Once a powerhouse in the sport, Thailand currently has only two world champions: Wanheng Meenayothin and Amnat Ruenroeng. Undefeated Wanheng Meenayothin won the WBC minimumweight title by stopping champion Oswaldo Novoa of Mexico in the 10th round in Chon Buri late last year, while Amnat is the IBF flyweight title-holder. Many boxing promoters, including Surachart Pisitwutthinan, are confident they will have at least one world champion this year because I have three boxers who will challenge for world titles,? Surachart said. The three are Srisaket Sor Rungvisai (115 pounds), Nawaphon Sor Rungvisai (112), and Suriyan Sor Rungvisai (118). The WBC approved two eliminator fights involving Thais at its recent meeting. Nawaphon, the top contender in the 112-pound division, will face second-ranked Edgars Sosa of Mexico within the next 90 days.
