Arporn Sophap (Thai : อาภรณ์ โสภาพ ; born: May 30, 1967), known professionally as Wangchannoi Sor.Palangchai (Thai : วังจั่นน้อย ส.พลังชัย ), is a Thai former professional Muay Thai fighter. He is a former five-time Lumpinee Stadium champion across two divisions, as well as the 1993 Sports Writers Association of Thailand Fighter of the Year , who was famous in the 1980s and 1990s. Nicknamed the "Cross Punch Savant", he was especially known for his punching ability and is often regarded amongst the greatest fighters in Muay Thai history.
Wangchannoi Sor.Palangchai Wangchannoi in 2023
Born Arporn Sophap (1967-05-30 ) May 30, 1967 (age 57) Khok Samrong , Lopburi , Thailand Native name อาภรณ์ โสภาพ Other names Wangchannoi Sor.Sirada (วังจั่นน้อย ส.สิระดา) Wangchannoi Wor.Valapon (วังจั่นน้อย ว.วราพล) Wangchannoi Chor.Tabtimto (วังจั่นน้อย ช.ทับทิมโต) Nickname The 33 Seconds Puncher (ไอ้หมัด 33 วิ) Chivas Lad (ไอ้หนุ่มชีวาส) Cross Punch Savant (เมธีหมัดตรง) Grim Reaper from Lavo (พระกาฬละโว้)[ 1] Height 170 cm (5 ft 7 in) Division Mini Flyweight Light Flyweight Flyweight Super Bantamweight Style Muay Thai (Muay Mat )Stance Orthodox Years active c. 1985–2001Total 300 Wins 267 By knockout 40 Losses 30 Draws 3
Notable school(s) Rattana Commercial School
Biography and career
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Wangchannoi (nickname: Porn; ภรณ์) was born in Tambon Wang Chan, Amphoe Khok Samrong , Lopburi province in central Thailand . He received a diploma from Rattana Commercial School (currently Rattana Bundit University). He started his career at the age of 10 by establishing a reputation in his native. Later, he came to Bangkok as a fighter under the famous promoter Songchai Rattanasuban. He is more known when he can overcome Namphon Nongkeepahuyuth won Lumpinee Stadium Junior flyweight title as a part of professional boxing WBC world Super flyweight title match between Gilberto Román vs Kongtoranee Payakaroon undercard, and also has won four times Lumpinee Stadium Flyweight title.
Later, he stripped for promoted to the heavier division. He won five times Lumpinee Stadium Junior featherweight titles, his highest salary is 260,000 baht . He fought with many famous fighters, such as Oley Kiatoneway , Chamuakpetch Hapalang , Samransak Muangsurin , Kongtoranee Payakaroon, Jaroenthong Kiatbanchong , Karuhat Sor.Supawan , and a legendary Samart Payakaroon . Especially with the Samart, which is considered the best Muay Thai fighter of the era. He can overcome on the undercard of professional boxing IBF Junior flyweight world title match between Tacy Macalos vs. Muangchai Kittikasem on May 2, 1989, at Lumpinee Stadium. After the bout, Samart announced his retirement on ring immediately.[ 2] In 1993, he was awarded best fighter of the year.
He received the nickname from Muay Thai fans "33 sec. puncher " from his defeat knockout Namkabuan Nongkeepahuyuth , a younger brother of Namphon Nongkeepahuyuth in the first round with only 33 seconds with a fist. In addition, he also has another nickname "Chivas lad" since he often booze with his friends after the bout.[ 1]
He last fight with a defeat to Rambonoi Chor Tabtim by points in 1997. After retirement, he has been a Muay thai trainer in his older brother's Muay Thai gym for a while. After that, he traveled to France to be a trainer and switch to fight for two years to return to Thailand.[ 3]
At present, Wangchannoi is a trainer at "Chor Hapayak Gym" at Tambon Lam Luk Ka, Amphoe Lam Luk Ka , Pathum Thani province .[ 1]
International Muay Thai Council
2001 IMTC World Champion[ 4]
Sports Writers Association of Thailand
Muay Thai record
Date
Result
Opponent
Event
Location
Method
Round
Time
2001-
Loss
Nourdine El Otmani
Amsterdam , Netherlands
2000-11-05
Win
Damien Trainor
England
TKO (Jumping knee)
3
2000-06-12
Win
Joao Monteiro
Fort-de-France , Martinique
2000-05-
Win
Djamel Yacouben
Clermont-Ferrand, France
Decision
5
3:00
2000-05-20
Win
Christophe Leveque
Gala France Thaïlande
Villebon-sur-Yvette , France
KO
4
2000-04-22
Win
Stevie Sheddeon
Scotland
KO
3
Wins IMTC World title.
2000-02-12
Win
Julien Muller
Nantes, France
Decision
5
3:00
1999-12-05
Win
Joao Monteiro
Saint-Nazaire , France
Win
Jean-Marc Savonnier
France
1997
Loss
Rambojiew Por.Tubtim
Rajadamnern Stadium
Bangkok, Thailand
Decision
5
3:00
1996-10-05
Loss
Dokmafai Tor.Sithichai
Lumpinee Stadium
Bangkok, Thailand
Decision
5
3:00
1995-11-13
Win
Thaphisun Sor.Maliwan
Lumpinee Stadium
Bangkok, Thailand
Decision
5
3:00
1995-08-19
Win
Prayut Na Phinthorn
Lumpinee Stadium
Bangkok, Thailand
Decision
5
3:00
1995-06-27
Loss
Kaoponglek Luksuratum
Lumpinee Stadium
Bangkok, Thailand
Decision
5
3:00
1995-06-09
Win
Teerapong Sitkorayuth
Lumpinee Stadium
Bangkok, Thailand
Decision
5
3:00
1995-04-18
Loss
Jompoplek Sor.Sumalee
Lumpinee Stadium
Bangkok, Thailand
Decision
5
3:00
1995-02-28
Win
Keng Singnakhonkui
Lumpinee Stadium
Bangkok, Thailand
Decision
5
3:00
1994-10-10
Loss
Saengmorakot Sor.Ploenjit
Rajadamnern Stadium
Bangkok, Thailand
TKO (Punches)
3
1994-08-26
Loss
Samkor Kiatmontep
Lumpinee Stadium
Bangkok, Thailand
Decision
5
3:00
1994-07-29
Loss
Hansuk Prasathinpanomrung
Lumpinee Stadium
Bangkok, Thailand
Decision
5
3:00
Loses the Lumpinee Stadium Super Bantamweight (122 lbs) title .
1994-05-27
Win
Boonlai Sor.Thanikul
Lumpinee Stadium
Bangkok, Thailand
Decision
5
3:00
1994-04-29
Win
Karuhat Sor.Supawan
Lumpinee Stadium
Bangkok, Thailand
Decision
5
3:00
Wins the Lumpinee Stadium Super Bantamweight (122 lbs) title .
1994-02-15
Win
Kaensak Sor.Ploenjit
Lumpinee Stadium
Bangkok, Thailand
Decision
5
3:00
1994-01-07
Win
Karuhat Sor.Supawan
Lumpinee Stadium
Bangkok, Thailand
Decision
5
3:00
1993-11-30
Loss
Chatchai Paiseetong
Lumpinee Stadium
Bangkok, Thailand
Decision
5
3:00
Loses the Lumpinee Stadium Super Bantamweight (122 lbs) title .
1993-10-22
Win
Chatchai Paiseetong
Lumpinee Stadium
Bangkok, Thailand
Decision
5
3:00
Wins the Lumpinee Stadium Super Bantamweight (122 lbs) title . Wins 900,000 baht side-bet
1993-09-17
Win
Mathee Jadeepitak
Lumpinee Stadium
Bangkok, Thailand
Decision
5
3:00
1993-08-31
Win
Jaroensap Kiatbanchong
Lumpinee Stadium
Bangkok, Thailand
Decision
5
3:00
1993-07-30
Win
Hansuk Prasathinpanomrung
Lumpinee Stadium
Bangkok, Thailand
Decision
5
3:00
1993-07-11
Win
Jompoplek Sor.Sumalee
Nakhon Sawan , Thailand
Decision
5
3:00
1993-03-16
Loss
Ritthichai Lookchaomaesaitong
Lumpinee Stadium
Bangkok , Thailand
Decision
5
3:00
1993-02-05
Loss
Oley Kiatoneway
Lumpinee Stadium
Bangkok , Thailand
Decision
5
3:00
1992-12-04
Win
Lamnamoon Sor.Sumalee
Lumpinee Stadium
Bangkok, Thailand
KO
2
1992-11-06
Loss
Pompetch Naratreekul
Lumpinee Stadium
Bangkok, Thailand
Decision
5
3:00
1992-07-11
Win
Jompoplek Sor.Sumalee
Lumpinee Stadium
Bangkok, Thailand
Decision
5
3:00
1992-06-30
Loss
Nungubon Sitlerchai
Lumpinee Stadium
Bangkok, Thailand
KO
2
1992-05-29
Loss
Nuathoranee Thongracha
Lumpinee Stadium
Bangkok, Thailand
Decision
5
3:00
1992-04-07
Win
Cherry Sor Wanich
Lumpinee Stadium
Bangkok, Thailand
KO (Right uppercut)
2
1992-03-10
Win
Karuhat Sor.Supawan
Lumpinee Stadium
Bangkok, Thailand
Decision
5
3:00
1992-01-31
Loss
Boonlai Sor.Thanikul
Lumpinee Stadium
Bangkok, Thailand
Decision
5
3:00
Loses the Lumpinee Stadium Super Bantamweight (122 lbs) title .
1991-12-27
Loss
Namkabuan Nongkee Pahuyuth
Lumpinee Stadium
Bangkok, Thailand
Decision
5
3:00
1991-11-26
Win
Namkabuan Nongkee Pahuyuth
Lumpinee Stadium
Bangkok, Thailand
Decision
5
3:00
1991-10-25
Win
Jongsanan Fairtex
Lumpinee Stadium
Bangkok, Thailand
Decision
5
3:00
1991-09-03
Win
Cherry Sor Wanich
Lumpinee Stadium
Bangkok, Thailand
Decision
5
3:00
1991-08-06
Win
Petchdam Sor.Bodin
Lumpinee Stadium
Bangkok, Thailand
KO (Punches)
1
Wins 1 million baht side-bet.
1991-07-02
Win
Jaroenthong Kiatbanchong
Lumpinee Stadium
Bangkok , Thailand
Decision
5
3:00
1991-06-14
Win
Superlek Sorn E-Sarn
Lumpinee Stadium
Bangkok, Thailand
Decision
5
3:00
Wins vacant Lumpinee Stadium Super Bantamweight (122 lbs) title .
1991-04-30
Loss
Namkabuan Nongkee Pahuyuth
Lumpinee Stadium
Bangkok, Thailand
Decision
5
3:00
1991-04-05
Win
Samranthong Kiatbanchong
Lumpinee Stadium
Bangkok, Thailand
TKO
1
1:30
1991-03-05
Loss
Oley Kiatoneway
Lumpinee Stadium
Bangkok , Thailand
Decision
5
3:00
1991-01-21
Win
Oley Kiatoneway
Rajadamnern Stadium
Bangkok , Thailand
Decision
5
3:00
Wins the 600,000 baht side-bet.
1990-12-18
Win
Superlek Chor.Sawat
Lumpinee Stadium
Bangkok , Thailand
Decision
5
3:00
1990-11-20
Win
Dokmaipa Por Pongsawang
Lumpinee Stadium
Bangkok , Thailand
Decision
5
3:00
1990-10-30
Win
Namkabuan Nongkee Pahuyuth
Lumpinee Stadium
Bangkok, Thailand
KO (Left Hook)
1
0:33
1990-08-07
Loss
Superlek Chor.Sawat
Lumpinee Stadium
Bangkok , Thailand
Decision
5
3:00
For the vacant Lumpinee Stadium Super Bantamweight (122 lbs) title .
1990-07-10
Win
Rainbow Sor.Prantalay
Lumpinee Stadium
Bangkok, Thailand
KO (Left hook)
1
1990-06-08
Loss
Kangwannoi Sor Sribulaoy
Lumpinee Stadium
Bangkok, Thailand
Decision
5
1990-05-15
Win
Langsuan Panyuthaphum
Lumpinee Stadium
Bangkok, Thailand
Decision
5
1990-03-30
Win
Detduang Por.Pongsawang
Lumpinee Stadium
Bangkok, Thailand
Decision
5
3:00
1990-03-02
Win
Yodphet Sor.Jitpattana
Lumpinee Stadium
Bangkok, Thailand
Decision
5
3:00
1990-01-19
Win
Boonlong Sor.Thanikul
Lumpinee Stadium
Bangkok, Thailand
Decision
5
3:00
1989-10-06
NC
Superlek Chor.Sawat
Lumpinee Stadium
Bangkok , Thailand
Referee Stoppage
5
Stripped of the Lumpinee Stadium Super Bantamweight (122 lbs) title . The referee judged that the fighters weren't fighting up to their abilities.[ 6]
1989-08-29
Win
Noppadet Sor.Rewadee
Lumpinee Stadium
Bangkok, Thailand
KO
2
1989-07-25
Win
Kaonar Sor Kettalingchan
Lumpinee Stadium
Bangkok, Thailand
Decision
5
3:00
Defends the Lumpinee Stadium Super Bantamweight (122 lbs) title .
1989-06-30
Loss
Noppadet Sor.Rewadee
Lumpinee Stadium
Bangkok, Thailand
Decision
5
1989-05-10
Win
Samart Payakaroon
Lumpinee Stadium
Bangkok, Thailand
Decision
5
3:00
1989-01-31
Win
Kongtoranee Payakaroon
Lumpinee Stadium
Bangkok, Thailand
Decision
5
3:00
1989-01-06
Win
Samransak Muangsurin
Lumpinee Stadium
Bangkok, Thailand
Decision
5
3:00
1988-11-25
Win
Panomtuanlek Hapalang
Lumpinee Stadium
Bangkok, Thailand
TKO (Doctor Stoppage)
2
Wins the Lumpinee Stadium Super Bantamweight (122 lbs) title .
1988-10-11
Win
Chamuakpetch Haphalung
Lumpinee Stadium
Bangkok , Thailand
Decision
5
3:00
1988-09-09
Win
Langsuan Panyuthaphum
Lumpinee Stadium
Bangkok, Thailand
KO
2
1988-07-08
Win
Sanguannoi Sor Rungroj
Lumpinee Stadium
Bangkok , Thailand
KO
2
1988-05-27
Win
Khunpol Chor.Rojanchai
Lumpinee Stadium
Bangkok , Thailand
Decision
5
3:00
1988-05-02
Win
Khunpol Chor.Rojanchai
Lumpinee Stadium
Bangkok , Thailand
Decision
5
3:00
1988-03-25
Loss
Paruhatlek Sitchunthong
Lumpinee Stadium
Bangkok , Thailand
Decision
5
3:00
1988-03-04
Win
Audnoi Lukprabat
Lumpinee Stadium
Bangkok , Thailand
Decision
5
3:00
1988-01-26
Loss
Dokmaipa Por Pongsawang
Lumpinee Stadium
Bangkok , Thailand
Decision
5
3:00
For the Lumpinee Stadium Flyweight (112 lbs) title .
1987-11-27
Win
Dokmaipa Por Pongsawang
Lumpinee Stadium
Bangkok , Thailand
KO (Punches)
1987-10-27
Loss
Langsuan Panyuthaphum
Lumpinee Stadium
Bangkok , Thailand
Decision
5
3:00
For Muay Thai World Flyweight (112 lbs) title.
1987-07-24
Win
Jaroenthong Kiatbanchong
Bangkok , Thailand
KO
2
1987-04-28
Loss
Morakot Sor.Tamarangsri
Lumpinee Stadium
Bangkok, Thailand
Decision
5
3:00
1987-01-13
Loss
Dennuea Denmolee
Lumpinee Stadium
Bangkok, Thailand
Referee Stoppage
5
1986-12-19
Win
Namphon Nongkee Pahuyuth
Indoor Stadium Huamark
Bangkok , Thailand
Decision
5
3:00
Wins the Lumpinee Stadium Light Flyweight (108 lbs) title .
1986-12-10
Win
Khaosanit Sor.Ploenchit
Lumpinee Stadium
Bangkok, Thailand
KO
1
1986-11-18
Win
Kaopho Sit.Chanyuth
Lumpinee Stadium
Bangkok, Thailand
KO
1
1986-10-14
Win
Dennuea Denmolee
Lumpinee Stadium
Bangkok, Thailand
KO
4
1986-09-12
Loss
Paruhatlek Sitchunthong
Lumpinee Stadium
Bangkok, Thailand
Decision
5
3:00
1986-08-22
Win
Namphon Nongkeepahuyuth
Lumpinee Stadium
Bangkok , Thailand
Decision
5
3:00
1986-07-29
Loss
Paruhatlek Sitchunthong
Lumpinee Stadium
Bangkok , Thailand
Decision
5
3:00
1986-06-27
Win
Jockynoi Na Nongkhae
Bangkok , Thailand
Decision
5
3:00
1986-05-30
Win
Yodmanud Sityodtong
Lumpinee Stadium
Bangkok , Thailand
Decision
5
3:00
1986-05-13
Win
Dejsak Phayaksakda
Lumpinee Stadium
Bangkok , Thailand
Decision
5
3:00
1986-02-25
Loss
Kongsak Sitsamtahan
Lumpinee Stadium
Bangkok , Thailand
Decision
5
3:00
1986-01-18
Win
Kaopho Sit.Chanyuth
Rajadamnern Stadium
Bangkok , Thailand
Decision
5
3:00
1985-12-04
Win
Muangchonnoi Lukprabart
Lumpinee Stadium
Bangkok , Thailand
Decision
5
3:00
1985-11-05
Draw
Muangchonnoi Lukprabart
Lumpinee Stadium
Bangkok , Thailand
Decision
5
3:00
1985-10-11
Loss
Kaopho Sitchanyuth
Lumpinee Stadium
Bangkok , Thailand
Decision
5
3:00
1985-09-20
Loss
Yodmanud Sityodtong
Lumpinee Stadium
Bangkok , Thailand
Decision
5
3:00
1985-08-27
Win
Khanunlek Hapalang
Lumpinee Stadium
Bangkok, Thailand
Decision
5
3:00
1985-06-22
Loss
Dennuea Denmolee
National Stadium
Bangkok, Thailand
Decision
5
3:00
For the Lumpinee Stadium Mini Flyweight (105lbs) title .
1985-05-10
Win
Langsuan Panyuthaphum
Lumpinee Stadium
Bangkok, Thailand
Decision
5
3:00
1985-04-02
Win
Eddy Sitwatsiripong
Lumpinee Stadium
Bangkok, Thailand
KO
3
1985-03-02
Win
Tik Lukprabat
Lumpinee Stadium
Bangkok, Thailand
KO
3
1985-02-08
Win
Khaosanit Sor.Ploenchit
Lumpinee Stadium
Bangkok, Thailand
Decision
5
3:00
1985-01-08
Win
Phikatsuek Sor.Saengthai
Lumpinee Stadium
Bangkok, Thailand
KO
3
1984-11-09
Draw
Rungtiwa Sor.Ploenchit
Lumpinee Stadium
Bangkok, Thailand
Decision
5
3:00
Legend : Win Loss Draw/No contest Notes