Ratanapol Sor Vorapin
Name: Anucha Phothong
Alias: Ratanapol Sor Vorapin
Birth Name: Anucha Phothong
Hometown: Nakhon Ratchasima, Thailand
Birthplace: Dan Khun Thot, Thailand
Stance: Southpaw
Height: 162cm
Pro Boxer: Record
Older brother of former WBO bantamweight champion Ratanachai Sor Vorapin
On December 10, 1992, in Bangkok, Thailand, Ratanapol Sor Vorapin scored a 12 round split decision victory over Manny Melchor to win the IBF minimumweight title. He would defend that title several times over the next five years until December 27, 1997, when he suffered a 5th round TKO loss to Zolani Pethelo of South Africa.
He had two unsuccessful attempts at the IBF light flyweight title, first dropping a unanimous decision to Will Grigsby on December 18, 1998. And then on December 2, 2000, he suffered a 3rd round TKO loss to Mexican legend, Ricardo "Finito" Lopez in Las Vegas.
Career Factoids
- Finished career having beaten 21 opponents (4 by KO) in World Minimumweight Title fights.
- Finished career with a record of 21-3-1 (4 KOs) in World Title fights.
- Finished career with a record of 2-3 against former or current world titlists.
- Won Against Manny Melchor, Nico Thomas
- Loss Against Zolani Petelo,Will Grigsby and Ricardo Lopez
| Preceded by: Manny Melchor |
IBF Minimumweight Champion 1992 Dec 10 – 1996 Mar 15 Stripped (failed to make weight) |
Succeeded by: Ratanapol Sor Vorapin |
| Preceded by: Ratanapol Sor Vorapin Stripped (failed to make weight) |
IBF Minimumweight Champion 1996 May 18 – 1997 Dec 27 |
Succeeded by: Zolani Pethelo |