Pornmongkon Sakhiranchai gave a strong kick and punched to Daoden Singclongsi before won in a close fight in Suek Petchthongkam at Rajdamnern stadium on Oct 20.

Elsewhere, Kobarnnoi Sitnamkhabuan beat Tepnimit Sitmonchai, Kongfah Wor Wiwatnanon lost to Chanchai Kiatthaworn, Yodduangjai Por Palungchai lost to Yodcharnchai Carryboy, Chalarmphet Sitjaopor lost to Kwanphet Sor Suwanpakdee, Manopnoi Kiat 5 kor beat Lamphet Or Wungjaruen, Teeza Panter beat Baikon Loogromklao.

The following questions are from Ekkarak Pattawi or “Joe Namtansai” of Nakorn Pathom. His questions are generic and should be of interest to most fans of boxing.

Q: Who will Poonsawat Kratingdaenggym have to fight? Is it Ricardo Cordoba or Celestino Caballero?

A: For the WBA 122-pound weight class, “Deksomboon” Poonsawat Kratingdaenggym will likely have to fight “interim” champion Ricardo Cordoba, who has lost to Poonsawat in a match at the Ratchadamnern Stadium, while Celestino Caballero has been scheduled to fight IBF champion Steve Molitor in mid November. Molitor was the one who defeated Fahsang Sam-k Battery.

Q: So, when exactly will Denkaosan Kratingdaenggym challenge Takefumi Sakata?

A: Denkaosan will challenge the WBA flyweight title held by his old-time rival Sakata at Hiroshima, Japan, the home town of Sakata. Denkaosan’s manager, Naris Singwangcha, said the match would be around December 31. The boxer will enter a training program with Khaosai Galaxy as trainer. Khaosai will make sure Denkaosan will not again break his thumb, like in the first match against Sakata in November last year that resulted in a draw despite the Japanese boxer receiving a count of eight in the first round.

Kaodang Surapichfarm won by points againts Rakkiat Kiatprapat in Ch7 fights at Ch7 stadium on Oct 19.

Elsewhere, Janjao Kor Champfarm lost to Tuanpae Kiatkomsing, Kamchai Sor Sompong beat Pluem Por Pongsawang, Joggyleg Kiatprapat lost to Phetsiwa Bangbuathongmotor.

Former boxing champion Khaosai Galaxy will train Denkaosan Kratingdaenggym for the title match with WBA flyweight Takefumi Sakata of Japan in December.

Khaosai, a boxing legend who held a WBA title for eight years before retiring, was recruited by Denkaosan’s manager Naris Singwangcha to become a trainer of the boxer for his expected match against Sakata on December 24 in Japan.

Denkaosan put Sakata down to the canvas for a count of eight in the WBA title match in November last year but the bout ended up a draw when the Thai broke his right thumb in the fourth round.

Panphet Chor Nor Patthalung given strong knee and kick to Manjanoi Kiatnapachai before won by points at Jaomuaythai fights at Omnoi stadium on Oct 18.

Elsewhere, Anuwatleg Tor Taksin lost to Natthapon Kiatthaworn, Boonberkfah Wor Wiwatnanon beat Phetsuwat F.A.Group, Kaolanleg Wor Wiwatnanon knocked Daotrung Sakniranrat in first round.

Beijing Games flyweight boxing champion Somjit Jongjohor has entered a Buddhist monastery as a monk on October 15.

The gold medalist will remain in the monastery for seven days to fulfill his promise to become a monk as well as to make merits for his late father, Chao Jongjohor, who passed away about ten years ago. Somjit said he would focus on the study of the Buddha’s teachings and would strictly follow the monastery discipline during his short stay in the temple.

Peneak Sitnumnoi shown an impressive performance by beating Lirdphet Por Worasing comfortably in the main bout of Suek Kiatpetch at Lumpinee stadium on Oct 17.

Elsewhere, Setthee Erawan lost to Denchiangkwan Lamthongkarnpath, Kongkri Chor Warachai beat Dokmaingern Sitdokmaifai, Kengkart Sor Chokkitchai beat Komphet Dethchawalit, Payanoi Jittigym beat Phetpanlarn Rungwatthana, Yodniyom Chokwitthaya lost to Newsongkran Auddornmueng, Prakaiphet Singclongchon lost to Kanpichit Sitkhunsuek.

IBF Pan-Pacific bantamweight champion Thangthong Kiattaweesuk is “nearly 100%’ ready for the match to defend his title against Dexter Mandoza of the Philippines, says promoter Ekkarat “Jimmy” Chaichotchuang.

The promoter said Thangthong, also spelled Tangtong, who was a national boxing athlete of Thailand and a muaythai champion, has been training at the Bonanza Camp at Khao Yai together with the national boxing squad. He said the physical conditions of the fighter are “nearly 100%” ready for the match with Mandoza who is ranked fourth in the IBF bantamweight category and has a record of eleven wins and one loss.

Phetassawin Zeezarnferry won by points against Nongbee Kiatyongyut in a close fight in the main bout of Suek Jarumuang at Rajdamnern stadium on Oct 16, while Kompayak Beemdesign won the Muay Thai title in the super-flyweight after beating Smingprai Kaitpontip on points.

Elsewhere, Dendanai P.K.Sterio beat Saenchai Jirakriengkri, Daosming Ingrandgym lost to Sakaophet Sor Srisompong, Kittisak Sor Poonsawat beat Meechok Sor Pojnee, Rungthong Ingramgym lost to Pennueng Kiatchongkhao, Pinngern Sor Chaiwat lost to Inzeeleg Kiatmonchai.

Denkaosan Kratingdaenggym will fight Dennis Juntillano for the PABA light flyweight title on October 17.

Denkaosan is also scheduled to challenge WBA flyweight Takefumi Sakata of Japan in December in a mandatory fight, according to promoter Naris Singwangcha. The Thai is currently third in the WBA ranking.

The promoter said the October 17 fight would prepare Denkaosan well for the rematch with Sakata and the Thai boxer must produce a good performance in order to build up confidence for the rematch.

The bout will be held at a makeshift stadium in Rattanakosin Sompot Lad Krabang School in Bangkok and will be broadcasted by the Channel Seven network starting at 3.00 p.m.