Saman Sorjaturong
Saman Sorjaturong (born Saman Sriprated on 2 August 1969 in Khlong Lan District, Kamphaeng Phet Province) was a Thai former world boxing champion.
Sorjaturong turned pro in 1989 and won the WBC and IBF junior flyweight title during his career. He defeated reigning champion Humberto González in a thrilling fight that was named Ring Magazine fight of the year in 1995 to win the IBF and WBC titles. Both fighters were knocked down twice during the fight. He defended the WBC portion of the title ten times before losing it to Yo Sam Choi in 1999 via unanimous decision. He retired in 2005 after being knocked out in the first round by Koki Kameda.
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| Sporting positions | ||
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| Preceded by Humberto González |
WBC Light Flyweight Champion 15 July 1995 – 17 October 1999 |
Succeeded by Yo-Sam Choi |
| IBF Light Flyweight Champion 15 July 1995 – 1996 Stripped |
Succeeded by Michael Carbajal | |
| Awards | ||
| Previous: Jorge Castro KO9 John David Jackson | The Ring Magazine Fight of the Year KO7 Humberto González 1995 |
Next: Evander Holyfield KO11 Mike Tyson |
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