Thanongsak Simsri
ทนงศักดิ์ สิมศรี
Born (2004-06-17) June 17, 2004 (age 20)
Si Sa Ket, Thailand
Statistics
Weight(s)Light-flyweight
Height1.61 m (5 ft 3 in)
Reach164 cm (65 in)
StanceOrthodox
Boxing record
Total fights39
Wins38
Wins by KO34
Losses1

Thanongsak Simsri (Thai: ทนงศักดิ์ สิมศรี, born 17 June 2004) is a Thai professional boxer who held the Oriental and Pacific Boxing Federation (OPBF) Light-flyweight title since April 2024.

Professional career

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Early career

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Simsri made his debut on 20 June 2018 against fellow debutant Thanapong Saekoo in Samut Prakan, Simsri won via first-round TKO.[1]

Simsri vs. Yabuki

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After composing a record of 24–0, on 10 September 2022, Simsri fought former WBC light-flyweight world champion Masamichi Yabuki in what was promoted as a world title prelude for Yabuki, the fight was scheduled for a catchweight of 50 kilograms.[2] Simsri lost the bout via seventh-round technical knockout, Yabuki knocked his opponent down twice prior to the stoppage, in the second and sixth rounds.[3]

OPBF light-flyweight champion

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Simsri vs. Fajardo

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On 13 April 2024, Simsri challenged the knockout-artist and reigning OPBF light-flyweight champion Miel Fajardo for Fajardo's first title defense, the bout was held in Edion Arena, Osaka, Japan,[4] Simsri prevailed via unanimous decision, thereby becoming the new OPBF champion, Simsri was down once in the tenth round prior to the decision-announcing.[5]

Simsri vs. Taniguchi

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On 15 December 2024, Simsri made his thirs title defense against former WBO mini-flyweight world champion Masataka Taniguchi in Sumiyoshi Sports Center, Osaka,[6] Simsri succesfully defended the title via split decision.[1]

References

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  1. ^ a b "BoxRec: Thanongsak Simsri". boxrec.com. Retrieved 7 April 2025.
  2. ^ "Masamichi to face unbeaten world ranked Thai in ring return!". asianboxing.info. 3 May 2022. Retrieved 7 April 2025.
  3. ^ "Yabuki stops Simsri in 7 rounds". asianboxing.info. 10 September 2022. Retrieved 7 April 2025.
  4. ^ Rosal, Glendale G. (6 April 2024). "Miel Fajardo faces dangerous Thai foe in first OPBF title defense in Japan". cebudailynews.inquirer.net. Retrieved 7 April 2025.
  5. ^ "Thanongsak decisions Fajardo, wins OPBF light flyweight title in Osaka". boxingnews.jp. 14 April 2024. Retrieved 7 April 2025.
  6. ^ Stumberg, Patrick (29 October 2024). "Ryosule Nishida vs. Anuchai Donsua headlines December 15th Osaka show". badlefthook.com. Retrieved 7 April 2025.
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