Siriporn Thaweesuk (often known by her
ring name
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s, Samson Sor Siriporn or Samson Tor Buamas) (born 26 April 1983) is a female
light-flyweight
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Professional boxing
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professional boxer
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from
Lopburi Province,
Thailand
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. She is a former
WBC female world light flyweight champion.
Thaweesuk was convicted of selling
amphetamines
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and sentenced to ten years in prison.
Thaweesuk won the title while serving a prison sentence, and was granted an early release from Thai prison after winning a world title, having been promised such prior to her victory. Originally a ten-year sentence, Thaweesuk served seven years.
She defeated Japan's
Ayaka Miyao
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Boxing
In women ...
in a title fight for the
WBC female light flyweight championship, which was held in a boxing ring in Klong Prem Prison. As a result, she was granted an early release from the Women's Correctional Institute in Pathum Thani.
Championships and accomplishments
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World Boxing Council
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WBC Female World Light Flyweight Championship (One time, three defenses)
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Women's International Boxing Association
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History
The WIBA was officially founded by American Rya ...
**WIBA World Mini Flyweight Championship (One time, ten defenses)
**WIBA International Flyweight Championship (One time)
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Pan Asian Boxing Association
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History
Si ...
**PABA Light Flyweight Championship (One time)
Professional boxing record
External links
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References
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Living people
Siriporn Thaweesuk
Siriporn Thaweesuk
Light-flyweight boxers
1983 births
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