Poonsawat Kratingdaenggym
Thai boxer and WBA champion
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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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