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Sot Chitalada

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Sot Chitalada
สด จิตรลดา
Born
Chaovalit Wongcharoean

(1962-05-05) 5 May 1962 (age 62)
Saen Suk Subdistrict,
Mueang Chonburi district,
Chonburi province, Thailand
NationalityThai
Statistics
Weight(s)
Height5 ft 4 in (163 cm)
Reach68 in (173 cm)
StanceOrthodox
Boxing record
Total fights31
Wins26
Wins by KO16
Losses4
Draws1

Sot Chitalada (Thai: สด จิตรลดา, RTGSSot Chitlada), born as Chaovalit Wongcharoean (Thai: เชาวลิต วงศ์เจริญ; RTGSChaowalit Wongcharoen; 5 May 1962, in Chonburi, Thailand) is a Thai former boxer who was twice WBC and Lineal Flyweight Champion, having defended the title against nine boxers in total.

Biography and career

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He is the second child of a Thai-Muslim family of eight children in Chonburi, near Hat Bang Saen, a popular tourist destination. Before he took up Muay Thai, his older brother had been a fighter. He started training in Muay Thai to strengthen his weak body since childhood.

Chitalada built a reputation as a Muay Thai fighter under the name Chaovalit Sitphraphrom (Thai: เชาวลิต ศิษย์พระพรหม) before making the transition to professional boxing. He fought numerous times with Muay Thai legend Samart Payakaroon. After winning his first four professional fights, he challenged WBC Light flyweight Champion Jung-Koo Chang on 31 March 1984, losing a twelve-round decision.

His ring name "Sot Chitalada" comes from the name of "Muns Sorchitpatana" (Thai: มันส์ ส.จิตรพัฒนา; RTGSMan So-Chitphatthana), another boxer under the same stable. When Sorchitpatana losing by the former WBC Light flyweight Champion Netrnoi Sor Vorasingh and likely to retire, but his name also in the ranking of the WBC. His manager was a subrogate Chaovalit Sitphraphrom to fight on behalf instead Muns Sorchitpatana. Later the rankings of the WBC was incorrect, Sorchitpatana became to Sot Chitlada eventually.

World Flyweight Championship

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Undaunted by the Chang loss, he won two more fights and a little over six months later shocked WBC and Lineal Flyweight Champion Gabriel Bernal, winning the world championships in his home country at Indoor Stadium Huamark, Bangkok.[1]

Chitalada is perhaps best-remembered for his fights with Bernal. The two met again twice in Bangkok. On 22 June 1985, Bernal fought Chitalada to a twelve-round draw, Chitalada keeping the titles. Bernal made another attempt eighteen months later, but on 10 December 1986 he lost another twelve-round decision to Chitalada. This was Bernal's final attempt at the Flyweight titles.

Chitalada brought stability to the WBC and Lineal Flyweight titles, the six title holders prior to Bernal all losing the belts in their first defences, and Bernal losing his second defence. Following the first Bernal fight, Chitalada made six title defences (and won several non-title fights). During this run he defeated former world champions Charlie Magri[2] and Freddy Castillo. He lost the titles on 24 July 1988, travelling to South Korea and losing a twelve-round decision to unbeaten (at that time) Yong-Kang Kim.

After winning three more fights, Chitalada lured Kim for a rematch in his home country of Thailand. This time, it was Chitalada who came out on top, winning a twelve-round decision. Chitalada made four more title defences after he regained the titles. In his third defence, he made his second fight in the Western Hemisphere, defeating Richard Clarke by an eleventh-round knockout in Kingston, Jamaica, thus retaining his titles. For his fourth defence, he travelled to Seoul to avenge the only other loss in his career, to Jung-Koo Chang. Following the Chang fight, on 15 February 1991 Chitalada defended his titles against fellow-countryman Muangchai Kittikasem. This fight ended Chitalada's reign as he suffered his first knockout, Kittikasem stopping him in Round 6 to take the titles. Chitalada won two more fights before challenging Kittikasem to a rematch, but the result was the same, this time it ended in a ninth-round stoppage. That fight would be the last of Chitalada's career, he retired and never attempted a comeback.

Post retirement

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After retirement, he studied at the Faculty of Humanities, University of the Thai Chamber of Commerce. He is the first Thai boxer who graduated a bachelor's degree. He worked in the Public Relations Department of the Thai Airways already resigned. In terms of family life, his wife is an actress in a folk-style series on Channel 7.

From 2006 to 2007, Chitalada taught Muay Thai at the Muay Thai Institute of Kunponli in Salt Lake City, Utah. He has since moved to teach martial arts in California and in Utah.

While being in Utah he would visit the Thai Temple that was located in Layton, Utah. He was honored as many people would come to him for autographs. He spoke broken English but was very eager to teach his Muay Thai class in the early mornings at 6:00 a.m.. His style was different from the other teachers that were there. He definitely brought the world of Thailand to little Utah. One move that he was recognized for was the Jumping Air Kick.[citation needed] Most of his former Utah students miss him and wish him best of luck in his new location of training.

Professional boxing record

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31 fights 26 wins 4 losses
By knockout 16 2
By decision 10 2
Draws 1
No. Result Record Opponent Type Round, time Date Location Notes
31 Loss 26–4–1 Muangchai Kittikasem TKO 9 (12) Feb 28, 1992 Crocodile Farm, Samut Prakan, Thailand For WBC flyweight title
30 Win 26–3–1 Sugar Ray Hynes UD 10 Oct 5, 1991 Bangkok, Thailand
29 Win 25–3–1 Jerry Tarona KO 5 (10) Aug 28, 1991 Bangkok, Thailand
28 Win 24–3–1 Chan-Woo Park KO 6 (10) Jul 6, 1991 Bangkok, Thailand
27 Loss 23–3–1 Muangchai Kittikasem TKO 6 (12) Feb 15, 1991 Central Stadium, Ayutthaya, Thailand Lost WBC flyweight title
26 Win 23–2–1 Chang Jung-koo MD 12 Nov 24, 1990 Olympic Park Gymnasium, Seoul, South Korea Retained WBC flyweight title
25 Win 22–2–1 Richard Clarke TKO 11 (12) Sep 7, 1990 National Arena, Kingston, Jamaica Retained WBC flyweight title
24 Win 21–2–1 Ric Siodora UD 12 May 1, 1990 Army Sports Stadium, Bangkok, Thailand Retained WBC flyweight title
23 Win 20–2–1 Ric Siodora UD 12 Jan 30, 1990 Lumpinee Boxing Stadium, Bangkok, Thailand Retained WBC flyweight title
22 Win 19–2–1 Welgie Leonora PTS 10 Sep 27, 1989 Bangkok, Thailand
21 Win 18–2–1 Kim Yong-kang SD 12 Jun 3, 1989 Municipal Stadium, Trang, Thailand Won WBC flyweight title
20 Win 17–2–1 Boy Selda KO 6 (10) Feb 28, 1989 Bangkok, Thailand
19 Win 16–2–1 Nelson Harada Cabig KO 9 (10) Dec 30, 1988 Bangkok, Thailand
18 Win 15–2–1 Ronnie Belaro RTD 6 (10) Nov 9, 1988 Rajadamnern Stadium, Bangkok, Thailand
17 Loss 14–2–1 Kim Yong-kang UD 12 Jul 24, 1988 Pohang Indoor Gymnasium, Pohang, South Korea Lost WBC and The Ring flyweight titles
16 Win 14–1–1 Hideaki Kamishiro RTD 7 (12) Jan 31, 1988 Osaka-jō Hall, Osaka, Japan Retained WBC and The Ring flyweight titles
15 Win 13–1–1 Rae Ki Ahn KO 4 (12) Sep 5, 1987 Hua Mark Indoor Stadium, Bangkok, Thailand Retained WBC and The Ring flyweight titles
14 Win 12–1–1 Gabriel Bernal UD 12 Dec 10, 1986 Hua Mark Indoor Stadium, Bangkok, Thailand Retained WBC and The Ring flyweight titles
13 Win 11–1–1 Nakarat Kiatsonthaya KO 2 (10) Oct 12, 1986 Bangkok, Thailand
12 Win 10–1–1 Moon Jin Choi TKO 9 (10) Aug 30, 1986 Bangkok, Thailand
11 Win 9–1–1 Freddy Castillo UD 12 Feb 22, 1986 El Sabah Al Salem Stadium, Kuwait City, Kuwait Retained WBC and The Ring flyweight titles
10 Draw 8–1–1 Gabriel Bernal MD 12 Jun 22, 1985 National Stadium Gymnasium, Bangkok, Thailand Retained WBC and The Ring flyweight titles
9 Win 8–1 Charlie Magri RTD 4 (12) Feb 20, 1985 Alexandra Palace, London, England, U.K. Retained WBC and The Ring flyweight titles
8 Win 7–1 Gabriel Bernal SD 12 Oct 8, 1984 National Stadium Gymnasium, Bangkok, Thailand Won WBC and The Ring flyweight titles
7 Win 6–1 Rudi Palicua TKO 7 (10) Jul 6, 1984 Bangkok, Thailand
6 Win 5–1 Wick Tengam TKO 6 (10) May 6, 1984 Bangkok, Thailand
5 Loss 4–1 Chang Jung-koo UD 12 Mar 31, 1984 Kooduk Gymnasium, Busan, South Korea For WBC light flyweight
4 Win 4–0 Chaonainoi Chomcata KO 2 (6) Dec 30, 1983 Bangkok, Thailand
3 Win 3–0 Niponyut Sakadam KO 3 (6) Nov 18, 1983 Bangkok, Thailand
2 Win 2–0 Suriya Patumwadee PTS 6 Aug 23, 1983 Bangkok, Thailand
1 Win 1–0 Srithunya Sithsanae KO 4 (6) May 5, 1983 Bangkok, Thailand

Muay Thai record

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Muay Thai Record
Date Result Opponent Event Location Method Round Time
1983-09-28 Win Thailand Phayanoi Sor Tassanee Rajadamnern Stadium Bangkok, Thailand Decision 5 3:00
1983-08-24 Loss Thailand Langkrung Kiatkriangkrai Rajadamnern Stadium Bangkok, Thailand Decision 5 3:00
For the Rajadamnern Stadium Flyweight (112 lbs) title.
1983-06-17 Win Thailand Rungchai Thairungruang Rajadamnern Stadium Bangkok, Thailand Decision 5 3:00
1983-05-12 Loss Thailand Langkrung Kiatkriangkrai Rajadamnern Stadium Bangkok, Thailand Decision 5 3:00
For the Rajadamnern Stadium Flyweight (112 lbs) title.
1982-10- Win Thailand Palannoi Kiatanan Rajadamnern Stadium Bangkok, Thailand Decision 5 3:00
1979-09-02 Loss Thailand Samart Payakaroon Lumpinee Stadium Bangkok, Thailand Decision 5 3:00
1979-07-24 Thailand Wisanupon Saksamut Lumpinee Stadium Bangkok, Thailand
1979-01-01 Loss Thailand Samart Payakaroon Sa Kaeo Province, Thailand Decision 5 3:00
Legend:   Win   Loss   Draw/No contest   Notes

See also

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References

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  1. ^ "Thai Captures Flyweight Title". The New York Times. 9 October 1984. Retrieved 2023-12-31.
  2. ^ "Sot Chitalada of Thailand retained the World Boxing Council..." United Press International. Retrieved 2023-12-31.
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Sporting positions
World boxing titles
Preceded by WBC flyweight champion
October 8, 1984 – July 24, 1988
Succeeded by
The Ring flyweight champion
October 8, 1984 – July 24, 1988
Preceded by
Kim Yong-kang
WBC flyweight champion
June 3, 1989 – February 15, 1991
Succeeded by