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.
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| Born | December 18, 1979 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Nationality | Thai | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Other names | Ai num wai fai (ไอ้หนุ่มไวไฟ) "Flammable Young Man"[1] | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Height | 5 ft 4.5 in (1.64 m) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Reach | 69.5 in (177 cm) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Stance | Orthodox | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Total fights | 28 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Wins | 21 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Wins by KO | 6 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Losses | 7 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Medal record
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Early life
editRuenroeng 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
editRuenroeng 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
editRuenroeng 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
editAfter 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
editOn 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
edit| 28 fights | 21 wins | 7 losses |
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| 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 WBC–ABCO 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
edit| 66 Wins, 34 Losses, 15 Draws | ||||||||
| Date | Result | Opponent | Event | Location | Method | Round | Time | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2018-06-01 | Loss |  Lin Qiangbang |
Kunlun Fight Macao[7] | Macau, China | Decision (Unanimous) | 3 | 3:00 | |
| 2017-02-12 | Loss |  Tenshin Nasukawa[8] |
Knock Out Vol. 1 | Tokyo, Japan | KO (left hook to the body) | 4 | 2:39 | |
| 2016-12-24 | Win |  Albert Amirdzhanyan |
Thai Fight 2016 | Bangkok, Thailand | Decision | 5 | 3:00 | |
| 2004-12-07 | Loss |  Sam-A Gaiyanghadao |
Lumpinee Stadium | Bangkok, Thailand | Decision | 5 | 3:00 | |
| For the vacant Lumpinee Stadium 115 lbs title | ||||||||
| 2004-10-09 | Win | Sam-A Gaiyanghadao |
Lumpinee Stadium | Bangkok, Thailand | Decision | 5 | 3:00 | |
| 2004-09-14 | Win | Pettawee Sor Kittichai |
Lumpinee Stadium | Bangkok, Thailand | Decision | 5 | 3:00 | |
| 2004-05-28 | Loss | Sam-A Gaiyanghadao |
Lumpinee Stadium | Bangkok, Thailand | Decision | 5 | 3:00 | |
| 2004-04-21 | Win | Rungruanglek Lukprabat |
Lumpinee Stadium | Bangkok, Thailand | Decision | 5 | 3:00 | |
| 2004-03-30 | Loss | Sam-A Gaiyanghadao |
Lumpinee Stadium | Bangkok, Thailand | Decision | 5 | 3:00 | |
| 2000-08-05 | Draw | Rungrit Sitchamlong |
Lumpinee Stadium | Bangkok, Thailand | Decision | 5 | 3:00 | |
| 2000-07-18 | Loss | Phet-Ek Sitjaopho |
Lumpinee Stadium | Bangkok, Thailand | Decision | 5 | 3:00 | |
| 2000-02-11 | Loss | Wanpichai Sor.Khamsing |
Lumpinee Stadium | Bangkok, Thailand | Decision | 5 | 3:00 | |
| 2000-01-25 | Loss | Thongchai Tor.Silachai |
Lumpinee Stadium | Bangkok, Thailand | Decision | 5 | 3:00 | |
| 1999-11-26 | Win | Kongprai Phayaklemon |
Lumpinee Stadium | Bangkok, Thailand | Decision | 5 | 3:00 | |
| 1999-09-03 | Win | Dansiam Kiatrungroj |
Lumpinee Stadium | Bangkok, Thailand | KO | |||
| 1999-07-17 | Win | Kongprai Phayaklemon |
Lumpinee Stadium | Bangkok, Thailand | Decision | 5 | 3:00 | |
| 1999-05-02 | Win | Ekachai Chaibadan |
Bangkok, Thailand | Decision | 5 | 3:00 | ||
| Legend: Win Loss Draw/No contest Notes | ||||||||
References
edit- ^ "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.
- ^ "Biographies for Amnat Ruenroeng". Asian Boxing Confederation. Archived from the original on April 14, 2013. Retrieved February 18, 2013.
- ^ "Amnat Ruenroeng", Time
- ^ "Amnat Ruenroeng retains title in foul-fest vs. Casimero | FightWord.com". Archived from the original on 2015-07-15. Retrieved 2015-07-15.
- ^ "John Riel Casimero gets revenge over Amnat Ruenroeng to win flyweight title - Boxing News". 25 May 2016.
- ^ "Srisaket Sor Rungvisai outpoints game Amnat Ruenroeng over 10 rounds". The Ring. 2020-08-01. Retrieved 2021-07-16.
- ^ "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.
- ^ "KNOCK OUT Vol. 1 Results: Nasukawa Stops Former Boxing World Champion, Umeno Cruises". Zach Aittama. 2017-02-12. Retrieved 2017-10-22.
External links
edit- Boxing record for Amnat Ruenroeng from BoxRec (registration required)
- "Amnat Ruenroeng", n°56 on Time’s list of "100 Olympic Athletes To Watch"
- Results.beijing2008.cn - Bio
- Biographies for Amnat Ruenroeng International Boxing Association
- Amnat Ruenroeng - Profile, News Archive & Current Rankings at Box.Live