Pongsaklek Wonjongkam
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| Pongsaklek Wonjongkam | |
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| Real name | Pongsakorn Wonjongkam |
| Nickname(s) | Pongsaklek Sitkanongsak; Pongsaklek Singwangcha; Pongsaklek Kratingdaenggym |
| Rated at | Flyweight |
| Nationality |  Thailand |
| Birth date | August 11, 1977 |
| Birth place | Nakhon Ratchasima, Thailand |
| Stance | Southpaw |
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| Total fights | 65 |
| Wins | 63 |
| Wins by KO | 32 |
| Losses | 3 |
Pongsaklek Wonjongkam (born August 11, 1977 in Nakhon Ratchasima, Thailand) is a professional southpaw boxer in the flyweight division. His record is 65-3 (34 KOs). He is the former WBC world flyweight champion.
Wonjongkam had a record of 9-2 early in his career—both losses were to Filipino journeyman Jerry Pahayahay, who Wonjongkam would defeat by 10 round decision in February of 1998.[1] Since the second loss (on July 11, 1996), Wonjongkam has won 55 consecutive bouts - longest current continuous win streak in boxing.
On March 28, 1997 Wonjongkam knocked out Mzukisi Sikali of South Africa in 48 seconds to win the WBU Light Flyweight Title. Sikali would go on to hold both the IBO Flyweight and WBU Super Flyweight Title's.
On March 2, 2001, Wonjongkam fought Malcolm Tunacao for the WBC flyweight championship. Wonjongkam won by first-round TKO after knocking down Tunacao three times.[1]
In his fourth WBC flyweight title defense—against Japanese flyweight titleholder Daisuke Naito on April 19, 2002—Wonjongkam knocked out Naito in 34 seconds.[1] This knockout set the record for fastest knockout in flyweight division history.[2]
On November 17, 2006, Wonjongkam defeated South-African boxer Monelisi Mhikiza Myekeni by unanimous decision.[1] Wonjongkam set the flyweight division record for consecutive title defenses (16) with this victory.[3]
Wonjongkam was formerly ranked number ten in The Ring magazine's pound-for-pound rankings, but Jermain Taylor bumped him off the list on June 18, 2006. Wonjongkam was ranked as The Ring's number one flyweight.[4] until his shocking loss to Daisuke Naito on July 18, 2007.
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[edit] Losing the Title
Wonjongkam suffered a shocking upset decision loss to Daisuke Naito in July, 2007, ending his long run as champion. Wonjongkam had defeated Naito twice in previous title defenses.
[edit] See also
- List of current world boxing champions
- List of flyweight boxing champions
- List of male boxers
- List of WBC world champions
[edit] Notes and references
- ^ a b c d BoxRec.com editors. "Pongsaklek Wonjongkam." BoxRec.com. URL accessed 5 July 2006.
- ^ Mallon, Scott. "Boxing in Asia." 24 August 2005. The Sweet Science. URL accessed 7 July 2006.
- ^ Jackson, Ron. "Flyweight champ wins 15th defence." SuperBoxing. URL accessed 5 July 2006.
- ^ The Ring editors. The Ring Ratings. 3 July 2006. The Ring. URL accessed 7 July 2006.
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| Preceded by Malcolm Tunacao |
WBC Flyweight Champion March 2, 2001– July 18, 2007 |
Succeeded by Daisuke Naito |
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| NAME | Wonjongkam, Pongsaklek |
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| SHORT DESCRIPTION | Thai boxer, World Boxing Council world flyweight champion |
| DATE OF BIRTH | August 11, 1977 |
| PLACE OF BIRTH | Nakhon Ratchasima, Thailand |
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