Muhammad Rachman


Muhammad Rachman is an Indonesian professional boxer. An over twenty-year veteran of the sport, he is a two-time minimumweight world champion, having held the IBF title from 2004 to 2007 and the WBA title in 2011.

Professional career

"The Rock Breaker" won the IBF World Strawweight Championship by a split decision against Daniel Reyes of Colombia. Rachman got his nickname "The Rock Breaker" after defeating Filippino IBF high-rated Ernesto "Hard Rock" Rubillar, in Jakarta, Indonesia, in March 2003.
On July 7, 2007, Rachman lost his title to Filipino boxer Florante Condes. Condes knocked Rachman down twice in the third and 10th rounds during the 12-round title fight held in the studio of the private RCTI television station in Jakarta. Rachman dominated the fight in rounds four, six, seven, eight, and nine. Whereas Condes dominated the fight in rounds one, two, three, five, and ten. Salven Lagumbay of the Philippines and Montol Suriyachand of Thailand, scored it 114-112 for Condes, while home judge Muhammad Rois gave it 117-113 for Rachman.
On 19 April 2011 Rachman knocked out Thai boxer Kwanthai Sithmorseng in the 9th round at Thailand to claim the WBA World Minimumweight title. Rachman was knocked down in the second round but stunned Sithmorseng in the 9th round when he knocked down him with a huge body blow.
On July 30, 2011, Rachman lost the WBA World Minimumweight title to Pornsawan Porpramook in a controversial majority decision, 114-114, 113-115, 114-115.
Rachman is recorded as the fourth Indonesian to win a boxing world title belt, following Ellyas Pical, Nico Thomas and Chris John.

Personal life

In 2006, Rachman became a law student at Putra Bangsa University, Indonesia.

Professional boxing record

No.ResultRecordOpponentTypeRoundDateLocationNotes
83Loss65–13–5Oscar RaknafaSD12Oct 28, 2016Balai Sarbini Convention Hall, Jakarta, Indonesia
82Loss65–12–5Thammanoon NiyomtrongUD12Mar 5, 2015City Hall Ground, Chonburi, ThailandFor WBA Interim minimumweight title
81Win65–11–5Jadsada PolyiamTKO12 Feb 21, 2014Waringin Sports Hall, Jayapura, IndonesiaWon vacant IBO International light flyweight title
80Win64–11–5Velasak SamseeTKO2 Jul 6, 2013Mandala, Merauke City, Indonesia
79Loss63–11–5Pornsawan PorpramookMD12Jul 30, 2011Indosiar Studio, Jakarta, IndonesiaLost WBA minimumweight title
78WinKwanthai SithmorsengKO9, 1:29Apr 19, 2011Bangkok University, Thonburi Campus, Bangkok, ThailandWon WBA minimumweight title
77Loss62–10–5Samartlek KokietgymPTS6Jan 24, 2011Bangkantak, Samut Songkhram, Thailand
76Loss62–9–5Denver CuelloTKO9, 1:03Sep 25, 2010MSU IIT Gym, Iligan City, Lanao del Norte, PhilippinesFor WBC International strawweight title
75Loss62–8–5Oleydong SithsamerchaiTD, 2:10May 29, 2009Bangla Stadium, Patong, ThailandFor WBC strawweight title
74Loss62–7–5Milan MelindoUD10Mar 14, 2009Cebu City Waterfront Hotel & Casino, Barangay Lahug, Cebu City, Cebu, Philippines
73Win62–6–5Edrin DapudongUD10Jun 28, 2008Trans 7 Studio, Jakarta, Indonesia
72Loss61–6–5Florante CondesSD12Jul 7, 2007RCTI Studio, Jakarta, IndonesiaLost IBF mini-flyweight title
71Win61–5–5Benjie SorollaTKO7, 2:10Dec 23, 2006Bung Kamo Indoor Tennis Std., Senayan, IndonesiaRetained IBF mini-flyweight title
70Win60–5–5Omar SotoKO6, 1:04May 6, 2006Bung Karno Stadium, Jakarta, IndonesiaRetained IBF mini-flyweight title
69Draw59–5–5Thongchai UtaidaTD3 Apr 5, 2005Britama Arena, Kelapa Gading, Jakarta, IndonesiaRetained IBF mini-flyweight title
68Win59–5–4Daniel ReyesSD12Sep 14, 2004Britama Arena, Kelapa Gading, Jakarta, IndonesiaWon IBF mini-flyweight title
67Win58–5–4Somyot JoneramTKO2 Mar 23, 2004RCTI Studio, Jakarta, Indonesia
66Win57–5–4Noel TunacaoTKO2, 0:56Dec 16, 2003Markas Kodam Brawijaya, Surabaya, Indonesia
65Draw56–5–4Abrin MattaTD5 Nov 18, 2003RCTI Studio, Jakarta, Indonesia
64Win56–5–3Jun ArlosUD10Jun 24, 2003RCTI Studio, Jakarta, Indonesia
63Win55–5–3Steve DemaisipUD10May 15, 2003Indosiar Studio, Jakarta, Indonesia
62Win54–5–3Ernesto RubillarSD10Mar 4, 2003Studio 4 RCTI, Kebon Jeruk, Indonesia
61Win53–5–3Patrick TwalaUD10Jan 17, 2003Jakarta, Indonesia
60Win52–5–3Benjie SorollaMD10Nov 12, 2002Jakarta, Indonesia
59Win51–5–3Justin Golden BoyTKO6 Sep 29, 2002Kampus Stesia, Surabaya, Indonesia
58Win50–5–3Mzingisi LindiKO1, 1:37Aug 27, 2002Sidoarjo Sports Hall, Sidoarjo, Indonesia
57Win49–5–3Ittarit NationamanKO3 Jul 16, 2002Jakarta, Indonesia
56Win48–5–3Job TleruKO9 May 21, 2002Jakarta, Indonesia
55Win47–5–3Lindi MemaniUD12Mar 12, 2002Sidoarjo Sports Hall, Sidoarjo, IndonesiaRetained IBF Pan Pacific minimumweight title
54Win46–5–3Bert BatawangUD10Jan 29, 2002Jakarta, Indonesia
53Win45–5–3Ut TaprakhonKO5 Aug 28, 2001Sidoarjo, Indonesia
52Win44–5–3Pichit SalathaonTKO5 Jul 17, 2001Jakarta, Indonesia
51Win43–5–3Jerry PahayahayTKO8 Jun 12, 2001Jakarta, Indonesia
50Win42–5–3Jin Ho KimPTS10Jun 10, 2001Jakarta, Indonesia
49Win41–5–3Khachonsak PothongTKO2 May 2, 2001Soldier Hall Marine Corps, Cilandak, Indonesia
48Draw40–5–3Lito DanggodTD3, 3:00Apr 3, 2001Jember, IndonesiaRetained IBF Pan Pacific minimumweight title
47Win40–5–2Angky AngkottaKO1 Mar 6, 2001Jakarta, Indonesia
46Win39–5–2Roger MananquilTKO8 Dec 1, 2000Jakarta, IndonesiaWon vacant IBF Pan Pacific minimumweight title
45Win38–5–2Azadin AnharPTS10Oct 31, 2000Bogor, Indonesia
44Win37–5–2Phanom LukorKO7 Sep 26, 2000Bogor, Indonesia
43Win36–5–2Dumisani BizaniTKO2 Aug 22, 2000Go Skate Hall, Surabaya, Indonesia
42Win35–5–2Phumzile GreyTKO1Jul 18, 2000Jakarta, Indonesia
41Win34–5–2Nico ThomasTKO1 Jul 4, 2000Surabaya, Indonesia
40Win33–5–2Paramklong PlajonKO1 Jun 6, 2000Jakarta, Indonesia
39Win32–5–2Roy SaragihPTS12May 2, 2000Jakarta, Indonesia
38Win31–5–2Singhadam SitvisanuKO2 Mar 19, 2000Jakarta, Indonesia
37Win30–5–2Paul RogerPTS12Dec 5, 1999Indonesia
36Win29–5–2Kalong SithkanpaiPTS10Oct 22, 1999Indonesia
35Win28–5–2Dipo SalokoTKO4 Jul 9, 1999Indosiar Studio, Jakarta, Indonesia
34Win27–5–2Mohammed SadikPTS12Apr 5, 1999Indonesia
33Win26–5–2Toga PandianganKO6 Jan 10, 1999Indonesia
32Win25–5–2Mohammed SadikPTS10Dec 18, 1998Indonesia
31Win24–5–2Falazona FidalPTS8Nov 5, 1998Indonesia
30Loss23–5–2Meky MbatuPTS8Apr 30, 1998Indonesia
29Win23–4–2Toga PandianganKO2Feb 5, 1998Indonesia
28Win22–4–2Domingus SiwaletteTKO8Dec 10, 1997Indonesia
27Win21–4–2Arifin AlitTKO2Nov 5, 1997Indonesia
26Loss20–4–2Julio De la BasezPTS12Sep 14, 1997Indonesia
25Win20–3–2Meky MbatuKO4Jul 5, 1997Indonesia
24Win19–3–2Taufix BatyTKO4Dec 16, 1996Indonesia
23Win18–3–2Domingus SiwalettePTS10Aug 24, 1996Indonesia
22Win17–3–2Bawor SihombingPTS6Aug 18, 1996Indonesia
21Win16–3–2Alflus AndrianPTS8Jul 8, 1996Indonesia
20Draw15–3–2Yoddoi SingchatchawalPTS6 May 4, 1996Provincial Stadium, Nan, Thailand
19Loss15–3–1Mongkol CharoenPTS10Feb 24, 1996Municipal Stadium, Chachoengsao, Thailand
18Win15–2–1Famai SakkririnTKO8Oct 28, 1995Indonesia
17Win14–2–1Jack SiahayaPTS10May 13, 1995Indonesia
16Loss13–2–1Faisol AkbarPTS12Apr 27, 1995Indonesia
15Draw13–1–1Julio De la BasezPTS6Jan 19, 1995Indonesia
14Loss13–1Faisol AkbarPTS8Nov 17, 1994Indonesia
13Win13–0Julio De la BasezPTS6Sep 25, 1994Indonesia
12Win12–0BudiKO2Aug 15, 1994Indonesia
11Win11–0Wonoroya SubandiPTS8Jun 8, 1994Indonesia
10Win10–0Ryan PumaKO6Apr 23, 1994Indonesia
9Win9–0Tono BalonKO3Mar 1, 1994Indonesia
8Win8–0Wonoroya SubandiPTS8Nov 21, 1993Indonesia
7Win7–0Roy BimaKO6Nov 8, 1993Indonesia
6Win6–0Franso PaniPTS8Oct 20, 1993Indonesia
5Win5–0Suwito RamiresPTS8Jul 31, 1993Indonesia
4Win4–0Minto HadiPTS8Jun 5, 1993Indonesia
3Win3–0Minto HadiPTS6Apr 7, 1993Indonesia
2Win2–0BambangPTS6Mar 10, 1993Indonesia
1Win1–0Muhammad DaudPTS4Jan 14, 1993Indonesia