Suriyan Sor Rungvisai


Suriyan Sor Rungvisai is a Thai professional boxer in the super flyweight division. He is the former WBC super flyweight champion. and the older brother of flyweight contender Nawaphon Sor Rungvisai.

Early life and career

Suriyan started his career in Muay Thai at the age of seven. He made his professional boxing debut at the age of 16, beating Yoddoi Sithsoei by decision. Early in his career, he fought for several regional titles, winning the WBO Asia Pacific Youth Light Flyweight Title, and the WBC Asian Boxing Council Flyweight Title, twice. Notable fights, during this time, include a points decision victory against future WBA super flyweight champion Tepparith Singwancha.
He is part of Nakhornluang Boxing Promotion under Suchart Pisitwuttinan, the manager of two former WBC world champions.
On October 18, 2010, he got his first world title shot against the Thai WBC, lineal, and The Ring flyweight world champion Pongsaklek Wonjongkam. The fight was competitive; Rungvisai used his superior speed to trouble the more experienced Wonjongjongkam, winning some of the early and middle rounds, but lost a point in the eight round for an unintentional clash of heads. Wonjongkam was able to close the fight stronger against Rungvisai, winning by a very close unanimous decision. The judges had the fight 115–114, 115–112, 114–113, all for Wonjongkam.
On August 19, 2011, he successfully dethroned Mexican Tomás Rojas with a unanimous decision victory, to capture WBC super flyweight title at Srisaket, Thailand. Despite giving up 5 inches in height to Rojas, Rungvisai is 5'3 and Rojas is 5'8, Rungvisai was able to use his superior speed to land combinations, to win many of the early and middle rounds. Rojas however was able to win the later rounds through increased activity and inside fighting. Rungvisai won by unanimous decision, the judges had the fight 115–114, 116–112 and 117–111, all for Suriyan Sor Rungvisai, becoming the 43rd Thai fighter to gain a major world boxing title.
Rungvisai won his first title defense against, former two-time WBA super flyweight champion Nobuo Nashiro of Japan, winning a unanimous decision, with scores of 115–113, 119–109, and 116–113.
On March 27, 2012, he lost his title to Yota "Magic Box" Sato in Tokyo, Japan.
On October 22, 2014, he lost to Shinsuke Yamanaka for WBC bantamweight class at Yoyogi National Gymnasium, Tokyo, Japan, losing with a unanimous decision, with scores of 114–110, 116–108, and 115–109.
On April 30, 2016, he lost to Anselmo "Chemito" Moreno for silver belt champion at WBC bantamweight class in Panama City.

Professional boxing record

No.ResultRecordOpponentTypeRound,
time		DateAgeLocationNotes
61LossKyonosuke KamedaUD8Oct 24, 2024KBS Hall, Kyoto, Japan
60Win52–7–1Chaiwat SangtongTKO2, 2:04Jul 28, 2024Singmanassak Muaythai School, Pathum Thani, Thailand
59Win51–7–1Chaitawat ThobbutTKO2, 2:49Apr 11, 2024Singmanassak Muaythai School, Pathum Thani, Thailand
58Win50–7–1Jiraphat ChomphuwisetTKO4, 2:05Mar 17, 2024Singmanassak Muaythai School, Pathum Thani, Thailand
57Win49–7–1Tommy SeranKO3 Mar 4, 2017National Stadium Gymnasium, Bangkok, Thailand
56Win48–7–1John Rey LauzaUD12Dec 15, 2016Nonthaburi, ThailandRetained WBC-ABCO bantamweight title
55Win47–7–1Macrea GandioncoRTD5, 3:00Aug 31, 2016Pathum Thani, ThailandRetained WBC-ABCO bantamweight title
54Loss46–7–1Anselmo MorenoUD12Apr 30, 2016Arena Roberto Duran, Panama City, PanamaFor vacant WBC Silver bantamweight title
53Win46–6–1Ricky ManufoeUD6Feb 18, 2016Ratchaprachasamasai School, Phra Pradaeng, Thailand
52Win45–6–1Frans Damur PalueKO2 Sep 18, 2015Lad Sawai Market, Pathum Thani, ThailandRetained WBC-ABCO bantamweight title
51Win44–6–1Ibuki TanakaKO4 Jul 17, 2015Iyara Market, Klongluang, Pathum Thani, Thailand
50Win43–6–1Jomar FajardoTKO2 Jun 10, 2015Dino Water Park, Khon Kaen, ThailandRetained WBC-ABCO bantamweight title
49Win42–6–1Khunsuk ChaiyonggymKO2 May 28, 2015Liptapanlop Hall, Nakhon Ratchasima, Thailand
48Win41–6–1Manot ComputKO4 Apr 28, 2015Prasamut Jedi, Samut Prakan, Thailand
47Win40–6–1Samuel TehuayoUD6Feb 24, 2015Klong 6, Khlong Luang, Thailand
46Win39–6–1Daoden SithsaithongKO3 Jan 23, 2015NCO Club, Royal Thai Airforce, Bangkok, Thailand
45Win38–6–1Tony AremaKO1, 1:59Dec 19, 2014Kinpoo Seafood Restaurant, Samut Prakan, Thailand
44Loss37–6–1Shinsuke YamanakaUD12Oct 22, 2014Yoyogi #2 Gymnasium, Tokyo, JapanFor WBC bantamweight title
43Win37–5–1Falazona FidalPTS6Jul 18, 2014Lad Sawai Market, Pathum Thani, Thailand
42Win36–5–1Fernando OconRTD7, 3:00May 16, 2014Pak Kret Pier, Pak Kret, Thailand
41Win35–5–1Samuel TehuayoUD6Apr 8, 2014Lamsamkaew Youth Center, Pathum Thani, Thailand
40Win34–5–1Jimmy MasangkayKO2 Mar 7, 2014Thai Wasadu store, Sukkapibal 3 Road, Bangkok, ThailandRetained WBC-ABCO bantamweight title
39Win33–5–1Piyanut SintaoKO1, 1:16Feb 18, 2014NCO Club, Royal Thai Airforce, Bangkok, Thailand
38Win32–5–1Fernando OconUD12Jan 21, 2014Wat Klang Klong 3 School, Pathum Thani, ThailandRetained WBC-ABCO bantamweight title
37Win31–5–1Singnamchai ChaiyonggymKO2 Nov 15, 2013Provincial Stadium, Nakhon Ratchasima, Thailand
36Win30–5–1Jilo MerlinUD6Oct 8, 2013Samakkeeradbamrung School, Pathum Thani, Thailand
35Win29–5–1Daryl BasadreKO6, 1:18Sep 6, 2013NCO Club, Royal Thai Airforce, Bangkok, Thailand
34Win28–5–1Chandech Sor RatidechKO1, 1:57Jul 19, 2013King Ramesuan Provincial Stadium, Lop Buri, Thailand
33Win27–5–1Renz LlagasUD12Jun 25, 2013The Mall, Nakhon, Ratchasima, ThailandRetained WBC-ABCO bantamweight title
32Win26–5–1Jilo MerlinUD10May 3, 2013Khonmuangsri Stadium, Si Sa Ket, Thailand
31Win25–5–1Not listedKO3 Mar 18, 2013NCO Club, Royal Thai Airforce, Bangkok, Thailand
30Win24–5–1Elmar FranciscoUD6Jan 28, 2013Bangplama School, Suphan Buri, Thailand
29Win23–5–1Safwan LombokKO4, 0:44Dec 3, 2012North Bangkok University, Bangkok, Thailand
28Win22–5–1Ricky ManufoeKO4, 2:37Oct 2, 2012Nonthaburi Pier, Nonthaburi, ThailandWon vacant WBC-ABCO bantamweight title
27Win21–5–1Michael RodriguezUD6Jul 2, 2012Minburi Market, Minburi, Thailand
26Loss20–5–1Yota SatoUD12Mar 27, 2012Korakuen Hall, Tokyo, JapanLost WBC super flyweight title
25Win20–4–1Nobuo NashiroUD12Nov 4, 2011National Stadium Gymnasium, Bangkok, ThailandRetained WBC super flyweight title
24Win19–4–1Tomás RojasUD12Aug 19, 2011Khonmuangsri Stadium, Si Sa Ket, ThailandWon WBC super flyweight title
23Win18–4–1Boido SimanjuntakTKO5, 2:26Jun 14, 2011Bang Phun, Thailand
22Win17–4–1Little RosemanTKO3 Apr 12, 2011Mai Khao Beach, Phuket, Thailand
21Win16–4–1Javier MalulanKO5, 1:10Mar 3, 2011Phra Samut Chedi, Thailand
20Win15–4–1Takashi KunishigeUD12Dec 24, 2010Rajabhat Srisaket University, Si Sa Ket, ThailandWon vacant WBC-ABCO flyweight title
19Loss14–4–1Pongsaklek WonjongkamUD12Oct 8, 2010Mueang Noi, ThailandFor WBC and The Ring flyweight titles
18Win14–3–1Decky PutraKO1, 2:04Jul 20, 2010Nongnaree Park, Petchaboon, Thailand
17Win13–3–1Agus AlorKO2 Feb 25, 2010Nongnaree Park, Petchaboon, Thailand
16Win12–3–1Agus SitumorangKO3 Nov 16, 2009Pamok School, Ang Thong, ThailandRetained WBC-ABCO flyweight title
15Win11–3–1John BimaKO2, 1:38Jul 17, 2009Central Market of Ladsawai, Lamlooka,
Pathum Thani, Thailand		Retained WBC-ABCO flyweight title
14Win10–3–1Irfan OgahUD12Feb 26, 2009Tupathemee Sport Arena, Bangkok, ThailandWon vacant WBC-ABCO flyweight title
13Win9–3–1Panthep MullipoomPTS6Dec 12, 2008Nong Mamong, Thailand
12Loss8–3–1Jin Man JeonUD12Oct 11, 2008Masan, South KoreaFor vacant interim WBO Asia Pacific flyweight title
11Draw8–2–1Fernando LumacadSD12Oct 4, 2008Naga Sports Complex, Naga City, Cebu, PhilippinesFor vacant interim WBO Oriental flyweight title
10Win8–2Yodsing SithteerapongPTS6Aug 22, 2008Nonthaburi, Thailand
9Win7–2Rommel AsenjoUD6Feb 22, 2008Tamaka Witthayakom School, Kanchanaburi, Thailand
8Loss6–2Taned JitkaweePTS8Oct 12, 2007Chumphon, Thailand
7Win6–1Lowie BantigueUD6Aug 27, 2007Pattaya, Thailand
6Win5–1Heri AmolUD10Jun 4, 2007Nongtakao School, Rayong, ThailandWon vacant WBO Asia Pacific Youth super flyweight title
5Loss4–1Javier MalulanUD10Apr 7, 2007Baguio City Convention Center, Baguio City,
Benguet, Philippines		For vacant WBO Asia Pacific Youth flyweight title
4Win4–0Roel GadeUD10Feb 23, 2007Chokchai 4 Center, Bangkok, Thailand
3Win3–0Bunnam ThammakhunUD6Dec 22, 2006Dhurakij Pundit University, Bangkok, Thailand
2Win2–0Ekkawit ThongmeePTS6Sep 24, 2006Central Plaza, Rama II, Bangkok, Thailand
1Win1–0Yoddoi SithsoeiPTS6Jul 31, 2006Rajadamnern Stadium, Bangkok, Thailand

Other names

  • Suriyan Por Chokchai
  • Suriyan Nakhornluang Promotion
  • Saensaknoi Or Muang Klaeng