Panya Pradabsri

Petchmanee CP Freshmart
Born
Panya Pradabsri
(ปัญญา ประดับศรี)

(1991-02-21) 21 February 1991 (age 33)
Other namesYa
Statistics
Weight(s)Mini-flyweight
Height162 cm (5 ft 4 in)
StanceOrthodox
Boxing record
Total fights44
Wins42
Wins by KO26
Losses2

Panya Pradabsri (Thai: ปัญญา ประดับศรี; born: 21 February 1991), known by his ring name Petchmanee CP Freshmart (previously Petchmanee Kokietgym), is a Thai professional boxer who has held the WBC mini-flyweight title from 2020 to 2023.

As of September 2021, Pradabsri is ranked the #4 Strawweight boxer in the world by BoxRec,[1] and ESPN,[2] the #2 strawweight boxer in the world by TBRB,[3] while The Ring ranks him at #5.[4]

Professional career

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Background

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Pradadsri (nickname: Ya, ยา) was born in Ubon Ratchathani province, Isan region, but grew up in Phra Nakhon Si Ayutthaya province, about 76 km (47.2 mi) north of Bangkok. He had more than 200 Muay Thai fights under the name "Porha Exindecongym" (ป.ห้า เอ็กซินดิคอนยิม). Later, he went to Bangkok to live and practice at the Muay Thai gym in the Bang Bon neighbourhood. He switched to boxing after being persuaded by Tepparith Kokietgym. He fought under the same manager as Kokietgym, Kokiet "Sia Ko" Panichayarom of the Kokiet Group. He had trained at Buakaw Banchamek's gym with Kompayak Porpramook as his partner.[5]

He is currently under the stable of Virat "Sia Nao" Vachirarattanawong's Petchyindee Boxing Promotions, a former stable of his main rival Wanheng Menayothin, with the former Thai national amateur boxer and former WBC world flyweight champion Chatchai Sasakul as a trainer.

Early career

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In his fourth professional fight, Pradabsri was scheduled to fight Ardi Tefa for the vacant WBC Asian Continental mini-flyweight title, on 19 November 2014. Pradabsri was the more dominant party, stopping the undefeated Tefa by a fifth-round technical knockout.[6]

Pradabsri was scheduled to make his first title defense against Geboi Mansalayao, on 15 December 2015. The undefeated Pradabsri was the clear favorite over the 10-19-5 Mansalayao. He justified his role as the favorite, winning the fight by unanimous decision.[7] Pradabsri notched two more title defenses, stopping both Ical Tobida on 11 March 2016 and Oscar Raknafa on May 6, 2016, by a sixth-round technical knockout.[8]

On 4 October 2016, Pradabsri was scheduled to fight Heri Amol for the vacant PABA mini-flyweight title. He beat Amol by an eight-round decision. He would go on to defend his title twice, both defenses coming by technical knockout victories over Ellias Nggenggo.[9][10]

On 3 October 2017, Pradabsri was scheduled to fight former WBC mini-flyweight champion Xiong Chaozhong for the vacant WBA International mini-flyweight title at Shanxi Datong University in Datong, China.[11] He suffered his first and only loss to the former world champion by majority decision: 115–113, 116–112, 114–114.[12]

Pradabsri fought Melianus Mirin for the vacant OPBF Silver mini-flyweight title, on 2 May 2018. He won the fight by unanimous decision.[13] He defended the title once, by a sixth-round technical knockout against Stevanus Nana Bau, before vacating the title.[14]

Pradabsri once again fought for the vacant OPBF Silver flyweight title, against Dexter Alimento, on 16 November 2018. He won the fight by a second-round knockout.[15] Pradabsri once again notched a singular title defense before vacating the title, beating Robert Onggocan by a ninth-round technical knockout.[16]

Pradabsri fought for the vacant OPBF Silver light-flyweight title for the third time in his career on 20 December 2019, against Jerry Tomogdan.[17] Pradabsri secured the title by a first-round knockout, stopping Tomogdan after just 69 seconds.

WBC mini-flyweight champion

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Pradabsri vs. Wanheng

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Pradabsri was scheduled to challenge the reigning WBC mini-flyweight champion Wanheng Menayothin on 27 November 2020, in the latter's 12th consecutive title defense. Pradabsri was at the time the #5 ranked mini-flyweight in the WBC ranking.[18] Wanheng came into the fight as an overwhelming favorite, with one media outlet describing Pradabsri as "a completely padded 34-1, with many of those wins coming against pro debuters and opponents with losing records".[19] Pradabsri got off to a great start, stunning Wanheng with several solid shots in the first round. Wanheng won the second round, but seemed unable to find his rhythm by the end of the fifth round. Pradabsri kept to his outfighting tactics for the remainder of the bout, and won the fight by unanimous decision, with all three judges scoring the fight 115–113 in his favor.[20] It was Wanheng's first loss in 55 professional fights.[21] Pradabsri was then scheduled to fight a non-title bout with Pattharapong Rueangsilanon in Pattharapong's professional debut.[22] He won the fight by a fourth-round technical knockout.

Pradabsri vs. Ngiabphukhiaw

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Pradabsri made his first WBC mini flyweight title defense against the Thai national flyweight champion Danai Ngiabphukhiaw. Pradabsri was scheduled to face the #19 ranked WBC mini flyweight contender on 2 November 2021, in Nakhon Sawan, Thailand.[23] Pradabsri won the fight by unanimous decision. Two of the judges awarded him a 117–111 scorecard, while the third judge scored it 118–110 in his favor.[24]

Pradabsri vs. Wanheng II

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On 7 November 2021, it was revealed that Pradabsri would rematch Wanheng Menayothin on 25 January 2022, in his second WBC mini-flyweight title defense. Pradabsri and Wanheng previously met on 27 November 2020, when Pradabsri handed Wanheng his first professional loss, beating the former champion by unanimous decision.[25] The fight was later postponed for 29 March due to the passing of Pradabsri's father.[26] Pradabsri won the fight by unanimous decision, with all three judges scoring the bout 117–111 in his favor. The bout was closely contested up to the fourth round, with two of the three judges having it as an even 38–38 draw, after which Prababsri began to take over.[27] He dedicated the victory to his father who had passed away earlier.[28]

Pradabsri vs. Tanaka I & II

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Pradabsri was expected to make his third title defense against the former OPBF minimumweight champion Tsubasa Koura, who was ranked at #10 by the WBC at the time of the fight's booking. On 16 August, it was announced that Koura would be replaced by the #14 ranked WBC contender Norihito Tanaka.[29] The bout headlined a card which took place in Nakhon Ratchasima, Thailand on 30 August 2022.[30] Pradabsri won the fight by a dominant unanimous decision, with scores of 119–109, 116–112 and 118–110.[31]

Pradabsri was expected to make his fourth mini-flyweight title defense against the unbeaten Yudai Shigeoka on 16 April 2023, at the Yoyogi National Gymnasium in Tokyo, Japan.[32] The title bout was booked as the main event of "3150Fight Vol. 5", which was broadcast by Abema TV.[33] Pradabsri withdrew from the fight on April 4, after being hospitalized with strep throat and an escalating fever.[34] As Shigeoka instead faced Wilfredo Méndez for the interim WBC title, Pradabsri was rescheduled to face Norihito Tanaka on 28 June 2023, in Rayong, Thailand. It was an immediate rematch of their 30 August 2022 bout, which Pradabsri won by unanimous decision.[35] He won the fight by an eighth-round technical knockout.[36]

Pradabsri vs. Shigeoka

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On 7 August 2023, the World Boxing Council held a purse bid for a title unification bout between Pradabsri and interim mini-flyweight champion Yudai Shigeoka. It was won by Kameda Promotions, who submitted a winning bid of $213,000, significantly higher than the $170,000 offered by Petchyindee Boxing Promotions.[37]

Professional boxing record

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45 fights 43 wins 2 losses
By knockout 27 0
By decision 16 2
No. Result Record Opponent Type Round, time Date Location Notes
45 Win 43–2 Mehran Sadeghi TKO 5 (6), 1:56 31 Jul 2024 International Stadium, Rangsit, Thailand
44 Win 42–2 Adisak Ketpiam TKO 3 (6), 0:58 26 Mar 2024 International Stadium, Rangsit, Thailand
43 Win 41–2 Wichet Sengprakhon TKO 2 (6), 2:36 20 Dec 2023 International Stadium, Rangsit, Thailand
42 Loss 40–2 Yudai Shigeoka UD 12 7 Oct 2023 Ota City General Gymnasium, Ōta, Tokyo, Japan Lost WBC mini-flyweight title
41 Win 40–1 Norihito Tanaka TKO 8 (12), 2:11 28 Jun 2023 Market Village HomePro, Rayong, Thailand Retained WBC mini-flyweight title
40 Win 39–1 Norihito Tanaka UD 12 30 Aug 2022 SaveOne Market, Nakhon Ratchasima, Thailand Retained WBC mini-flyweight title
39 Win 38–1 Wanheng Menayothin UD 12 29 Mar 2022 City Hall Ground, Nakhon Sawan, Thailand Retained WBC mini-flyweight title
38 Win 37–1 Danai Ngiabphukhiaw UD 12 2 Nov 2021 City Hall Ground, Nakhon Sawan, Thailand Retained WBC mini-flyweight title
37 Win 36–1 Pattharapong Rueangsilanon TKO 4 (6), 0:15 6 Mar 2021 International Stadium, Rangsit, Thailand
36 Win 35–1 Wanheng Menayothin UD 12 27 Nov 2020 City Hall Ground, Nakhon Sawan, Thailand Won WBC mini-flyweight title
35 Win 34–1 Wichet Sengprakhon RTD 4 (10), 3:00 25 Sep 2020 International Stadium, Rangsit, Thailand Won vacant WBC-ABCO mini-flyweight title
34 Win 33–1 Hector Villa UD 6 28 Aug 2020 International Stadium, Rangsit, Thailand
33 Win 32–1 Mehrdad Kalvandi TKO 3 (6), 1:40 21 Feb 2020 Sabpayom Market, Ayutthaya, Thailand
32 Win 31–1 Jerry Tomogdan KO 1 (10), 1:09 20 Dec 2019 Wat Muang School, Bangkok, Thailand Won vacant OPBF Silver light-flyweight title
31 Win 30–1 Unknown TKO 2 (6) 29 Nov 2019 Sintawee Village, Bangkok, Thailand
30 Win 29–1 Pagping Sapagdee KO 3 (6), 1:20 2 Aug 2019 City Hall Ground, Nakhon Sawan, Thailand
29 Win 28–1 Robert Onggocan TKO 9 (10), 2:39 28 Jun 2019 Siam Paradise Entertainment Centre, Bangkok, Thailand Retained OPBF Silver flyweight title
28 Win 27–1 Ramnarong Phokwiboon KO 5 (6) 24 Apr 2019 City Hall, Sara Buri, Thailand
27 Win 26–1 Suphakit Khampha TKO 2 (6), 0:38 25 Jan 2019 Wat Kedkanudom, Pathum Thani, Thailand
26 Win 25–1 Dexter Alimento KO 2 (10) 16 Nov 2018 Sofia Hotel, Prachinburi, Thailand Won vacant OPBF Silver flyweight title
25 Win 24–1 Adisak Ketpiam TKO 5 (6), 1:38 26 Oct 2018 International Stadium, Rangsit, Thailand
24 Win 23–1 Stevanus Nana Bau TKO 6 (10), 1:48 21 Sep 2018 International Stadium, Rangsit, Thailand Retained OPBF Silver mini-flyweight title
23 Win 22–1 Abdulvosid Buranov PTS 6 29 Jun 2018 Ayutthaya Park, Ayutthaya, Thailand
22 Win 21–1 Domi Nenokeba PTS 6 25 May 2018 Lad Sawai Market, Pathum Thani, Thailand
21 Win 20–1 Melianus Mirin UD 10 2 May 2018 City Hall Ground, Nakhon Ratchasima, Thailand Won vacant OPBF Silver mini-flyweight title
20 Win 19–1 Weerachad Srisuk TKO 3 (6), 2:26 23 Mar 2018 SP Kansad Company, Bangkok, Thailand
19 Loss 18–1 Xiong Chaozhong MD 12 3 Oct 2017 Gym University, Datong, China For vacant WBA International mini-flyweight title
18 Win 18–0 Silem Serang UD 6 25 May 2017 Suamlum Night Bazaar, Bangkok, Thailand
17 Win 17–0 Ellias Nggenggo TKO 8 (12), 1:12 23 Feb 2017 9th Infantry Division, Kanchanaburi, Thailand Retained PABA mini-flyweight title
16 Win 16–0 Ellias Nggenggo TKO 7 (12) 22 Dec 2016 Amata Lanta Resort, Samut Prakan, Thailand Retained PABA mini-flyweight title
15 Win 15–0 Heri Amol RTD 8 (12), 3:00 4 Oct 2016 Ban Rai Temple, Nakhon Ratchasima, Thailand Won vacant PABA mini-flyweight title
14 Win 14–0 Oscar Raknafa TKO 6 (12) 6 May 2016 Suamlum Night Bazaar, Bangkok, Thailand Retained WBC Asian Continental mini-flyweight title
13 Win 13–0 Ical Tobida TKO 6 (12), 1:42 11 Mar 2016 Sawan Vegas Hotel, Suwannakhet, Laos Retained WBC Asian Continental mini-flyweight title
12 Win 12–0 Iwan Key TKO 3 (6) 29 Jan 2016 Namuang City Hall Ground, Nakhon Si Thammarat, Thailand
11 Win 11–0 Geboi Mansalayao UD 12 15 Dec 2015 Maejo University, Chiang Mai, Thailand Retained WBC Asian Continental mini-flyweight title
10 Win 10–0 Jaysever Abcede UD 12 30 Oct 2015 Sawan Vegas Hotel, Suwannakhet, Laos Won WBO Oriental mini-flyweight title
9 Win 9–0 Taosaifah Laos PDR KO 2 (6) 28 Aug 2015 Onefan Stadium, Bangkok, Thailand
8 Win 8–0 Heri Purnomo KO 3 (6) 24 Jul 2015 Bangbuathong, Thailand
7 Win 7–0 Madit Sada KO 3 (6) 18 Mar 2015 Sukjai Resort, Ayutthaya, Thailand
6 Win 6–0 Richie Behec UD 6 14 Feb 2015 Boxing World, Pattaya, Thailand
5 Win 5–0 Jack Amisa UD 6 9 Dec 2014 Nonthaburi, Thailand
4 Win 4–0 Ardi Tefa TKO 5 (12) 19 Nov 2014 The office of Kanjanadith District, Surat Thani, Thailand Won vacant WBC Asian Continental mini-flyweight title
3 Win 3–0 Frans Damur Palue UD 6 4 Oct 2014 Ban Rai Temple, Nakhon Ratchasima, Thailand
2 Win 2–0 Domi Nenokeba UD 6 29 Aug 2014 Wat Tako, Thailand
1 Win 1–0 Wilber Andogan UD 6 10 Jan 2014 Lat Sawai, Thailand

See also

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Sporting positions
World boxing titles
Preceded by WBC Strawweight champion
27 November 2020 – present
Incumbent