Poonsawat scores 4th round KO Win!

I agree, even though he does look jacked at 122, he's probably a couple inches shorter than his listed 5 4'. Lueveno was the last guy I expected to see them targetting. Yeah, he looked a tad smaller than Sidorenko when they fought. I think his size is what will hold him back. Despite being of smaller stature, his strength is what allows him to do what he does at 122, it won't be that way at 126.

I actually just did a quick Google search and this came up. :lol1: I dunno about Poon at 126.....I think it could be too much for him. I agree, even though he does look jacked at 122, he's probably a couple inches shorter than his listed 5 4'. Lueveno was the last guy I expected to see them targetting.

Here's the source Philboxing.com-I think the plan is to move him up http://philboxing.com/news/story-39270.html POONSAWAT STOPS KIMURA IN 4, SIGNS WITH GOLDEN BOY By Carlos Costa PhilBoxing.com Fri, 21 May 2010 MAHASARAKHAM, THAILAND - WBA super bantamweight world champion Poonsawat Kratingdaenggym from Thailand made a successful second defense of his title by scoring a brutal KO over Japanese challenger Shoji Kumura in Masaharakahm, Thailand Thursday night. New Zealand referee Mr. Ferlin Marsh correctly spared Kimura from further punishment by halting actions at 2:23 of the 4th round. From the beginning of intense battle, Poonsawat (41-1, 29 KOs) looked much faster, stronger, and aggressive than the brave Japanese challenger who was knocked down to the canvas two times during that torturous 4th round. In contrast, Kimura (23-4-2, 9 KOs) was never able to mount any meaningful offensive that could counter the vicious, relentless attacks sent by the 5' 4½" Thailand fighter. Right after the fight, the Thai’s manager Niwat Laosuwanwat, president of Galaxy Boxing Promotions announced an agreement with Golden Boy Promotions for the 29-years-old Poonsawat to fight before American audiences. Their likely next target is former featherweight champion Steven Luevano (37-2-1, 15 KOs) in Las Vegas by the end of the year. I actually just did a quick Google search and this came up. :lol1: I dunno about Poon at 126.....I think it could be too much for him.

Here's the source Philboxing.com-I think the plan is to move him up Yea I saw that one too. Seems strange for him to be fighting Lueveno though.

What? Do you have a source? Why would he fight Luevano? Luevano said he was having trouble making 126. Does Poon plan on moving up? Here's the source Philboxing.com-I think the plan is to move him up http://philboxing.com/news/story-39270.html POONSAWAT STOPS KIMURA IN 4, SIGNS WITH GOLDEN BOY By Carlos Costa PhilBoxing.com Fri, 21 May 2010 MAHASARAKHAM, THAILAND - WBA super bantamweight world champion Poonsawat Kratingdaenggym from Thailand made a successful second defense of his title by scoring a brutal KO over Japanese challenger Shoji Kumura in Masaharakahm, Thailand Thursday night. New Zealand referee Mr. Ferlin Marsh correctly spared Kimura from further punishment by halting actions at 2:23 of the 4th round. From the beginning of intense battle, Poonsawat (41-1, 29 KOs) looked much faster, stronger, and aggressive than the brave Japanese challenger who was knocked down to the canvas two times during that torturous 4th round. In contrast, Kimura (23-4-2, 9 KOs) was never able to mount any meaningful offensive that could counter the vicious, relentless attacks sent by the 5' 4½" Thailand fighter. Right after the fight, the Thai’s manager Niwat Laosuwanwat, president of Galaxy Boxing Promotions announced an agreement with Golden Boy Promotions for the 29-years-old Poonsawat to fight before American audiences. Their likely next target is former featherweight champion Steven Luevano (37-2-1, 15 KOs) in Las Vegas by the end of the year.

Breaking news- Poonsawat has signed with Golden Boy Promotions. It looks like his first opponent could be Steve Lueveno in Vegas this fall. What? Do you have a source? Why would he fight Luevano? Luevano said he was having trouble making 126. Does Poon plan on moving up?

Breaking news- Poonsawat has signed with Golden Boy Promotions. It looks like his first opponent could be Steve Lueveno in Vegas this fall.

I think you're talking about his fight with Miguel Roman that was on FNF. Too bad though, I'm pretty sure Escalante is at 126 now. He's ranked as such in the WBA's rankings.......he's not on them at 122. Yea that is too bad. Would be an intrigueing fight. That Escalante Roman fight was a war. Probably my favorite fight of the year.

I used to think Escalante would beat Poon, but after seeing him go life and death with that guy a few months back (i forget his name, tough Mexican pressure guy), I think Poon ices him. I think you're talking about his fight with Miguel Roman that was on FNF. Too bad though, I'm pretty sure Escalante is at 126 now. He's ranked as such in the WBA's rankings.......he's not on them at 122.

Good stuff. He's fought outside of Thailand before, so hopefully he will come here. I hope he's able to make weight comfortably, he looked at bit drained at the weigh in. Too bad Escalante moved up. That would've been a good showcase fight for him on ESPN.

The best thing would be for him to sign a co-promotion deal with someone like Top Rank. If he did that he could get a few days on Top Rank Live (Arum has 30-40 dates set aside this year I think) and also Top Rank has alot of fighters he could set him up with as far as match-up as concerned.

WBA super bantamweight champion Poonsawat Kratingdaenggym (41-1, 29 KOs) scored a fourth round KO over challenger Shoji Kimura (23-4-2, 9 KOs) on Thursday in Maha Sarakham, Thailand. It was the second defense for Poonsawat following his crushing second round KO over Bernard Dunne last September. His handlers are now eager to expose him to a larger audience. They plan on scheduling a fight in the United States as early as this fall.:boxing: I saw an article in the Thai Rath Newspaper that quoted his management saying they were interested in a fight in Las Vegas for September. They said they were in talks with Golden Boy and Bob Arum Top Rank. Hopefully the details will be worked out and American fans can see this exciting fighter.

Hell yeah. I been waiting to see him on tv! Me too! Won't have to watch anymore delayed youtube videos.