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Amnat Ruenroeng

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Amnat Ruenroeng
Born (1979-12-18) December 18, 1979 (age 44)
NationalityThai
Other namesAi num wai fai (ไอ้หนุ่มไวไฟ)
"Flammable Young Man"[1]
Statistics
Weight(s)
Height5 ft 4.5 in (1.64 m)
Reach69.5 in (177 cm)
StanceOrthodox
Boxing record
Total fights28
Wins21
Wins by KO6
Losses7
Medal record
Men's amateur boxing
Representing  Thailand
Asian Games
Bronze medal – third place 2010 Guangzhou Light-flyweight
SEA Games
Gold medal – first place 2007 Nakhon Ratchasima Light-flyweight
Gold medal – first place 2009 Vientiane Flyweight
World Championships
Bronze medal – third place 2007 Chicago Light-flyweight

Amnat Ruenroeng (Thai: อำนาจ รื่นเริง; IPA:[ʔām.nâːt rɯ̂ːn.rɤ̄ːŋ]; born December 18, 1979), also known as Amnat Kasetphatthana (Thai: อำนาจ เกษตรพัฒนา; IPA:[ʔām.nâːt d kā.sèːt pʰát.tʰā.nā:]) is a Thai professional boxer and kickboxer who held the IBF flyweight title from 2014 to 2016.

Early life

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Ruenroeng was born without knowing who his parents were, when he was born he did not even have a birth certificate because the officer refused to register him due to not being sure that he was Thai national. He grew up in his grandmother's care in poverty and had to fight at the age of seven, starting in Muay Thai named "Petch Por Burapha" (เพชร ป.บูรพา) and "Petch Tor Bang Saen" (เพชร ต.บางแสน) and won Lumpinee Stadium champion Flyweight division.

Amateur career

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Ruenroeng began boxing while serving a fifteen-year prison sentence for gold necklace robbery. In 2007, he won a Thai national title in the Light Flyweight division, and was released from prison for good behaviour the following day having served one year. He won a bronze medal as a junior flyweight at the 2007 World Amateur Boxing Championships in Chicago. He had lost in the semi-final to Philippines southpaw Harry Tanamor.

Ruenroeng took the gold medal at the King's Cup in Bangkok in 2008 after defeating Kazuto Ioka in the semifinal.[2] He subsequently qualified to represent Thailand at the 2008 Summer Olympics in Beijing.[3]

Professional career

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Ruenroeng made his professional debut in 2012. On 22 January 2014, he won the vacant IBF Flyweight title by defeating Rocky Fuentes. In his first defense, he traveled to Japan and earned a split decision over undefeated two-division champion Kazuto Ioka, who was making his flyweight debut. In his following fight, he defeated Puerto Rican challenger McWilliams Arroyo by split decision. On March 7, 2015, he earned a unanimous decision over undefeated two-time Olympic gold medalist Zou Shiming.

Ruenrong vs. Casimero

IBF flyweight titleholder Amnat Ruenroeng retained his belt with a 12-round decision win over Filipino boxer Johnriel Casimero at the Hua Mark Indoor Stadium in Bangkok, Thailand, on Saturday, June 27. Ruenroeng (16-0, 5 knockouts) was credited with two knockdowns against Casimero (21-3, 13 KOs), beginning with a counter right in Round 2 that caught the 25-year-old from Ormoc City lunging in. A second knockdown was called in Round 7 when Casimero was pushed into the ropes by Ruenroeng following a glancing right hand. Casimero appeared to knock Ruenroeng down in Round 3 when a counter left hook caused his glove to touch the canvas, but referee Larry Doggett ruled it a slip. The fight was marred by excessive clinching and over a dozen throwdowns by Ruenroeng. Doggett issued five warnings before finally taking a point from Ruenroeng in Round 11. “Amnat made the strategy how to win easy. It was not a dirty fight,” said Ruenroeng's trainer, Aljoe Jaro, who claims Casimero had hit Ruenroeng in the leg during the fight. “About the throwing down, that’s not an issue. Casimero was also playing dirty. Amnat was doing his job as a boxer how to win.”

The roughhouse tactics detracted from an otherwise crafty, resourceful performance from the Thai incumbent champion, whose jab disrupted the rhythm of Casimero, who held the IBF junior flyweight title for two years before being stripped last year for failing to make weight for his fight with Mauricio Fuentes. Casimero was the aggressor for the final 3 rounds, desperately trying to score a knockout to erase the deficit he found himself in.

Ruenroeng, 35, has now defended his belt four times successfully since winning it in January 2014 with a victory over Filipino contender Rocky Fuentes.[4]

Ruenroeng vs. Casimero II

On May 25, 2016, in Diamond Court of the National Tennis Center, Beijing China, Ruenroeng fought Casimero again in a rematch for the IBF flyweight title and loss via knockout with a vicious body shot in the 4th round, ending Ruenroeng's undefeated streak.[5]

After world champion

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After losing the world championship, he did not retire. Instead, he continued to fight, returning to his roots as an amateur. Going up to the Lightweight division, he participated in the 2016 Summer Olympics in Rio de Janeiro. He won his opening bout before losing in the round of 16 against Sofiane Oumiha, a younger fighter representing France. Oumiha eventually earned the silver medal, and went on to win gold at the world championships in 2017.

After the Olympics, Ruenroeng returned to Muay Thai. On April 21, 2018, he competed again as a professional. He was knocked out in 5th round by a younger fighter, his fellow-countryman Nawaphon Por Chokchai.

Ruenroeng vs. Sor Rungvisai

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On 1 August 2020, Ruenroeng fought former world champion Srisaket Sor Rungvisai. Ruenroeng was game, and fought a close fight, but in the end didn't do enough to earn the win. Rungvisai won an all three judges scorecards, 99–91, 97-94 and 96–93.[6]

Professional boxing record

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28 fights 21 wins 7 losses
By knockout 6 2
By decision 15 5
No. Result Record Opponent Type Round, time Date Location Notes
28 Loss 21–7 Petchsatra CP Freshmart MD 10 28 Jun 2022 International Stadium, Rangsit, Thailand For ABF super-lightweight title
27 Loss 21–6 Wanchana Menayothin UD 10 23 Nov 2021 International Stadium, Rangsit, Thailand For WBC–ABCO Continental super-featherweight title
26 Loss 21–5 Arnon Yupang UD 10 27 Feb 2021 Suan Lum Night Bazaar Ratchadaphisek, Bangkok, Thailand For WBA Asia South featherweight title
25 Win 21–4 Pungluang Sor Singyu UD 8 7 Nov 2020 Workpoint Studio, Bang Phun, Thailand
24 Loss 20–4 Srisaket Sor Rungvisai UD 10 1 Aug 2020 Workpoint Studio, Bang Phun, Thailand
23 Win 20–3 Brian Lobetania UD 6 23 Mar 2019 Workpoint Studio, Bang Phun, Thailand
22 Win 19–3 Petchbarngborn Kokietgym UD 6 8 Feb 2019 Yingcharoen Market, Bangkok, Thailand
21 Loss 18–3 Nawaphon Kaikanha TKO 5 (12) 21 Apr 2018 Workpoint Studio, Bang Phun, Thailand For WBCABCO Continental super-flyweight title
20 Loss 18–2 Wenfeng Ge UD 12 21 Nov 2017 Sports Center, Suzhou, China For vacant WBO Oriental super-flyweight title
19 Win 18–1 Petchthongchai Singmanassak TKO 3 (8) 26 Aug 2017 Khao Bang Krak Gym, Uthai Thani, Thailand
18 Loss 17–1 John Riel Casimero KO 4 (12), 2:10 25 May 2016 Diamond Court, Beijing, China Lost IBF flyweight title
17 Win 17–0 Myung Ho Lee UD 12 7 Dec 2015 Centential Club, Hua Hin, Thailand Retained IBF flyweight title
16 Win 16–0 John Riel Casimero UD 12 27 Jun 2015 Indoor Stadium Huamark, Bangkok, Thailand Retained IBF flyweight title
15 Win 15–0 Zou Shiming UD 12 8 Mar 2015 The Venetian Macao, Macau, SAR Retained IBF flyweight title
14 Win 14–0 McWilliams Arroyo SD 12 10 Sep 2014 Liptapanlop Hall, Nakhon Ratchasima, Thailand Retained IBF flyweight title
13 Win 13–0 Kazuto Ioka SD 12 7 May 2014 Bodymaker Colosseum, Osaka, Japan Retained IBF flyweight title
12 Win 12–0 Rocky Fuentes UD 12 22 Jan 2014 Liptapanlop Hall, Nakhon Ratchasima, Thailand Won vacant IBF flyweight title
11 Win 11–0 Takuro Habu TKO 4 (12), 1:37 16 Aug 2013 Viphavade, Surat Thani, Thailand Retained IBF Asia flyweight title
10 Win 10–0 Ricky Manufoe TKO 4 (12) 21 Jun 2013 Bangkok University, Bangkok, Thailand Retained IBF Asia flyweight title
9 Win 9–0 Julius Alcos UD 12 19 Apr 2013 Trairatanakon Temple School, Chaiya, Thailand Won vacant IBF Pan Pacific flyweight title
8 Win 8–0 Michael Rodriguez UD 12 15 Feb 2013 Wat Promthamnimit, Chom Bueng, Thailand Won vacant IBF Asia flyweight title
7 Win 7–0 Geboi Mansalayao TKO 7 (10) 26 Dec 2012 Rajapark Institute, Bangkok, Thailand
6 Win 6–0 Danilo Pena UD 6 16 Nov 2012 Pang Mu School, Maehongson, Thailand
5 Win 5–0 Wilber Andogan TD 6 (10) 19 Oct 2012 Ladprao, Bangkok, Thailand
4 Win 4–0 Safwan Lombok TKO 5 (8) 17 Aug 2012 City Sports Centre, Trat, Thailand
3 Win 3–0 Lowie Bantigue PTS 6 20 Jul 2012 Baan Khao Hom School, Chantaburi, Thailand
2 Win 2–0 Jemmy Gobel PTS 6 27 Jun 2012 Taweethapisek School, Bangkok, Thailand
1 Win 1–0 Rino Ukru TKO 4 (6), 0:30 18 May 2012 City Hall Ground, Nakhon Ratchasima, Thailand

Muay Thai record

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Muay Thai record
66 Wins, 34 Losses, 15 Draws
Date Result Opponent Event Location Method Round Time
2018-06-01 Loss China Lin Qiangbang Kunlun Fight Macao[7] Macau, China Decision (Unanimous) 3 3:00
2017-02-12 Loss Japan Tenshin Nasukawa[8] Knock Out Vol. 1 Tokyo, Japan KO (left hook to the body) 4 2:39
2016-12-24 Win Russia Albert Amirdzhanyan Thai Fight 2016 Bangkok, Thailand Decision 5 3:00
2004-12-07 Loss Thailand Sam-A Gaiyanghadao Lumpinee Stadium Bangkok, Thailand Decision 5 3:00
For the vacant Lumpinee Stadium 115 lbs title
2004-10-09 Win Thailand Sam-A Gaiyanghadao Lumpinee Stadium Bangkok, Thailand Decision 5 3:00
2004-09-14 Win Thailand Pettawee Sor Kittichai Lumpinee Stadium Bangkok, Thailand Decision 5 3:00
2004-05-28 Loss Thailand Sam-A Gaiyanghadao Lumpinee Stadium Bangkok, Thailand Decision 5 3:00
2004-04-21 Win Thailand Rungruanglek Lukprabat Lumpinee Stadium Bangkok, Thailand Decision 5 3:00
2004-03-30 Loss Thailand Sam-A Gaiyanghadao Lumpinee Stadium Bangkok, Thailand Decision 5 3:00
2000-08-05 Draw Thailand Rungrit Sitchamlong Lumpinee Stadium Bangkok, Thailand Decision 5 3:00
2000-07-18 Loss Thailand Phet-Ek Sitjaopho Lumpinee Stadium Bangkok, Thailand Decision 5 3:00
2000-02-11 Loss Thailand Wanpichai Sor.Khamsing Lumpinee Stadium Bangkok, Thailand Decision 5 3:00
2000-01-25 Loss Thailand Thongchai Tor.Silachai Lumpinee Stadium Bangkok, Thailand Decision 5 3:00
1999-11-26 Win Thailand Kongprai Phayaklemon Lumpinee Stadium Bangkok, Thailand Decision 5 3:00
1999-09-03 Win Thailand Dansiam Kiatrungroj Lumpinee Stadium Bangkok, Thailand KO
1999-07-17 Win Thailand Kongprai Phayaklemon Lumpinee Stadium Bangkok, Thailand Decision 5 3:00
1999-05-02 Win Thailand Ekachai Chaibadan Bangkok, Thailand Decision 5 3:00
Legend:   Win   Loss   Draw/No contest   Notes

References

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  1. ^ "คาใจ "อำนาจ" วางคิวไฟนอลไฟต์ "ซู ชิ หมิง" หลังสงกรานต์" (in Thai). ASTV Manager. 2016-02-22. Archived from the original on 2016-03-02. Retrieved 2016-02-22.
  2. ^ "Biographies for Amnat Ruenroeng". Asian Boxing Confederation. Archived from the original on April 14, 2013. Retrieved February 18, 2013.
  3. ^ "Amnat Ruenroeng", Time
  4. ^ "Amnat Ruenroeng retains title in foul-fest vs. Casimero | FightWord.com". Archived from the original on 2015-07-15. Retrieved 2015-07-15.
  5. ^ "John Riel Casimero gets revenge over Amnat Ruenroeng to win flyweight title - Boxing News". 25 May 2016.
  6. ^ "Srisaket Sor Rungvisai outpoints game Amnat Ruenroeng over 10 rounds". The Ring. 2020-08-01. Retrieved 2021-07-16.
  7. ^ "昆仑决澳门站:苏波邦祖耶夫巅峰对决 伦龙战林强邦". sports.163.com. May 24, 2018.
  8. ^ "KNOCK OUT Vol. 1 Results: Nasukawa Stops Former Boxing World Champion, Umeno Cruises". Zach Aittama. 2017-02-12. Retrieved 2017-10-22.
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Sporting positions
Regional boxing titles
New title IBF Asia flyweight champion
15 Feb 2013 – 22 Jan 2014
Won world title
Vacant
Title next held by
Kuk Chol Jon
Vacant
Title last held by
Ryan Rey Ponteras
IBF Pan Pacific flyweight champion
19 Apr 2013 – Jul 2013
Vacated
Vacant
Title next held by
Eaktwan BTU Ruaviking
World boxing titles
Vacant
Title last held by
Moruti Mthalane
IBF flyweight champion
22 Jan 2014 – 25 May 2016
Succeeded by