Thammanoon Niyomtrong is a well-known boxer whose skills have made his fans admire him.
In April 2016, the WBA ordered a fight between interim champion Thammanoon and full champion Byron Rojas.
Rojas had previously held the WBA (Regular) title, which he had won by defeating WBA (Super) champion Hekkie Budler. The fight took place in Khon Kaen on June 29.
Knockout clinched throughout most of the bout with no warning from the referee, which was primarily regarded as dull. Despite this, he was declared the world champion by unanimous vote.
Who Is Thammanoon Niyomtrong?
Thammanoon Niyomtrong is a professional boxer whose ring name is Knockout CP Freshmart.
On June 22, 2012, he made his professional debut and won the vacant WBC Youth World minimumweight title by a sixth-round technical decision over Marzon Cabilla.
Before relinquishing the minor title, he successfully defended it seven times in a row.
On October 1, 2014, knockout won the vacant WBA interim minimumweight title by majority decision over Carlos Buitrago.
The 44-year-old former two-time world champion Muhammad Rachman was Knockout’s first opponent.
Thammanoon was declared the winner by a unanimous judgment. Knockout defeated Alexis Diaz in a knockout for the first time since capturing the interim world title in July 2015.
Knockout knocked Diaz out twice before the referee stopped the fight, awarding knockout a technical knockout victory.
Knockout fought Buitrago again in April 2016, winning a more big unanimous decision to retain his championship.
Thammanoon Niyomtrong Age: How Old Is He?
Thmmanoon Niyomtrong’s age is 31 years old, and his date of birth is September 20, 1990. Virgo is his zodiac sign, according to astrologers.
The boxer’s height is 5 feet 1 inch, and his weight is 105 lb.
Meet Thammanoon Niyomtrong Family
Thammanoon Niyomtrong hasn’t revealed much about his family to the media.
He hasn’t revealed his wife’s and family details to the public as of now. The boxer hasn’t revealed his parent’s profession as well.
Thammanoon Niyomtrong Wikipedia
Thammanoon Niyomtrong (born September 20, 1990) is a Thai boxer and former Muay Thai fighter who has held the WBA (Super) minimumweight belt since 2016.
Knockout is ranked #1 strawweight boxer globally by TBRB, The Ring, and ESPN as of August 2021, while he is ranked #3 strawweight in the world by BoxRec.
In the 105-pound division, he won titles at Rajadamnern Stadium and Lumpinee Boxing Stadium under the ring names “Newlukrak Pagonponsurin” and “Newlukrak Sor Kartika.”
Excindicongbingbangongym in Bangkok is where Niyomtrong trains. He’s also a Thai national amateur boxing champion.
Thammanoon Niyomtrong Net Worth Explored
Knockout CP took in $3 million and had a net worth of $5 million. The majority of Knockout CP’s earnings came from his Yeezy sneakers.
His principal source of income is his accomplishment as a professional athlete.
Niyomtrong was set to defend his WBA title for the ninth time on October 5, 2021, at the Chang Arena in Buriram, Thailand, against fellow countryman Pongsaklek Sithdabnij.
Thammanoon won the bout by technical knockout in the third round. Before the knockout, he had three knockdowns, one in the second round and two in the third.