Thanongsak Simsri
Thanongsak Simsri ทนงศักดิ์ สิมศรี | |
|---|---|
| Born | Thanongsak Simsri June 17, 2000 Sisaket, Thailand |
| Statistics | |
| Weight(s) | Light flyweight |
| Height | 5 ft 3+1⁄2 in (161 cm) |
| Reach | 64+1⁄2 in (164 cm) |
| Stance | Orthodox |
| Boxing record | |
| Total fights | 40 |
| Wins | 39 |
| Wins by KO | 34 |
| Losses | 1 |
Thanongsak Simsri (Thai: ทนงศักดิ์ สิมศรี, born 17 June 2000), also known by his ring name Petchkoson Greentsuda (เพชรโกศล กรีนสึดะ) is a Thai professional boxer who has held the International Boxing Federation (IBF) light-flyweight title since June 2025. He is Thailand's 50th world boxing champion and the third to hold this weight class title in this organization, following Muangchai Kittikasem in 1989 and Saman Sorjaturong in 1995.[1]
Early life
[edit]He was born in Sisaket province and began boxing Muay Thai at the age of 14, driven by passion for the martial art. At 19, he decided to move to Bangkok to seek new opportunities. Due to his precise and swift punching skills, he caught the attention of scouts, which led him to switch from Muay Thai to professional boxing.[2]
Professional career
[edit]Early career
[edit]Simsri made his debut on 20 June 2018 against fellow debutant Thanapong Saekoo in Samut Prakan, Simsri won via first-round TKO.[3]
Simsri was scheduled against the reigning WBA and The Ring light-flyweight world champion Hiroto Kyoguchi for Kyoguchi's third title defense on 3 November 2020, Simsri was at the time the eleventh-ranked contender in the WBA light-flyweight rankings.[4] On 2 November 2020, one day before the fight, Kyoguchi announced he was unable to fight, as both he and his coaches had contracted COVID-19.[5]
Simsri vs. Yabuki
[edit]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.[6] 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.[7]
OPBF light-flyweight champion
[edit]Simsri vs. Fajardo
[edit]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,[8] Simsri prevailed via unanimous decision, thereby becoming the new OPBF champion, Simsri was down once in the tenth round prior to the decision-announcing.[9]
Simsri vs. Taniguchi
[edit]On 15 December 2024, Simsri made his third title defense against former WBO mini-flyweight world champion Masataka Taniguchi in Sumiyoshi Sports Center, Osaka,[10] Simsri successfully defended the title via split decision.[3]
IBF light-flyweight championship
[edit]Simsri vs. Araneta
[edit]As Masamichi Yabuki vacated the IBF light-flyweight world championship to campaign at the flyweight division, No. 1 IBF-ranked knockout artist Christian Araneta is set to face No. 2 ranked Simsri for the vacant IBF light-flyweight world championship.[11] On 26 April 2025, it was confirmed that their bout was finalized and will take place on 19 June 2025 at the Ota City General Gymnasium in Tokyo, Japan.[12][13] Simsri defeated Araneta via split decision to become new IBF light-flyweight world champion, Simsri was in control of the early stages but was dropped in the third-round by a huge counter left, Simri stood up and quickly adjusted, and later controlled most of the bout to win decisively.[14]
After winning the world championship, Simsri dedicated the title to his grandmother, who had passed away just two days earlier, shortly after he had celebrated his 25th birthday.[1]
Professional boxing record
[edit]| 40 fights | 39 wins | 1 loss |
|---|---|---|
| By knockout | 34 | 0 |
| By decision | 5 | 1 |
| No. | Result | Record | Opponent | Type | Round, time | Date | Location | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 40 | Win | 39–1 | Christian Araneta | SD | 12 | 19 Jun 2025 | Ota City General Gymnasium, Tokyo, Japan | Won vacant IBF light-flyweight title |
| 39 | Win | 38–1 | Songchai Songklod | KO | 3 (6), 0:35 | 22 Feb 2025 | Singmanassak Muaythai School, Pathum Thani, Thailand | |
| 38 | Win | 37–1 | Masataka Taniguchi | SD | 12 | 15 Dec 2024 | Sumiyoshi SportsCenter, Osaka, Japan | Retained OPBF light-flyweight title |
| 37 | Win | 36–1 | Saravut Rongpig | TKO | 2 (8), 0:40 | 5 Oct 2024 | Singmanassak Muaythai School, Pathum Thani, Thailand | |
| 36 | Win | 35–1 | John Paul Gabunilas | TKO | 5 (12), 2:52 | 4 Aug 2024 | EDION Arena, Osaka, Japan | Retained OPBF light-flyweight title |
| 35 | Win | 34–1 | Assada Rakmit | KO | 2 (6), 0:59 | 1 Jun 2024 | Spaceplus Bangkok RCA, Bangkok, Thailand | |
| 34 | Win | 33–1 | Miel Fajardo | UD | 12 | 13 Apr 2024 | EDION Arena, Osaka, Japan | Won OPBF light-flyweight title |
| 33 | Win | 32–1 | Bordin Chomphoo | TKO | 1 (8), 0:34 | 16 Dec 2023 | Singmanassak Muaythai School, Pathum Thani, Thailand | |
| 32 | Win | 31–1 | Chiraphan Taosuwan | TKO | 2 (8), 0:20 | 20 Oct 2023 | Singmanassak Muaythai School, Pathum Thani, Thailand | |
| 31 | Win | 30–1 | Shota Asami | KO | 2 (8), 2:20 | 6 Aug 2023 | City Sogo Gym, Hirakata, Japan | |
| 30 | Win | 29–1 | Nawamin Klaypeayoon | TKO | 1 (8), 0:52 | 18 Jun 2023 | Singmanassak Muaythai School, Pathum Thani, Thailand | |
| 29 | Win | 28–1 | Oatsadin Thimthep | TKO | 3 (6), 1:50 | 9 Apr 2023 | Singmanassak Muaythai School, Pathum Thani, Thailand | |
| 28 | Win | 27–1 | Weerawat Thongchaichan | TKO | 2 (6), 0:33 | 19 Feb 2023 | Singmanassak Muaythai School, Pathum Thani, Thailand | |
| 27 | Win | 26–1 | Chiraphan Taosuwan | TKO | 5 (8), 0:36 | 18 Dec 2022 | Singmanassak Muaythai School, Pathum Thanu, Thailand | |
| 26 | Win | 25–1 | Sittipon Sangtean | TKO | 3 (8), 1:08 | 20 Nov 2022 | Singmanassak Muaythai School, Pathum Thani, Thailand | |
| 25 | Loss | 24–1 | Masamichi Yabuki | TKO | 7 (10), 1:19 | 10 Sep 2022 | City Gymnasium, Yokkaichi, Japan | |
| 24 | Win | 24–0 | Kris Sriphum | TKO | 3 (8) | 24 Jul 2022 | Singmanassak Muaythai School, Pathum Thani, Thailand | |
| 23 | Win | 23–0 | Jaturong Yuenyong | TKO | 2 (8), 1:18 | 1 May 2022 | Singmanassak Muaythai School, Pathum Thani, Thailand | |
| 22 | Win | 22–0 | Benjaphon Phokam | TKO | 2 (8), 1:20 | 27 Mar 2022 | Singmanassak Muaythai School, Pathum Thani, Thailand | Won vacant ABF light-flyweight title |
| 21 | Win | 21–0 | Kampanart Valsiripattanachai | TKO | 4 (6), 2:20 | 5 Feb 2022 | Sasakul Gym, Pathum Thani, Thailand | |
| 20 | Win | 20–0 | Natthapon Buasa | TKO | 2 (6), 2:30 | 19 Dec 2021 | Singmanassak Muaythai School, Pathuk Thani, Thailand | |
| 19 | Win | 19–0 | Songkran Sosahwat | TKO | 1 (8), 2:57 | 31 Oct 2021 | Singmanassak Muaythai School, Pathum Thani, Thailand | |
| 18 | Win | 18–0 | Chanon Sonkham | KO | 3 (8), 1:40 | 26 Sep 2021 | Singmanassak Muaythai School, Pathum Thani, Thailand | |
| 17 | Win | 17–0 | Thaweesak Nakham | TKO | 3 (8), 1:30 | 18 Jul 2021 | Hamarith Muaythai, Sa Kaeo, Thailand | Retained Thai light-flyweight title |
| 16 | Win | 16–0 | Tongthep Taeyawong | RTD | 4 (8), 3:00 | 6 Jun 2021 | Singmanassak Muaythai School, Pathum Thani, Thailand | |
| 15 | Win | 15–0 | Nutthakorn Sungsevee | TKO | 3 (6), 0:19 | 19 Mar 2021 | Kiatkririn Fitness & Martial Art, Samut Prakan, Thailand | |
| 14 | Win | 14–0 | Suriya Puttaluksa | TKO | 4 (6), 1:00 | 6 Feb 2020 | Kiatkririn Fitness & Martial Art, Samut Prakan, Thailand | |
| 13 | Win | 13–0 | Christian Bacolod | UD | 8 | 8 Dec 2019 | EDION Arena, Osaka, Japan | |
| 12 | Win | 12–0 | Lerdchai Chaiyawed | UD | 6 | 12 Oct 2019 | Kiatkririn Fitness & Martial Art, Samut Prakan, Thailand | |
| 11 | Win | 11–0 | Nattee Thongsingcle | KO | 3 (8), 1:17 | 31 Aug 2019 | Kiatkririn Fitness & Martial Art, Samut Prakan, Thailand | Won vacant Thai light-flyweight title |
| 10 | Win | 10–0 | Mektison Marganti | KO | 3 (8), 1:46 | 4 Aug 2019 | EDION Arena, Osaka, Japan | |
| 9 | Win | 9–0 | Watcharaphon Chaisai | TKO | 2 (8), 2:28 | 15 Jun 2019 | Kiatkririn Fitness & Martial Art, Samut Prakan, Thailand | |
| 8 | Win | 8–0 | Panuwat Yakaret | TKO | 1 (6), 1:32 | 19 May 2019 | Kiatkririn Fitness & Martial Art, Samut Prakan, Thailand | |
| 7 | Win | 7–0 | Ricardo Sueno | TKO | 1 (6), 1:06 | 21 Apr 2019 | EDION Arena, Osaka, Japan | |
| 6 | Win | 6–0 | Kermoo | KO | 1 (8) | 5 Feb 2019 | Prison & Correctional Facility, Bangkok, Thailand | |
| 5 | Win | 5–0 | Phirom Padanprasert | KO | 5 (6) | 14 Dec 2018 | Maejo University, Chiang Mai, Thailand | |
| 4 | Win | 4–0 | Manop Audomphanawari | TKO | 5 (6), 1:56 | 21 Nov 2018 | Maetuenwittaya School, Lamphun, Thailand | |
| 3 | Win | 3–0 | Suriya Puttaluksa | TKO | 2 (4), 0:59 | 12 Sep 2018 | Municipality of Bangbuathong, Nonthaburi, Thailand | |
| 2 | Win | 2–0 | Prajak Butsree | TKO | 2 (4), 2:02 | 2 Aug 2018 | Ratirat Villege, Nonthaburi, Thailand | |
| 1 | Win | 1–0 | Thanapong Saekoo | TKO | 1 (4), 1:50 | 20 Jun 2018 | Chinese Taipei Association, Samut Prakan, Thailand |
See also
[edit]References
[edit]- ^ a b "เพชรโกศลคว้าแชมป์โลก มอบชัยชนะแด่ยายที่ล่วงลับ" [Petchkoson won the world championship and dedicated the victory to his late grandmother]. TV5 HD (in Thai). 2025-06-20. Retrieved 2025-07-23.
- ^ T Sports 7 (2025-06-16). "รู้จัก "เพชรโกศล กรีนซึดะ" ก่อนชิงแชมป์โลกมวยสากลอาชีพ รุ่นจูเนียร์ฟลายเวท" [Get to know “Petchkoson Greentsuda” before challenging for the professional boxing world junior flyweight title]. Facebook (in Thai). Retrieved 2025-07-23.
{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: numeric names: authors list (link) - ^ a b "BoxRec: Thanongsak Simsri". boxrec.com. Retrieved 7 April 2025.
- ^ Stumberg, Patrick L. (9 September 2020). "Hiroto Kyoguchi vs Thanongsak Simsri set for November 3rd on YouTube". badlefthook.com. Retrieved 7 April 2025.
- ^ Wainwright, Anson (2 November 2020). "Hiroto Kyoguchi tests positive for COVID-19, Tuesday's bout with Thanongsak Simsri canceled". ringtv.com. Retrieved 7 April 2025.
- ^ "Masamichi to face unbeaten world ranked Thai in ring return!". asianboxing.info. 3 May 2022. Retrieved 7 April 2025.
- ^ "Yabuki stops Simsri in 7 rounds". asianboxing.info. 10 September 2022. Retrieved 7 April 2025.
- ^ 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.
- ^ "Thanongsak decisions Fajardo, wins OPBF light flyweight title in Osaka". boxingnews.jp. 14 April 2024. Retrieved 7 April 2025.
- ^ Stumberg, Patrick (29 October 2024). "Ryosuke Nishida vs. Anuchai Donsua headlines December 15th Osaka show". badlefthook.com. Retrieved 7 April 2025.
- ^ Giongco, Nick (12 April 2025). "Araneta battled Thai for vacant IBF throne". tribune.net.ph. Retrieved 19 April 2025.
- ^ Giongco, Nick (26 April 2025). "Araneta-Simsri IBF title clash set". tribune.net.ph. Retrieved 4 May 2025.
- ^ Rosal, Glendale G. (28 April 2025). "Araneta vs. Simsri world title fight set on June 19 in Tokyo". cebudailynews.inqurer.net. Retrieved 4 May 2025.
- ^ Donovan, Jake (19 June 2025). "Thanongsak Simsri edges Christian Araneta to win IBF 108lbs title". boxingscene.com. Retrieved 11 July 2025.
External links
[edit]- Boxing record for Thanongsak Simsri from BoxRec (registration required)