Pongsaklek Wonjongkam

Infobox Boxer


name= Pongsaklek Wonjongkam
realname= Pongsakorn Wonjongkam
nickname= Pongsaklek Sitkanongsak;
Pongsaklek Singwangcha;
Pongsaklek Kratingdaenggym
weight= Flyweight
nationality= THA
birth_date= Birth date and age|1977|8|11|mf=y
birth_place= Nakhon Ratchasima, Thailand
home= Nakhon Ratchasima, Thailand
style= Southpaw
total= 65
wins= 63
KO= 32
losses= 3|

Pongsaklek Wonjongkam (born August 11, 1977 in Nakhon Ratchasima, Thailand) is a professional southpaw boxer in the flyweight division. His record is 65-3 (34 KOs). He is the former WBC world flyweight champion.

Wonjongkam had a record of 9-2 early in his career—both losses were to Filipino journeyman Jerry Pahayahay, who Wonjongkam would defeat by 10 round decision in February 1998.BoxRec.com editors. [http://www.boxrec.com/boxer_display.php?boxer_id=034051 "Pongsaklek Wonjongkam."] BoxRec.com. URL accessed 5 July 2006.] Since the second loss (on July 11, 1996), Wonjongkam has won 55 consecutive bouts - longest current continuous win streak in boxing.

On March 28, 1997 Wonjongkam knocked out Mzukisi Sikali of South Africa in 48 seconds to win the WBU Light Flyweight Title. Sikali would go on to hold both the IBO Flyweight and WBU Super Flyweight Title's.

On March 2, 2001, Wonjongkam fought Malcolm Tunacao for the WBC flyweight championship. Wonjongkam won by first-round TKO after knocking down Tunacao three times.

In his fourth WBC flyweight title defense—against Japanese flyweight titleholder Daisuke Naito on April 19, 2002—Wonjongkam knocked out Naito in 34 seconds. This knockout set the record for fastest knockout in flyweight division history.Mallon, Scott. [http://www.thesweetscience.com/boxing-article/2546/boxing-asia/ "Boxing in Asia."] 24 August 2005. "The Sweet Science." URL accessed 7 July 2006.]

On November 17, 2006, Wonjongkam defeated South-African boxer Monelisi Mhikiza Myekeni by unanimous decision. Wonjongkam set the flyweight division record for consecutive title defenses (16) with this victory.Jackson, Ron. [http://www.superboxing.co.za/default.asp?id=183774&des=article&scat=superboxing/international "Flyweight champ wins 15th defence."] "SuperBoxing". URL accessed 5 July 2006.]

Wonjongkam was formerly ranked number ten in "The Ring" magazine's pound-for-pound rankings, but Jermain Taylor bumped him off the list on June 18, 2006. Wonjongkam was ranked as "The Ring"'s number one flyweight."The Ring" editors. [http://www.thering-online.com/ringpages/ratings2.html "The Ring" Ratings.] 3 July 2006. "The Ring". URL accessed 7 July 2006.] until his shocking loss to Daisuke Naito on July 18, 2007.

Losing the Title

Wonjongkam suffered a shocking upset decision loss to Daisuke Naito in July, 2007, ending his long run as champion. Wonjongkam had defeated Naito twice in previous title defenses.

See also

* List of current world boxing champions
* List of flyweight boxing champions

* List of WBC world champions

Notes and references

External links

* [http://www.boxrec.com/media/index.php?title=Pongsaklek_Wonjongkam Pongsaklek Wonjongkam - BoxRec Boxing Encyclopedia]

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NAME=Wonjongkam, Pongsaklek
ALTERNATIVE NAMES=
SHORT DESCRIPTION=Thai boxer, World Boxing Council world flyweight champion
DATE OF BIRTH=August 11, 1977
PLACE OF BIRTH=Nakhon Ratchasima, Thailand
DATE OF DEATH=
PLACE OF DEATH=