyweight world title in the early 1990s. Both were boxers under Songchai Rattanasuban's stable.

Pichit made his professional boxing debut under the name "Pichitnoi Sitbangprachan" (The Little Pichit) and got his first world title shot on October 9, 1994, against WBA junior flyweight champion Leo Gámez of Venezuela at Ramkhamhaeng University. He lost by TKO in the sixth round due to limited experience.

Songchai continued to support his career and changed his ring name to "Pichit Chor Siriwat" after politician Chaipak Siriwat, who became his sponsor. In 1995, he won the PABA light flyweight title and defended it once. He earned a second world title opportunity on December 3, 1996, against Japanese titleholder Keiji "Prince" Yamaguchi at Osaka Prefectural Gymnasium in Osaka. This time, he won the championship by TKO in the second round.

He went on to defend his title five times, including a win over veteran Thai boxer Kaaj Chartbandit (Hadao CP Gym), who had previously challenged Leo Gámez for the world title in 1994 but was unsuccessful. That bout was held on March 1, 1998, at Ratchawong Pier in Bangkok's Chinatown as part of the Chinese New Year 1998 celebration. In early 2000, he was stripped of the title for failing to defend it within the required timeframe.

In early 2002, he received a third world title shot against Nicaragua's Rosendo Álvarez at Jai Alai Fronton in Miami, but was defeated by TKO in the final round.[2]

He continued fighting and remained in the rankings for a while. He later traveled to Japan as both a boxer and a trainer for Ioka Boxing Gym, owned by Hiroki Ioka, a former Japanese world champion in two weight classes. However, due to low pay, he eventually returned to Thailand.[3][2]

He now lives in his hometown of Chaiyaphum, where he runs a tilapia farming business.[1]

Professional boxing record

37 fights 34 wins 3 losses
By knockout 14 3
By decision 20 0
No. Result Record Opponent Type Round, time Date Location Notes
37 Win 34–3 Yuki Murai MD 8 Oct 14 2007 Prefectural Gymnasium, Osaka, Japan
36 Loss 33–3 Junichi Ebisuoka TKO 8 (10) Sep 11, 2005 IMP Hall, Osaka, Japan
35 Win 33–2 Sittichai Sor Sittichai KO 1 (6) Dec 29 2004 Rajadamnern Stadium, Bangkok, Thailand
34 Win 32–2 Allan Ranada UD 6 Nov 2, 2004 Ubon Ratchathani, Thailand
33 Win 31–2 Gerald Ubatay UD 6 Jun 4, 2004 Lang Suan, Thailand
32 Win 30–2 Yongki Afrizal TKO 6 (10) Nov 27, 2003 Watrangboa School, Lop Buri, Thailand
31 Win 29–2 Marvin Gumban TKO 4 (8) Aug 15, 2003 The Mall Shopping Center, Bangkok, Thailand
30 Win 28–2 Acasio Simbajon UD 6 Jun 27, 2003 The Mall Shopping Center Taphra, Bangkok, Thailand
29 Win 27–2 Acasio Simbajon UD 10 Apr 4, 2003 Chaiyaphum, Thailand
28 Loss 26–2 Rosendo Alvarez TKO 12 (12), 2:10 19 Jan 2002 Jai Alai Fronton, Miami, Florida, United States For the WBA light-flyweight title
27 Win 26–1 Roy Tarazona UD 10 Dec 5, 2001 Bangkok, Thailand
26 Win 25–1 Eugene Gonzales UD 10 Apr 27, 2001 Bang Saphan, Thailand
25 Win 24–1 Alpong Navaja KO 4 (10) Dec 10, 2000 Lop Buri, Thailand
24 Win 23–1 Marlon Arlos PTS 10 Oct 8, 2000 Phon Thong, Thailand
23 Win 22–1 Sang Ik Yang UD 12 Feb 5, 2000 Mall Department Store, Bangkok, Thailand Retained the WBA light flyweight title
22 Win 21–1 Joma Gamboa UD 12 Feb 20, 1999 Chaweng Beach Arena, Ko Samui, Thailand Retained the WBA light flyweight title
21 Win 20–1 Tae Kil Lee RTD 7 (12) Oct 17, 1998 Central Plaza Hotel, Bangkok, Thailand Retained the WBA light flyweight title
20 Win 19–1 Kaaj Chartbandit UD 12 Mar 1, 1998 Grand China Princess Hotel Stadium, Bangkok, Thailand Retained the WBA light flyweight title
19 Win 18–1 Sang Chul Lee UD 12 Jun 29, 1997 Main Stadium, Ratchaburi, Thailand Retained the WBA light flyweight title
18 Win 17–1 Keiji Yamaguchi TKO 2 (12) Dec 3, 1996 Prefectural Gymnasium, Osaka, Japan Won the WBA light flyweight title
17 Win 16–1 Apolonaris Heatuban UD 12 Jun 1, 1996 The Mall Shopping Center Bangkae, Bangkok, Thailand Retained the PABA Light flyweight title
16 Win 15–1 Feras Taborat KO 2 (12) Apr 7, 1996 Uttaradit, Thailand Retained the PABA Light flyweight title
15 Win 14–1 Reynante Rojo PTS 12 Jan 28, 1996 Municipal Stadium, Kanchanaburi, Thailand
14 Win 13–1 Fel Magestrado PTS 12 Jan 14, 1996 Municipal Hall Grounds, Nonthaburi, Thailand
13 Win 12–1 Roger Espanola TKO 12 (12) Oct 7, 1995 Bangkok, Thailand Retained the PABA Light flyweight title
12 Win 11–1 Apolonaris Heatuban UD 12 Aug 5, 1995 Channel 7 Studios, Bangkok, Thailand Won the PABA Light flyweight title
11 Win 10–1 Neil Caga TKO 7 (12) May 7, 1995 Ank-Seng Samakee Stadium, Hat Yai, Thailand
10 Win 9–1 PTS 10 Mar 5, 1995 Bangkok, Thailand
9 Win 8–1 Ric Magramo TKO 3 Nov 20, 1994 Ha Chieng Plaza, Chiang Rai, Thailand
8 Loss 7–1 Leo Gamez TKO 6 (10), 2:00 Oct 9, 1994 Ramkhamhaeng University, Bangkok, Thailand For the WBA light flyweight title
7 Win 7–0 Leo Ramirez MD 10 Jul 16, 1994 Uttaradit province, Thailand
6 Win 6–0 Domingus Siwalette PTS 10 Jun 12, 1994 Watthana Nakhon district, Sa Kaeo province Thailand
5 Win 5–0 Nico Thomas TKO 3 May 8, 1994 Ratchaburi, Thailand
4 Win 4–0 Nikki Maca TKO 1 Feb 13, 1994 Chachoengsao, Thailand
3 Win 3–0 Susanto TKO 1 Nov 14, 1993 Bangkok, Thailand
2 Win 2–0 Melvin Magramo TKO 3 Oct 3, 1993 Chaiyaphum, Thailand
1 Win 1–0 Melvin Magramo PTS 10 Aug 8, 1993 Bangkok, Thailand

Muay Thai record

Muay Thai record
Date Result Opponent Event Location Method Round Time
1993- Win Thailand Panphet Muangsurin Onesongchai, Lumpinee Stadium Bangkok, Thailand Decision 5 3:00
1993-05-07 Win Thailand Kompayak Singmanee Onesongchai, Lumpinee Stadium Bangkok, Thailand Decision 5 3:00
1993-03-29 Win Thailand Satchanoi Sor.Pinya Kiatsingnoi + Chaturong 14, Rajadamnern Stadium Bangkok, Thailand Decision 5 3:00
1993-01-19 Loss Thailand Kompayak Singmanee Lumpinee Stadium Bangkok, Thailand Decision (Unanimous) 5 3:00
For the Lumpinee Stadium Mini Flyweight (105 lbs) title.
1992-12-28 Win Thailand Jomphet Singhkiree Lumpinee Stadium Bangkok, Thailand Decision 5 3:00
1992 Win Thailand Samkor Chor.Rathchatasupak Lumpinee Stadium Bangkok, Thailand KO (Punches) 3
? Win Thailand Monsawan Thongracha Lumpinee Stadium Bangkok, Thailand KO (Punches) 1
1992-05-29 Win Thailand Kongthoraneelek Kiatthaworn Lumpinee Stadium Bangkok, Thailand Decision 5 3:00
1991-04-05 Win Thailand Hussein Sor.lukindia Lumpinee Stadium Bangkok, Thailand KO 2
1991-02-02 Win Thailand Satchanoi Sor.Phinya Onesongchai, Lumpinee Stadium Bangkok, Thailand KO (Elbow) 5
1991-01-11 Win Thailand Samingthong Petchwihan Lumpinee Stadium Bangkok, Thailand Decision 5 3:00
Legend:   Win   Loss   Draw/No contest   Notes

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