Prasitsak Phaprom: Kwanpichit’s Flyweight Title Challenges
Thai boxer Prasitsak Phaprom, also known as Kwanpichit OnesongchaiGym, met China’s Zou Shiming twice in high-profile flyweight bouts. BoxerList’s career record lists the alternate name and their meetings.
The video shows their first meeting, in Macau in November 2014. Shiming won by unanimous decision, handing Kwanpichit his first professional loss, according to The Philippine Star’s fight report.
They met again in November 2016, this time for the vacant WBO flyweight championship. The WBO’s official result records another unanimous-decision win for Shiming, who claimed the title.
Building toward a world title opportunity
Phaprom’s professional record begins in February 2010, with a points victory over Petchromklao Or Ekarin in Chonburi. His early career was largely based in Thailand, where his opponents included Roilo Golez, Fernando Ocon and Jayar Estremos. The record also includes draws against Chokdee Chaichana and Ben Mananquil before his first meeting with Zou.
Following the Macau defeat, Phaprom returned to winning form in domestic appearances. His 2015 and 2016 results included victories over Haji Juma, Julias Kisarawe, Jack Amisa and Richard Rosales. That sequence brought him back to Zou nearly two years after their initial contest, with a world championship now at stake.
The Las Vegas rematch
The second bout was held at the Thomas & Mack Center on November 5, 2016. It was promoted by Top Rank, with Russell Mora serving as referee. Zou’s unanimous victory settled the vacant WBO championship, leaving Phaprom as a world title challenger. The two meetings remain distinct milestones: the first ended his unbeaten run, while the second was his opportunity to claim the full flyweight title.
Sources
Career records and reporting: wboboxing.com.
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Boxing, Boxing History
