Panya Pradabsri


Panya Pradabsri, known by his ring name Panya CPF, is a Thai former professional boxer. He has held multiple world championships in two weight classes, including the World Boxing Council mini-flyweight title from 2020 to 2023, and the WBC light-flyweight title from December 2024 to August 2025.

Professional career

Background

Pradadsri was born in Ubon Ratchathani province, Isan region, but grew up in Phra Nakhon Si Ayutthaya province, about north of Bangkok. He had more than 200 Muay Thai fights under the name "Porha Exindecongym". Later, he went to Bangkok to live and practice at the Muay Thai gym in the Bang Bon neighbourhood. He switched to boxing after being persuaded by Tepparith Kokietgym. He fought under the same manager as Kokietgym, Kokiet "Sia Ko" Panichayarom of the Kokiet Group. He had trained at Buakaw Banchamek's gym
with Kompayak Porpramook as his partner.
He is currently under the stable of Virat "Sia Nao" Vachirarattanawong's Petchyindee Boxing Promotions, a former stable of his main rival Wanheng Menayothin, with the former Thai national amateur boxer and former WBC world flyweight champion Chatchai Sasakul as a trainer.

Early career

In his fourth professional fight, Pradabsri was scheduled to fight Ardi Tefa for the vacant WBC Asian Continental mini-flyweight title, on 19 November 2014. Pradabsri was the more dominant party, stopping the undefeated Tefa by a fifth-round technical knockout.
Pradabsri was scheduled to make his first title defense against Geboi Mansalayao, on 15 December 2015. The undefeated Pradabsri was the clear favorite over the 10-19-5 Mansalayao. He justified his role as the favorite, winning the fight by unanimous decision. Pradabsri notched two more title defenses, stopping both Ical Tobida on 11 March 2016 and Oscar Raknafa on May 6, 2016, by a sixth-round technical knockout.
On 4 October 2016, Pradabsri was scheduled to fight Heri Amol for the vacant PABA mini-flyweight title. He beat Amol by an eight-round decision. He would go on to defend his title twice, both defenses coming by technical knockout victories over Ellias Nggenggo.
On 3 October 2017, Pradabsri was scheduled to fight former WBC mini-flyweight champion Xiong Chaozhong for the vacant WBA International mini-flyweight title at Shanxi Datong University in Datong, China. He suffered his first and only loss to the former world champion by majority decision: 115–113, 116–112, 114–114.
Pradabsri fought Melianus Mirin for the vacant OPBF Silver mini-flyweight title, on 2 May 2018. He won the fight by unanimous decision. He defended the title once, by a sixth-round technical knockout against Stevanus Nana Bau, before vacating the title.
Pradabsri once again fought for the vacant OPBF Silver flyweight title, against Dexter Alimento, on 16 November 2018. He won the fight by a second-round knockout. Pradabsri once again notched a singular title defense before vacating the title, beating Robert Onggocan by a ninth-round technical knockout.
Pradabsri fought for the vacant OPBF Silver light-flyweight title for the third time in his career on 20 December 2019, against Jerry Tomogdan. Pradabsri secured the title by a first-round knockout, stopping Tomogdan after just 69 seconds.

WBC mini-flyweight champion

Pradabsri vs. Wanheng

Pradabsri was scheduled to challenge the reigning WBC mini-flyweight champion Wanheng Menayothin on 27 November 2020, in the latter's 12th consecutive title defense. Pradabsri was at the time the #5 ranked mini-flyweight in the WBC ranking. Wanheng came into the fight as an overwhelming favorite, with one media outlet describing Pradabsri as "a completely padded 34-1, with many of those wins coming against pro debuters and opponents with losing records". Pradabsri got off to a great start, stunning Wanheng with several solid shots in the first round. Wanheng won the second round, but seemed unable to find his rhythm by the end of the fifth round. Pradabsri kept to his outfighting tactics for the remainder of the bout, and won the fight by unanimous decision, with all three judges scoring the fight 115–113 in his favor. It was Wanheng's first loss in 55 professional fights. Pradabsri was then scheduled to fight a non-title bout with Pattharapong Rueangsilanon in Pattharapong's professional debut. He won the fight by a fourth-round technical knockout.

Pradabsri vs. Ngiabphukhiaw

Pradabsri made his first WBC mini flyweight title defense against the Thai national flyweight champion Danai Ngiabphukhiaw. Pradabsri was scheduled to face the #19 ranked WBC mini flyweight contender on 2 November 2021, in Nakhon Sawan, Thailand. Pradabsri won the fight by unanimous decision. Two of the judges awarded him a 117–111 scorecard, while the third judge scored it 118–110 in his favor.

Pradabsri vs. Wanheng II

On 7 November 2021, it was revealed that Pradabsri would rematch Wanheng Menayothin on 25 January 2022, in his second WBC mini-flyweight title defense. Pradabsri and Wanheng previously met on 27 November 2020, when Pradabsri handed Wanheng his first professional loss, beating the former champion by unanimous decision. The fight was later postponed for 29 March due to the passing of Pradabsri's father. Pradabsri won the fight by unanimous decision, with all three judges scoring the bout 117–111 in his favor. The bout was closely contested up to the fourth round, with two of the three judges having it as an even 38–38 draw, after which Prababsri began to take over. He dedicated the victory to his father who had died earlier.

Pradabsri vs. Tanaka I & II

Pradabsri was expected to make his third title defense against the former OPBF minimumweight champion Tsubasa Koura, who was ranked at #10 by the WBC at the time of the fight's booking. On 16 August, it was announced that Koura would be replaced by the #14 ranked WBC contender Norihito Tanaka. The bout headlined a card which took place in Nakhon Ratchasima, Thailand on 30 August 2022. Pradabsri won the fight by a dominant unanimous decision, with scores of 119–109, 116–112 and 118–110.
Pradabsri was expected to make his fourth mini-flyweight title defense against the unbeaten Yudai Shigeoka on 16 April 2023, at the Yoyogi National Gymnasium in Tokyo, Japan. The title bout was booked as the main event of "3150Fight Vol. 5", which was broadcast by Abema TV. Pradabsri withdrew from the fight on April 4, after being hospitalized with strep throat and an escalating fever. As Shigeoka instead faced Wilfredo Méndez for the interim WBC title, Pradabsri was rescheduled to face Norihito Tanaka on 28 June 2023, in Rayong, Thailand. It was an immediate rematch of their 30 August 2022 bout, which Pradabsri won by unanimous decision. He won the fight by an eighth-round technical knockout.

Pradabsri vs. Shigeoka

On 7 August 2023, the WBC held a purse bid for a title unification bout between Pradabsri and interim mini-flyweight champion Yudai Shigeoka. It was won by Kameda Promotions, who submitted a winning bid of $213,000, significantly higher than the $170,000 offered by Petchyindee Boxing Promotions.

WBC light-flyweight champion

Pradabsri vs. Cañizales

On 26 December 2024, as the #1 ranked, Pradabsri challenged the vacant WBC light-flyweight title against the #2 ranked and former WBA champion in this division Carlos Cañizales from Venezuela at Bangkok's Rajadamnern Stadium, Pradabsri's hometown.
The bout lasted all 12 rounds, with Cañizales advancing forward and landing clear and heavy punches, while the Thai boxer was the one who blocked and dodged. Towards the end of the 11th round, Cañizales landed a noticeably powerful punch to Pradabsri's face. When the fight ended, Pradabsri won by majority decision from three neutral judges, 114–114, 115–113 and 116–112.

Pradabsri vs. Cañizales 2

A rematch with Carlos Cañizales took place at Poliedro de Caracas in Caracas, Venezuela, on 1 August 2025. Pradabsri was knocked out in the fifth round.

Retirement

After losing by knockout to Cañizales in the rematch, he announced on his personal Facebook that he would hang up his gloves, following more than 25 years of experience in both Muay Thai and professional boxing.

Professional boxing record

No.ResultRecordOpponentTypeRound, timeDateLocationNotes
47Loss44–3Carlos CañizalesKO5, 2:521 Aug 2025Poliedro de Caracas, Caracas, VenezuelaLost WBC light-flyweight title
46Win44–2Carlos CañizalesMD1226 Dec 2024Rajadamnern Stadium, Bangkok, ThailandWon vacant WBC light-flyweight title
45Win43–2Mehran SadeghiTKO5, 1:5631 Jul 2024International Stadium, Rangsit, Thailand
44Win42–2Adisak KetpiamTKO3, 0:5826 Mar 2024International Stadium, Rangsit, Thailand
43Win41–2Wichet SengprakhonTKO2, 2:3620 Dec 2023International Stadium, Rangsit, Thailand
42Loss40–2Yudai ShigeokaUD127 Oct 2023Ota City General Gymnasium, Ōta, Tokyo, JapanLost WBC mini-flyweight title
41Win40–1Norihito TanakaTKO8, 2:1128 Jun 2023Market Village HomePro, Rayong, ThailandRetained WBC mini-flyweight title
40Win39–1Norihito TanakaUD1230 Aug 2022SaveOne Market, Nakhon Ratchasima, ThailandRetained WBC mini-flyweight title
39Win38–1Wanheng MenayothinUD1229 Mar 2022City Hall Ground, Nakhon Sawan, ThailandRetained WBC mini-flyweight title
38Win37–1Danai NgiabphukhiawUD122 Nov 2021City Hall Ground, Nakhon Sawan, ThailandRetained WBC mini-flyweight title
37Win36–1Pattharapong RueangsilanonTKO4, 0:156 Mar 2021International Stadium, Rangsit, Thailand
36Win35–1Wanheng MenayothinUD1227 Nov 2020City Hall Ground, Nakhon Sawan, ThailandWon WBC mini-flyweight title
35Win34–1Wichet SengprakhonRTD4, 3:0025 Sep 2020International Stadium, Rangsit, ThailandWon vacant WBC-ABCO mini-flyweight title
34Win33–1Hector VillaUD628 Aug 2020International Stadium, Rangsit, Thailand
33Win32–1Mehrdad KalvandiTKO3, 1:4021 Feb 2020Sabpayom Market, Ayutthaya, Thailand
32Win31–1Jerry TomogdanKO1, 1:0920 Dec 2019Wat Muang School, Bangkok, ThailandWon vacant OPBF Silver light-flyweight title
31Win30–1TKO2 29 Nov 2019Sintawee Village, Bangkok, Thailand
30Win29–1Pagping SapagdeeKO3, 1:202 Aug 2019City Hall Ground, Nakhon Sawan, Thailand
29Win28–1Robert OnggocanTKO9, 2:3928 Jun 2019Siam Paradise Entertainment Centre, Bangkok, ThailandRetained OPBF Silver flyweight title
28Win27–1Ramnarong PhokwiboonKO5 24 Apr 2019City Hall, Sara Buri, Thailand
27Win26–1Suphakit KhamphaTKO2, 0:3825 Jan 2019Wat Kedkanudom, Pathum Thani, Thailand
26Win25–1Dexter AlimentoKO2 16 Nov 2018Sofia Hotel, Prachinburi, ThailandWon vacant OPBF Silver flyweight title
25Win24–1Adisak KetpiamTKO5, 1:3826 Oct 2018International Stadium, Rangsit, Thailand
24Win23–1Stevanus Nana BauTKO6, 1:4821 Sep 2018International Stadium, Rangsit, ThailandRetained OPBF Silver mini-flyweight title
23Win22–1Abdulvosid BuranovPTS629 Jun 2018Ayutthaya Park, Ayutthaya, Thailand
22Win21–1Domi Nenokeba625 May 2018Lad Sawai Market, Pathum Thani, Thailand
21Win20–1Melianus MirinUD102 May 2018City Hall Ground, Nakhon Ratchasima, ThailandWon vacant OPBF Silver mini-flyweight title
20Win19–1Weerachad SrisukTKO3, 2:2623 Mar 2018SP Kansad Company, Bangkok, Thailand
19Loss18–1Xiong Chaozhong123 Oct 2017Gym University, Datong, ChinaFor vacant WBA International mini-flyweight title
18Win18–0Silem SerangUD625 May 2017Suamlum Night Bazaar, Bangkok, Thailand
17Win17–0Ellias NggenggoTKO8, 1:1223 Feb 20179th Infantry Division, Kanchanaburi, ThailandRetained PABA mini-flyweight title
16Win16–0Ellias NggenggoTKO7 22 Dec 2016Amata Lanta Resort, Samut Prakan, ThailandRetained PABA mini-flyweight title
15Win15–0Heri Amol8, 3:004 Oct 2016Ban Rai Temple, Nakhon Ratchasima, ThailandWon vacant PABA mini-flyweight title
14Win14–0Oscar RaknafaTKO6 6 May 2016Suamlum Night Bazaar, Bangkok, ThailandRetained WBC Asian Continental mini-flyweight title
13Win13–0Ical TobidaTKO6, 1:4211 Mar 2016Sawan Vegas Hotel, Suwannakhet, LaosRetained WBC Asian Continental mini-flyweight title
12Win12–0Iwan KeyTKO3 29 Jan 2016Namuang City Hall Ground, Nakhon Si Thammarat, Thailand
11Win11–0Geboi MansalayaoUD1215 Dec 2015Maejo University, Chiang Mai, ThailandRetained WBC Asian Continental mini-flyweight title
10Win10–0Jaysever AbcedeUD1230 Oct 2015Sawan Vegas Hotel, Suwannakhet, LaosWon WBO Oriental mini-flyweight title
9Win9–0Taosaifah Laos PDRKO2 28 Aug 2015Onefan Stadium, Bangkok, Thailand
8Win8–0Heri PurnomoKO3 24 Jul 2015Bangbuathong, Thailand
7Win7–0Madit Sada3 18 Mar 2015Sukjai Resort, Ayutthaya, Thailand
6Win6–0Richie BehecUD614 Feb 2015Boxing World, Pattaya, Thailand
5Win5–0Jack AmisaUD69 Dec 2014Nonthaburi, Thailand
4Win4–0Ardi Tefa5 19 Nov 2014The office of Kanjanadith District, Surat Thani, ThailandWon vacant WBC Asian Continental mini-flyweight title
3Win3–0Frans Damur PalueUD64 Oct 2014Ban Rai Temple, Nakhon Ratchasima, Thailand
2Win2–0Domi NenokebaUD629 Aug 2014Wat Tako, Thailand
1Win1–0Wilber Andogan610 Jan 2014Lat Sawai, Thailand