Medgoen Singsurat


Boonsai Sangsurat, better known as Medgoen Singsurat, is a Thai former professional boxer.
Sangsurat has assumed various ring names, including Big Daddy Med and Medgoen Lukjaopormahesak, albeit his real name or birth name has been confirmed as "Boonsai Sangsurat". The non-Thai media also refer to him as Medgoen Singsurat, 3K Battery for Filipinos, or simply Medgoen Singh.

Boxing career

Medgoen turned pro in 1997 and in 1999, captured the Lineal Flyweight Championship with a win over Filipino boxer Manny Pacquiao. Because of his win over Manny Pacquiao, Medgoen's name is often mentioned as one of eight opponents to have beaten Pacquiao, and one of only three opponents to have knocked Pacquiao out. He is the second boxer to defeat Pacquiao in the latter's overall pro boxing career. He also won the vacant WBC Flyweight title that had been stripped from Pacquiao due to Pacquiao coming overweight at the weight-ins. He defended the titles once more before losing the titles in 2000 to Malcolm Tuñacao by TKO.
Medgoen is promoted by Thai Storage Battery Public Company Limited, and hence bears the 3K Battery name, as the company contracts Thai boxers to sponsor their products.
The story behind the victory over Manny Pacquiao in 1999 was revealed years later by his manager, Virat Vachirarattanawong. Even Virat himself admitted that he hadn't been confident his fighter could win, as Medgoen was merely an unknown underdog at the time. Many others in the boxing world felt the same way. However, relying on his experience, Virat noticed signs that Pacquiao might be struggling to make weight. When Pacquiao arrived in Thailand, Virat arranged for him to stay at Florida Hotel in the Ratchathewi neighbourhood. He quietly instructed hotel staff to observe Pacquiao's eating habits, and it turned out Pacquiao was ordering only light meals, such as vegetable salads. That, to Virat, was clear evidence that Pacquiao was cutting weight aggressively.
At the official weigh-in, Pacquiao failed to make the weight limit, causing him to be stripped of the world title. That meant if Medgoen won, he would be crowned the new world champion.
In the fight itself, the underdog delivered a stunning performance, landing heavy body shots in round three and winning by TKO.
Virat later remarked that if Pacquiao had entered the ring in top physical condition, he believed Medgoen would have been knocked out within three rounds.

Personal life

Medgoen Singsurat has a family full of boxers. His second cousin, Saranyoo Tohchoodee, born in Thailand on April 18, 1991, was also a professional boxer before giving up boxing to go to America to study along with his sister.
Besides being one of the greatest youth boxers in Southeast Asia, he was also a soccer prodigy. He was going to play for the Thailand national team until he broke his ankle in a game and never could fully recover, but he did manage to become a very good table tennis player in the meantime. He was the top ranked youth player in Thailand for 2 years in a row.

Professional boxing record

No.ResultRecordOpponentTypeRound, timeDateLocationNotes
80Win74–6Wanchana PattanakarngymTKO3 Jun 24, 2011Chokchai 4 Market, Bangkok, Thailand
79Win73–6Pichit Twins GymTKO2 Apr 29, 2011E-sarn University, Khon Kaen, Thailand
78Win72–6Pichit Twins GymPTS4Feb 25, 2011Ratchaburi, Thailand
77Win71–6Noppadol ChornkratokTKO2 Feb 1, 2011Ban Kwao, Chaiyaphum, Thailand
76Win70–6Anucha BantiTKO3 Oct 29, 2010Thungsimuang, Udon Thani, Thailand
75Win69–6Panturak NamtongPTS6Sep 24, 2010Siam Society Hotel and Resort, Bangkok, Thailand
74Win68–6Taiwo AliTKO5 Aug 6, 2010Sanam Chan Royal Palace, Nakhon Pathom, Thailand
73Win67–6Alejandro MuñozPTS6Jul 2, 2010Sanam Chan Royal Palace, Nakhon Pathom, Thailand
72Win66–6Atsushi UechiTKO4 May 27, 2010Chokchai 4 Market, Bangkok, Thailand
71Win65–6Tarik CharafiPTS6Mar 18, 2010Prov. Electricity Boxing Arena, Samut Songkhram, Thailand
70Win64–6Sissy KeriyngkirKO2 Jan 15, 2010Phaisali, Thailand
69Loss63–6Mikio YasudaTKO2 Sep 30, 2009Prefectural Gymnasium, Osaka, Japan
68Win63–5Pompetch KiatmungmeePTS6Jul 31, 2009Sara Buri, Thailand
67Win62–5Yong SathongPTS6May 29, 2009 Bangla Boxing Stadium, Patong, Thailand
66Win61–5Anusorn ChaisuraTKO4 Mar 27, 2009City Hall Ground, Nakhon Ratchasima, Thailand
65Win60–5Anucha RassameeyanKO6 Jan 30, 2009Bangkok University, Thonburi Campus, Bangkok, Thailand
64Win59–5Dennarong BigshotcampKO3 Dec 3, 2008Tha Tako, Thailand
63Win58–5Akbar MohammadpourPTS6Aug 29, 2008Railway Station Boxing Arena, Sara Buri, Thailand
62Win57–5Kaichon PatonggymTKO3 Jun 18, 2008Saphan Hin, Phuket, Thailand
61Win56–5Roger MonsertoKO3 Apr 25, 2008Bangkok, Thailand
60Win55–5Yodkumarn ChitraladagymPTS6Feb 29, 2008Chok Chai 4, Lad Prao, Bangkok, Thailand
59Win54–5Denpayak Sor PisanuPTS6Jan 25, 2008Sara Buri, Thailand
58Loss53–5Jorge ArceTKO1 Dec 1, 2007Tingley Coliseum, Albuquerque, New Mexico, U.S.For WBC Latino bantamweight title
57Win53–4Dennarong BigshotcampKO4 Oct 24, 2007Bang Phli, Thailand
56Win52–4Noppachai SithkosolKO3 Sep 21, 2007Pattaya, Thailand
55Win51–4Fahsai SithkaruehadKO3 Jul 31, 2007Jomthong, Thailand
54Win50–4Payakdam SithsaithongKO3 Jun 29, 2007Bangkok, Thailand
53Win49–4Refly RengkungUD8Apr 27, 2007Krabi, Thailand
52Win48–4Raheem KadayreeTKO7 Mar 30, 2007Mathayom Wat Sing Schoo, Samut Prakan, Thailand
51Win47–4Tarek KrabKO4 Feb 23, 2007Chokchai 4 Center, Bangkok, Thailand
50Win46–4Roger MonsertoTKO5 Dec 29, 2006Sara Buri, Thailand
49Win45–4Ric MorenoKO4 Oct 5, 2006Wat Ban Plee Yai Klang, Thailand
48Win44–4Jonathan GonzalesKO3 Sep 7, 2006Samut Songkhram, Thailand
47Win43–4Roger MonsertoTKO5 Mar 31, 2006Chokchai 4 Center, Bangkok, Thailand
46Loss42–4Nobuto IkeharaTKO3 Jan 15, 2006IMP Hall, Osaka, Japan
45Win42–3Rodel OraisTKO3 Jul 29, 2005Sukhumwit Market, Bangna, Bangkok, ThailandRetained WBC Asian super-flyweight title
44Win41–3Joel AvilaKO5 May 27, 2005Sara Buri, ThailandRetained WBC Asian super-flyweight title
43Win40–3Dragon ZhengTKO6 Mar 25, 2005City Hall, Samut Songkhram, ThailandRetained WBC Asian super-flyweight title
42Win39–3Leo EscobidoKO6 Jan 14, 2005Central Stadium, Phitsanulok, ThailandRetained WBC Asian super-flyweight title
41Win38–3Katsumi MakiyamaTKO8 Oct 29, 2004Central Stadium, Phitsanulok, ThailandRetained WBC Asian super-flyweight title
40Win37–3Jojo RodrigoKO3 Sep 24, 2004Laksi Plaza, Bangkok, ThailandRetained WBC Asian super-flyweight title
39Win36–3Daothai KiatkamjornTKO5 Jul 15, 2004Nonthai District, Nakhon Ratchasima, Thailand
38Win35–3Jimboy RodriguezUD12May 21, 2004Nonthai District, Nakhon Ratchasima, ThailandRetained WBC Asian super-flyweight title
37Win34–3Edmund Nonong DevelleresTKO4 Mar 26, 2004Por Kungpao Restaurant, Bangkok, ThailandRetained WBC Asian super-flyweight title
36Loss33–3Joven JordaKO4 Jan 3, 2004Channel 7 Studios, Bangkok, Thailand
35Win33–2Rodel OraisTKO5 Oct 24, 2003Ratchaburi, ThailandRetained WBC Asian super-flyweight title
34Win32–2Rodel OraisTKO3 Aug 9, 2003Khon Kaen, ThailandRetained WBC Asian super-flyweight title
33Win31–2Jun MagsipocKO5 May 5, 2003Bangkok, ThailandRetained WBC Asian super-flyweight title
32Win30–2Archie VillamorKO4 Mar 14, 2003Roi-Et, ThailandRetained WBC Asian super-flyweight title
31Win29–2Alfren BulalaUD12Jan 31, 2003Bangkok, ThailandWon vacant WBC Asian super-flyweight title
30Win28–2Rey LlagasKO5 Nov 26, 2002Bangkok, Thailand
29Win27–2Jun MagsipocUD8Sep 6, 2002Future Park Plaza, Rangsit, Thailand
28Win26–2Rolly MandahinogTKO4 Jul 5, 2002Maepranom Industry, Bangkok, Thailand
27Win25–2Rolly MandahinogUD6Apr 19, 2002Provincial gymnasium, Khon Kaen, Thailand
26Win24–2Yosuke KobayashiKO9 Jul 7, 2001International Conference Hall, Nagoya, Japan
25Loss23–2Alfren BulalaTKO6 Mar 2, 2001Phichit, Thailand
24Win23–1Rey LlagasPTS10Dec 29, 2000Koh Kong Island, Cambodia
23Win22–1Ramil AnitoTKO7 Sep 22, 2000Sara Buri, Thailand
22Win21–1Noel SungahidTKO3 Jun 23, 2000Bangkok, Thailand
21Loss20–1Malcolm TuñacaoTKO7 May 19, 2000Srimnang Outdoor Arena, Udon Thani, ThailandLost WBC flyweight title
20Win20–0Masaki KawabataUD12Feb 25, 2000Mahachai Villa Arena, Samut Sakhon, ThailandRetained WBC flyweight title
19Win19–0Manny PacquiaoTKO3 Sep 17, 1999Pakpanag Metropolitan Stadium, Nakhon Si Thammarat, ThailandWon vacant WBC flyweight title
18Win18–0Eddie FelisildaKO3 May 21, 1999National Stadium, Sara Buri, Thailand
17Win17–0Rogelio LapianTKO5 Apr 30, 1999Thung Song, Thailand
16Win16–0Rolando BaclayoPTS8Mar 6, 1999Buddamonton, Thailand
15Win15–0Ramil GeveroKO3 Dec 29, 1998Bangkok, Thailand
14Win14–0Jerry PahayahayUD10Nov 14, 1998Bangkok, Thailand
13Win13–0Ernesto RubillarTKO5 Sep 20, 1998Samut Prakan, Thailand
12Win12–0Juanito RubillarKO9 Aug 12, 1998Ratchadaphisek, Thailand
11Win11–0Kaaj ChartbanditKO3 Jun 5, 1998Bangkok, Thailand
10Win10–0Jerwin BalabaTKO8 May 1, 1998Kanchanaburi Stadium, Kanchanaburi, Thailand
9Win9–0Alpong NavajaPTS10Feb 6, 1998Bangkok, Thailand
8Win8–0Ramil GeveroPTS10Nov 21, 1997Sawananan School, Sawankalok, Sukhothai, Thailand
7Win7–0Rodolfo GuilosKO3 Sep 26, 1997Provincial Stadium, Sara Buri, Thailand
6Win6–0Rodolfo GuilosKO3 Aug 1, 1997Prince Palace Hotel, Bangkok, Thailand
5Win5–0Roy TarazonaTKO4 Jun 24, 1997Bangkok, Thailand
4Win4–0Alpong NavajaPTS8May 2, 1997Ban Rai Temple, Nakhon Ratchasima, Thailand
3Win3–0Ramil GeveroPTS8Mar 28, 1997Pak Kret Stadium, Pak Kret, Thailand
2Win2–0Ramon AlgoraKO2 Mar 7, 1997Central Stadium, Loei, Thailand
1Win1–0Roy ClavePTS6Jan 30, 1997Provincial Stadium, Chumphon, Thailand