Arporn Sophap (; born: May 30, 1967), known professionally as Wangchannoi Sor.Palangchai (), is a Thai former professional Muay Thai fighter. He is a former five-time Lumpinee Stadium champion across two divisions, as well as the 1993 Sports Writers Association of Thailand Fighter of the Year, who was famous in the 1980s and 1990s. Nicknamed the "Cross Punch Savant", he was especially known for his punching ability and is often regarded amongst the greatest fighters in Muay Thai history.
Biography and career
Arporn Sophap was born on May 30th, 1967 in Tambon Wang Chan, Amphoe Khok Samrong, Lopburi Province in central Thailand. He began his career at the age of 10 and quickly built a reputation in his hometown. Later, he moved to Bangkok to fight under the renowned promoter Songchai Rattanasuban. He would also receive a diploma from Rattana Commercial School (now Rattana Bundit University).
He gained wider recognition after defeating Namphon Nongkeepahuyuth to win the Lumpinee Stadium Junior Flyweight title on the undercard for the WBC World Super Flyweight title fight between Gilberto Román and Kongtoranee Payakaroon. Eventually, he vacated the Flyweight title as he moved up in weight. He’d go on to earn the Junior Featherweight title a total of four times. At his peak, his highest fight purse reached 260,000 baht. He faced many of the greatest fighters of his era including Samart Payakaroon, Karuhat Sor.Supawan, Chamuekpet Hapalang, Kongtoranee Payakaroon, Kaensak Sor.Ploenjit, Lamnamoon Sor.Sumalee, Samransak Muangsurin, Jaroenthong Kiatbanchong, Oley Kiatoneway, Langsuan Panyuthaphum, Cherry Sor.Wanich, Chatchai Paiseetong, Namkabuan Nongkeepahuyuth, Boonlai Sor.Thanikul, and Nungubon Sitlerchai.
His match against Samart was particularly memorable, as Samart was widely considered the greatest Muay Thai fighter of the era. Wangchannoi defeated him on the undercard of the IBF Junior Flyweight World title fight between Tacy Macalos and Muangchai Kittikasem, held on May 2, 1989, at Lumpinee Stadium. Following the bout, Samart announced his immediate retirement in the ring. In 1993, Wangchannoi was named Fighter of the Year. In 1993, he was awarded best fighter of the year.
He earned many nicknames including the 33-Second Puncher after knocking out Namkabuan Nongkeepahuyuth in just 33 seconds of the first round. He also became known as the Chivas Lad due to his frequent post-fight drinking sessions with friends.
Retirement
He would retire from the stadiums of Thailand after losing to Rambojiew Por.Tubtim on January 1st, 1997 Afterwards, he was trainer at his older brother's Muay Thai gym before moving to France to work as a trainer and fight foreign competition.อนิรุธ เชื้อบาง. วังจั่นน้อย ส.สิระดา ไอ้หนุ่มชีวาส. หนังสือพิมพ์สยามกีฬา. ปีที่ 23 ฉบับที่ 8356 วันที่ 15 มกราคม พ.ศ. 2551 หน้า 27
At present, Wangchannoi is a trainer at "Chor Hapayak Gym" at Tambon Lam Luk Ka, Amphoe Lam Luk Ka, Pathum Thani province.วันนี้ของ 'วังจั่นน้อย ส.พลังชัย' ร่วมสร้างตำนาน ช.ห้าพยัคฆ์. หนังสือพิมพ์คมชัดลึก. ปีที่ 16 ฉบับที่ 6545 วันอังคารที่ 4 เมษายน พ.ศ. 2560 หน้า 9 กีฬา
Titles and honours
Lumpinee Stadium 1986 Lumpinee Stadium Light Flyweight (108 lbs) Champion 1988 Lumpinee Stadium Super Bantamweight (122 lbs) Champion One successful title defense 1991 Lumpinee Stadium Super Bantamweight (122 lbs) Champion 1993 Lumpinee Stadium Super Bantamweight (122 lbs) Champion 1994 Lumpinee Stadium Super Bantamweight (122 lbs) Champion
International Muay Thai Council 2001 IMTC World Champion
Sports Writers Association of Thailand 1993 Fighter of the Year
Fight record
|- style="background:#fbb;" | 2001- || Loss ||align=left| Nourdine El Otmani || || Amsterdam, Netherlands || || ||
|- style="background:#cfc;" | 2000-11-05 || Win ||align=left| Damien Trainor || Painthorpe Country Club || Wakefield, England || TKO (Jumping knee) || 3 ||
|- style="background:#cfc;" | 2000-06-12 || Win ||align=left| Joao Monteiro || || Fort-de-France, Martinique || || ||
|- style="background:#cfc;" | 2000-05-|| Win ||align=left| Djamel Yacouben || || Clermont-Ferrand, France || Decision || 5 || 3:00
|- style="background:#cfc;" | 2000-05-20 || Win ||align=left| Christophe Leveque || Gala France Thaïlande || Villebon-sur-Yvette, France || KO || 4 ||
|- style="background:#cfc;" | 2000-04-22 || Win ||align=left| Stevie Sheddeon || || Scotland || KO || 3 || |- ! style=background:white colspan=9 |
|- style="background:#cfc;" | 2000-02-12 || Win ||align=left| Julien Muller || || Nantes, France || Decision || 5 || 3:00
|- style="background:#cfc;" | 1999-12-05 || Win ||align=left| Joao Monteiro || || Saint-Nazaire, France || || ||
|- style="background:#cfc;" | 1999-11-13 || Win ||align=left| Jean-Marc Savonnier || || France || || ||
|- style="background:#fbb;" | 1997-01-10 || Loss ||align=left| Rambojiew Por.Tubtim || Rajadamnern Stadium || Bangkok, Thailand || Decision || 5 || 3:00
|- style="background:#fbb;" | 1996-11-02 || Loss ||align=left| Sakubon Por.Muangubon || Lumpinee Stadium - Mitsubishi Strada Tournament || Bangkok, Thailand || Decision || 5 || 3:00
|- style="background:#fbb;" | 1996-10-05 || Loss ||align=left| Dokmafai Tor.Sithichai || Lumpinee Stadium - Mitsubishi Strada Tournament || Bangkok, Thailand || Decision || 5 || 3:00
|- style="background:#cfc;" | 1996-09-07 || Win ||align=left| Rungchai Kiattipramuk || Lumpinee Stadium - Mitsubishi Strada Tournament || Bangkok, Thailand || Decision || 5 || 3:00
|- style="background:#cfc;" | 1995-11-13 || Win ||align=left| Thaphisut Sor.Maliwan || Rajadamnern Stadium || Bangkok, Thailand || Decision || 5 || 3:00
|- style="background:#cfc;" | 1995-08-19 || Win ||align=left| Prayut Na Phinthorn || Lumpinee Stadium || Bangkok, Thailand || Decision || 5 || 3:00
|- style="background:#fbb;" | 1995-06-27 || Loss ||align=left| Kaoponglek Luksuratum || Onesongchai, Lumpinee Stadium || Bangkok, Thailand || Decision (Unanimous) || 5 || 3:00
|- style="background:#cfc;" | 1995-06-09 || Win ||align=left| Teerapong Sitkorayuth || Onesongchai, Lumpinee Stadium || Bangkok, Thailand || Decision (Unanimous) || 5 || 3:00
|- style="background:#fbb;" | 1995-04-18 || Loss ||align=left| Jompoplek Sor.Sumalee || Fairtex, Lumpinee Stadium || Bangkok, Thailand || Decision (Unanimous) || 5 || 3:00
|- style="background:#cfc;" | 1995-02-28 || Win ||align=left| Keng Singnakhonkui || Onesongchai, Lumpinee Stadium || Bangkok, Thailand || Decision (Unanimous) || 5 || 3:00
|- style="background:#fbb;" | 1994-10-10 || Loss ||align=left| Saengmorakot Sor.Ploenchit || Yodnuamthong, Rajadamnern Stadium || Bangkok, Thailand || TKO (Low kicks) || 3 ||
|- style="background:#fbb;" | 1994-08-26 || Loss ||align=left| Samkor Kiatmontep || Onesongchai, Lumpinee Stadium || Bangkok, Thailand || Decision (Unanimous) || 5 || 3:00
|- style="background:#fbb;" | 1994-07-29 || Loss ||align=left| Hansuk Prasathinpanomrung || Onesongchai, Lumpinee Stadium || Bangkok, Thailand || Decision (Unanimous) || 5 || 3:00 |- ! style=background:white colspan=9 |
|- style="background:#cfc;" | 1994-05-27 || Win ||align=left| Boonlai Sor.Thanikul || Lumpinee Stadium || Bangkok, Thailand || Decision || 5 || 3:00
|- style="background:#cfc;" | 1994-04-29 || Win ||align=left| Karuhat Sor.Supawan || Onesongchai, Lumpinee Stadium || Bangkok, Thailand || Decision (Unanimous) || 5 || 3:00 |- ! style=background:white colspan=9 |
|- style="background:#cfc;" | 1994-02-15 || Win ||align=left| Kaensak Sor.Ploenjit || Onesongchai, Lumpinee Stadium || Bangkok, Thailand || Decision (Unanimous) || 5 || 3:00
|- style="background:#cfc;" | 1994-01-07 || Win ||align=left| Karuhat Sor.Supawan || Onesongchai, Lumpinee Stadium || Bangkok, Thailand || Decision (Unanimous) || 5 || 3:00
|- style="background:#fbb;" | 1993-11-30 || Loss ||align=left| Chatchai Paiseetong || Onesongchai, Lumpinee Stadium || Bangkok, Thailand || Decision (Unanimous) || 5 || 3:00 |- ! style=background:white colspan=9 |
|- style="background:#cfc;" | 1993-10-22 || Win ||align=left| Chatchai Paiseetong || Onesongchai, Lumpinee Stadium || Bangkok, Thailand || Decision (Split) || 5 || 3:00 |- ! style=background:white colspan=9 |
|- style="background:#cfc;" | 1993-09-17 || Win ||align=left| Mathee Jadeepitak || Onesongchai, Lumpinee Stadium || Bangkok, Thailand || Decision (Unanimous) || 5 || 3:00
|- style="background:#cfc;" | 1993-08-31 || Win ||align=left| Jaroensap Kiatbanchong || Onesongchai, Lumpinee Stadium || Bangkok, Thailand || Decision (Unanimous) || 5 || 3:00
|- style="background:#cfc;" | 1993-07-30 || Win ||align=left| Hansuk Prasathinpanomrung || Lumpinee Stadium || Bangkok, Thailand || Decision || 5 || 3:00
|- style="background:#cfc;" | 1993-07-11 || Win ||align=left| Jompoplek Sor.Sumalee || Nakhon Sawan Province Stadium || Nakhon Sawan, Thailand || Decision || 5 || 3:00
|- style="background:#fbb;" | 1993-03-16 || Loss ||align=left| Ritthichai Lookchaomaesaitong || Lumpinee Stadium || Bangkok, Thailand || Decision (Unanimous) || 5 || 3:00
|- style="background:#fbb;" | 1993-02-05|| Loss ||align=left| Oley Kiatoneway || Onesongchai, Lumpinee Stadium || Bangkok, Thailand || Decision (Unanimous) || 5 || 3:00
|- style="background:#cfc;" | 1992-12-04 || Win ||align=left| Lamnamoon Sor.Sumalee || Onesongchai, Lumpinee Stadium || Bangkok, Thailand || KO (Left hook & right low kick) || 2 ||
|- style="background:#fbb;" | 1992-11-06 || Loss ||align=left| Pompetch Naratreekul || Onesongchai, Lumpinee Stadium || Bangkok, Thailand || Decision (Unanimous) || 5 || 3:00
|- style="background:#cfc;" | 1992-07-11 || Win ||align=left| Jompoplek Sor.Sumalee || Lumpinee Stadium || Bangkok, Thailand || Decision || 5 || 3:00
|- style="background:#fbb;" | 1992-06-30 || Loss ||align=left| Nungubon Sitlerchai || Onesongchai, Lumpinee Stadium || Bangkok, Thailand || KO (Body kick) || 2 ||
|- style="background:#fbb;" | 1992-05-29 || Loss ||align=left| Nuathoranee Thongracha || Onesongchai, Lumpinee Stadium || Bangkok, Thailand || Decision (Unanimous) || 5 || 3:00
|- style="background:#cfc;" | 1992-04-07 || Win ||align=left| Cherry Sor.Wanich || Onesongchai, Lumpinee Stadium || Bangkok, Thailand || KO (Right uppercut) || 2 ||
|- style="background:#cfc;" | 1992-03-10 || Win ||align=left| Karuhat Sor.Supawan || Onesongchai, Lumpinee Stadium || Bangkok, Thailand || Decision (Unanimous) || 5 || 3:00
|- style="background:#fbb;" | 1992-01-31 || Loss ||align=left| Boonlai Sor.Thanikul || Onesongchai, Lumpinee Stadium || Bangkok, Thailand || Decision (Unanimous) || 5 || 3:00 |- ! style=background:white colspan=9 |
|- style="background:#fbb;" | 1991-12-27 || Loss ||align=left| Namkabuan Nongkeepahuyuth || Onesongchai, Lumpinee Stadium || Bangkok, Thailand || Decision (Unanimous) || 5 || 3:00
|- style="background:#cfc;" | 1991-11-26 || Win ||align=left| Namkabuan Nongkeepahuyuth || Onesongchai, Lumpinee Stadium || Bangkok, Thailand || Decision (Unanimous) || 5 || 3:00
|- style="background:#cfc;" | 1991-10-25 || Win ||align=left| Jongsanan Fairtex || Yodmuaylok, Lumpinee Stadium || Bangkok, Thailand || Decision (Unanimous) || 5 || 3:00
|- style="background:#cfc;" | 1991-09-03 || Win ||align=left| Cherry Sor.Wanich || Onesongchai, Lumpinee Stadium || Bangkok, Thailand || Decision (Unanimous) || 5 || 3:00
|- style="background:#cfc;" | 1991-08-06 || Win ||align=left| Petchdam Sor.Bodin || Onesongchai, Lumpinee Stadium || Bangkok, Thailand || KO (Right straight) || 1 || |- ! style=background:white colspan=9 |
|- style="background:#cfc;" | 1991-07-02|| Win ||align=left| Jaroenthong Kiatbanchong || Yodmuaylok, Lumpinee Stadium || Bangkok, Thailand || Decision (Unanimous) || 5 || 3:00
|- style="background:#cfc;" | 1991-06-14 || Win ||align=left| Superlek Sorn E-Sarn || Onesongchai, Lumpinee Stadium || Bangkok, Thailand || Decision (Unanimous) || 5 || 3:00 |- ! style=background:white colspan=9 |
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