Knockout CP Freshmart


Thammanoon Niyomtrong, known by his ring name Knockout CP Freshmart, is a Thai professional boxer and former Muay Thai fighter. As a professional boxer, he won world titles in two weight divisions including the World Boxing Council light-flyweight title in December 2025, and previously held the World Boxing Association mini-flyweight title from 2016 to 2020, and the from 2020 to 2024.

Muay Thai career

Under the ring name "Newlukrak Pagonponsurin" or "Newlukrak Sor Kattika", he won titles at Rajadamnern Stadium and Lumpinee Boxing Stadium in the 105 lbs division. Niyomtrong trains at Excindicongbingbangongym in Bangkok. He's also an amateur boxing Thai national champion.

Professional boxing career

Early career

Sponsored by Thai convenience store chain CP Freshmart, he won the vacant WBC Youth World mini-flyweight title in his professional debut on June 22, 2012, defeating Marzon Cabilla by a sixth-round technical decision. He successfully made seven consecutive defenses before vacating the minor title.

WBA interim strawweight champion

Freshmart vs. Buitrago

Knockout then defeated Carlos Buitrago by unanimous decision to win the vacant WBA mini-flyweight interim title on October 1, 2014.

Freshmart vs. Rachman

Knockout's first defense came against 44-year-old former two-time world champion Muhammad Rachman. He won the fight via a wide unanimous decision.

Freshmart vs. Diaz

Knockout scored a knockout for the first time since claiming the interim world title in July 2015, against Alexis Díaz. Knockout dropped Diaz twice before the referee waved off the fight, giving Knockout a technical knockout win. In April 2016, Knockout went on to rematch Buitrago, winning a wider unanimous decision to defend his title.

WBA strawweight champion

Freshmart vs. Rojas

The WBA then ordered a match-up between interim champion Knockout CP Freshmart and their full champion Byron Rojas in April 2016. Rojas was previously the WBA champion and had defeated WBA champion Hekkie Budler to win the full title. The fight took place on June 29 in Khon Kaen. The fight was widely considered boring, as Knockout clinched through most of the fight to no warning from the referee. Nevertheless, he won the fight by unanimous decision to become a world champion.

Freshmart vs. Ono

Knockout was scheduled to make the first defense of his WBA strawweight title against the former OPBF champion Shin Ono on December 14, 2016. Ono was the #14 ranked WBA strawweight contender at the time. Knockout required a few rounds to adjust to the longer southpaw boxing approach of Ono, but began to take the fight over from the fifth round onward. He won the fight by unanimous decision, with scores of 118–109, 117–111, and 118–110.

Freshmart vs. Odaira

Knockout was scheduled to make his second title defense against the two-time world title challenger Go Odaira on March 1, 2017. Knockout won the fight by a fifth-round knockout, his first stoppage victory in nearly two years. He dropped Odaira with a left uppercut and right straight combination just before the one minute mark, with Odaira being counted out at the 1:07 minute mark. Knockout scored the first knockdown with a right straight in the fourth round.

Freshmart vs. Loreto

On April 17, 2017, the WBA ordered Knockout to face the mandatory title challenger Rey Loreto, giving the two parties 30 days to negotiate the terms of the bout. Knockout was obligated to make a mandatory title defense by March 28, 2017, and was as such a month overdue. The fight was scheduled for July 15, 2017. Loreto appeared to edge the first four rounds, successfully controlling the range and causing his opponent's eye to begin swelling shut. Knockout began to take over the fight from the mid-rounds onward and won by unanimous decision, with scores of 117–110, 117–110 and 115–113.

Freshmart vs. Landero

Knockout was scheduled to make the fourth defense of his title against Toto Landero on March 6, 2018, with Knockout coming into the fight as a significant favorite. Knockout controlled the majority of the bout, although Landero was able to momentarily stagger him in the fourth round and opened a cut by his left eye in the fifth round. Knockout won the fight by unanimous decision, with scores of 117–111, 115–113 and 119–110.

Freshmart vs. Chaozhong

Knockout made the fifth defense of his WBA title against the former WBC mini-flyweight champion Xiong Chaozhong on July 27, 2018. The bout was contested in the Guosen Gymnasium in Qingdao, China, which was the first time that Knockout fought outside of Thailand in his professional boxing career. Knockout won the fight by a wide unanimous decision, with scores of 118–110, 118–110 and 116–112.

Freshmart vs. Rojas

Knockout was scheduled to fight a rematch with the former WBA mini-flyweight titlist Byron Rojas in his sixth title defense, on November 29, 2018. Knockout beat Rojas for the second time by unanimous decision, with scores of 115–113, 117-111 and 116–112. Both fighters were warned numerous times for hugging, holding, throwing low blows and leading with the head. BoxingScene described the fight as "a totally forgettable fight with both men more interested in fouling than punching".

Freshmart vs. Andales

Knockout was scheduled to defend his title for the seventh time against ArAr Andales on August 2, 2019. He won the fight by an eight-round technical decision, with scores of 78–74, 77–75 and 79–73, as he was leading on all the judges scorecards. The fight was stopped due to a cut on Freshmart's left eyelid, which was caused by one of the numerous head clashes throughout the bout.

WBA Super strawweight champion

Freshmart vs. Tanaka

Knockout faced the former OPBF and Japan mini-flyweight champion Norihito Tanaka in his eight title defense on March 3, 2020. He won the fight by unanimous decision.

Freshmart vs. Sithdabnij

Knockout was scheduled to make his ninth WBA title defense against fellow countryman Pongsaklek Sithdabnij on October 5, 2021, at the Chang Arena in Buriram, Thailand. Knockout won the fight by a third-round technical knockout. He scored three knockdowns prior to the knockout, one in the second and two in the third round.

Freshmart vs. Paradero

Knockout was scheduled to make his 10th title defense against Robert Paradero on December 14, 2021. He won the fight by a fifth-round technical knockout.

Freshmart vs. Menayothin

Knockout was scheduled to make his 11th defense against former WBC mini-flyweight Champion Wanheng Menayothin on July 20, 2022. Knockout won the fight by unanimous decision, with scores of 116–112, 119–109 and 117–111.

Unified WBA & WBO minimumweight championship

Freshmart vs. Collazo

Freshmart faced Oscar Collazo for the unified WBA, WBO and the inaugural symbolistic The Ring mini-flyweight titles on November 16, 2024 in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. He lost the bout by stoppage in the seventh round.

Titles and accomplishments

Muay Thai

  • Lumpinee Stadium
  • * 2014 Lumpinee Stadium 105 lbs Champion
  • Professional Boxing Association of Thailand
  • * 2012 Thailand 105 lbs Champion

    Boxing

  • World Boxing Council
  • * 2012 WBC Youth World mini-flyweight Champion
  • * 2025 WBC Asia mini-flyweight Champion
  • World Boxing Association
  • * 2014 WBA World interim mini-flyweight Champion
  • * 2016 WBA World mini-flyweight Champion

    Professional boxing record

No.ResultRecordOpponentTypeRound, timeDateLocationNotes
30Win29–1Junior Leandro ZarateUD124 Dec 2025The Imperial Queen's Park Hotel, Bangkok, ThailandWon vacant WBC light-flyweight title
29Win28–1Saichon WongwaiTKO4, 1:1527 Aug 2025Rangsit International Stadium, Pathum Thani, Thailand
28Win27–1Roland ToyogonUD1028 May 2025Rangsit International Stadium, Pathum Thani, ThailandWon WBC Asia mini-flyweight title
27Win26–1Natchaphon WichaitaKO3, 2:2530 Apr 2025Rangsit International Stadium, Pathum Thani, Thailand
26Loss25–1Oscar CollazoTKO7, 1:2916 Nov 2024The Venue Riyadh Season, Riyadh, Saudi ArabiaLost WBA mini-flyweight title;
For WBO and inaugural The Ring mini-flyweight titles
25Win25–0Alex WinwoodMD127 Sep 2024Arena Joondalup, Joondalup, AustraliaRetained WBA mini-flyweight title
24Win24–0Wanheng MenayothinUD1220 Jul 2022Provincial Ground, Chonburi, ThailandRetained WBA mini-flyweight title
23Win23–0Robert ParaderoTKO5, 1:2814 Dec 2021Saphan Hin, Phuket, ThailandRetained WBA mini-flyweight title
22Win22–0Pongsaklek SithdabnijTKO3, 0:495 Oct 2021Chang Arena, Buriram, ThailandRetained WBA mini-flyweight title
21Win21–0Norihito TanakaUD123 Mar 2020Municipality Ground, Nakhon Sawan, ThailandRetained WBA mini-flyweight title
20Win20–0ArAr AndalesTD8, 1:332 Aug 2019City Hall Ground, Nakhon Sawan, ThailandRetained WBA mini-flyweight title;
Unanimous TD after Freshmart cut from accidental head clash
19Win19–0Byron RojasUD1229 Nov 2018Provincial Ground, Chonburi, ThailandRetained WBA mini-flyweight title
18Win18–0Xiong ChaozhongUD1227 Jul 2018Guosen Gymnasium, Qingdao, ChinaRetained WBA mini-flyweight title
17Win17–0Toto LanderoUD126 Mar 2018Provincial Ground, Chonburi, ThailandRetained WBA mini-flyweight title
16Win16–0Rey LoretoUD1215 Jul 2017City Hall Ground, Chonburi, ThailandRetained WBA mini-flyweight title
15Win15–0Go OdairaTKO5, 1:071 Mar 2017City Hall Ground, Chonburi, ThailandRetained WBA mini-flyweight title
14Win14–0Shin OnoUD1214 Dec 2016Provincial Ground, Nakhon Ratchasima, ThailandRetained WBA mini-flyweight title
13Win13–0Byron RojasUD1229 Jun 2016City Hall Ground, Khon Kaen, ThailandWon WBA mini-flyweight title
12Win12–0Carlos BuitragoUD124 Feb 2016City Hall Ground, Chonburi, ThailandRetained WBA interim mini-flyweight title
11Win11–0Alexis DíazTKO4, 2:452 Jul 2015City Hall Ground, Nakhon Ratchasima, ThailandRetained WBA interim mini-flyweight title
10Win10–0Muhammad RachmanUD125 Mar 2015City Hall Ground, Chonburi, ThailandRetained WBA interim mini-flyweight title
9Win9–0Carlos BuitragoUD121 Oct 2014New I-Mobile Stadium, Buriram, ThailandWon vacant WBA interim mini-flyweight title
8Win8–0Cris AlfanteTKO5 25 Jul 2014Provincial Gymnasium, Chonburi, ThailandRetained WBC Youth mini-flyweight title
7Win7–0SandeepKO5 10 Jun 2014Siam Paradise Entertainment Centre, Bangkok, ThailandRetained WBC Youth mini-flyweight title
6Win6–0Jonathan RefugioUD1028 Mar 2014Chokchai 4 Market, Bangkok, ThailandRetained WBC Youth mini-flyweight title
5Win5–0Amit Panghal1031 Jan 2014Nongplalai School, Ubon Ratchathani, ThailandRetained WBC Youth mini-flyweight title
4Win4–0Bimbo NacionalesTKO5, 2:0810 Jul 2013Siam Paradise Entertainment Centre, Bangkok, ThailandRetained WBC Youth mini-flyweight title
3Win3–0Mark Anthony Florida5, 2:1626 Apr 2013Provincial Ground, Khon Kaen, ThailandRetained WBC Youth mini-flyweight title
2Win2–0Demsi Manufoe3 3 Dec 201211th Inf Reg, Bangkok, ThailandRetained WBC Youth mini-flyweight title
1Win1–0Marzon Cabilla6 22 Jun 2012Bueng Kum District, Bangkok, ThailandWon vacant WBC Youth World mini-flyweight title