Pongsith Wiangwiset (born 22 January 1972) also known as Wanwiset Kaennorasing (วันวิเศษ แก่นนรสิงห์) is a Thai boxer and Muay Thai kickboxer. In amateur boxing he competed at the 1996 Summer Olympics and the 2000 Summer Olympics in Lightweight division.[1]
| Personal information | |
|---|---|
| Native name | พงษ์สิทธิ์ เวียงวิเศษ |
| Nickname | Kai |
| Nationality | Thai |
| Born | 22 January 1972 Mueang Khon Kaen District, Khon Kaen Province, Isan (Northeast Thailand) |
| Years active | 1991–2005 |
| Height | 165 cm (5 ft 5 in) |
| Weight | 58 kg (128 lb; 9.1 st) |
| Sport | |
| Country | Thailand |
| Sport | Boxing Muay Thai |
| Team | Songchai Boxing Promotion |
| Turned pro | 2002 |
| Retired | 2005 |
Career
editVeangviseth born in Mueang Khon Kaen District, Khon Kaen Province in boxer family, his family runs a Muay Thai gym. His father was a former Muay Thai kickboxer under the name "Kingkanha Sakpramuan" (กิ่งกัญหา ศักดิ์ประมวล). Veangviseth, fighting as Wanwiset was a notable fighter during the "golden era" of Muay Thai where he received purses of hundreds of thousands of baht per bout. He made his debut in Bangkok in 1991 with a regular fight at Rajadamnern Stadium. He faced some of the top-line Muay Thai kickboxers, for example Chamuekpet Hapalang, Mathee Jadeepitak, Noppadej Sor.Rewadee, Tahaneak Praeaumpol, Chaidej Kiatchansing, Chatchai Paiseetong, Yodkhunpon Sittraiphum, Veeraphol Sahaprom, etc. He also served as a trainer for the famous camp Jocky gym during his fighting career.[2]
For amateur boxing he competed in his first major tournament at the 1996 Summer Olympics in Atlanta by joining the same team as Somluck Kamsing, a first Thai Summer Olympics gold medalist. He also competed again at the next Summer Olympics, in Sydney in 2000. In both tournaments, Veangviseth competed in the lightweight (60kg) division.
He was the head trainer of the 13Reanresort camp for many years before returning to his native province.[3]
In his personal life, it can be considered that he is good friend with Somrak Kamsing, both of them are Khon Kaen people and their wives are sisters.
Titles and honours
editMuay Thai
edit- Rajadamnern Stadium
- 1994 Rajadamnern Stadium Featherweight Champion (one defense)
Awards
Boxing
editAmateur
- 1995 Thailand King's Cup -57kg
- 1995 Southeast Asian Games -60kg
- 1997 Thailand King's Cup -60kg
- 1998 Asian Games -60kg
Professional
- PABA Super Featherweight Champion (12 defenses) (2002–2005)
Muay Thai record
edit| Date | Result | Opponent | Event | Location | Method | Round | Time | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1997-06-12 | Win |  Petchnamek Sor Siriwat |
Rajadamnern Stadium | Bangkok, Thailand | Decision | 5 | 3:00 | |
| 1997-01-29 | Win | Apiwat Por Pluemkamol |
Rajadamnern Stadium | Bangkok, Thailand | Decision | 5 | 3:00 | |
| 1996-12-09 | Win | Muangfahlek Kiatwichian |
Rajadamnern Stadium | Bangkok, Thailand | Decision | 5 | 3:00 | |
| 1996-11-06 | Loss | Apiwat Por Pluemkamol |
Rajadamnern Stadium | Bangkok, Thailand | Decision | 5 | 3:00 | |
| 1996-02-23 | Win | Paidaeng Lersakgym |
Rajadamnern Stadium | Bangkok, Thailand | Decision | 5 | 3:00 | |
| 1995-10-27 | Changnoi Sirimongkol [4] |
Lumpinee Stadium | Bangkok, Thailand | Decision | 5 | 3:00 | ||
| 1995-07-24 | Draw | Changnoi Sirimongkol |
Rajadamnern Stadium | Bangkok, Thailand | Decision | 5 | 3:00 | |
| 1995-06-13 | Loss | Changnoi Sirimongkol |
Lumpinee Stadium | Bangkok, Thailand | Decision | 5 | 3:00 | |
| 1995-01-25 | Win | Noppadet Sor.Rewadee |
Rajadamnern Stadium | Bangkok, Thailand | Decision | 5 | 3:00 | |
| 1994-12-28 | Win | Mathee Jadeepitak |
Rajadamnern Stadium | Bangkok, Thailand | Decision | 5 | 3:00 | |
| 1994- | Win | Prabsuk Sitsantat |
Rajadamnern Stadium | Bangkok, Thailand | Decision | 5 | 3:00 | |
| 1994-10-19 | Win | Chatchai Paiseetong |
Rajadamnern Stadium | Bangkok, Thailand | Decision | 5 | 3:00 | |
| 1994-09-02 | Win | Padejsuk Bor.Brandigym |
Lumpinee Stadium | Bangkok, Thailand | Decision | 5 | 3:00 | |
| 1994- | Loss | Chaidet Kiatchansing |
Rajadamnern Stadium | Bangkok, Thailand | Decision | 5 | 3:00 | |
| 1994-05-04 | Win | Noppadet Sor.Rewadee |
Rajadamnern Stadium | Bangkok, Thailand | Decision | 5 | 3:00 | |
| Defends Rajadamnern Stadium 126 lbs title.[5] | ||||||||
| 1994- | Win | Phannarin Sor.Suwanpakdee |
Rajadamnern Stadium | Bangkok, Thailand | Decision | 5 | 3:00 | |
| 1994- | Win | Paidaeng Lersakgym |
Rajadamnern Stadium | Bangkok, Thailand | Decision | 5 | 3:00 | |
| 1994-01-12 | Win | Noppadet Sor.Rewadee |
Rajadamnern Stadium | Bangkok, Thailand | Decision | 5 | 3:00 | |
| Wins Rajadamnern Stadium 126 lbs title. | ||||||||
| 1993-11-12 | Loss | Kukrit Sor Nayaiam |
Lumpinee Stadium | Bangkok, Thailand | Decision | 5 | 3:00 | |
| 1993-08-18 | Loss | Noppadet Sor.Rewadee |
Rajadamnern Stadium | Bangkok, Thailand | Decision | 5 | 3:00 | |
| For the vacant Rajadamnern Stadium 126 lbs title. | ||||||||
| 1993-07-28 | Win | Tahaneak Pichitman |
Rajadamnern Stadium | Bangkok, Thailand | Decision | 5 | 3:00 | |
| 1993-06-23 | Win | Banluedet Lukprabat |
Rajadamnern Stadium | Bangkok, Thailand | Decision | 5 | 3:00 | |
| 1993-05-26 | Loss | Chamuekpet Hapalang |
Rajadamnern Stadium | Bangkok, Thailand | Decision | 5 | 3:00 | |
| 1992-12-12 | Loss | Seesot Chor Vikun |
Rajadamnern Stadium show | Malayia, Thailand | Decision | 5 | 3:00 | |
| 1992-10-28 | Win | Noppadet Sor.Rewadee |
Rajadamnern Stadium | Bangkok, Thailand | Decision | 5 | 3:00 | |
| 1992-03-26 | Win | Ekayuth Por.Bunya |
Lumpinee Stadium | Bangkok, Thailand | Decision | 5 | 3:00 | |
| 1992-02-20 | Loss | Veeraphol Sahaprom |
Bangkok, Thailand | KO | 4 | |||
| 1991-12-11 | Draw | Ekayuth Por.Bunya |
Lumpinee Stadium | Bangkok, Thailand | Decision | 5 | 3:00 | |
| 1991-10-30 | Win | Tahaneak Praeaumpol |
Rajadamnern Stadium | Bangkok, Thailand | TKO (leg injury) | 3 | 3:00 | |
| 1991-07-23 | Loss | Yodkhunpon Sittraiphum |
Lumpinee Stadium | Bangkok, Thailand | KO (Knee) | 3 | ||
| 1991-06-24 | Loss | Ekaphon Chuwattana |
Rajadamnern Stadium | Bangkok, Thailand | Decision | 5 | 3:00 | |
| 1991-04-04 | Win | Yutthasak Tansaringkarn |
Rajadamnern Stadium | Bangkok, Thailand | Decision | 5 | 3:00 | |
| 1991-03-04 | Win | Youngtrang Kiatkaosaen |
Rajadamnern Stadium | Bangkok, Thailand | Decision | 5 | 3:00 | |
| Wins 300,000 baht side-bet. | ||||||||
| 1990-09-23 | Win | Komjack Sit Sor.Por.Sor |
Rajadamnern Stadium | Bangkok, Thailand | Decision | 5 | 3:00 | |
| Legend: Win Loss Draw/No contest Notes | ||||||||
References
edit- ^ Evans, Hilary; Gjerde, Arild; Heijmans, Jeroen; Mallon, Bill; et al. "Phongsit Veangviseth Olympic Results". Olympics at Sports-Reference.com. Sports Reference LLC. Archived from the original on 18 April 2020. Retrieved 14 January 2019.
- ^ "Les enfants gladiateurs du stadium de Khon Kaen". siamfightmag.com.
- ^ "The 13Reanresort gym special report by Serge Trefeu". siamfightmag.com.
- ^ "Changnoi Sirimongkhon vs Wanwiset Kaennorasing 3". youtube.com.
- ^ Trefeu, Serge. "Wanwiset Kaennorasing (Career 1990-2000)". siamfightmag.com. Retrieved 26 April 2023.
External links
edit- Phongsit Veangviseth at BoxRec (registration required)
- Phongsit Veangviseth at Olympedia
