There is one division in worldwide boxing where Thailand undoubtedly excels, boasting one long-standing world champion, along with two more who could easily claim title belts before too long. Interestingly, all three fight in the lowest possible weight division, the mini-flyweight category, along with all having practiced Muay Thai before focusing on professional boxing. Given the huge success enjoyed by Thai pugilists in the lighter weight divisions, every fighter is avidly followed by fans in their homeland, amidst eternally high expectations. This inevitably translates to fight fans looking for the best options to back their favourites. Thankfully, the latest guide to online sports betting in Thailand via Asiabet covers everything needed. Along with detailed reviews for all the top betting sites available in Thailand, the experts at Asiabet have also focused on which betting companies offer the best odds and promotions, along with providing information and advice about different betting markets. Focusing on professional boxing, let’s take a look at the top trio of Thai fighters in the mini-flyweight division. Thammanoon Niyomtrong The name might not be familiar at first glance, although that’s because this guy tends to fight under a different name in the boxing ring. Aged 31 and known as ‘Knockout CP Freshmart’ in boxing circles, the man from Surin maintains a perfect fight record of 23 wins and zero defeats through an exceptional professional career, since making the switch from Muay Thai. Knockout CP Freshmart is the reigning WBA (Super) mini-flyweight champion of the world, and has held that title since June 2016, when he beat Byron Rojas of Honduras over 12 rounds via unanimous decision. Although he has only achieved 9 knockout victories, the rest of his unblemished record is a testament to great stamina and resilience, able to go the distance. Having last fought in December 2021, Freshmart comfortably defeated Filipino challenger Robert Paradero, winning the bout in just 5 rounds via TKO. This marked a remarkable tenth consecutive defence of the WBA (Super) mini-flyweight title, having previously reigned supreme as WBC Youth World Champion in the same division. Panya Pradabsri Insofar as professional boxing experience is concerned, 31-year-old Panya Pradabsri is hard to top. Along with having participated in more than 200 Muay Thai bouts, this guy is now getting ready for the 39th professional boxing appearance of his career. On 29 March 2022, the Pradabsri versus Menayothin rematch will be that fight, which could prove decisive in the careers of both boxers. Also known to fight under the ‘Petchmanee CP Freshmart’ ring name, Pradabsri has held the WBC mini-flyweight world championship title since November 2020, when he beat Menayothin. This next bout between the pair will be a rematch of sorts, offering the chance to settle some unfinished business, given that last encounter was eventually settle by unanimous decision. Throughout the entirety of his boxing career, since turning professional back in January 2014, Pradabsri has established a record of 23 wins, with 23 via knockout and 14 via decision, along with just the one defeat. That loss came in October 2017 against Xiong Chaozhong, via what proved to be quite a controversial majority decision by the judges. Wanheng Menayothin Despite being oldest of the trio under our spotlight of Thai boxers in this division, Wanheng Menayothin is another vastly experienced professional. The 36-year-old is the former WBC mini-flyweight world champion, also known in some locations as the strawweight division, having established a phenomenal fight record until suffering the first defeat of his career. Menayothin won 54 consecutive bouts following his professional debut in January 2007, going on to win the vacant WBC Youth World title in March 2007, then the WBC interim international title in December 2009, which he defended multiple times. The vacant WBC International Mini-Flyweight (Strawweight) title was won in November 2014, beating Filipino boxer Jeffrey Galero via unanimous decision.
After clocking up a remarkable 18 successful defences of his WBC title, Menayothin eventually met his match in November 2021, when the title was lost to fellow Thai boxer Panya Pradabrsi via unanimous decision. For this reason, the upcoming rematch has created a buzz of excitement in Thailand, as two of their best and most successful boxers do battle again for the title.
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