# Wangchannoi Sor.Palangchai

Arporn Sophap (Thai: อาภรณ์ โสภาพ; born: May 30, 1967), known professionally as Wangchannoi Sor.Palangchai (Thai: วังจั่นน้อย ส.พลังชัย), is a Thai former professional Muay Thai fighter. He is a former five-time Lumpinee Stadium champion across two divisions, as well as the 1993 Sports Writers Association of Thailand Fighter of the Year, who was famous in the 1980s and 1990s. Nicknamed the "Cross Punch Savant", he was especially known for his punching ability and is often regarded amongst the greatest fighters in Muay Thai history.

## Biography and career

Wangchannoi (nickname: Porn; ภรณ์) was born in Tambon Wang Chan, Amphoe Khok Samrong, Lopburi province in central Thailand. He received a diploma from Rattana Commercial School (currently Rattana Bundit University). He started his career at the age of 10 by establishing a reputation in his native. Later, he came to Bangkok as a fighter under the famous promoter Songchai Rattanasuban. He is more known when he can overcome Namphon Nongkeepahuyuth won Lumpinee Stadium Junior flyweight title as a part of professional boxing WBC world Super flyweight title match between Gilberto Román vs Kongtoranee Payakaroon undercard, and also has won four times Lumpinee Stadium Flyweight title.
Later, he stripped for promoted to the heavier division. He won five times Lumpinee Stadium Junior featherweight titles, his highest salary is 260,000 baht. He fought with many famous fighters, such as Oley Kiatoneway, Chamuakpetch Hapalang, Samransak Muangsurin, Kongtoranee Payakaroon, Jaroenthong Kiatbanchong, Karuhat Sor.Supawan, and a legendary Samart Payakaroon. Especially with the Samart, which is considered the best Muay Thai fighter of the era. He can overcome on the undercard of professional boxing IBF Junior flyweight world title match between Tacy Macalos vs. Muangchai Kittikasem on May 2, 1989, at Lumpinee Stadium. After the bout, Samart announced his retirement on ring immediately. In 1993, he was awarded best fighter of the year.
He received the nickname from Muay Thai fans "33 sec. puncher" from his defeat knockout Namkabuan Nongkeepahuyuth, a younger brother of Namphon Nongkeepahuyuth in the first round with only 33 seconds with a fist. In addition, he also has another nickname "Chivas lad" since he often booze with his friends after the bout.

## Retirement

He last fight with a defeat to Rambonoi Chor Tabtim by points in 1997. After retirement, he has been a Muay thai trainer in his older brother's Muay Thai gym for a while. After that, he traveled to France to be a trainer and switch to fight for two years to return to Thailand.
At present, Wangchannoi is a trainer at "Chor Hapayak Gym" at Tambon Lam Luk Ka, Amphoe Lam Luk Ka, Pathum Thani province.

## Titles and honours

* Lumpinee Stadium
** 1986 Lumpinee Stadium Light Flyweight (108 lbs) Champion
** 1988 Lumpinee Stadium Super Bantamweight (122 lbs) Champion
*** One successful title defense
** 1991 Lumpinee Stadium Super Bantamweight (122 lbs) Champion
** 1993 Lumpinee Stadium Super Bantamweight (122 lbs) Champion
** 1994 Lumpinee Stadium Super Bantamweight (122 lbs) Champion
* International Muay Thai Council
** 2001 IMTC World Champion
* Sports Writers Association of Thailand
** 1993 Fighter of the Year

## Fight record

Muay Thai record :
| Date | Result | Opponent | Event | Location | Method | Round | Time |
| 2001- | Loss | Nourdine El Otmani | | Amsterdam, Netherlands | | | |
| 2000-11-05 | Win | Damien Trainor | | England | TKO (Jumping knee) | 3 | |
| 2000-06-12 | Win | Joao Monteiro | | Fort-de-France, Martinique | | | |
| 2000-05- | Win | Djamel Yacouben | | Clermont-Ferrand, France | Decision | 5 | 3:00 |
| 2000-05-20 | Win | Christophe Leveque | Gala France Thaïlande | Villebon-sur-Yvette, France | KO | 4 | |
| 2000-04-22 | Win | Stevie Sheddeon | | Scotland | KO | 3 | |
| Wins IMTC World title. ||||||||
| 2000-02-12 | Win | Julien Muller | | Nantes, France | Decision | 5 | 3:00 |
| 1999-12-05 | Win | Joao Monteiro | | Saint-Nazaire, France | | | |
| | Win | Jean-Marc Savonnier | | France | | | |
| 1997 | Loss | Rambojiew Por.Tubtim | Rajadamnern Stadium | Bangkok, Thailand | Decision | 5 | 3:00 |
| 1996-10-05 | Loss | Dokmafai Tor.Sithichai | Lumpinee Stadium | Bangkok, Thailand | Decision | 5 | 3:00 |
| 1995-11-13 | Win | Thaphisun Sor.Maliwan | Lumpinee Stadium | Bangkok, Thailand | Decision | 5 | 3:00 |
| 1995-08-19 | Win | Prayut Na Phinthorn | Lumpinee Stadium | Bangkok, Thailand | Decision | 5 | 3:00 |
| 1995-06-27 | Loss | Kaoponglek Luksuratum | Lumpinee Stadium | Bangkok, Thailand | Decision | 5 | 3:00 |
| 1995-06-09 | Win | Teerapong Sitkorayuth | Lumpinee Stadium | Bangkok, Thailand | Decision | 5 | 3:00 |
| 1995-04-18 | Loss | Jompoplek Sor.Sumalee | Lumpinee Stadium | Bangkok, Thailand | Decision | 5 | 3:00 |
| 1995-02-28 | Win | Keng Singnakhonkui | Lumpinee Stadium | Bangkok, Thailand | Decision | 5 | 3:00 |
| 1994-10-10 | Loss | Saengmorakot Sor.Ploenjit | Rajadamnern Stadium | Bangkok, Thailand | TKO (Punches) | 3 | |
| 1994-08-26 | Loss | Samkor Kiatmontep | Lumpinee Stadium | Bangkok, Thailand | Decision | 5 | 3:00 |
| 1994-07-29 | Loss | Hansuk Prasathinpanomrung | Lumpinee Stadium | Bangkok, Thailand | Decision | 5 | 3:00 |
| Loses the Lumpinee Stadium Super Bantamweight (122 lbs) title. ||||||||
| 1994-05-27 | Win | Boonlai Sor.Thanikul | Lumpinee Stadium | Bangkok, Thailand | Decision | 5 | 3:00 |
| 1994-04-29 | Win | Karuhat Sor.Supawan | Lumpinee Stadium | Bangkok, Thailand | Decision | 5 | 3:00 |
| Wins the Lumpinee Stadium Super Bantamweight (122 lbs) title. ||||||||
| 1994-02-15 | Win | Kaensak Sor.Ploenjit | Lumpinee Stadium | Bangkok, Thailand | Decision | 5 | 3:00 |
| 1994-01-07 | Win | Karuhat Sor.Supawan | Lumpinee Stadium | Bangkok, Thailand | Decision | 5 | 3:00 |
| 1993-11-30 | Loss | Chatchai Paiseetong | Lumpinee Stadium | Bangkok, Thailand | Decision | 5 | 3:00 |
| Loses the Lumpinee Stadium Super Bantamweight (122 lbs) title. ||||||||
| 1993-10-22 | Win | Chatchai Paiseetong | Lumpinee Stadium | Bangkok, Thailand | Decision | 5 | 3:00 |
| Wins the Lumpinee Stadium Super Bantamweight (122 lbs) title. Wins 900,000 baht side-bet ||||||||
| 1993-09-17 | Win | Mathee Jadeepitak | Lumpinee Stadium | Bangkok, Thailand | Decision | 5 | 3:00 |
| 1993-08-31 | Win | Jaroensap Kiatbanchong | Lumpinee Stadium | Bangkok, Thailand | Decision | 5 | 3:00 |
| 1993-07-30 | Win | Hansuk Prasathinpanomrung | Lumpinee Stadium | Bangkok, Thailand | Decision | 5 | 3:00 |
| 1993-07-11 | Win | Jompoplek Sor.Sumalee | | Nakhon Sawan, Thailand | Decision | 5 | 3:00 |
| 1993-03-16 | Loss | Ritthichai Lookchaomaesaitong | Lumpinee Stadium | Bangkok, Thailand | Decision | 5 | 3:00 |
| 1993-02-05 | Loss | Oley Kiatoneway | Lumpinee Stadium | Bangkok, Thailand | Decision | 5 | 3:00 |
| 1992-12-04 | Win | Lamnamoon Sor.Sumalee | Lumpinee Stadium | Bangkok, Thailand | KO | 2 | |
| 1992-11-06 | Loss | Pompetch Naratreekul | Lumpinee Stadium | Bangkok, Thailand | Decision | 5 | 3:00 |
| 1992-07-11 | Win | Jompoplek Sor.Sumalee | Lumpinee Stadium | Bangkok, Thailand | Decision | 5 | 3:00 |
| 1992-06-30 | Loss | Nungubon Sitlerchai | Lumpinee Stadium | Bangkok, Thailand | KO | 2 | |
| 1992-05-29 | Loss | Nuathoranee Thongracha | Lumpinee Stadium | Bangkok, Thailand | Decision | 5 | 3:00 |
| 1992-04-07 | Win | Cherry Sor.Wanich | Lumpinee Stadium | Bangkok, Thailand | KO (Right uppercut) | 2 | |
| 1992-03-10 | Win | Karuhat Sor.Supawan | Lumpinee Stadium | Bangkok, Thailand | Decision | 5 | 3:00 |
| 1992-01-31 | Loss | Boonlai Sor.Thanikul | Lumpinee Stadium | Bangkok, Thailand | Decision | 5 | 3:00 |
| Loses the Lumpinee Stadium Super Bantamweight (122 lbs) title. ||||||||
| 1991-12-27 | Loss | Namkabuan Nongkeepahuyuth | Lumpinee Stadium | Bangkok, Thailand | Decision | 5 | 3:00 |
| 1991-11-26 | Win | Namkabuan Nongkeepahuyuth | Lumpinee Stadium | Bangkok, Thailand | Decision | 5 | 3:00 |
| 1991-10-25 | Win | Jongsanan Fairtex | Lumpinee Stadium | Bangkok, Thailand | Decision | 5 | 3:00 |
| 1991-09-03 | Win | Cherry Sor.Wanich | Lumpinee Stadium | Bangkok, Thailand | Decision | 5 | 3:00 |
| 1991-08-06 | Win | Petchdam Sor.Bodin | Lumpinee Stadium | Bangkok, Thailand | KO (Punches) | 1 | |
| Wins 1 million baht side-bet. ||||||||
| 1991-07-02 | Win | Jaroenthong Kiatbanchong | Lumpinee Stadium | Bangkok, Thailand | Decision | 5 | 3:00 |
| 1991-06-14 | Win | Superlek Sorn E-Sarn | Lumpinee Stadium | Bangkok, Thailand | Decision | 5 | 3:00 |
| Wins the vacant Lumpinee Stadium Super Bantamweight (122 lbs) title. ||||||||
| 1991-04-30 | Loss | Namkabuan Nongkeepahuyuth | Lumpinee Stadium | Bangkok, Thailand | Decision | 5 | 3:00 |
| 1991-04-05 | Win | Samranthong Kiatbanchong | Lumpinee Stadium | Bangkok, Thailand | TKO | 1 | 1:30 |
| 1991-03-05 | Loss | Oley Kiatoneway | Lumpinee Stadium | Bangkok, Thailand | Decision | 5 | 3:00 |
| 1991-01-21 | Win | Oley Kiatoneway | Rajadamnern Stadium | Bangkok, Thailand | Decision | 5 | 3:00 |
| Wins the 600,000 baht side-bet. ||||||||
| 1990-12-18 | Win | Superlek Chor.Sawat | Lumpinee Stadium | Bangkok, Thailand | Decision | 5 | 3:00 |
| 1990-11-20 | Win | Dokmaipa Por.Pongsawang | Lumpinee Stadium | Bangkok, Thailand | Decision | 5 | 3:00 |
| 1990-10-30 | Win | Namkabuan Nongkeepahuyuth | Lumpinee Stadium | Bangkok, Thailand | KO (Left Hook) | 1 | 0:33 |
| 1990-08-07 | Loss | Superlek Chor.Sawat | Lumpinee Stadium | Bangkok, Thailand | Decision | 5 | 3:00 |
| For the vacant Lumpinee Stadium Super Bantamweight (122 lbs) title. ||||||||
| 1990-07-10 | Win | Rainbow Sor.Prantalay | Lumpinee Stadium | Bangkok, Thailand | KO (Left hook) | 1 | |
| 1990-06-08 | Loss | Kangwannoi Or.Sribualoi | Lumpinee Stadium | Bangkok, Thailand | Decision | 5 | |
| 1990-05-15 | Win | Langsuan Panyuthaphum | Lumpinee Stadium | Bangkok, Thailand | Decision | 5 | |
| 1990-03-30 | Win | Detduang Por.Pongsawang | Lumpinee Stadium | Bangkok, Thailand | Decision | 5 | 3:00 |
| 1990-03-02 | Win | Yodpetch Sor.Jitpattana | Lumpinee Stadium | Bangkok, Thailand | Decision | 5 | 3:00 |
| 1990-01-19 | Win | Boonlong Sor.Thanikul | Lumpinee Stadium | Bangkok, Thailand | Decision | 5 | 3:00 |
| 1989-10-06 | NC | Superlek Chor.Sawat | Lumpinee Stadium | Bangkok, Thailand | Referee Stoppage | 5 | |
| Stripped of the Lumpinee Stadium Super Bantamweight (122 lbs) title. The referee judged that the fighters weren't fighting up to their abilities. ||||||||
| 1989-08-29 | Win | Noppadet Sor.Rewadee | Lumpinee Stadium | Bangkok, Thailand | KO | 2 | |
| 1989-07-25 | Win | Kaonar Sor.Kettalingchan | Lumpinee Stadium | Bangkok, Thailand | Decision | 5 | 3:00 |
| Defends the Lumpinee Stadium Super Bantamweight (122 lbs) title. ||||||||
| 1989-06-30 | Loss | Noppadet Sor.Rewadee | Lumpinee Stadium | Bangkok, Thailand | Decision | 5 | |
| 1989-05-10 | Win | Samart Payakaroon | Lumpinee Stadium | Bangkok, Thailand | Decision | 5 | 3:00 |
| 1989-01-31 | Win | Kongtoranee Payakaroon | Lumpinee Stadium | Bangkok, Thailand | Decision | 5 | 3:00 |
| 1989-01-06 | Win | Samransak Muangsurin | Lumpinee Stadium | Bangkok, Thailand | Decision | 5 | 3:00 |
| 1988-11-25 | Win | Panomtuanlek Hapalang | Lumpinee Stadium | Bangkok, Thailand | TKO (Doctor Stoppage) | 2 | |
| Wins the Lumpinee Stadium Super Bantamweight (122 lbs) title. ||||||||
| 1988-10-11 | Win | Chamuekpet Hapalang | Lumpinee Stadium | Bangkok, Thailand | Decision | 5 | 3:00 |
| 1988-09-09 | Win | Langsuan Panyuthaphum | Lumpinee Stadium | Bangkok, Thailand | KO | 2 | |
| 1988-07-08 | Win | Sanguannoi Sor Rungroj | Lumpinee Stadium | Bangkok, Thailand | KO | 2 | |
| 1988-05-27 | Win | Khunpol Chor.Rojanchai | Lumpinee Stadium | Bangkok, Thailand | Decision | 5 | 3:00 |
| 1988-05-02 | Win | Khunpol Chor.Rojanchai | Lumpinee Stadium | Bangkok, Thailand | Decision | 5 | 3:00 |
| 1988-03-25 | Loss | Paruhatlek Sitchunthong | Lumpinee Stadium | Bangkok, Thailand | Decision | 5 | 3:00 |
| 1988-03-04 | Win | Audnoi Lukprabat | Lumpinee Stadium | Bangkok, Thailand | Decision | 5 | 3:00 |
| 1988-01-26 | Loss | Dokmaipa Por.Pongsawang | Lumpinee Stadium | Bangkok, Thailand | Decision | 5 | 3:00 |
| For the Lumpinee Stadium Flyweight (112 lbs) title. ||||||||
| 1987-11-27 | Win | Dokmaipa Por.Pongsawang | Lumpinee Stadium | Bangkok, Thailand | KO (Punches) | | |
| 1987-10-27 | Loss | Langsuan Panyuthaphum | Lumpinee Stadium | Bangkok, Thailand | Decision | 5 | 3:00 |
| For Muay Thai World Flyweight (112 lbs) title. ||||||||
| 1987-07-24 | Win | Jaroenthong Kiatbanchong | | Bangkok, Thailand | KO | 2 | |
| 1987-04-28 | Loss | Morakot Sor.Tamarangsri | Lumpinee Stadium | Bangkok, Thailand | Decision | 5 | 3:00 |
| 1987-01-13 | Loss | Dennuea Denmolee | Lumpinee Stadium | Bangkok, Thailand | Referee Stoppage | 5 | |
| 1986-12-19 | Win | Namphon Nongkeepahuyuth | Indoor Stadium Huamark | Bangkok, Thailand | Decision | 5 | 3:00 |
| Wins the Lumpinee Stadium Light Flyweight (108 lbs) title. ||||||||
| 1986-12-10 | Win | Khaosanit Sor.Ploenchit | Lumpinee Stadium | Bangkok, Thailand | KO | 1 | |
| 1986-11-18 | Win | Kaopho Sit.Chanyuth | Lumpinee Stadium | Bangkok, Thailand | KO | 1 | |
| 1986-10-14 | Win | Dennuea Denmolee | Lumpinee Stadium | Bangkok, Thailand | KO | 4 | |
| 1986-09-12 | Loss | Paruhatlek Sitchunthong | Lumpinee Stadium | Bangkok, Thailand | Decision | 5 | 3:00 |
| 1986-08-22 | Win | Namphon Nongkeepahuyuth | Lumpinee Stadium | Bangkok, Thailand | Decision | 5 | 3:00 |
| 1986-07-29 | Loss | Paruhatlek Sitchunthong | Lumpinee Stadium | Bangkok, Thailand | Decision | 5 | 3:00 |
| 1986-06-27 | Win | Jockynoi Na Nongkhae | | Bangkok, Thailand | Decision | 5 | 3:00 |
| 1986-05-30 | Win | Yodmanud Sityodtong | Lumpinee Stadium | Bangkok, Thailand | Decision | 5 | 3:00 |
| 1986-05-13 | Win | Dejsak Phayaksakda | Lumpinee Stadium | Bangkok, Thailand | Decision | 5 | 3:00 |
| 1986-02-25 | Loss | Kongsak Sitsamtahan | Lumpinee Stadium | Bangkok, Thailand | Decision | 5 | 3:00 |
| 1986-01-18 | Win | Kaopho Sit.Chanyuth | Rajadamnern Stadium | Bangkok, Thailand | Decision | 5 | 3:00 |
| 1985-12-04 | Win | Muangchonnoi Lukprabart | Lumpinee Stadium | Bangkok, Thailand | Decision | 5 | 3:00 |
| 1985-11-05 | Draw | Muangchonnoi Lukprabart | Lumpinee Stadium | Bangkok, Thailand | Decision | 5 | 3:00 |
| 1985-10-11 | Loss | Kaopho Sitchanyuth | Lumpinee Stadium | Bangkok, Thailand | Decision | 5 | 3:00 |
| 1985-09-20 | Loss | Yodmanud Sityodtong | Lumpinee Stadium | Bangkok, Thailand | Decision | 5 | 3:00 |
| 1985-08-27 | Win | Khanunlek Hapalang | Lumpinee Stadium | Bangkok, Thailand | Decision | 5 | 3:00 |
| 1985-06-22 | Loss | Dennuea Denmolee | National Stadium | Bangkok, Thailand | Decision | 5 | 3:00 |
| For the Lumpinee Stadium Mini Flyweight (105lbs) title. ||||||||
| 1985-05-10 | Win | Langsuan Panyuthaphum | Lumpinee Stadium | Bangkok, Thailand | Decision | 5 | 3:00 |
| 1985-04-02 | Win | Eddy Sitwatsiripong | Lumpinee Stadium | Bangkok, Thailand | KO | 3 | |
| 1985-03-02 | Win | Tik Lukprabat | Lumpinee Stadium | Bangkok, Thailand | KO | 3 | |
| 1985-02-08 | Win | Khaosanit Sor.Ploenchit | Lumpinee Stadium | Bangkok, Thailand | Decision | 5 | 3:00 |
| 1985-01-08 | Win | Phikatsuek Sor.Saengthai | Lumpinee Stadium | Bangkok, Thailand | KO | 3 | |
| 1984-11-09 | Draw | Rungtiwa Sor.Ploenchit | Lumpinee Stadium | Bangkok, Thailand | Decision | 5 | 3:00 |
| Legend: Win Loss Draw/No contest Notes ||||||||