Poonsawat Kratingdaenggym

Thai boxer and WBA champion

Poonsawat Kratingdaenggym - Thai boxer and WBA champion
Born

November 20th, 1980
44 years ago

Category

Athletes & Sports Figures

Country

Thailand

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Born in 1980, a Thai boxer competed in the super bantamweight division. Achieved prominence by winning the WBA Super Bantamweight title. After starting boxing in his early teens, he turned professional in 2002 and earned recognition in the boxing community. Fought in multiple high-stakes matches, displaying skill and determination throughout the career. Remains a notable figure in Thai boxing history, contributing to the sport’s popularity in the country.

Winning the WBA Super Bantamweight title

Competing as a professional boxer since 2002

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