Pone Kingpetch (Thai: โผน กิ่งเพชร, RTGS: Phon Kingphet, pronounced [pʰǒːn kìŋ.pʰét]), born Mana Seedokbuab (Thai: มานะ สีดอกบวบ, RTGS: Mana Sidokbuap, pronounced [māː.náʔ sǐː.dɔ̀ːk.bùa̯p]; February 12, 1935 – March 31, 1982), was a Thai professional boxer and three time world flyweight champion.
Pone Kingpetch | |
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![]() Statue of Pone Kingpetch at Pone Kingpetch park in Hua Hin | |
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Real name | Mana Sridokbuab |
Weight(s) | Flyweight |
Height | 5 ft 6+1⁄2 in (169 cm) |
Nationality | ![]() |
Born | (1935-02-12)February 12, 1935 Hua Hin, Thailand |
Died | March 31, 1982(1982-03-31) (aged 47) Bangkok, Thailand |
Stance | Orthodox |
Boxing record | |
Total fights | 35 |
Wins | 28 |
Wins by KO | 9 |
Losses | 7 |
He became Thailand's first world boxing champion on April 16, 1960 when he defeated Pascual Pérez of Argentina at Lumphini Boxing Stadium in Bangkok for the world flyweight championship.[1][2] In his second title defense he lost the title to Fighting Harada of Japan on October 10, 1962 via 11th round knockout. Pone Kingpetch regained the world championship after outpointing Harada in a rematch on January 12, 1963. However it again proved to be short reign as Hiroyuki Ebihara knocked Pone out in the first round to become the new Flyweight champion of the world. In On February 14, 1963, with the creation of World Boxing Council, Kingpetch was named the first WBC flyweight champion. Several other champions had been named in some divisions while in others, the reigning champions fought for the inaugural title. In his final title win he defeated Ebihara in a rematch on January 23, 1964 to become a three time flyweight champion. After the win in Japan he travelled to Italy to defend his title against Salvatore Burruni, and lost a 15 round decision to the Italian in his final world title fight. He retired from the sport altogether in 1966 at the age of 31.[3] Kingpetch died on March 31, 1982 from pneumonia and heart failure, He was 47.[4]
35 fights | 28 wins | 7 losses |
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By knockout | 9 | 3 |
By decision | 19 | 4 |
No. | Result | Record | Opponent | Type | Round | Date | Location | Notes |
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35 | Win | 28–7 | Kumanthong Yontarakit | KO | 4 (10) | Apr 13, 1966 | Phuket Province, Thailand | |
34 | Loss | 27–7 | Baby Lorona | SD | 10 | Feb 17, 1966 | Bangkok, Thailand | |
33 | Loss | 27–6 | Salvatore Burruni | UD | 15 | Apr 23, 1965 | Palazzetto dello Sport, Rome, Lazio, Italy | Lost WBA, WBC, and The Ring flyweight titles |
32 | Win | 27–5 | Hiroyuki Ebihara | SD | 15 | Jan 23, 1964 | Rajadamnern Stadium, Bangkok, Thailand | Won WBA, WBC, and The Ring flyweight titles |
31 | Loss | 26–5 | Hiroyuki Ebihara | KO | 1 (15) | Sep 18, 1963 | Metropolitan Gym, Tokyo, Japan | Lost WBA, WBC, and The Ring flyweight titles |
30 | Win | 26–4 | Fighting Harada | MD | 15 | Jan 12, 1963 | National Stadium Gymnasium, Bangkok, Thailand | Won NYSAC, WBA, and The Ring flyweight titles |
29 | Loss | 25–4 | Fighting Harada | KO | 11 (15) | Oct 10, 1962 | Kokugikan, Japan | Lost NYSAC, WBA, and The Ring flyweight titles |
28 | Win | 25–3 | Kyō Noguchi | UD | 15 | May 30, 1962 | Kokugikan, Japan | Retained NYSAC, NBA, and The Ring flyweight titles |
27 | Win | 24–3 | Baby Demilonnez | TKO | 8 (10) | Feb 19, 1962 | Rajadamnern Stadium, Bangkok, Thailand | |
26 | Win | 23–3 | Mitsunori Seki | SD | 15 | Jun 27, 1961 | Kokugikan, Japan | Retained NYSAC, NBA, and The Ring flyweight titles |
25 | Win | 22–3 | Jose Luis Martinez | PTS | 10 | Mar 2, 1961 | Bangkok, Thailand | |
24 | Win | 21–3 | Pascual Pérez | TKO | 8 (15) | Sep 22, 1960 | Grand Olympic Auditorium, Los Angeles, California, U.S. | Retained NYSAC, NBA, and The Ring flyweight titles |
23 | Win | 20–3 | Pascual Pérez | SD | 15 | Apr 16, 1960 | Lumpinee Boxing Stadium, Bangkok, Thailand | Won NYSAC, NBA, and The Ring flyweight titles |
22 | Win | 19–3 | Baby Ross | KO | 4 (10) | Jan 31, 1960 | Bangkok, Thailand | |
21 | Win | 18–3 | Manuel Armenteros | PTS | 10 | Feb 17, 1959 | Bangkok, Thailand | |
20 | Win | 17–3 | Dangtoy Singmorakot | PTS | 8 | Nov 4, 1958 | Bangkok, Thailand | |
19 | Win | 16–3 | Somyod Singmorakot | KO | 5 (10) | Jun 28, 1958 | Bangkok, Thailand | |
18 | Win | 15–3 | Masaji Iwamoto | PTS | 10 | Mar 14, 1958 | Bangkok, Thailand | |
17 | Win | 14–3 | Dommy Ursua | TD | 5 (10) | Jan 11, 1958 | Bangkok, Thailand | |
16 | Win | 13–3 | Hitoshi Misako | PTS | 12 | Sep 14, 1957 | Bangkok, Thailand | |
15 | Loss | 12–3 | Leo Espinosa | PTS | 12 | Jul 7, 1957 | Bangkok, Thailand | |
14 | Win | 12–2 | Danny Kid | PTS | 12 | Jan 6, 1957 | Bangkok, Thailand | |
13 | Win | 11–2 | Kunoi Vithichai | PTS | 10 | Oct 14, 1956 | Bangkok, Thailand | |
12 | Win | 10–2 | Mintan Kampuch | KO | 4 (6) | Jul 22, 1956 | Bangkok, Thailand | |
11 | Win | 9–2 | Kunoi Vithichai | KO | 6 (6) | Jul 14, 1956 | Bangkok, Thailand | |
10 | Win | 8–2 | Porn Pantukiat | KO | 3 (6) | Jun 28, 1956 | Bangkok, Thailand | |
9 | Win | 7–2 | Prayuth Yontarakit | PTS | 6 | Jun 3, 1956 | Bangkok, Thailand | |
8 | Loss | 6–2 | Kunoi Vithichai | TKO | 7 (10) | Apr 15, 1956 | Bangkok, Thailand | |
7 | Win | 6–1 | Boontam Viteechai | PTS | 6 | Feb 5, 1956 | Bangkok, Thailand | |
6 | Win | 5–1 | Opas Rorsorpor | PTS | 6 | Sep 29, 1955 | Bangkok, Thailand | |
5 | Win | 4–1 | Dejnoi Sorsor | PTS | 6 | Aug 11, 1955 | Bangkok, Thailand | |
4 | Win | 3–1 | Yutapon Raksu | PTS | 6 | Mar 27, 1955 | Bangkok, Thailand | |
3 | Loss | 2–1 | Suwan Napapon | PTS | 6 | Feb 1, 1955 | Bangkok, Thailand | |
2 | Win | 2–0 | Saotong Torsor | PTS | 6 | Jul 1, 1954 | Hua Hin, Thailand | |
1 | Win | 1–0 | Noknid Sorsor | KO | 2 (6) | May 1, 1954 | Hua Hin, Thailand |
Achievements | ||
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Preceded by | Lineal flyweight champion April 16, 1960 - October 10, 1962 |
Succeeded by |
The Ring flyweight champion April 16, 1960 - October 10, 1962 | ||
Preceded by | WBA flyweight Champion January 12, 1963 - September 18, 1963 |
Succeeded by |
Lineal flyweight Champion January 12, 1963 - September 18, 1963 | ||
The Ring flyweight champion January 12, 1963 - September 18, 1963 | ||
Preceded by | WBA flyweight Champion January 23, 1964 - April 23, 1965 |
Succeeded by |
WBC flyweight Champion January 23, 1964 - April 23, 1965 | ||
Lineal flyweight Champion January 23, 1964 - April 23, 1965 | ||
The Ring flyweight champion January 23, 1964 - April 23, 1965 | ||
Undisputed flyweight champion January 23, 1964 - April 23, 1965 |