Nawaphon Kaikanha


Nawaphon Kaikanha, also known as Nawaphon Nakornloung and Nawaphon Sor Rungvisai, formerly Nawaphon Por Chokchai, is a Thai professional boxer who challenged for the WBC flyweight title in 2017.

Early life and Boxing career

Nawaphon was born into a family of boxers. His elder brother, Suriyan Sor Rungvisai, was the WBC super flyweight world champion from 2011 to 2012. Nawaphon began his boxing career in Muay Thai, supported by his father, while he was in his second year of school.
He made his professional boxing debut in late 2010 at Sisaket Rajabhat University, Sisaket Province, where he defeated fellow Thai boxer Palangpol Chaiyonggym. In 2011, he won the ABCO flyweight title, achieving an early career record of 36 wins.
On March 4, 2017, Nawaphon challenged Mexican contender Juan "Churritos" Hernández for the vacant WBC flyweight title at Nimibutr Stadium, part of the National Stadium complex in Bangkok. He entered the bout as the WBC's #1 ranked contender in the division.
This match was notable for being the first professional boxing event in Thailand in nearly 30 years to be held under world-class conditions. Unlike the typical local events—often conducted outdoors on temporary rings in the afternoon with free admission and sponsorship from companies or politicians—this fight featured ticket sales, was hosted in an indoor air-conditioned arena, and took place during Saturday night prime time. The event was co-promoted by BEC-TERO Entertainment and Nakornloung Promotion. Despite the fanfare, Nawaphon was defeated by TKO in the third round when the referee stopped the fight.
On April 21, 2018, He returned to the ring and secured a TKO victory in the fifth round over fellow Thai boxer Amnat Ruenroeng, a former IBF flyweight world champion. The fight was held at Workpoint Studio in Pathum Thani Province.

Professional boxing record

No.ResultRecordOpponentTypeRound, timeDateLocationNotes
65WinPhuyaisree Or.PramuansakTKO2 26 Apr 2023Max Muaythai Stadium, Pattaya, Thailand
64Win59–4–1Wichai KhamsonTKO2 29 Mar 2023Max Muaythai Stadium, Pattaya, Thailand
63Loss58–4–1Daigo HigaKO4, 2:2931 Dec 2023Ota City General Gymnasium, Ōta, Tokyo, Japan
62Loss58–3–1Vincent AstrolabioTKO11 26 Aug 2023Suan Lum Night Bazaar Ratchadaphisek, Bangkok, Thailand
61Win58–2–1Yuri KokietgymKO3, 1:2725 Feb 2023Thupatemi Stadium, Pathum Thani, Thailand
60Win57–2–1Brandon AlejandroTKO2, 1:3524 Dec 2022Thupatemi Stadium, Pathum Thani, Thailand
59Loss56–2–1Jason MoloneyUD1216 Oct 2022Rod Laver Arena, Melbourne, Australia
58Win56–1–1Kompayak PorpramookTKO5, 1:2627 Aug 2022Suan Lum Night Bazaar Ratchadaphisek, Bangkok, Thailand
57Win55–1–1Pipat ChaipornTKO5, 1:4830 Jul 2022Suan Lum Night Bazaar Ratchadaphisek, Bangkok, Thailand
56Win54–1–1Rattakorn TassawornTKO3 28 May 2022Suan Lum Night Bazaar Ratchadaphisek, Bangkok, Thailand
55Win53–1–1Thitikorn RattanakunTKO2, 1:2230 Apr 2022Suan Lum Night Bazaar Ratchadaphisek, Bangkok, Thailand
54Win52–1–1Prathip ChinramKO4, 1:2426 Mar 2022Suan Lum Night Bazaar Ratchadaphisek, Bangkok, Thailand
53Win51–1–1Sophon KlachunTKO7 3 Apr 2021Workpoint Studio, Bang Phun, Thailand
52Win50–1–1Yutthichai WannawongTKO4 7 Nov 2020Workpoint Studio, Bang Phun, Thailand
51Win49–1–1Suradech RuhasiriKO4 25 Jul 2020Workpoint Studio, Bang Phun, ThailandRetained WBC-ABC bantamweight title
50Win48–1–1Minthada LitthiwongKO2 21 Dec 2019Workpoint Studio, Bang Phun, Thailand
49Win47–1–1Patrick Liukhoto6, 3:0021 Sep 2019Workpoint Studio, Bang Phun, ThailandRetained WBC-ABC bantamweight title
48Win46–1–1Ryan LumacadKO3, 3:0020 Jul 2019Workpoint Studio, Bang Phun, Thailand
47Win45–1–1Sonny Boy JaroKO7, 1:3018 May 2019Workpoint Studio, Bang Phun, ThailandRetained WBC-ABC bantamweight title
46Win44–1–1Worawatchai BoonjanUD628 Dec 2018Ram 100 Thai Boxing Stadium, Bangkok, Thailand
45Win43–1–1Richard ClaverasTKO4, 1:4217 Nov 2018Workpoint Studio, Bang Phun, ThailandRetained WBC-ABC bantamweight title
44Win42–1–1Likit ChaneUD1221 Jul 2018Workpoint Studio, Bang Phun, ThailandWon vacant WBC-ABC bantamweight title
43Win41–1–1Amnat RuenroengTKO5 21 Apr 2018Workpoint Studio, Bang Phun, ThailandRetained WBC-ABC Continental super flyweight title
42Win40–1–1Akkarachat KonsueTKO6, 1:1519 Jan 2018Pathum Thani, Thailand
41Win39–1–1Wachira JommaroengKO5 10 Nov 2017Central Plaza, Bangkok, Thailand
40Win38–1–1Satheerat UpoolTKO3 4 Aug 2017Samut Prakan, Thailand
39Win37–1–1Frans Damur PalueKO7 7 Jul 2017Pathum Thani, ThailandWon vacant WBC-ABC Continental super flyweight title
38Loss36–1–1Juan Hernandez NavarreteTKO3, 2:294 Mar 2017National Stadium Gymnasium, Bangkok, ThailandFor vacant WBC flyweight title
37Win36–0–1Petnakorn Laos PDRUD623 Sep 2016Lad Sawai Market, Pathum Thani, Thailand
36Win35–0–1Roque LauroTKO6 22 Jul 2016Lad Sawai Market, Pathum Thani, ThailandRetained WBC-ABC flyweight title
35Win34–0–1Macrea GandioncoKO3, 1:4419 May 2016Watnernsai School, Rayong, ThailandRetained WBC-ABC flyweight title
34Win33–0–1Geboi MansalayaoKO4, 0:4018 Mar 2016Chaleena Hotel, Bangkok, ThailandRetained WBC-ABC flyweight title
33Win32–0–1Heri AmolKO6, 2:2422 Jan 2016Potharam Riverside, Ratchaburi, ThailandRetained WBC-ABC flyweight title
32Win31–0–1Paulus BaransanoKO4 20 Nov 2015Klong 6, Khlong Luang, ThailandRetained WBC-ABC flyweight title
31Win30–0–1Medgoen Por KobkuaTKO5, 2:1318 Sep 2015Lad Sawai Market, Pathum Thani, Thailand
30Win29–0–1Wiljan UgbanielKO2 17 Jul 2015Iyara Market, Pathum Thani, ThailandRetained WBC-ABC flyweight title
29Win28–0–1Somkiat HemwijitKO5 28 May 2015Liptapanlop Hall, Nakhon Ratchasima, Thailand
28Win27–0–1Dion AremaKO5 28 Apr 2015Prasamut Jedi, Samut Prakan, ThailandRetained WBC-ABC flyweight title
27Win26–0–1Powell BalabaKO5, 0:5024 Feb 2015Klong 6, Khlong Luang, ThailandRetained WBC-ABC flyweight title
26Win25–0–1Mateo HandigKO5 21 Nov 2014Municipality of Nongsaeng, Sara Buri, ThailandRetained WBC-ABC flyweight title
25Win24–0–1Donny MabaoTKO4 10 Oct 2014Potharam Riverside, Ratchaburi, ThailandRetained WBC-ABC flyweight title
24Win23–0–1Hendrik BarongsayPTS619 Sep 2014Praputachai School, Sara Buri, Thailand
23Win22–0–1Jayar EstremosTKO7 18 Jul 2014Lad Sawai Market, Pathum Thani, ThailandRetained WBC-ABC flyweight title
22Win21–0–1Michael LanderoKO3 8 Apr 2014Lamsamkaew Youth Center, Pathum Thani, ThailandRetained WBC-ABC flyweight title
21Win20–0–1Shusong ZhuangTKO4, 1:4818 Feb 2014NCO Club, Bangkok, ThailandRetained WBC-ABC flyweight title
20Win19–0–1Rodel TejaresPTS621 Jan 2014Wat Klang Klong 3 School, Pathum Thani, Thailand
19Win18–0–1Crison OmayaoKO2 15 Nov 2013Provincial Stadium, Nakhon Ratchasima, Thailand
18Win17–0–1Wilber AndoganKO3, 2:058 Oct 2013Samakkeeradbamrung School, Pathum Thani, ThailandRetained WBC-ABC flyweight title
17Win16–0–1Roque LauroUD1219 Jul 2013King Ramesuan Provincial Stadium, Lop Buri, ThailandRetained WBC-ABC flyweight title
16Win15–0–1Julius AlcosPTS625 Jun 2013The Mall, Nakhon Ratchasima, Thailand
15Win14–0–1Rodel TejaresKO2, 1:133 May 2013Khonmuangsri Stadium, Si Sa Ket, Thailand
14Win13–0–1Joan ImperialKO4, 2:0518 Mar 2013NCO Club, Bangkok, ThailandRetained WBC-ABC flyweight title
13Win12–0–1Ronerex DalutTKO8, 1:3828 Jan 2013Bangplama School, Suphan Buri, ThailandRetained WBC-ABC flyweight title
12Win11–0–1Manot Comput63 Dec 2012North Bangkok University, Bangkok, Thailand
11Win10–0–1Noel AdelmitaKO5, 2:4616 Oct 2012Lad Sawai Market, Pathum Thani, ThailandRetained WBC-ABC flyweight title
10Win9–0–1Chumpon PhrombanphotTKO5 2 Jul 2012Minburi Market, Minburi, Thailand
9Win8–0–1Kamon SingramTKO3 8 May 2012Nakhon Pathom, Thailand
8Win7–0–1Rey Megrino1217 Jan 2012Thesabarn Muang Ladluwong, Phra Pradaeng, ThailandRetained WBC-ABC flyweight title
7Win6–0–1Alwi AlhabsyiTKO3, 1:4811 Oct 2011The Pirates Restaurant, Klong 2, Pathum Thani, ThailandWon vacant WBC-ABC flyweight title
6Win5–0–1Tawachchai Por KobkuaKO1 19 Aug 2011Khonmuangsri Stadium, Si Sa Ket, Thailand
5Win4–0–1Yodmongkol Sor SamartKO2 14 Jun 2011Bang Phun, Thailand
4Win3–0–1Manot Comput2 12 Apr 2011Mai Khao Beach, Phuket, Thailand
3Win2–0–1Kamon Singram3 3 Mar 2011Phra Samut Chedi, Thailand-
2Win1–0–1Palangpol Chaiyonggym624 Dec 2010Rajabhat Srisaket University, Si Sa Ket, Thailand
1Draw0–0–1Srisaket Sor Rungvisai614 Aug 2009Ban Phai, Khon Kaen, Thailand