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Siriporn Thaweesuk

Siriporn Thaweesuk (often known by her ring names, Samson Sor Siriporn or Samson Tor Buamas) (born 26 April 1983) is a female light-flyweight professional boxer from Lopburi Province, Thailand. She is a former WBC female world light flyweight champion.

Thaweesuk was convicted of selling amphetamines and sentenced to ten years in prison.[2]

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.[3]

She defeated Japan's Ayaka Miyao 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.[4]

Championships and accomplishments

Professional boxing record

Kickboxing record

External links

References

  1. ^ "Boxing record for Samson Sor Siriporn". BoxRec.
  2. ^ "Thailand's Siriporn retains WBC flyweight title". ABS CBN News. 2008-04-26. Retrieved 2023-09-08.
  3. ^ "Thai prisoner boxes for freedom". BBC News. 3 April 2007. Retrieved October 18, 2011.
  4. ^ "Thai jailbird walks free after winning world title". Reuters. 2007-06-03. Retrieved 2023-09-08.