Apinun Khongsong


Apinun Khongsong, also known professionally as Downua Ruawaiking, is a Thai professional boxer who challenged for the unified WBA (Super), IBF, and The Ring light-welterweight titles in September 2020.

Early life

Khongsong was born in Tambon Lamphu Ra, Huai Yot District, Trang Province, about 14 km north of Trang City. He has competed in over 100 bouts, from Muay Thai to amateur boxing, and is an athlete at Trang Sports School. He is a sports athlete at Trang Sports School.

Boxing career

He made his professional boxing debut in mid-2016 under Ekarat "Jimmy" Chaichotchuang of Kiat Kreerin Promotion, with British trainer Rian Munton. On 22 February 2017, in just his seventh fight, he captured the vacant IBF Pan Pacific title by knocking out Japanese boxer Yuta Maruoka in the first round.
On 23 August 2017, he won the vacant IBF Asia light-welterweight title by unanimous decision over Filipino challenger Adam Diu "Big Daddy" Abdulhamid at Suan Lum Night Bazaar, Ratchadaphisek.
On 18 February 2019, he faced Japanese fighter Akihiro Kondo in an IBF junior welterweight world title eliminator. Khongsong delivered a right uppercut that knocked Kondo out in the fifth round at Korakuen Hall, Tokyo.
He suffered his first career loss on 26 September 2020, when he was defeated by Josh Taylor via a first-round knockout in a unification bout for the WBA, IBF, and The Ring light-welterweight titles at York Hall, London. For this fight, he was trained by Amnat Ruenroeng, a former IBF flyweight champion and two-time Olympic competitor, who guided him through the preparations for the high-stakes bout.
Some time after the fight, Khongsong publicly questioned the terms of his purse, which was reportedly set at £500,000 according to the contract. He claimed, however, that he had never seen the contract himself and called on the promotion team to clarify the matter.

Professional boxing record

No.ResultRecordOpponentTypeRound, timeDateLocationNotes
27Win23–4Thongnin XayyasengUD65 Oct 2024Spaceplus Bangkok RCA, Bangkok, Thailand
26Loss22–4Amirhossein ArziKO1, 2:2229 Aug 2024Spaceplus Bangkok RCA, Bangkok, Thailand
25Win22–3Peeraphat TobuaTKO3, 0:3813 Jul 2024IS FCC Pattaya, Pattaya, Thailand
24Win21–3Suntorn PanhomTKO3, 0:4314 Jan 2023Singmanssak Muaythai School, Pathum Thani, Thailand
23Loss20–3Xolisani NdongeniKO7, 2:0617 Nov 2022Durban Casino, Durban, South Africa
22Win20–2Phairat AimongTKO2, 2:0611 Aug 2022Singmanssak Muaythai School, Pathum Thani, Thailand
21Win19–2Wutthiphong TunkamTKO3, 1:0522 Jul 2022Singmanssak Muaythai School, Pathum Thani, Thailand
20Loss18–2Steve SparkTKO3, 2:1111 Jun 2022Rumours International, Toowoomba, Australia
19Win18–1Tanpisit ChairachTKO3, 2:0010 Apr 2022Singmanssak Muaythai School, Pathum Thani, Thailand
18Win17–1Somchai SrijanTKO5, 1:3020 Mar 2022Singmanassak Muaythai School, Pathum Thani, Thailand
17Loss16–1Josh TaylorKO1, 2:4126 Sep 2020York Hall, London, EnglandFor WBA (Super), IBF and The Ring light-welterweight titles
16Win16–0Yosmar KefiTKO2, 2:0719 Jul 2019Maelanoi Daroonsik School, Maehongson, Thailand
15Win15–0Akihiro KondoKO5, 1:4718 Feb 2019Korakuen Hall, Tokyo, Japan
14Win14–0Sonny KatiandaghoTKO3 14 Dec 2018Maejo University, Chiang Mai, ThailandRetained IBF Pan Pacific light-welterweight title
13Win13–0Ray RahardjoTKO5 21 Nov 2018Mautuenwittaya School, Li, ThailandRetained IBF Pan Pacific light-welterweight title
12Win12–0Jason EgeraKO6, 1:4620 Jun 2018Chinese Taipei Association, Samut Prakan, Thailand
11Win11–0Rusmin Kie RahaKO1, 0:5925 Apr 2018Pone Kingpetch Memorial Park, Hua Hin, Thailand
10Win10–0Adam Diu AbdulhamidUD1223 Aug 2017Suan Lum Night Bazaar Ratchadaphisek, Bangkok, ThailandWon vacant IBF Asia light-welterweight title
9Win9–0Junar AdanteTKO2 21 Jun 2017Ratirat Village, Sai Noi, ThailandRetained IBF Pan Pacific light-welterweight title
8Win8–0Eddy ComaroTKO3 20 Apr 2017Ratirat Village, Sai Noi, Thailand
7Win7–0Yuta MaruokaTKO1, 1:3222 Feb 2017Barungkarn, Nonthaburi, ThailandWon vacant IBF Pan Pacific light-welterweight title
6Win6–0Heri AndriyantoTKO2, 2:1721 Dec 2016Floating Market, Sai Noi, Thailand
5Win5–0Punchai SithfasaiPTS630 Nov 2016Barungkarn, Nonthaburi, Thailand
4Win4–0Afanwi Kingsly ShuKO3 30 Sep 2026Bangkok University, Thonburi Campus, Bangkok, Thailand
3Win3–0Matthis BernotPTS612 Aug 2016Wiang Sa, Thailand
2Win2–0Matthis BernotTKO4, 0:498 Jul 2016Samroiyod Beach, Prachuap Khiri Khan, Thailand
1Win1–0Pattapol RajlampangTKO1 10 Jun 2016Maejo University, Chiang Mai, Thailand