Pongsith Wiangwiset (born 22 January 1972) also known as Wanwiset Kaennorasing (วันวิเศษ แก่นนรสิงห์) is a Thai boxer and Muay Thai kickboxer. In amateur boxing he competed at the 1996 Summer Olympics and the 2000 Summer Olympics in Lightweight division.[1]

Pongsith Wiangwiset
Personal information
Native nameพงษ์สิทธิ์ เวียงวิเศษ
NicknameKai
NationalityThai
Born (1972-01-22) 22 January 1972 (age 52)
Mueang Khon Kaen District, Khon Kaen Province, Isan (Northeast Thailand)
Years active1991–2005
Height165 cm (5 ft 5 in)
Weight58 kg (128 lb; 9.1 st)
Sport
CountryThailand
SportBoxing
Muay Thai
TeamSongchai Boxing Promotion
Turned pro2002
Retired2005
Medal record
Amateur Boxing
Representing  Thailand
SEA Games
Gold medal – first place 1995 Chiang Mai Lightweight
Asian Games
Gold medal – first place 1998 Bangkok Lightweight
Asian Amateur Boxing Championships
Bronze medal – third place 1997 Kuala Lumpur Lightweight

Career

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Veangviseth born in Mueang Khon Kaen District, Khon Kaen Province in boxer family, his family runs a Muay Thai gym. His father was a former Muay Thai kickboxer under the name "Kingkanha Sakpramuan" (กิ่งกัญหา ศักดิ์ประมวล). Veangviseth, fighting as Wanwiset was a notable fighter during the "golden era" of Muay Thai where he received purses of hundreds of thousands of baht per bout. He made his debut in Bangkok in 1991 with a regular fight at Rajadamnern Stadium. He faced some of the top-line Muay Thai kickboxers, for example Chamuekpet Hapalang, Mathee Jadeepitak, Noppadej Sor.Rewadee, Tahaneak Praeaumpol, Chaidej Kiatchansing, Chatchai Paiseetong, Yodkhunpon Sittraiphum, Veeraphol Sahaprom, etc. He also served as a trainer for the famous camp Jocky gym during his fighting career.[2]

For amateur boxing he competed in his first major tournament at the 1996 Summer Olympics in Atlanta by joining the same team as Somluck Kamsing, a first Thai Summer Olympics gold medalist. He also competed again at the next Summer Olympics, in Sydney in 2000. In both tournaments, Veangviseth competed in the lightweight (60kg) division.

He was the head trainer of the 13Reanresort camp for many years before returning to his native province.[3]

In his personal life, it can be considered that he is good friend with Somrak Kamsing, both of them are Khon Kaen people and their wives are sisters.

Titles and honours

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Muay Thai

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Awards

Boxing

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Amateur

Professional

  • PABA Super Featherweight Champion (12 defenses) (2002–2005)

Muay Thai record

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Muay Thai Record (Incomplete)
Date Result Opponent Event Location Method Round Time
1997-06-12 Win   Petchnamek Sor Siriwat Rajadamnern Stadium Bangkok, Thailand Decision 5 3:00
1997-01-29 Win   Apiwat Por Pluemkamol Rajadamnern Stadium Bangkok, Thailand Decision 5 3:00
1996-12-09 Win   Muangfahlek Kiatwichian Rajadamnern Stadium Bangkok, Thailand Decision 5 3:00
1996-11-06 Loss   Apiwat Por Pluemkamol Rajadamnern Stadium Bangkok, Thailand Decision 5 3:00
1996-02-23 Win   Paidaeng Lersakgym Rajadamnern Stadium Bangkok, Thailand Decision 5 3:00
1995-10-27   Changnoi Sirimongkol [4] Lumpinee Stadium Bangkok, Thailand Decision 5 3:00
1995-07-24 Draw   Changnoi Sirimongkol Rajadamnern Stadium Bangkok, Thailand Decision 5 3:00
1995-06-13 Loss   Changnoi Sirimongkol Lumpinee Stadium Bangkok, Thailand Decision 5 3:00
1995-01-25 Win   Noppadet Sor.Rewadee Rajadamnern Stadium Bangkok, Thailand Decision 5 3:00
1994-12-28 Win   Mathee Jadeepitak Rajadamnern Stadium Bangkok, Thailand Decision 5 3:00
1994- Win   Prabsuk Sitsantat Rajadamnern Stadium Bangkok, Thailand Decision 5 3:00
1994-10-19 Win   Chatchai Paiseetong Rajadamnern Stadium Bangkok, Thailand Decision 5 3:00
1994-09-02 Win   Padejsuk Bor.Brandigym Lumpinee Stadium Bangkok, Thailand Decision 5 3:00
1994- Loss   Chaidet Kiatchansing Rajadamnern Stadium Bangkok, Thailand Decision 5 3:00
1994-05-04 Win   Noppadet Sor.Rewadee Rajadamnern Stadium Bangkok, Thailand Decision 5 3:00
Defends Rajadamnern Stadium 126 lbs title.[5]
1994- Win   Phannarin Sor.Suwanpakdee Rajadamnern Stadium Bangkok, Thailand Decision 5 3:00
1994- Win   Paidaeng Lersakgym Rajadamnern Stadium Bangkok, Thailand Decision 5 3:00
1994-01-12 Win   Noppadet Sor.Rewadee Rajadamnern Stadium Bangkok, Thailand Decision 5 3:00
Wins Rajadamnern Stadium 126 lbs title.
1993-11-12 Loss   Kukrit Sor Nayaiam Lumpinee Stadium Bangkok, Thailand Decision 5 3:00
1993-08-18 Loss   Noppadet Sor.Rewadee Rajadamnern Stadium Bangkok, Thailand Decision 5 3:00
For the vacant Rajadamnern Stadium 126 lbs title.
1993-07-28 Win   Tahaneak Pichitman Rajadamnern Stadium Bangkok, Thailand Decision 5 3:00
1993-06-23 Win   Banluedet Lukprabat Rajadamnern Stadium Bangkok, Thailand Decision 5 3:00
1993-05-26 Loss   Chamuekpet Hapalang Rajadamnern Stadium Bangkok, Thailand Decision 5 3:00
1992-12-12 Loss   Seesot Chor Vikun Rajadamnern Stadium show Malayia, Thailand Decision 5 3:00
1992-10-28 Win   Noppadet Sor.Rewadee Rajadamnern Stadium Bangkok, Thailand Decision 5 3:00
1992-03-26 Win   Ekayuth Por.Bunya Lumpinee Stadium Bangkok, Thailand Decision 5 3:00
1992-02-20 Loss   Veeraphol Sahaprom Bangkok, Thailand KO 4
1991-12-11 Draw   Ekayuth Por.Bunya Lumpinee Stadium Bangkok, Thailand Decision 5 3:00
1991-10-30 Win   Tahaneak Praeaumpol Rajadamnern Stadium Bangkok, Thailand TKO (leg injury) 3 3:00
1991-07-23 Loss   Yodkhunpon Sittraiphum Lumpinee Stadium Bangkok, Thailand KO (Knee) 3
1991-06-24 Loss   Ekaphon Chuwattana Rajadamnern Stadium Bangkok, Thailand Decision 5 3:00
1991-04-04 Win   Yutthasak Tansaringkarn Rajadamnern Stadium Bangkok, Thailand Decision 5 3:00
1991-03-04 Win   Youngtrang Kiatkaosaen Rajadamnern Stadium Bangkok, Thailand Decision 5 3:00
Wins 300,000 baht side-bet.
1990-09-23 Win   Komjack Sit Sor.Por.Sor Rajadamnern Stadium Bangkok, Thailand Decision 5 3:00
Legend:   Win   Loss   Draw/No contest   Notes

References

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  1. ^ Evans, Hilary; Gjerde, Arild; Heijmans, Jeroen; Mallon, Bill; et al. "Phongsit Veangviseth Olympic Results". Olympics at Sports-Reference.com. Sports Reference LLC. Archived from the original on 18 April 2020. Retrieved 14 January 2019.
  2. ^ "Les enfants gladiateurs du stadium de Khon Kaen". siamfightmag.com.
  3. ^ "The 13Reanresort gym special report by Serge Trefeu". siamfightmag.com.
  4. ^ "Changnoi Sirimongkhon vs Wanwiset Kaennorasing 3". youtube.com.
  5. ^ Trefeu, Serge. "Wanwiset Kaennorasing (Career 1990-2000)". siamfightmag.com. Retrieved 26 April 2023.
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