Ratanapol Sor Vorapin
| Ratanapol Sor Vorapin รัตนพล ส.วรพิน | |
|---|---|
| Statistics | |
| Real name |
Preecha Charoenthada Anucha Phothong (former) |
| 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 Dankoonthod, Thailand), is a professional boxer. He is the older brother of former WBO Bantamweight champion Ratanachai Sor Vorapin.
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.
| 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 |