Suriyan Srikan (Thai: สุริยัน ศรีกัน; born May 30, 1969), known professionally as Cherry Sor.Wanich (Thai: เชอรี่ ส.วานิช), is a Thai retired Muay Thai fighter. He is a former Lumpinee Stadium Super Featherweight Champion who was famous in the 1980s and 1990s. Nicknamed the "Black Shark's Knee", he was especially known for his relentless pressure, clinch, and knees.

Cherry Sor.Wanich
Cherry in 2022
BornSuriyan Srikan
(1969-05-30)May 30, 1969[1]
Khon Kaen, Thailand
Native nameสุริยัน ศรีกัน
Other namesCherry Sitjamee
(เชอรี่ ศิษย์จ่ามี)
NicknameBlack Shark's Knee
(ขุนเข่าฉลามดำ)
Height171 cm (5 ft 7 in)
DivisionSuper Featherweight
StyleMuay Thai
(Muay Khao)
StanceOrthodox
Fighting out ofChonburi, Thailand
TeamSor.Wanich Gym
Sor.Sukonthip Gym
Years active1981-1996

Biography and career

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Cherry started Muay Thai at the age of 12 fighting for various camps until the age of 17 when he joined the Sor wanich gym in Chonburi, he would spend the rest of his career there.

He was a popular fighter of the Bangkok circuit with purses going as high as 250,000 THB.[2]

After his retirement Cherry spent time in Macau working as a bodyguard.[3]

Titles and honours

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Fight record

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Muay Thai Record (Incomplete)
Date Result Opponent Event Location Method Round Time
1996-08-17 Loss   Prabseuklek Sitnarong Lumpinee Stadium Bangkok, Thailand Decision 5 3:00
1995-11-18 Loss   Kaoponglek Luksurathum Bangkok, Thailand Decision 5 3:00
1995- Loss   Jongsanan Fairtex Bangkok, Thailand Decision 5 3:00
1995- Loss   Jongsanan Fairtex Bangkok, Thailand Decision 5 3:00
1995- Win   Ramon Dekkers Lumpinee Stadium Bangkok, Thailand Decision 5
1995-06-10 Loss   Chatchai Paiseetong Lumpinee Stadium Bangkok, Thailand Decision 5 3:00
1995-05-23 Win   Den Muangsurin Lumpinee Stadium Bangkok, Thailand Decision 5 3:00
1994-02-15 Loss   Orono Por Muang Ubon Lumpinee Stadium Bangkok, Thailand Decision 5 3:00
1993-10-18 Loss   Mathee Jadeepitak Lumpinee Stadium Bangkok, Thailand Decision 5 3:00
1993-09-11 Loss   Rittichai Lookmaesaithong Lumpinee Stadium Bangkok, Thailand Decision 5 3:00
1993-08-13 Loss   Chotchai Chuchokchai Lumpinee Stadium Bangkok, Thailand Decision 5 3:00
1993-07-11 Loss   Pairot Wor.Wolapon Nakhon Sawan Province, Thailand Decision 5 3:00
1993-04-30 Loss   Rittichai Lookmaesaithong Lumpinee Stadium Bangkok, Thailand Decision 5 3:00
1993-03-04 Loss   Superlek Sorn E-Sarn Lumpinee Stadium Bangkok, Thailand KO (Punches) 3
1993-02-22 Win   Buakaw Por Pisichet Rajadamnern Stadium Bangkok, Thailand Decision 5 3:00
1993-01-29 Loss   Chandet Sor Prantalay Lumpinee Stadium Bangkok, Thailand Decision 5 3:00
1993-01-08 Win   Orono Por Muang Ubon Lumpinee Stadium Bangkok, Thailand Decision 5 3:00
1992-11-30 Loss   Superlek Sorn E-Sarn Lumpinee Stadium Bangkok, Thailand KO (Punches) 3
1992-10-13 Loss   Therdkiat Sitthepitak Lumpinee Stadium Bangkok, Thailand Decision 5 3:00
1992-09-25 Win   Jaroenthong Kiatbanchong Lumpinee Stadium Bangkok, Thailand Decision 5 3:00
1992-08- Loss   Sakmongkol Sithchuchok Lumpinee Stadium Bangkok, Thailand Decision 5 3:00
1992-07-07 Loss   Sangtiennoi Sor.Rungroj Lumpinee Stadium Bangkok, Thailand Decision 5 3:00
1992-06-09 Win   Chandet Sor Prantalay Lumpinee Stadium Bangkok, Thailand Decision 5 3:00
1992-04-07 Loss   Wangchannoi Sor Palangchai Lumpinee Stadium Bangkok, Thailand KO (Right uppercut) 2
1992-03-10 Win   Oley Kiatoneway Lumpinee Stadium Bangkok, Thailand KO (Knees) 4
1992-02-21 Win   Orono Por Muang Ubon Lumpinee Stadium Bangkok, Thailand Decision 5 3:00
1992-01-21 Loss   Sakmongkol Sithchuchok Lumpinee Stadium Bangkok, Thailand Decision 5 3:00
1992-01-07 Loss   Sangtiennoi Sor.Rungroj Lumpinee Stadium Bangkok, Thailand Decision 5 3:00
1991-12- Loss   Jongsanan Luklongbankaew Lumpinee Stadium Bangkok, Thailand Decision 5 3:00
1991-10-25 Win   Boonlai Sor.Thanikul Lumpinee Stadium Bangkok, Thailand Decision 5 3:00
1991-09-24 Loss   Jongsanan Luklongbankaew Lumpinee Stadium Bangkok, Thailand Decision 5 3:00
1991-09-03 Loss   Wangchannoi Sor Palangchai Lumpinee Stadium Bangkok, Thailand Decision 5 3:00
1991-05-31 Loss   Namkabuan Nongkeepahuyuth Lumpinee Stadium Bangkok, Thailand Decision 5 3:00
Loses the Lumpinee Stadium Super Featherweight (130 lbs) title.
1991-02-15 Win   Panomrunglek Chor.Sawat Muangchai Kittikasem vs Sot Chitalada Ayutthaya Province, Thailand Decision 5 3:00
1991-01-04 Loss   Sangtiennoi Sor.Rungroj Lumpinee Stadium Bangkok, Thailand KO (Knee to the Head) 3
For the Yodmuaythai trophy.
1990-11-27 Loss   Superlek Sorn E-Sarn Lumpinee Stadium Bangkok, Thailand KO (Right cross) 5
1990-10-30 Win   Therdkiat Sitthepitak Lumpinee Stadium Bangkok, Thailand Decision 5 3:00
1990-10-12 Win   Superlek Sorn E-Sarn Lumpinee Stadium Bangkok, Thailand Decision 5 3:00
1990-08-31 Win   Therdkiat Sitthepitak Lumpinee Stadium Bangkok, Thailand Decision 5 3:00
Defends the Lumpinee Stadium Super Featherweight (130 lbs) title.
1990-07-29 Win   Jaroenthong Kiatbanchong Arizona, United States Decision 5 3:00
1990-06-29 Draw   Jaroenthong Kiatbanchong Lumpinee Stadium Bangkok, Thailand Decision 5 3:00
1990-05-27 Loss   Ramon Dekkers Amsterdam, Netherlands KO (Left hook) 1
1990-04-24 Win   Petchdam Lukborai Bangkok, Thailand Decision 5 3:00
1990-03-30 Win   Superlek Sorn E-Sarn Lumpinee Stadium Bangkok, Thailand TKO (Knees) 4
Defends the Lumpinee Stadium Super Featherweight (130 lbs) title.
1990-02-06 Win   Namphon Nongkee Pahuyuth Lumpinee Stadium Bangkok, Thailand Decision 5 3:00
1990-01-19 Draw   Namphon Nongkee Pahuyuth Lumpinee Stadium Bangkok, Thailand Decision 5 3:00
1989-12-31 Win   Jo Prestia
 Joel Cesar
2 vs 1 Paris, France Decision 5 3:00
Jo Prestia fought the first three rounds and Joel Cesar the last 2.
1989-11-28 Draw   Namphon Nongkee Pahuyuth Lumpinee Stadium Bangkok, Thailand Decision 5 3:00
1989-11-07 Draw   Namphon Nongkee Pahuyuth Lumpinee Stadium Bangkok, Thailand Decision 5 3:00
1989-10-06 Win   Saencherng Pinsinchai Lumpinee Stadium Bangkok, Thailand Decision 5 3:00
Defends the Lumpinee Stadium Super Featherweight (130 lbs) title.
1989-08-15 Loss   Jaroenthong Kiatbanchong Lumpinee Stadium Bangkok, Thailand Decision 5 3:00
1989-07-25 Win   Saencherng Pinsinchai Lumpinee Stadium Bangkok, Thailand Decision 5 3:00
Wins Lumpinee Stadium Super Featherweight (130 lbs) title.
1989-06-26 Win   Namphon Nongkee Pahuyuth Rajadamnern Stadium Bangkok, Thailand Decision 5 3:00
1989-05-30 Win   Chanchai Sor Tamarangsri Lumpinee Stadium Bangkok, Thailand Decision 5 3:00
1989-05-12 Win   Samransak Muangsurin Lumpinee Stadium Bangkok, Thailand Decision 5 3:00
1989-04-07 Draw   Samransak Muangsurin Lumpinee Stadium Bangkok, Thailand Decision 5 3:00
1989-03-10 Draw   Dokmaipa Por Pongsawang Lumpinee Stadium Bangkok, Thailand Decision 5 3:00
1989-02-21 Win   Sanphet Lukrangesee Lumpinee Stadium Bangkok, Thailand Decision 5 3:00
1989-01-31 Draw   Sanphet Lukrangesee Ratchaburi Province, Thailand Decision 5 3:00
1988-12-17 Win   Boonchai Tor Thuwanon Omnoi Stadium - Tiger Power XD-3 Tournament Final Samut Sakhon, Thailand Decision 5 3:00
Wins the Tiger Power XD-3 Tournament.
1988-11-05 Win   Laonoi Siyodtong Omnoi Stadium - Tiger Power XD-3 Tournament Semi Final Samut Sakhon, Thailand Decision 5 3:00
1988-10-08 Win   Rak Sakdiprasang Omnoi Stadium - Tiger Power XD-3 Tournament Samut Sakhon, Thailand KO
1988-09-03 Win   Ratchaput Sor.Thanikul Omnoi Stadium - Tiger Power XD-3 Tournament Samut Sakhon, Thailand Decision 5 3:00
1988-08-06 Win   Kanongsuk Sityomnoi Omnoi Stadium - Tiger Power XD-3 Tournament Samut Sakhon, Thailand Decision 5 3:00
1988- Win   Bangkhlanoi Sor.Thanikul Bangkok, Thailand Decision 5 3:00
Legend:   Win   Loss   Draw/No contest   Notes

References

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  1. ^ "123 Greateast Muay Thai fighters of All time - Book". 8limbsus.com.
  2. ^ "เชอรี่ ส.วานิช". tededmuaythai.com.
  3. ^ "Les combats d'anthologie de l'age d'or du muay thai". siamfightmag.com.
  4. ^ "Cherry Sor Wanich champion story". siamfightmag.com.