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Manny Melchor
Manuel Cabagay Melchor (born March 14, 1969) is a Filipino former professional boxer who competed from 1987 to 2002. He held the IBF mini flyweight title in 1992. Professional career Melchor turned professional in 1987 and compiled a record of 19–15–4 before facing and defeating Fahlan Sakkreerin, to win the IBF Mini flyweight title. He would lose the title in his first defense against Ratanapol Sor Vorapin. Melchor would get stopped by WBC champ & Mexican legend Ricardo López in his second attempt at a world title He would face another Mexican boxer José Antonio Aguirre, in his final attempt at a world title in 2001, he would lose via unanimous decision. Professional boxing record Boxing trainer Melchor retired in 2002 and went on to become a boxing trainer. See also *List of world mini-flyweight boxing champions *List of Filipino boxing world champions The history of boxing in the Philippines is the history of boxing and the evolution and progress of the spo ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Cuneta Astrodome
The Cuneta Astrodome is an indoor arena that is located in Pasay, Philippines. Since the 1993 PBA season, it was better known as the home of the Philippine Basketball Association. when it left the PhilSports Arena (that was then known as ULTRA), up until the 1998 PBA season, 1998 and since 2001 PBA season, 2001. It hosts the local basketball league sports competition. It has also hosted a slew of other political, evangelical gatherings and church anniversaries. It is also the permanent home of the Philippine Super Liga since 2014. Despite its name, the Cuneta Astrodome is not a dome-shaped indoor arena, since its exterior is rectangular in shape. History The Cuneta Astrodome was built to complement the adjacent Pasay City Sports Complex which is in a dilapidated state prior the Cuneta Astrodome's construction. The arena is named after Enrique Cuneta, a prominent Pasay city official in 1816 who is also the ancestor of Pablo Cuneta, who was mayor of Pasay in the 1990s. [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Pretty Boy Lucas
Santiago Domingo Lucas (born December 20, 1966, in Norzagaray, Bulacan), known professionally as Pretty Boy Lucas is a retired Filipino professional boxer who competed from 1983 to 1995, challenging for the world title to four times in the 1980s and the 1990s but not successful. Pugilistic career Lucas went pro in late 1983 include won the Philippines mini flyweight (105 lbs) champion. He had the opportunity to challenge for the vacant IBF mini flyweight world title against Thai boxer Samuth Sithnaruepol on March 24, 1988, at Rajadamnern Stadium, Bangkok. Undefeated Lucas, who wore navy blue trunks with white diagonal bar, fought well and can punch the right fist to the opponent's chin until staggers in the first round. Unfortunately, in the 11th round, he was beaten by Sithnaruepol's fist as a result, his right eyebrow seriously bleed. The bout had to end when the doctor didn't allow him to continue fighting and made him lose. Although Thai boxer was the victor and became t ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Samutprakarn Crocodile Farm And Zoo
The Samutprakarn Crocodile Farm and Zoo ( th, ฟาร์ม จระเข้ สมุทรปราการ ) is a crocodile zoo in Samut Prakan Province, Thailand. The park claims to hold the world's largest crocodile in captivity, named Yai, measuring and weighing . Yai is one among over 100,000 crocodiles at the farm. Visitors to the crocodile farm can see a wide variety of animals other than crocodiles, including elephants, lions, tigers, monkeys, great apes, horses and hippos. There are daily crocodile shows, famous for the performers doing tricks such as putting their heads and arms inside a crocodile's mouth. Elephant shows display the dexterity of elephants as they walk tightropes, ride skateboards and dance. Visitors may also take short elephant ride, ride a train, enjoy a paddle boat ride or explore the dinosaur museum. Admission for non-Thai adults is 300 baht. Admission for children is 200 baht. Thai nationals pay 60 baht admission. Foreign-looking resid ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Nimibutr Stadium
Nimibutr Stadium (sometimes referred to as Nimibutr Gymnasium) is an indoor sporting arena located in Bangkok, Thailand. The capacity of the arena is 5,600 spectators. It was built in 1963 and is part of the National Stadium complex. It is used for a variety of indoor sports such as badminton, handball, basketball, futsal, gymnastics and boxing. It has also hosted concerts. Past sports events hosted at the stadium Badminton * 2012 Thailand Open Grand Prix Gold * 2013 Thailand Open Grand Prix Gold * 2016 Thailand Masters Grand Prix Gold * 2016 Thailand Open Grand Prix Gold * 2017 Thailand Masters Grand Prix Gold * 2017 Thailand Open Grand Prix Gold * 2018 Thailand Masters (badminton) * 2018 Thailand Open (badminton) * 2022 BWF World Tour Finals * 2023 Thailand Masters (badminton) Basketball * Basketball at the 1966 Asian Games * Basketball at the 1970 Asian Games * Basketball at the 1978 Asian Games * 2007 Summer Universiade Boxing * 2003 World Amateur Bo ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Kim Kwang-sun
Kim Kwang-sun (born June 8, 1964) is a retired South Korean boxer. Amateur career Kim won the gold medal in the Men's Flyweight (51 kg) category at the 1988 Summer Olympics in Seoul. He was a two-time Boxing World Cup champion as well. Results Pro career Kim turned pro in 1990 and after only five fights took on Humberto González in 1992 for the WBC Light Flyweight title. Although he was leading in the fight, he lost in a 12th-round TKO. In 1993 he took on Michael Carbajal for the WBC and IBF Light Flyweight Light flyweight, also known as junior flyweight or super strawweight, is a weight class in boxing. Professional boxing The weight limit at light flyweight in professional boxing is 108 pounds (49 kilograms). When New York legalized boxing in 1920, ... title but was TKO'd in the 7th round. He retired after the bout with a record of 6-2-0. American television commentators said they thought Kim was winning the Carbajal bout. References External links * ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Toto Pongsawang
Toto Pongsawang or spelt Toto Por.Pongsawang ( th, โตโต้ ป.พงษ์สว่าง) is a former Thai professional boxer and Muay Thai fighter of the 1990s. Biography & career Toto had a reputation for being a Muay Thai in Isan region in name "Toto Kangwalprai" (โตโต้ กังวาลไพร). Later, his manager Songphol "Ja Tu" Pongsawang led him to a regular at the Lumpinee Boxing Stadium, Bangkok under a promoter Songchai Rattanasuban. He is better known for defeating the hot-tempered fighter Pongsiri "Rambo" Por Ruamrudee in the second round with elbow strikes and beat Pairojnoi "Bloody Steel" Sor Siamchai with knockout in the final round even before that, he is almost defeated. That's why he was nicknamed ''"Lord of Miracle"'' from Muay Thai fans. Later, Songphol had him change to a professional career. It's intended that to fight just three times and then become a world champion like a legendary Saensak Muangsurin. He made a total of five win ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Bally's Lake Tahoe
Bally's Lake Tahoe (formerly Park Tahoe, Caesars Tahoe, and MontBleu Resort Casino) is a casino hotel in Stateline, Nevada. It is owned by Edgewood Companies and operated by Bally's Corporation. The property includes a casino and a 438-room hotel on a site. It is the home to the Ciera Steak + Chophouse. The entire property underwent a $25-million remodel in 2015, with all guest rooms, the casino, 1,200-seat showroom, and exterior being upgraded. History Park Tahoe (1978–1979) The casino first opened in 1978 as the Park Tahoe, built by Park Cattle Co. The building was designed by Daniel, Mann, Johnson & Mendenhall and constructed by Del E. Webb Corporation. Caesars World took over the next year under a 25-year lease, with options to extend it another 50 years. Caesars Tahoe (1979–2006) Caesars agreed to spend $40 million to complete construction of the hotel portion of the property, which was renamed as Caesars Tahoe Palace and later simply Caesars Tahoe. In line with the ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Osvaldo Guerrero
Osvaldo Guerrero-Camargo (born 20 January 1974) is a Mexican former professional boxer who competed from 1991 to 2004, challenging for the IBF mini flyweight title in 1995. Pro career Guerrero went pro in March 1991, he had fought a total of 21 times, only losing once to Rafael Orozco, a fellow-countryman by knockout in 1992. In 1995, he traveled to Thailand to challenge IBF Mini flyweight world title with Thai holder Ratanapol Sor Vorapin, Sor Vorapin's 12th title defense. Prior in 1994, he was WBC Strawweight international champion, by won with TKO Manny Melchor a former IBF Mini flyweight world champion from the Philippines, in the seventh round. Long-haired Guerrero, who always nerves Sor Vorapin, gave an interview that he will defeat Sor Vorapin by knockout in the second round, and will take IBF title to unify with WBC same weight class of title holder Ricardo "El Finito" López, a fellow Mexican. The event was held at a Chakkam Khanathon School in northern Thailand ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Chira Nakhon Stadium
Chiranakhon Stadium ( th, สนามกีฬาจิระนคร) is a football stadium in Hat Yai, Songkhla Province, Songkhla Thailand. It is the home stadium of Hatyai F.C. and Songkhla FC. The stadium holds 25,000 spectators and opened in 1944. References External linksStadium information Football venues in Thailand Buildings and structures in Songkhla province Sports venues completed in 1944 Sport in Songkhla province 1944 establishments in Thailand {{Thailand-sports-venue-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Songkram Porpaoin
Songkram Porpaoin ( th, สงคราม ป.เปาอินทร์; born 25 March 1966) is a retired professional Minimumweight boxer from Thailand. He's the twin younger brother of Chana Porpaoin, a two times WBA Minimumweight champion in 1990s. Biography & career Songkram has a real name Manatsanun Motma (มนัสนันท์ หมดมา; formerly: Kam Motma; ค้ำ หมดมา; nicenamed: Tho; โท) born in Lom Sak District, Phetchabun Province. When his old brother Chana won the world champion his manager, Niwat "Chae-mae" Laosuwanwat of Galaxy Boxing Promotion is hoping to be the world's second twins world champion after the Galaxy brothers Khaosai-Khaokor Galaxy in 1980s. Before his professional career he used to Muay Thai in the north region his native in the name "Kongla Sakchainarong" (ก้องหล้า ศักดิ์ชัยณรงค์; while his brother Chana used the name "Lomnua Sakchainarong"; ลมเหนื ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Kaaj Chartbandit
Kaaj Chartbandit ( th, กาจ ชาติบัณฑิต) also known as Hadao CP Gym (ห้าดาว ซีพียิม) (born July 13, 1970) is a Thai former professional boxer who competed from 1987 to 1998, challenging for the WBA light-flyweight title twice in the 1990s. Biography and career Chartbandit was born in eastern Bangkok, graduated from Minburi Technical College. He has been through a lot of amateur boxing at the youth level, including being the champion of the Department of Physical Education. Chartbandit turned pro in 1987 by fighting all Thai boxers, he was the Flyweight (112 lb) champion of Rajadamnern Stadium (comparable to Thailand champion) in 1993. Niwat Laosuwannawat (manager and promoter of star Khaosai Galaxy) accepted the transfer of him into the stable. Laosuwannawat renamed him to "Hadao CP Gym" according to the brand name of the sponsoring company. He was considered the first athlete to be officially sponsored by Charoen Pokphand Grou ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
