In a long-awaited clash between Thai boxing icons, WBA minimumweight champion Knockout CP Freshmart, a.k.a. Thammanoo Niyomtrong, (24-0, 9 KOs) successfully defended his world title by twelve round unanimous decision against against former WBC champ Wanheng Meenayothin, a.k.a. Chayaphon Moonsri (55-3, 19 KOs) on Wednesday in a temporary arena at the Chonburi Provincial Ground in Chonburi, Thailand. Close rounds with both having their moments. Wanheng was maybe a bit busier early, but Freshmart’s combination punching won the day. Scores were 116-112, 119-109, and 117-111. Lots of smiles and hugs during the fight.
It’s cool they finally got these two together. Moonsri has passed his best and Niyomtrong is still at his peak. It would have been nice if they could’ve done it a few years earlier. This is a good sign though that now we can get Niyomtrong – Pradabsri pretty soon?
the funny thing about Meenayothin was he was 54-0 signs with GBP then loses………….
I actually like how some Thai fighters take on the sponsors name as their last name. I can see Jimmy Ford, Lamont Chevy, Sammy Windex, Mobil 1 Hernandez and Andre Bustelo mixing it up in the States.