Wanheng Menayothin

Wanheng Menayothin
Born	Chayaphol Moonsri (1985-10-27) 27 October 1985 (age 39) Amphoe Borabue, Maha Sarakham Province, Thailand
Other names	Yak Khrae Mueang Thai (ยักษ์แคระเมืองไทย) "Thailand Dwarf Giant"[3]
Statistics
Weight(s)	Mini-flyweight
Height	5 ft 2 in (157 cm)[1][2]
Reach	64+1⁄2 in (164 cm)[1]
Stance	Orthodox
Boxing record
Total fights	59
Wins	55
Wins by KO	19
Losses	3
No contests	1

Chayaphon Moonsri (Thai: ชยพล มูลศรี; formerly: Saengsuree Moonsri; แสงสุรีย์ มูลศรี; born 27 October 1985), known as Wanheng Menayothin (วันเฮง มีนะโยธิน) or Wanheng Kaiyanghadaogym is a Thai professional boxer and Muay Thai fighter who held the WBC mini-flyweight title from 2014 to 2020.

Moonsri graduated with a Bachelor of Arts from Bangkokthonburi University.^[4] Prior to becoming a professional boxer, Menayothin was a Muay Thai fighter. Kaiyanghadaogym took up Muay Thai at 13 and he sustained his family with the money he earned from fighting. He went on to become a Lumpinee champion and a Thai national champion.^[5]

Wanheng made his professional debut in January 2007. He won the WBC Youth mini-flyweight title in his third fight. He later claimed two more secondary titles, with the WBC International Silver title and the WBC International title. In June 2011, Wanheng outpointed former world champion Florante Condes. On 31 May 2013, Moonsri defeated Raul Pusta Jr. by ninth-round technical knockout to retain the WBC International mini-flyweight title.^[6]

On 6 November 2014, Wanheng won his first world title when he defeated defending champion Oswaldo Novoa to win the WBC mini-flyweight title. Novoa was badly hurt by an overhand punch in the ninth round and he retired in the corner.^[7] Wanheng's promoter, Virat Vachirarattanawong, paid $175,000 to host the fight, a rarely high purse for the weight class.^[8] In his sixth defense, Wanheng beat Melvin Jerusalem via unanimous decision (115–113, 114–113, 114–113). Two scorecards were swung by a point deduction Jerusalem received after he threw a low blow.^[9]

On 2 May 2018, Wanheng equalled Floyd Mayweather Jr.'s 50–0 record by knocking out Panamanian opponent Leroy Estrada in the fifth round in a mandatory title defense.

On 29 August 2018, Wanheng eclipsed Mayweather, reaching 51–0 with a points win over Pedro Taduran.^[10]

On 31 May, 2019, Menayothin fought Tatsuya Fukuhara. Despite suffering a cut, Menayothin managed to outbox his opponent. In the eighth round, the cut was deemed too severe by the referee, who stopped the fight early, and went to the scorecards. Menayothin was leading on all three scorecards at the time, 79-73, 78-74 and 78-74, and was awarded the technical decision victory and retained his WBC mini-flyweight belt.^[11]

In his next fight, Menayothin defended his title against Simphiwe Khonco. The WBC champion won via unanimous decision.^[12]

On 27 November 2020, he faced the WBC's number three ranked contender, Panya Pradabsri, at the City Hall Ground in Nakhon Sawan, Thailand. After a closely contested fight Menayothin suffered the first defeat of his career, losing his WBC title via twelve-round unanimous decision. All three judges scored the bout 115–113 in favour of Pradabsri.^[13]

Wanheng faced Knockout CP Freshmart for WBA (Super) mini-flyweight title on July 20, 2022.^[14] He lost the fight by unanimous decision, with scores of 116-112, 119-109 and 117-111.^[15]

Muay Thai record

55 Wins, 23 Losses, 2 Draws
Date	Result	Opponent	Event	Location	Method	Round	Time
10 May 2011	Loss	Phetmorakot Petchyindee Academy	Lumpinee Stadium	Bangkok, Thailand	Decision	5	3:00
2 Nov 2010	Won	Khunsuek P.N.Gym	Lumpinee Stadium	Bangkok, Thailand	Decision	5	3:00
13 Jul 2010	Won	Chaidet Sor.Sor.Suriya	Lumpinee Stadium	Bangkok, Thailand	TKO	2
5 Mar 2010	Loss	Khunsuek P.N.Gym		Bangkok, Thailand	Decision	5	3:00
For the Thailand 108 lbs title.
1 May 2009	Loss	Phetmorakot Teeded99	Lumpinee Stadium	Bangkok, Thailand	Decision	5	3:00
8 Dec 2008	Won	Jomhod Eminentair	Lumpinee Stadium	Bangkok, Thailand	Decision	5	3:00
7 Dec 2007	Won	Nongnan Kiatpatum	Lumpinee Stadium	Bangkok, Thailand	Decision	5	3:00
1 May 2007	Won	Sripatthanalek Sor.Ploenchit	Lumpinee Stadium	Bangkok, Thailand	KO	4
22 Sep 2006	Won	Jomhod Eminentair	Lumpinee Stadium	Bangkok, Thailand	Decision	5	3:00
Defends Lumpinee Stadium 105 lbs title
29 Aug 2006	Loss	Norasing Lukbanyai	Lumpinee Stadium	Bangkok, Thailand	Decision	5	3:00
2 Jun 2006	Won	Khunponjew Siangsawanpanpa	Lumpinee Stadium	Bangkok, Thailand	Decision	5	3:00
Wins the Lumpinee Stadium 105 lbs title.
22 Dec 2005	Won	Kaimukdam Pomkhwannarong	Rajadamnern Stadium	Bangkok, Thailand	Decision	5	3:00
26 Sep 2005	Loss	Palangpon Piriyanoppachai	Onesongchai, Rajadamnern Stadium	Bangkok, Thailand	Decision	5	3:00
19 Jul 2004	Loss	Palangpon Piriyanoppachai	Onesongchai, Rajadamnern Stadium	Bangkok, Thailand	Decision	5	3:00
18 Feb 2004	Loss	Weraburuthai Saksomshy	Rajadamnern Stadium	Bangkok, Thailand	TKO	5	3:00
30 Oct 2003	Loss	Luknimit Singklongsi	Rajadamnern Stadium	Bangkok, Thailand	Decision	5	3:00
Legend:   Win   Loss   Draw/No contest   Notes

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