Wanheng Menayothin

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 who held the WBC strawweight title from 2014 to November 2020. As of January 2021, he is ranked as the world's third best active strawweight by BoxRec,[2] The Ring[3] and the Transnational Boxing Rankings Board.[4]

Wanheng Menayothin
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Real nameChayaphol Moonsri
Nickname(s)Yạks̄ʹ̒ Khæra Meụ̄xng Thịy (ยักษ์แคระเมืองไทย)
"Thai Dwarf Giant"[1]
Weight(s)Mini flyweight
Height158 cm (5 ft 2 in)
Reach164 cm (65 in)
NationalityThai
Born (1985-10-27) 27 October 1985
Amphoe Borabue,
Maha Sarakham Province, Thailand
StanceOrthodox
Boxing record
Total fights55
Wins54
Wins by KO18
Losses1

Early life and Muay Thai career

Moonsri graduated with a Bachelor of Arts from Bangkokthonburi University.[5] 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.[6]

Boxing career

Wanheng made his professional debut in January 2007. He won the WBC Youth strawweight 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 strawweight title.[7]

On 6 November 2014, Wanheng won his first world title when he defeated defending champion Oswaldo Novoa to win the WBC strawweight title. Novoa was badly hurt by an overhand punch in the ninth round and he retired in the corner.[8] Wanheng's promoter, Virat Vachirarattanawong, paid $175,000 dollars to host the fight, a rarely high purse for the weight class.[9] 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.[10]

Undefeated World record

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.[11]

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 strawweight belt.[12]

In his next fight, Menayothin defended his title against Simphiwe Khonco. The WBC champion won via unanimous decision.[13]

First loss

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.[14]

Professional boxing record

Professional record summary
55 fights 54 wins 1 loss
By knockout 18 0
By decision 36 1
No. Result Record Opponent Type Round, time Date Location Notes
55 Loss 54–1 Panya Pradabsri UD 12 27 Nov 2020 City Hall Ground, Nakhon Sawan, Thailand, Thailand Lost WBC strawweight title
54 Win 54–0 Simphiwe Khonco UD 12 25 Oct 2019 City Hall Ground, Chonburi, Thailand Retained WBC strawweight title
53 Win 53–0 Tatsuya Fukuhara TD 8 (12) 31 May 2019 City Hall, Chachoengsao, Thailand Retained WBC strawweight title
52 Win 52–0 Mektison Marganti UD 6 16 Nov 2018 Sofia Hotel, Prachinburi, Thailand
51 Win 51–0 Pedro Taduran UD 12 29 Aug 2018 Nakhon Sawan, Thailand Retained WBC strawweight title
50 Win 50–0 Leroy Estrada TKO 5 (12), 2:20 2 May 2018 City Hall Ground, Nakhon Ratchasima, Thailand Retained WBC strawweight title
49 Win 49–0 Tatsuya Fukuhara UD 12 25 Nov 2017 Suranari Central Stadium, Nakhon Ratsachima, Thailand Retained WBC strawweight title
48 Win 48–0 Jack Amisa UD 6 25 Aug 2017 City Hall Ground, Chonburi, Thailand
47 Win 47–0 Omari Kimweri UD 12 3 Jun 2017 Provincial Stadium, Rayong, Thailand Retained WBC strawweight title
46 Win 46–0 Jeysever Abcede UD 6 31 Mar 2017 Bangmod Wittaya School, Chom Thong, Thailand
45 Win 45–0 Melvin Jerusalem UD 12 25 Jan 2017 Institute of Physical Education Stadium, Sukhothai, Thailand Retained WBC strawweight title
44 Win 44–0 Silem Serang PTS 6 14 Dec 2016 Nakhon Ratchasima, Thailand
43 Win 43–0 Saúl Juárez UD 12 2 Aug 2016 City Hall Ground, Chonburi, Thailand Retained WBC strawweight title
42 Win 42–0 Edo Anggoro KO 4 (8) 27 May 2016 Night Bazzar, Ayutthaya, Thailand
41 Win 41–0 Go Odaira TKO 5 (12), 2:00 3 Mar 2016 City Hall Ground, Nakhon Ratchasima, Thailand Retained WBC strawweight title
40 Win 40–0 Young Gil Bae TKO 9 (12), 2:15 24 Nov 2015 City Hall Ground, Chonburi, Thailand Retained WBC strawweight title
39 Win 39–0 Ardi Buyung TKO 4 (6) 8 Oct 2015 Siam Paradise Entertainment Centre, Bangkok, Thailand
38 Win 38–0 Jerry Tomogdan KO 9 (12), 1:04 2 Jun 2015 11th Inf Reg, Bangkok, Thailand Retained WBC strawweight title
37 Win 37–0 Jeffrey Galero UD 12 5 Feb 2015 City Hall Ground, Nakhon Sawan, Thailand Retained WBC strawweight title
36 Win 36–0 Oswaldo Novoa RTD 9 (12), 3:00 6 Nov 2014 City Hall Ground, Chonburi, Thailand Won WBC strawweight title
35 Win 35–0 Samuel Tehuayo UD 6 27 Jun 2014 Night Bazzar, Ayutthaya, Thailand
34 Win 34–0 Domi Nenokeba TKO 4 (6) 25 Apr 2014 Central Stadium, Phitsanulok, Thailand
33 Win 33–0 Heri Amol UD 6 28 Mar 2014 Chokchai 4 Market, Bangkok, Thailand
32 Win 32–0 Madit Sada UD 6 27 Dec 2013 Siam Paradise Entertainment Centre, Bangkok, Thailand
31 Win 31–0 Jack Amisa UD 10 31 Oct 2013 Hat Yai, Thailand
30 Win 30–0 Yuma Iwahashi UD 12 30 Aug 2013 City Hall Ground, Chonburi, Thailand Retained WBC International strawweight title
29 Win 29–0 Domi Nenokeba TKO 2 (6) 24 Jul 2013 Central Stadium, Phitsanulok, Thailand
28 Win 28–0 Raul Pusta, Jr. TKO 9 (12), 1:14 31 May 2013 Toyota Office, Kanchanaburi, Thailand Retained WBC International strawweight title
27 Win 27–0 Samuel Tehuayo UD 6 29 Mar 2013 Thungsimuang, Udon Thani, Thailand
26 Win 26–0 Jack Amisa UD 6 25 Jan 2013 Wat Bannamtieng, Maha Sarakham, Thailand
25 Win 25–0 Roilo Golez UD 12 3 Dec 2012 11th Inf Reg, Bangkok, Thailand Retained WBC International strawweight title
24 Win 24–0 Jerson Luzarito TKO 8 (12), 1:40 28 Sep 2012 Kad Choengdoi, Chiang Mai, Thailand Retained WBC International strawweight title
23 Win 23–0 Safwan Lombok UD 6 22 Jun 2012 Bungkum, Bangkok, Thailand
22 Win 22–0 Boy Tanto TKO 2 27 Apr 2012 Nakhon Pathom, Thailand
21 Win 21–0 Jonathan Refugio TKO 9 (12), 2:40 24 Feb 2012 Siam Cociety Hotel and Resort, Bangkok, Thailand Retained WBC International strawweight title
20 Win 20–0 Albert Alcoy UD 6 23 Dec 2011 11th Inf Reg, Bangkok, Thailand
19 Win 19–0 Crison Omayao UD 12 11 Nov 2011 Thabo, Nong Khai, Thailand Won vacant WBC International strawweight title
18 Win 18–0 Jetly Purisima KO 11 (12), 0:47 20 Sep 2011 Municipal Stadium, Kanchanaburi, Thailand Retained WBC International Silver strawweight title
17 Win 17–0 Florante Condes UD 12 24 Jun 2011 Chokchai 4 Market, Bangkok, Thailand Retained WBC International Silver strawweight title
16 Win 16–0 Noli Morales TD 6 (12), 2:12 31 Mar 2011 Sara Buri, Thailand Retained WBC International Silver strawweight title
15 Win 15–0 Remy Cuambot TD 10 (12), 1:57 6 Jan 2011 Central Stadium, Nakhon Phanom, Thailand Won vacant WBC International Silver strawweight title;
Unanimous TD
14 Win 14–0 Jayson Rotoni UD 12 6 Aug 2010 Light Infantry Boxing Arena, Bangkok, Thailand Retained WBC interim International strawweight title
13 Win 13–0 Ronelle Ferreras UD 12 30 Apr 2010 Ayutthaya Park, Ayutthaya, Thailand Retained WBC interim International strawweight title
12 Win 12–0 Jayson Rotoni UD 12 24 Dec 2009 11th Inf Reg, Bangkok, Thailand Won WBC interim International strawweight title
11 Win 11–0 Justin Golden Boy KO 3 (10), 2:21 2 Oct 2009 Provincial School, Nakhon Phanom, Thailand Retained WBC Youth World strawweight title
10 Win 10–0 Ruel Lagunero UD 10 26 Jun 2009 City Hall Ground, Nakhon Ratchasima, Thailand Retained WBC Youth World strawweight title
9 Win 9–0 Adi Nukung UD 10 25 Feb 2009 Ayutthaya Park, Ayutthaya, Thailand Retained WBC Youth World strawweight title
8 Win 8–0 Ardin Diale UD 10 31 Oct 2008 Chokchai Four, Bangkok, Thailand Retained WBC Youth World strawweight title
7 Win 7–0 Kuk Chok Jo TKO 6 (10) 29 Aug 2008 Railway Station Boxing Arena, Sara Buri, Thailand Retained WBC Youth World strawweight title
6 Win 6–0 Sofyan Effendi UD 10 25 Apr 2008 Bangkok, Thailand Retained WBC Youth World strawweight title
5 Win 5–0 Armando dela Cruz KO 5 (10) 24 Oct 2007 Wat Yai Klang, Bang Phli, Thailand Retained WBC Youth World strawweight title
4 Win 4–0 Dennis Juntillano UD 10 31 Jul 2007 District Office, Chom Thong, Thailand Retained WBC Youth World strawweight title
3 Win 3–0 Ma Yi Ming TKO 1 (10), 2:21 30 Mar 2007 Mathayom Wat Sing School, Samut Prakan, Thailand Won vacant WBC Youth World strawweight title
2 Win 2–0 Danny Linasa UD 8 23 Feb 2007 Chokchai 4 Center, Bangkok, Thailand
1 Win 1–0 Roel Gade UD 6 26 Jan 2007 City Hall, Tak, Thailand

Muay Thai record

Muay Thai record

Legend:   Win   Loss   Draw/No contest   Notes

References

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  2. "BoxRec: Ratings". boxrec.com. Retrieved 9 February 2020.
  3. "Ratings". The Ring. Retrieved 9 February 2020.
  4. "RANKINGS | Transnational Boxing Rankings Board". Retrieved 9 February 2020.
  5. "Photos: Wanheng Menayothin on Weight For 51-0 Showdown". BoxingScene.com. Retrieved 1 May 2019.
  6. "'It is my duty to punch': Wanheng Menayothin interview". Boxing Monthly. Retrieved 1 May 2019.
  7. "Wanheng Menayothin, Tiger Tor Buamas Win Bouts". Retrieved 2 June 2013.
  8. "Wanheng Menayothin Stops Novoa For WBC Crown". Retrieved 6 November 2014.
  9. "Petpiya Fight Wins Purse Bid For Novoa vs. Menayothin". BoxingScene.com. Retrieved 1 May 2019.
  10. "Wanheng Meenayothin Wins Very Close Decision, Retains WBC Belt". BoxingScene.com. Retrieved 1 May 2019.
  11. "Wanheng Menayothin". BoxingScene.com. Retrieved 1 May 2019.
  12. "Menayothin Scores Repeat Win Over Fukuhara, Goes To 53-0". BoxingScene.com. Retrieved 2021-01-10.
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  14. "Panya Pradabsri Shocks Wanheng Menayothin, Wins WBC Title & Snaps Record". BoxingScene.com. 27 November 2020. Retrieved 9 December 2020.
Sporting positions
Regional boxing titles
Vacant
Title last held by
Kittipong Jaikajang
WBC Youth World strawweight champion
30 March 2007 – 24 December 2009
Won interim International title
Vacant
Title next held by
Veerawut Yuthimitr
New title WBC International strawweight champion
Interim title

24 December 2009 – 6 January 2011
Won International Silver title
Title discontinued
New title WBC International Silver strawweight champion
6 January 2011 – 11 November 2011
Won International title
Vacant
Title next held by
Javier Martínez Resendiz
Vacant
Title last held by
Denver Cuello
WBC International strawweight champion
11 November 2011 – 6 November 2014
Won world title
Vacant
Title next held by
Xiong Chaozhong
World boxing titles
Preceded by
Oswaldo Novoa
WBC strawweight champion
6 November 2014 – 27 November 2020
Succeeded by
Panya Pradabsri
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