Knockout CP Freshmart explained

Thammanoon Niyomtrong
Nickname:Little Pacquiao
Weight:Mini-flyweight
Height:155 cm[1] [2]
Reach:155 cm
Birth Date:20 September 1990
Birth Place:Surin, Thailand
Style:Orthodox
Total:24
Wins:24
Ko:9
Boxrec:617144

Thammanoon Niyomtrong (Thai: ธรรมนูญ นิยมตรง, born 20 September 1990), known by his ring name Knockout CP Freshmart, is a Thai professional boxer and former Muay Thai fighter who has held the World Boxing Association (WBA) (Super version) mini-flyweight title since 2016.

As of July 2022, Knockout is ranked the #1 strawweight boxer in the world by TBRB,[3] The Ring[4] and ESPN,[5] while BoxRec ranks him as the #2 strawweight in the world.[6]

Muay Thai career

Under the ring name "Newlukrak Pagonponsurin" (นิวลูกรัก ปกรณ์พรสุรินทร์) or "Newlukrak Sor Kattika" (นิวลูกรัก ส.กัตติกา),[7] he won titles at Rajadamnern Stadium and Lumpinee Boxing Stadium in the 105 lbs division. Niyomtrong trains at Excindicongbingbangongym in Bangkok.[8] He's also an amateur boxing Thai national champion.[9]

Professional boxing career

Early career

Sponsored by Thai convenience store chain CP Freshmart (a network of Charoen Pokphand),[10] he won the vacant WBC Youth World mini-flyweight title in his professional debut on June 22, 2012, defeating Marzon Cabilla by a sixth-round technical decision.[11] He successfully made seven consecutive defenses before vacating the minor title.

WBA interim strawweight champion

Freshmart vs. Buitrago

Knockout then defeated Carlos Buitrago by unanimous decision (115-113, 115–113, 115–113) to win the vacant WBA mini-flyweight interim title on October 1, 2014.

Freshmart vs. Rachman

Knockout's first defense came against 44-year-old former two-time world champion Muhammad Rachman. He won the fight via a wide unanimous decision (119-111, 117–112, 119–109).

Freshmart vs. Diaz

Knockout scored a knockout for the first time since claiming the interim world title in July 2015, against Alexis Díaz. Knockout dropped Diaz twice before the referee waved off the fight, giving Knockout a technical knockout win.[12] In April 2016, Knockout went on to rematch Buitrago, winning a wider unanimous decision (119-109, 117–111, 117–111) to defend his title.

WBA strawweight champion

Freshmart vs. Rojas

The WBA then ordered a match-up between interim champion Knockout CP Freshmart and their full champion Byron Rojas in April 2016.[13] Rojas was previously the WBA (Regular) champion and had defeated WBA (Super) champion Hekkie Budler to win the full title. The fight took place on June 29 in Khon Kaen. The fight was widely considered boring, as Knockout clinched through most of the fight to no warning from the referee. Nevertheless, he won the fight by unanimous decision (115-113, 115–113, 115–113) to become a world champion.[14]

Freshmart vs. Ono

Knockout was scheduled to make the first defense of his WBA strawweight title against the former OPBF champion Shin Ono on December 14, 2016. Ono was the #14 ranked WBA strawweight contender at the time.[15] Knockout required a few rounds to adjust to the longer southpaw boxing approach of Ono, but began to take the fight over from the fifth round onward. He won the fight by unanimous decision, with scores of 118–109, 117–111, and 118–110.[16]

Freshmart vs. Odaira

Knockout was scheduled to make his second title defense against the two-time world title challenger Go Odaira on March 1, 2017.[17] Knockout won the fight by a fifth-round knockout, his first stoppage victory in nearly two years. He dropped Odaira with a left uppercut and right straight combination just before the one minute mark, with Odaira being counted out at the 1:07 minute mark. Knockout scored the first knockdown with a right straight in the fourth round.[18]

Freshmart vs. Loreto

On April 17, 2017, the WBA ordered Knockout to face the mandatory title challenger Rey Loreto, giving the two parties 30 days to negotiate the terms of the bout. Knockout was obligated to make a mandatory title defense by March 28, 2017, and was as such a month overdue.[19] The fight was scheduled for July 15, 2017. Loreto appeared to edge the first four rounds, successfully controlling the range and causing his opponent's eye to begin swelling shut. Knockout began to take over the fight from the mid-rounds onward and won by unanimous decision, with scores of 117–110, 117-110 and 115–113.[20]

Freshmart vs. Landero

Knockout was scheduled to make the fourth defense of his title against Toto Landero on March 6, 2018, with Knockout coming into the fight as a significant favorite.[21] Knockout controlled the majority of the bout, although Landero was able to momentarily stagger him in the fourth round and opened a cut by his left eye in the fifth round. Knockout won the fight by unanimous decision, with scores of 117–111, 115-113 and 119–110.[22]

Freshmart vs. Chaozhong

Knockout made the fifth defense of his WBA title against the former WBC mini-flyweight champion Xiong Chaozhong on July 27, 2018. The bout was contested in the Guosen Gymnasium in Qingdao, China, which was the first time that Knockout fought outside of Thailand in his professional boxing career.[23] Knockout won the fight by a wide unanimous decision, with scores of 118–110, 118-110 and 116–112.[24]

Freshmart vs. Rojas

Knockout was scheduled to fight a rematch with the former WBA mini-flyweight titlist Byron Rojas in his sixth title defense, on November 29, 2018.[25] Knockout beat Rojas for the second time by unanimous decision, with scores of 115–113, 117-111 and 116–112. Both fighters were warned numerous times for hugging, holding, throwing low blows and leading with the head. BoxingScene described the fight as "a totally forgettable fight with both men more interested in fouling than punching".[26]

Freshmart vs. Andales

Knockout was scheduled to defend his title for the seventh time against ArAr Andales on August 2, 2019.[27] He won the fight by an eight-round technical decision, with scores of 78–74, 77-75 and 79–73, as he was leading on all the judges scorecards. The fight was stopped due to a cut on Freshmart's left eyelid, which was caused by one of the numerous head clashes throughout the bout.[28]

WBA Super strawweight champion

Freshmart vs. Tanaka

Knockout faced the former OPBF and Japan mini-flyweight champion Norihito Tanaka in his eight title defense on March 3, 2020.[29] He won the fight by unanimous decision.[30]

Freshmart vs. Sithdabnij

Knockout was scheduled to make his ninth WBA title defense against fellow countryman Pongsaklek Sithdabnij on October 5, 2021, at the Chang Arena in Buriram, Thailand.[31] Knockout won the fight by a third-round technical knockout. He scored three knockdowns prior to the knockout, one in the second and two in the third round.[32]

Freshmart vs. Paradero

Knockout was scheduled to make his tenth title defense against Robert Paradero on December 14, 2021. He won the fight by a fifth-round technical knockout.[33]

Freshmart vs. Menayothin

Knockout was scheduled to make his eleventh defense against former WBC mini-flyweight Champion Wanheng Menayothin on July 20, 2022.[34] Knockout won the fight by unanimous decision, with scores of 116-112, 119-109 and 117-111.[35]

Titles and accomplishments

Muay Thai

Boxing

Professional boxing record

ResultRecordOpponentTypeRound, timeDateLocationNotes
24Win24–0Wanheng MenayothinUD1220 Jul 2022
23Win 23–0Robert ParaderoTKO5 (12), 14 Dec 2021
22Win 22–0Pongsaklek SithdabnijTKO3 (12), 5 Oct 2021
21Win 21–0Norihito TanakaUD123 Mar 2020
20Win20–0ArAr AndalesTD8 (12), 2 Aug 2019
19Win19–0Byron RojasUD1229 Nov 2018
18Win18–0Xiong ChaozhongUD1227 Jul 2018
17Win17–0Toto LanderoUD126 Mar 2018
16Win16–0Rey LoretoUD1215 Jul 2017
15Win15–0Go OdairaTKO5 (12), 1 Mar 2017
14Win14–0Shin OnoUD1214 Dec 2016
13Win13–0Byron RojasUD1229 Jun 2016
12Win12–0Carlos BuitragoUD12 4 Feb 2016
11Win11–0Alexis DíazTKO4 (12), 2 Jul 2015
10Win10–0Muhammad RachmanUD12 5 Mar 2015
9Win9–0 Carlos BuitragoUD12 1 Oct 2014
8Win8–0 Luis Domingo de AlbaTKO5 (10) 25 Jul 2014
7Win7–0 SandeepKO5 (10) 10 Jun 2014
6Win6–0 Jonathan RefugioUD1028 Mar 2014
5Win5–0 Amit Panghal10 31 Jan 2014
4Win4–0 Bimbo NacionalesTKO5 (10), 10 Jul 2013
3Win3–0 Mark Anthony Florida5 (10), 26 Apr 2013
2Win2–0 Demsi Manufoe3 (10)3 Dec 2012
1Win1–0 Marzon Cabilla6 (10)22 Jun 2012

Muay Thai record

|- style="background:#cfc;"| 2014-05-06|| Win ||align=left| Ploysiam PetchyindeeAcademy || Suek Petchpiya, Lumpinee Stadium || Bangkok, Thailand || TKO (Left Knee) || 4 |||- style="background:#cfc;"| 2014-02-28|| Win ||align=left| Tuktatong Por.Thairungruang || Suek Lumpinee Champion Krekkai || Bangkok, Thailand || Decision (Unanimous) || 5 || 3:00|-! style=background:white colspan=9 ||- style="background:#cfc;"| 2013-11-01|| Win ||align=left| Rungnarai Kiatmuu9 || Petchyindee, Lumpinee Stadium || Bangkok, Thailand || KO (Right Hook) || 3 |||- style="background:#fbb;"| 2013-10-10|| Loss ||align=left| Tuktatong Por.Thairungruang || Petchwiset, Rajadamnern Stadium || Bangkok, Thailand || Decision || 5 || 3:00|- style="background:#fbb;"| 2013-09-03|| Loss ||align=left| Tuktatong Por.Thairungruang || Fairtex, Lumpinee Stadium || Bangkok, Thailand || Decision || 5 || 3:00|- style="background:#fbb;"| 2013-08-09|| Loss ||align=left| Chopper Kor Sapaotong || Petchyindee, Lumpinee Stadium || Bangkok, Thailand || Decision || 5 || 3:00|- style="background:#fbb;"| 2013-06-07|| Loss ||align=left| Satanmuanglek Windysport || Lumpinee Champion Krekkai, Lumpinee Stadium || Bangkok, Thailand || Decision || 5 || 3:00|-! style=background:white colspan=9 ||- style="background:#cfc;"| 2013-04-13|| Win ||align=left| Petang Kiatphontip || Rajadamnern Stadium || Bangkok, Thailand || KO (Left Hook) || 2 |||- style="background:#fbb;"| 2013-02-08|| Loss ||align=left| Satanmuanglek CP Freshmart || Lumpinee Stadium || Bangkok, Thailand || KO (Left low kick) || 3 || |-! style=background:white colspan=9 ||- style="background:#cfc;"| 2013-01-04|| Win ||align=left| Ploysiam PetchyindeeAcademy || Lumpinee Stadium || Bangkok, Thailand || Decision || 5 || 3:00 |-! style=background:white colspan=9 ||- style="background:#cfc;"| 2012-10-04|| Win ||align=left| Wanchai Ramboisan || Rajadamnern Stadium || Bangkok, Thailand || Decision || 5 || 3:00|- style="background:#cfc;"| 2012-09-04|| Win ||align=left| Ploiwittaya Rotsurat || Lumpinee Stadium || Bangkok, Thailand || KO (Left Hook) || 4 || |-! style=background:white colspan=9 ||-|-| colspan=9 | Legend:

See also

External links

Notes and References

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  2. WBA . World Boxing Association. WBABoxing . 1549726715970199552. 20 July 2022 . Let's go! #NiyomtrongMoonsri WBA Minimumweight Súper Championship at stake . live. https://web.archive.org/web/20220720140220/https://twitter.com/WBABoxing/status/1549726715970199552. 20 July 2022. 20 July 2022. no.
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  9. Web site: Goyder. James. A Muay Thai Champion's Crossover to Western Boxing. Fightland. 14 April 2016. 29 September 2014.
  10. Web site: 2017-11-16 . Boxing Ranks in Review: Minimumweights - Today's Knockout . https://web.archive.org/web/20171116132543/http://www.todaysknockout.com/boxing/boxing-ranks-in-review-minimumweights/ . 2017-11-16 . 2022-07-16 .
  11. Web site: Pollitt. Ken. TTR RANKED FIGHTERS IN ACTION- June 20 through June 22-. The 13th Round. 23 June 2012. 23 June 2012.
  12. Web site: 'Knockout CP Freshmart' lives up to his name to defend title . coconuts.co . 26 August 2021.
  13. Web site: George. Clarence. WBA Orders Rojas-Freshmart Championship Bout. World Boxing Association. 14 April 2016. 4 April 2016.
  14. Web site: TUDN . Byron Rojas perdió el título mínimo ante Knockout CP Freshmart . tudn.com . 26 August 2021.
  15. Web site: 小野心12月タイで"リトル・パッキャオ"と世界戦 . nikkansports.com . 26 August 2021.
  16. Web site: Goyder . James . Knockout CP Freshmart Outclasses Ono, Retains WBA Title . boxingscene.com . 14 December 2016 . 26 August 2021.
  17. Web site: 大平剛があすタイでWBAミニマム級王座挑戦 . boxingnews.jp . 26 August 2021.
  18. News: Kamjan . Chananthorn . Knockout remains champion . Bangkok Post . 26 August 2021.
  19. Web site: Random Hits . Knockout CP Freshmart vs. Rey Loreto Ordered By The WBA . boxingscene.com . 17 April 2017 . 26 August 2021.
  20. Web site: Songalia . Ryan . Rey Loreto loses decision to Thai champ in world title shot . rappler.com . 15 July 2017 . 26 August 2021.
  21. Web site: Knockout CP Freshmart Vs Toto Landero . asianboxing.info . 26 August 2021.
  22. News: Knockout outlasts Landero . Bangkok Post . 26 August 2021.
  23. Web site: Melodillar . Ian . Knockout CP Freshmart to defend WBA Title in China! . powcastsports.com . 10 July 2018 . 26 August 2021.
  24. Web site: Toro . Carlos . Knockout CP Freshmart Retains WBA Minimumweight Title In China . fightful.com . 26 August 2021.
  25. Web site: Bland . Garrisson . Knockout CP Freshmart vs Byron Rojas 2 Fight Preview . 3kingsboxing.com . 27 November 2018 . 26 August 2021.
  26. Web site: Goyder . James . CP Freshmart Wins Ugly Byron Rojas Rematch, Retains WBA Belt . boxingscene.com . 29 November 2018 . 26 August 2021.
  27. Web site: FightnewsASIA Editor . Dream Becoming Reality: Quibors Fighter ArAr Andales Set to Fight for the World Title . fightnewsasia.com . 14 July 2019 . 26 August 2021.
  28. Web site: Songalia . Ryan . Knockout CP Freshmart retains strawweight belt with bloody decision over ArAr Andales . ringtv.com . 2 August 2019 . 26 August 2021.
  29. Web site: Wainwright . Anson . Knockout CP Freshmart vs. Norihito Tanaka is latest in Thailand vs. Japan rivalry . ringtv.com . 3 March 2020 . 26 August 2021.
  30. Web site: Songalia . Ryan . Knockout CP Freshmart defeats Norihito Tanaka by unanimous decision, retains WBA 105-pound title . ringtv.com . 3 March 2020 . 26 August 2021.
  31. Web site: Knockout faces Pongsaklek in WBA title defense! . asianboxing.info . 2 October 2021.
  32. Web site: Donovan . Jake . Thammanoon Niyomtrong Stops Siridech Deebook In 3rd Round, Defends WBA Title . boxingscene.com . 5 October 2021 . 5 October 2021.
  33. Web site: Songalia . Ryan . Thammanoon Niyomtrong KOs Robert Paradero in 5 rounds, retains strawweight belt . ringtv.com . 14 December 2021 . 16 December 2021.
  34. Web site: Knockout CP Freshmart, Wanheng Menayothin Make Weight for Long Awaited Title Clash. ring.tv.com. Ryan Songalia. 19 July 2022. 20 July 2022.
  35. Web site: Knockout CP Freshmart outpoints Wanheng Menayothin in Overdue Title Fight. ring.tv.com. Ryan Songalia. 20 July 2022. 21 July 2022.