# Chatchai Sasakul

Chatchai Sasakul (Thai: ฉัตรชัย สาสะกุล; RTGS: Chatchai Sasakun; born February 5, 1970) is a Thai former Muay Thai fighter and professional boxer who competed in boxing between 1991 and 2008. He held the WBC flyweight title from May 1997 to December 1998. Aside from being a professional boxer, he is also a practitioner in snooker. In addition to Chatchai Singwangcha (ฉัตรชัย สิงห์วังชา), his other ring names include Chatchai Elite Gym (ฉัตรชัย อีลิทยิม), Chatchai Kratingdaenggym (ฉัตรชัย กระทิงแดงยิม), Chatchai 3-K Battery (ฉัตรชัย สามเคแบตเตอรี่), Chatchai Dutch Boy Gym (ฉัตรชัย ดัทช์บอยยิม) depending on the sponsors for each occasion.

## Early life

He was born in Nakhon Ratchasima Province. But the family has moved to live in the Khlong Toei slum zone 9 in Khlong Toei District, Bangkok since he was young. In poverty, he was forced by his father to fight in boxing as a child starting with Muay Thai.

## Muay Thai and amateur boxing career

Sasakul martial art experience started with Muay Thai, he initially fought in the Bangkok circuit under the name Nuengthoranee Lukbangli (หนึ่งธรณี ลูกบางลี่), before changing to Nuengthoranee Petchyindee (หนึ่งธรณี เพชรยินดี) in the stable of Petchyindee Boxing Promotions. Under the auspices of Virat Vachirarattanawong, owner of Petchyindee Boxing Promotions, he attended high school at Bhadungsit Pittaya School in Bang Sue. Which is a school that has a distinctive point is amateur boxing at the youth level. He then turned to boxing and became an amateur boxing star in Thailand. He had an amateur record of 85 fights, winning 78 of them, he won the 1989 and 1990 editions of the King's Cup where he received the Best Boxer of the competition award.
During his time as an amateur boxer, he was regarded as the favorite of Klaew Thanikhul, the famous mafia at that time that was influential in the Thai boxing industry. Thanikhul took him to nightclubs and massage parlours at night around Bangkok, and even took him to a casino in Las Vegas. Even though he was only the eleventh grader.

### Olympic career

He represented Thailand as a Light Flyweight at the 1988 Seoul Olympic Games. The results of his fights were:
* 1st round bye
* Defeated Luis Rolon (Puerto Rico) 3-2
* Defeated Maurice Maina (Kenya) 5-0
* Lost to Róbert Isaszegi (Hungary) 2-3

## Professional boxing career

Sasakul turned pro in 1991 and captured the WBC and lineal flyweight titles with a win over Yuri Arbachakov in 1997. He defended the titles twice before losing to Manny Pacquiao by knockout in 1998 to earn Pacquiao his first championship title.
On March 31, 2007, Sasakul knocked out Lito Sisnorio, a Filipino boxer. Sisnorio reportedly sustained brain injuries during the fight. The next day, following unsuccessful brain surgery, Sisnorio was pronounced dead at Piyamin Hospital in Thailand at 9:15 PM. The controversy over the match arose from the fact that Sisnorio's role in the fight was not officially sanctioned by the Philippine Games and Amusement Board. His death prompted the Board to ban all fights involving Filipino boxers in Thailand starting April 2007.
On August 30, 2008, Sasakul challenged Cristian Mijares, the WBA and WBC unified super flyweight champion. However, he stopped in three rounds. According to a doctor who provided him medication after the match, this was the Thai boxer's last career fight. What might have become a disadvantage for Sasakul was that he had to go to a second flight to Mexico through Germany after having problems with the first flight which tried to go through Hong Kong. By the time he got to Mexico, the fight was only three days away and that he experienced jet lag.

## After retirement

After retirement, He had opened a mu kratha night restaurant for a while but was unsuccessful. Later, Sasakul opened his own boxing gym, Sasakul Muay Thai in Bangkok, focusing primarily on boxing with aspirations to create a new generation of Thai world boxing champions. Sasakul is also a trainer to Superbon Banchamek and to fighters in his former team Petchyindee Boxing Promotions, such as Pongsaklek Wonjongkam, Kompayak Porpramook, Panomroonglek Kratingdaenggym, Yodmongkol Vor Saengthep, Knockout CP Freshmart, Noknoi Sitthiprasert.

## Professional boxing record

| 68 fights | 63 wins | 4 losses |
| By knockout | 38 | 2 |
| By decision | 25 | 2 |
| Draws | 1 | 1 |
| No. | Result | Record | Opponent | Type | Round | Date | Location | Notes |
| 68 | Win | 63–4–1 | Chaiwirat Rongthaisong | KO | 5 (6) | Nov 25, 2008 | Lumpinee Boxing Stadium, Bangkok, Thailand | |
| 67 | Loss | 62–4–1 | Cristian Mijares | TKO | 3 (12) | Aug 30, 2008 | Arena Monterrey, Monterrey, Nuevo León, Mexico | For WBA (Super) and WBC super-flyweight titles |
| 66 | Win | 62–3–1 | Anis Ceunfin | TKO | 2 (10) | Dec 4, 2007 | Bungboraphet, Nakhon Sawan, Thailand | |
| 65 | Win | 61–3–1 | Marvin Tampus | UD | 8 | Oct 24, 2007 | Bang Phli, Thailand | |
| 64 | Win | 60–3–1 | Jonrae Verano | UD | 6 | Aug 24, 2007 | Ubon Ratchathani, Thailand | |
| 63 | Win | 59–3–1 | Roger Monserto | UD | 8 | Jul 18, 2007 | Bangkok, Thailand | |
| 62 | Win | 58–3–1 | Masanori Murata | UD | 6 | May 25, 2007 | Por Kungpao, Udomsuk, Bangkok, Thailand | |
| 61 | Win | 57–3–1 | Lito Sisnorio | KO | 4 (8) | Mar 30, 2007 | Mathayom Wat Sing Schoo, Samut Prakan, Thailand | Sisnorio died from injuries sustained in this fight, he had no license or approval to box |
| 60 | Win | 56–3–1 | Alfred Nagal | UD | 6 | Jan 26, 2007 | City Hall, Tak, Thailand | |
| 59 | Win | 55–3–1 | Roger Berloza | TKO | 4 (6) | Dec 29, 2006 | Samut Songkhram, Thailand | |
| 58 | Win | 54–3–1 | Yuki Murai | UD | 12 | Sep 7, 2006 | Samut Songkhram, Thailand | Retained interim WBC Asian super-flyweight title |
| 57 | Win | 53–3–1 | Katsumi Makiyama | TKO | 5 (12) | Jul 28, 2006 | City Hall, Sara Buri, Thailand | Won vacant interim WBC Asian super-flyweight title |
| 56 | Win | 52–3–1 | Dodong Discado | KO | 2 (10) | Apr 28, 2006 | Taikek Market, Sara Buri, Thailand | |
| 55 | Loss | 51–3–1 | Kuniyuki Aizawa | UD | 10 | Dec 12, 2005 | Korakuen Hall, Tokyo, Japan | |
| 54 | Win | 51–2–1 | Nathan Barcelona | UD | 8 | Oct 28, 2005 | Chokchai 4 Center, Bangkok, Thailand | |
| 53 | Win | 50–2–1 | Tata Polinar | KO | 6 (12) | Sep 30, 2005 | Bangkok, Thailand | Retained interim WBC Asian bantamweight title |
| 52 | Win | 49–2–1 | Anucha Rassameeyan | UD | 6 | Jun 24, 2005 | Por Kungpao, Pinklao Branch, Bangkok, Thailand | |
| 51 | Win | 48–2–1 | Al Tarazona | KO | 2 (10) | Jan 29, 2005 | Channel 7 Studios, Bangkok, Thailand | |
| 50 | Win | 47–2–1 | Thuwachit Boongome | TKO | 2 (6) | Dec 31, 2004 | Por Kungpao Restaurant, Bangkok, Thailand | |
| 49 | Win | 46–2–1 | Rolly Mandahinog | UD | 10 | Aug 27, 2004 | Khukhan, Thailand | |
| 48 | Win | 45–2–1 | Jun Magsipoc | TKO | 8 (12) | Jun 25, 2004 | Wapeepatum, Maha Sarakham, Thailand | Retained interim WBC Asian bantamweight title |
| 47 | Win | 44–2–1 | Allan Fuentes | UD | 12 | Apr 30, 2004 | Nakhon Ratchasima, Thailand | Retained interim WBC Asian bantamweight title |
| 46 | Win | 43–2–1 | Sunao Uno | SD | 10 | Mar 7, 2004 | Industrial Hall, Gifu, Gifu, Japan | |
| 45 | Win | 42–2–1 | Anthony Villamor | TKO | 4 (6) | Jan 3, 2004 | Channel 7 Studios, Bangkok, Thailand | |
| 44 | Win | 41–2–1 | Rey Llagas | UD | 12 | Sep 5, 2003 | Pradit Manootham Sports Arena, Klongtan, Thailand | Won vacant interim WBC Asian bantamweight title |
| 43 | Win | 40–2–1 | Edgar Tahad | KO | 2 (?) | Jul 25, 2003 | City Hall, Chaiyaphum, Thailand | |
| 42 | Win | 39–2–1 | Arman Pedemonte | UD | 10 | Sep 22, 2000 | Sara Buri, Thailand | |
| 41 | Win | 38–2–1 | Ricky Protacio | KO | 5 (?) | Jun 23, 2000 | Bangkok, Thailand | |
| 40 | Win | 37–2–1 | Nathan Barcelona | TKO | 8 (10) | May 19, 2000 | Srimnang Outdoor Arena, Udon Thani, Thailand | |
| 39 | Win | 36–2–1 | Marlon Terado | KO | 4 (?) | Oct 17, 1999 | Bangkok, Thailand | |
| 38 | Win | 35–2–1 | Rey Llagas | PTS | 8 | Sep 17, 1999 | Pakpanag Metropolitan Stadium, Nakhon Si Thammarat, Thailand | |
| 37 | Win | 34–2–1 | Nathan Barcelona | UD | 10 | Aug 29, 1999 | Bangkok, Thailand | |
| 36 | Win | 33–2–1 | Rico Macaubos | PTS | 8 | Mar 6, 1999 | Buddamonton, Thailand | |
| 35 | Loss | 32–2–1 | Manny Pacquiao | KO | 8 (12) | Dec 4, 1998 | Tonsuk College Ground, Phuttamonthon, Thailand | Lost WBC flyweight title |
| 34 | Win | 32–1–1 | Young Soon Jang | KO | 5 (12) | May 1, 1998 | Kanchanaburi Stadium, Kanchanaburi, Thailand | Retained WBC flyweight title |
| 33 | Win | 31–1–1 | Young Jin Kim | UD | 12 | Feb 27, 1998 | Specially Built Arena, Ko Samui, Thailand | Retained WBC flyweight title |
| 32 | Win | 30–1–1 | Yuri Arbachakov | UD | 12 | Nov 12, 1997 | Tsukisamu Green Dome, Sapporo, Hokkaido, Japan | Won WBC flyweight title |
| 31 | Win | 29–1–1 | Juan Domingo Córdoba | RTD | 7 (12) | Aug 1, 1997 | Prince Palace Hotel, Bangkok, Thailand | Retained WBC interim flyweight title |
| 30 | Win | 28–1–1 | Ysaias Zamudio | UD | 12 | May 9, 1997 | Prince Palace Hotel, Bangkok, Thailand | Won vacant WBC interim flyweight title |
| 29 | Win | 27–1–1 | Ramil Gevero | KO | 5 (10) | Jan 30, 1997 | Provincial Stadium, Chumphon, Thailand | |
| 28 | Draw | 26–1–1 | Allan Morre | TD | 2 (10) | Nov 8, 1996 | Villa Café, Phraram 9, Bangkok, Thailand | |
| 27 | Win | 26–1 | Ricky Ocoy | TKO | 6 (8) | Aug 23, 1996 | Provincial Stadium, Surat Thani, Thailand | |
| 26 | Win | 25–1 | Jimmy Aguirre | TKO | 4 (10) | Jul 31, 1996 | The Grand, Bangkae, Bangkok, Thailand | |
| 25 | Win | 24–1 | Texas Gomez | TKO | 4 (6) | May 24, 1996 | Vichean Buri, Petchaboon, Thailand | |
| 24 | Win | 23–1 | Pablo Tiznado | TKO | 9 (10) | Apr 15, 1996 | Great Western Forum, Inglewood, California, U.S. | |
| 23 | Win | 22–1 | Joel Nice | KO | 3 (?) | Jan 27, 1996 | Bansaen Stadium, Chonburi, Thailand | |
| 22 | Win | 21–1 | Ledion Ceniza | PTS | 8 | Nov 5, 1995 | Sara Buri, Thailand | |
| 21 | Loss | 20–1 | Yuri Arbachakov | UD | 12 | Sep 25, 1995 | Nippon Budokan, Tokyo, Japan | For WBC flyweight title |
| 20 | Win | 20–0 | Joseph Paden | KO | 3 (?) | Apr 27, 1995 | Bangkok, Thailand | |
| 19 | Win | 19–0 | Mauro Saucelo | KO | 2 (?) | Feb 19, 1995 | Thansettakit Building, Bangkok, Thailand | |
| 18 | Win | 18–0 | Edwin Projo | KO | 5 (?) | Dec 21, 1994 | Thansettakit Building, Bangkok, Thailand | |
| 17 | Win | 17–0 | Chang-Il Moon | KO | 3 (?) | Oct 24, 1994 | Elite Gym Spa Complex, Bangkok, Thailand | |
| 16 | Win | 16–0 | Nolito Cabato | PTS | 10 | Aug 1, 1994 | Bangkok, Thailand | |
| 15 | Win | 15–0 | Jack Siahaya | TKO | 5 (?) | May 2, 1994 | Elite Gym Spa Complex, Bangkok, Thailand | |
| 14 | Win | 14–0 | Oscar Jimenez | KO | 2 (10) | Mar 13, 1994 | Elite Gym Spa Complex, Bangkok, Thailand | |
| 13 | Win | 13–0 | Benjie Duran | KO | 3 (?) | Dec 18, 1993 | Bangkok, Thailand | |
| 12 | Win | 12–0 | Rolando Protacio | TKO | 3 (?) | Oct 30, 1993 | Bangkok, Thailand | |
| 11 | Win | 11–0 | Reynante Jamili | KO | 2 (?) | Jul 16, 1993 | Bangkok, Thailand | |
| 10 | Win | 10–0 | Rolando Pascua | UD | 12 | Apr 28, 1993 | Bangkok, Thailand | Retained WBC International flyweight title |
| 9 | Win | 9–0 | Alexander Makhmutov | UD | 12 | Feb 25, 1993 | Bangkok, Thailand | Retained WBC International flyweight title |
| 8 | Win | 8–0 | Norikazu Kawana | TKO | 3 (?) | Dec 25, 1992 | Bangkok, Thailand | |
| 7 | Win | 7–0 | Jon Penalosa | KO | 2 (?) | Oct 4, 1992 | Bangkok, Thailand | |
| 6 | Win | 6–0 | Tarman Garzim | UD | 10 | Jul 5, 1992 | Bangkok, Thailand | |
| 5 | Win | 5–0 | Jess Maca | PTS | 10 | May 29, 1992 | Bangkok, Thailand | |
| 4 | Win | 4–0 | Ric Magramo | TKO | 8 (12) | Mar 20, 1992 | Bangkok, Thailand | Won vacant WBC International flyweight title |
| 3 | Win | 3–0 | Ric Siodora | TKO | 2 (10) | Dec 27, 1991 | Bangkok, Thailand | |
| 2 | Win | 2–0 | Ji-Chun Shim | TKO | 5 (?) | Sep 17, 1991 | Bangkok, Thailand | |
| 1 | Win | 1–0 | Bert Refugio | TKO | 1 (?) | Aug 1, 1991 | Bangkok, Thailand | |

## Muay Thai record

Muay Thai Record (Incomplete) :
| Date | Result | Opponent | Event | Location | Method | Round | Time |
| 1989-01-27 | Win | Chakawan Naruemon | Lumpinee Stadium | Bangkok, Thailand | KO (Uppercut) | 3 | |
| 1988-01-22 | Draw | Noppadej Naruemon | Lumpinee Stadium | Bangkok, Thailand | Decision | 5 | 3:00 |
| 1987-02-13 | Win | Fahsathan Lukprabat | Lumpinee Stadium | Bangkok, Thailand | Decision | 5 | 3:00 |
| 1987-01-10 | Win | Kangwannoi Or.Sribualoy | Lumpinee Stadium | Bangkok, Thailand | Referee stoppage | 4 | |
| 1986 | Win | Karuhat Sor.Supawan | Lumpinee Stadium | Bangkok, Thailand | Decision | 5 | 3:00 |
| 1985 | Loss | Karuhat Sor.Supawan | | Samrong, Thailand | Decision | 5 | 3:00 |
| 1983 | Loss | Hippy Singmanee | | Bangkok, Thailand | Decision | 5 | 3:00 |
| 1982 | Draw | Hippy Singmanee | | Bangkok, Thailand | Decision | 5 | 3:00 |
| 1982 | Loss | Wangyu Sor.Ploenjit | Rajadamnern Stadium | Bangkok, Thailand | TKO (Eye injury) | 5 | |
| | Win | Wangyu Sor.Ploenjit | | Thailand | Decision | 5 | 3:00 |
| Legend: Win Loss Draw/No contest Notes ||||||||