Ratanapol Sor Vorapin (Thai: รัตนพล ส.วรพิน; born Preecha Charoenthara (Thai: ปรีชา เจริญธารา), formerly Anucha Phothong (อนุชา โพธิ์ทอง)) is a Thai former professional boxer. He is the older brother of former World Boxing Organization Bantamweight champion Ratanachai Sor Vorapin.

Ratanapol Sor Vorapin
รัตนพล ส.วรพิน
Born
Preecha Charoenthara
Anucha Phothong (formerly)

(1974-06-06) June 6, 1974 (age 50)
NationalityThai
Other namesKhaosai Noi (เขาทรายน้อย) "Little Khaosai"[1]
Ai-Bo (ไอ้โบ้) "Rambo"[2]
Statistics
Weight(s)Mini flyweight
Junior flyweight
Flyweight
Height1.62 m (5 ft 4 in)
StanceSouthpaw
Boxing record
Total fights68
Wins59
Wins by KO48
Losses8
Draws1

Early life

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Vorapin was born on June 6, 1974, to Somjai and Somjit Phothong in Dan Khun Thot, Nakhon Ratchasima province. Despite having large amounts of land, Vorapin, his parents, and his 14 siblings were impoverished farmers, as the mountainous ground was poor soil for agriculture. Because of his poverty, he became a boxer at age fourteen in Muaythai using the names "Tonaonoy Toichainee" (ทนเอาหน่อย ต่อยใช้หนี้) and "Lion Luknamjai" (ไลอ้อน ลูกน้ำใจ) sponsored by Yindee Juntacup, a local celebrity.[1][3]

Professional career

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Vorapin traveled to Bangkok to fight Muaythai under Sor Vorapin Boxing Gym. The name "Ratanapol" is actually the name of another fighter.[1] Going pro in 1990, Ratanapol fought in the place of Chana Porpaoin, out because of his injured nose, and defeated his opponent. Because of that victory, he received serious support.

When Fahlan Lukmingkwan lost the IBF Mini flyweight championship to Filipino Manny Melchor in mid-1992, Ratanapol was encouraged by Sr. Col. Banju Ongsangkune and Suchart "Pe Poster" Kerdmek to return to Thailand. On December 10, 1992, at Nimibutr Stadium, he scored a 12-round split decision victory over Manny Melchor to win the Mini flyweight title. He would defend that title against twelve boxers, but he lost the title on the scales on March 15, 1996, because he could not make his weight 105 pounds to qualify. On May 18 the same year, however, he returned as the world champion and he retained it six times until December 27, 1997, when he received a 5th-round TKO loss to South African Zolani Petelo at Songkhla province, southern Thailand.

He had two unsuccessful attempts at the IBF Junior flyweight title, first dropping a unanimous decision to Will Grigsby on December 18, 1998. And then on December 2, 2000, he received a 3rd-round TKO loss to Mexican Ricardo "El Finito" López in Las Vegas. Near the end of the career, he changed his manager to Kokiet "Sia Ko" Panichyarom of Kokiet Group and promoted to Flyweight and won the PABA title.

Boxing style

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Ratanapol had a heavy left punch and a long reach but little footwork or agility. His right hand was used mainly to judge distance for his left, similar to the famed Khaosai Galaxy, even receiving the nickname "Little Khaosai" from Thai boxing fans.[3]

In addition every time before the bout, he shouted "Chaiyo...Chaiyo...Ya Mo Ok Suek!!" (ไชโย...ไชโย...ย่าโมออกศึก!!; lit: "Cheer...Cheer...Grandma Mo to Battle!!") to create a frenzy.[3]

Retirement

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After retirement, Ratanapol's life was very difficult. Burdened by debt, he sold street vendor noodles in Bang Lamphu neighborhood near Sor Vorapin Boxing Gym with his wife, and sold DVDs of his own biography on the Bangkok streets.[2] At the most stressful moments, he attempted suicide by hanging with an electric wire[4] He also received ordination at Wat Phra Dhammakaya.

Politics

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In politically Ratnapol alliance with the United Front for Democracy Against Dictatorship (UDD) or Red Shirts, and joined the protesters on several occasions such as 2005–06 Thai political crisis,[5] or 2013–14 Thai political crisis etc.[6]

Professional boxing record

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68 fights 59 wins 8 losses
By knockout 48 5
By decision 11 3
Draws 1
No. Result Record Opponent Type Round, time Date Location Notes
68 Loss 59–8–1 Rey Migreno KO 5(11) Jul 10, 2009   Phuket, Thailand Lost PABA Flyweight Title
67 Win 59–7–1 Wido Paez KO 3(11) May 7, 2009   Phattalung, Thailand Won PABA Flyweight Title
66 Win 58–7–1 Noriyuki Komatsu TKO 3(10) Feb 08, 2009   IMP Hall, Osaka, Japan
65 Win 57–7–1 Wanlop Sawangwong KO 3(6) Nov 26, 2008   Mukdahan, Thailand
64 Loss 56–7–1 Richard Garcia MD 11 Oct 03, 2008   Nakhon Ratchasima, Thailand Lost PABA Flyweight Title
63 Win 56–6–1 Fang Shuai KO 1(11) Jul 16, 2008   Phattalung, Thailand Retained PABA Flyweight Title
62 Win 55–6–1 Juharum Silaban KO 3(11) May 23, 2008   Kalasin, Thailand Retained PABA Flyweight Title
61 Win 54–6–1 Sam Burdam KO 2(11) Apr 15, 2008   Nakhon Phanom, Thailand Retained PABA Flyweight Title
60 Win 53–6–1 Pingping Tepura TKO 2(11) Feb 14, 2008   Minburi, Thailand Retained PABA Flyweight Title
59 Win 52–6–1 Alwi Alhabsyi KO 1(12) Nov 16, 2007   Surat Thani, Thailand Won vacant PABA Flyweight Title
58 Win 51–6–1 Yanus Emaury KO 3(6) Oct 03, 2007   Nakhon Ratchasima, Thailand
57 Win 50–6–1 Gui Yao Bo KO 3(8) Jul 24, 2007   Mahasarakam, Thailand
56 Win 49–6–1 Takayuki Okumoto TKO 2(6) May 29, 2007   Kalasin, Thailand
55 Win 48–6–1 Edwin Ezekiel KO 1(6) Mar 29, 2007   Phichit, Thailand
54 Win 47–6–1 Hendrik Barongsay KO 3(6) Jan 31, 2007   Nonthaburi, Thailand
53 Win 46–6–1 Christian Collado UD 6 Oct 04, 2006   Nakhon Ratchasima, Thailand
52 Win 45–6–1 Edo Resilay KO 1(8) Aug 16, 2006   Prachuap Khiri Khan, Thailand
51 Win 44–6–1 Masatsugu Okada PTS 6 May 10, 2006   Yasothon, Thailand
50 Win 43–6–1 Ratazu Matsui KO 2(6) Feb 22, 2006   Mae Hong Son, Thailand
49 Win 42–6–1 Alex Buckie TKO 4(6) Nov 21, 2005   Bangkok, Thailand
48 Win 41–6–1 Dicky Timor KO 1(6) Oct 04, 2005   Nakhon Ratchasima, Thailand
47 Win 40–6–1 Arbon Beyer KO 3(6) Sep 02, 2005   Nonthaburi, Thailand
46 Win 39–6–1 Alex Buckie UD 12 Aug 05, 2005   Patong Beach, Patong, Thailand
45 Loss 38–6–1 Ricardo López TKO 3 (12), 2:11 Dec 2, 2000   Mandalay Bay Resort & Casino, Las Vegas, U.S.A For IBF Light Flyweight Title
44 Loss 38–5–1 Yura Dima KO 2 (12) Nov 05, 1999   Nakhon Sawan, Thailand
43 Win 38–4–1 Jerry Rosales KO 4 (?) Sep 03, 1999   Mukdahan Grand Hotel Arena, Mukdahan, Thailand
42 Loss 37–4–1 Will Grigsby UD 12 Dec 18, 1998   Memorial Auditorium, Fort Lauderdale, U.S.A For vacant IBF Light Flyweight Title
41 Win 37–3–1 Alpong Navaja PTS 10 Sep 20, 1998   Samut Prakan, Thailand
40 Win 36–3–1 Leo Ramirez TKO 2 (10) Aug 12, 1998   Ratchadaphisek, Thailand
39 Win 35–3–1 Jerry Pahayahay TKO 4 (10) Jun 05, 1998   Bangkok, Thailand
38 Loss 34–3–1 Zolani Petelo TKO 4 (12), 2:00 Dec 27, 1997   Provincial Military Stadium, Songkhla, Thailand Lost IBF Minimumweight Title
37 Win 34–2–1 Wellington Vicente TKO 2 (12) Aug 30, 1997   Indoor Provincial Stadium, Nong Khai, Thailand Retained IBF Minimumweight Title
36 Win 33–2–1 Juan Herrera UD 12 Jun 14, 1997   Ban Rai School, Nakhon Ratchasima, Thailand Retained IBF Minimumweight Title
35 Win 32–2–1 Luis Doria TKO 4 (12) Mar 22, 1997   Provincial Stadium, Sara Buri, Thailand Retained IBF Minimumweight Title
34 Win 31–2–1 Eddie Felisilda KO 5 (10) Jan 18, 1997   Provincial Stadium, Udon Thani, Thailand
33 Win 30–2–1 Gustavo Vera KO 2 (12) Nov 24, 1996   Provincial Stadium, Udon Thani, Thailand Retained IBF Minimumweight Title
32 Win 29–2–1 Oscar Andrade KO 5 (12) Sep 28, 1996   Provincial Stadium, Prachuap Khiri Khan, Thailand Retained IBF Minimumweight Title
31 Win 28–2–1 Jun Orhaliza KO 3 (12) Jul 13, 1996   Provincial Stadium, Yala, Thailand Retained IBF Minimumweight Title
30 Win 27–2–1 Jun Arlos UD 12 May 18, 1996   Provincial Stadium, Yala, Thailand Won vacant IBF Minimumweight Title
29 Win 26–2–1 Lee Sandoval TKO 11 (12) Mar 16, 1996   Si Sa Ket, Thailand For vacant IBF Minimumweight Title;
Title on stake for Sandoval only as Ratanapol failed to make weight
28 Win 25–2–1 Osvaldo Guerrero TKO 6 (12) Dec 30, 1995   Chakkam Khanathon School, Lumphun, Thailand Retained IBF Minimumweight Title
27 Win 24–2–1 Jack Russell KO 2 (12) Oct 29, 1995   Provincial Stadium, Suphan Buri, Thailand Retained IBF Minimumweight Title
26 Win 23–2–1 Dario Olarte TKO 2 (?) Aug 20, 1995   Bangkok, Thailand
25 Win 22–2–1 Oscar Alfonso Flores TKO 2 (12) May 20, 1995   Municipal Soccer Stadium, Chiang Mai, Thailand Retained IBF Minimumweight Title
24 Win 21–2–1 Jerry Pahayahay TKO 3 (12) Feb 25, 1995   Zeer Shopping Center, Rangsit, Thailand Retained IBF Minimumweight Title
23 Win 20–2–1 Carlos Alberto Rodriguez TKO 3 (12) Nov 12, 1994   University Stadium, Khon Kaen, Thailand Retained IBF Minimumweight Title
22 Win 19–2–1 Marcelino Bolivar TKO 4 (12) Aug 20, 1994   Buriram, Thailand Retained IBF Minimumweight Title
21 Win 18–2–1 Roger Espanola TKO 6 (12) May 14, 1994   Sara Buri, Thailand Retained IBF Minimumweight Title
20 Win 17–2–1 Ronnie Magramo UD 12 Feb 27, 1994   Provincial Stadium, Phichit, Thailand Retained IBF Minimumweight Title
19 Win 16–2–1 Felix Naranjo TKO 2 (12) Dec 10, 1993   Provincial Stadium, Suphan Buri, Thailand Retained IBF Minimumweight Title
18 Win 15–2–1 Domingus Siwalette TKO 4 (12) Sep 26, 1993   Hua Mark Indoor Stadium, Bangkok, Thailand Retained IBF Minimumweight Title
17 Win 14–2–1 Ala Villamor TKO 7 (12) Jun 27, 1993   National Stadium Gymnasium, Bangkok, Thailand Retained IBF Minimumweight Title
16 Win 13–2–1 Nico Thomas KO 7 (12) Mar 14, 1993   Suranaree Camp Stadium, Nakhon Ratchasima, Thailand Retained IBF Minimumweight Title
15 Win 12–2–1 Manny Melchor SD 12 Dec 10, 1992   National Stadium Gymnasium, Bangkok, Thailand Won IBF Minimumweight Title
14 Win 11–2–1 Al Tarazona KO 5 (12) Sep 06, 1992   Crocodile Farm, Samut Prakan, Thailand
13 Win 10–2–1 Husni Ray KO 4 (12) Jun 14, 1992   Rajadamnern Stadium, Bangkok, Thailand
12 Win 9–2–1 Ali Moril KO 3 (?) Feb 23, 1992   Sunarunchan Stadium, Nakhon Pathom, Thailand
11 Win 8–2–1 Teelek Sorthanikul TKO 5 (?) Jan 29, 1992   Bangkok, Thailand
10 Loss 7–2–1 Aswin Sithlakmuang TKO 3 (?) Dec 23, 1991   Bangkok, Thailand
9 Win 7–1–1 Dao Singkrungthon TKO 4 (?) Sep 23, 1991   Bangkok, Thailand
8 Loss 6–1–1 Aswin Sithlakmuang PTS 10 Jul 17, 1991   Bangkok, Thailand
7 Win 6–0–1 Kom Sorthanikul PTS 6 Jun 17, 1991   Bangkok, Thailand
6 Win 5–0–1 Dao Singkrungthon PTS 6 Mar 28, 1991   Bangkok, Thailand
5 Win 4–0–1 Dao Singkrungthon PTS 6 Feb 07, 1991   Bangkok, Thailand
4 Win 3–0–1 Rome Salothorn TKO 3 (?) Jan 10, 1991   Bangkok, Thailand
3 Win 2–0–1 Inseethong Sorthanikul TKO 2 (?) Nov 22, 1990   Bangkok, Thailand
2 Draw 1–0–1 Inseethong Sorthanikul PTS 4 Nov 01, 1990   Bangkok, Thailand
1 Win 1–0 Anusit Chokemchart KO 1 (?) Oct 04, 1990   Bangkok, Thailand

Titles in boxing

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Major World Titles:

Regional & International Titles:

  • IBF International Mini Flyweight Champion (June 1992) (105 lbs)
  • PABA Flyweight Champion (November 2007) (May 2009) (2x) (112 lbs)

References

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  1. ^ a b c "Vip - รัตนพล ส.วรพิน 26Mar12". Channel 9 MCOT HD (in Thai). 26 March 2012. Archived from the original on 2021-12-15. Retrieved 18 June 2016.
  2. ^ a b "แรมโบ้" ชีวิตตกอับ เร่ขายดีวีดีปลดหนี้ ลั่นชีวิตนี้ไม่ยอมให้ใครดูถูก. ASTV Manager (in Thai). 30 October 2014. Retrieved 18 June 2016.
  3. ^ a b c หน้า 108-111, "เขาทรายน้อย" รัตนพล ส.วรพิน แชมป์โลกชาวไทยคนที่สิบเจ็ด รุ่นมินิฟลายเวท IBF.. "22 แชมป์โลกชาวไทย" นิตยสารคนเด็ด (เฉพาะกิจพิเศษ) โดย "ชายพจน์": ตุลาคม 38 (in Thai)
  4. ^ "ไอ้แรมโบ้" รัตนพล ส.วรพิน ชีวิตที่ผกผัน เกือบฆ่าตัวตาย สุดท้ายเดินขายซีดีเรื่องราวชีวิตตัวเอง. Sanook (in Thai). 2015-07-02.
  5. ^ "รัตนพล" มาผิดเวที สวมหมวกรักทักษิณวิ่งจ็อกกิ้งหน้าทำเนียบฯ. ASTV Manager (in Thai). 14 March 2006. Retrieved 19 June 2016.
  6. ^ ส่อเหลือแค่ชื่อ ?? "โบ้ รัตนพล" ชูกำปั้น พร้อมรบเคียงบ่าสังเวียนอักษะ. Tnews (in Thai). 11 May 2015. Retrieved 19 June 2016.
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Preceded by IBF Minimumweight Champion
10 Dec 1992–15 Mar 1996
Failed to make weight
Succeeded by
Ratanapol Sor Vorapin
Preceded by
Ratanapol Sor Vorapin
Vacant
IBF Minimumweight Champion
18 May 1996–27 Dec 1997
Succeeded by