Zaza Sor. Aree

Zaza Sor. Aree
BornAngsana Kamhanphol
(1993-10-02) October 2, 1993 (age 31)
Saraburi, Thailand
Native nameซาซ่า ศ.อารีย์
Other namesQueen of Muaythai
ResidenceBangkok, Thailand
NationalityThai
Height1.65 m (5 ft 5 in)
Weight51–52 kg (112–115 lb; 8 st 0 lb – 8 st 3 lb)
DivisionFlyweight
StyleMuay Thai
Fighting out ofBangkok, Thailand
TeamPinto Fight Team (Bangkok) www.pintofightstudio.com
RankRattakarn Kamharnpol
Years active2007-present
Professional boxing record
Total2
Wins1
Losses1
Kickboxing record
Total41
Wins33
Losses6
Draws1
No contests1
Other information
Boxing record from BoxRec
Last updated on: August 25, 2017 (2017-08-25)
Zaza Sor. Aree
Medal record
Representing  Thailand
Women's Muay Thai
IFMA World Muaythai Championships
Silver medal – second place 2009 Flyweight (52 kg)

Zaza Sor. Aree (Thai: ซาซ่า ศ.อารีย์), real name Angsana Kamhanphol[1] (Thai: อังศนา คำหาญพล), born on (1993-10-02)October 2, 1993 is a Thai kickboxer. She is the former women's flyweight world champion of the World Professional Muaythai Federation (WPMF). Zaza is also a popular actress and singer in her native country.[2]

Early years

Zaza Sor. Aree was born on (1993-10-02)October 2, 1993 in Saraburi Thailand. She played a lot of sports when she was a kid. While her favorite sport was actually horse riding, her father taught her Muaythai. After three months of training, he sent her to a fight at a temple fair in Saraburi. Zaza won her first match, and started her career as a Muaythai fighter at only thirteen years old.[3]

Career

Rise in Muay Thai

Zaza kept on winning her matches and her reputation as an up-and-coming fighter spread in the Muaythai community. She won the vacant WPMF women's World Flyweight title aged 15 and became the first Thai female to become world muaythai champion. Originally scheduled to fight Canadian Vernica Tiger for the championship on December 4, 2008, Sor Aree defeated Greek Farni Kiatchionson by points decision.[4] On August 12, 2009 (2009-08-12), Sor Aree defeated fellow countrywoman Farsai Nongkipahuyuth by decision, retaining her title.[5]

In her first fight overseas, Zaza defended her WPMF women's World Flyweight championship again on November 8, 2009 (2009-11-08) in Japan, when she defeated Gracyer Aki by unanimous decision after five rounds. At the end of 2009 she took part in the IFMA Amateur Muaythai World Championships in Bangkok, Thailand. She won the silver medal in the Flyweight category. On January 16, 2010 (2010-01-16), Sor Aree won her bout by decision against Ploy Suay Sukroong Ruang at Thailand vs Challenger Series.

Zaza was scheduled to defend her WPMF title against Slovak Lucia Krajcovicova on August 12, 2011 (2011-08-12) at Thailand vs Challenger: Queen's Birthday 2011 but, for unknown reasons, her opponent was changed to English Iman Barlow (also known as Aman Jitti Gym) a few hours before the date, leading ultimately to the cancellation of the bout due to Iman Barlow not meeting the required.[6]

Mixed fortunes in Shootboxing

Sor Aree also took part in Shootboxing, but with less success. She participated in the tournament Shoot boxing Girl's S-cup 2010 on August 29, 2010 (2010-08-29), but was defeated in the first round of the tournament by American purple belt in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Kate Martinez. Sor Aree managed to land some good shots but Kate was obviously the harder hitter and towards the end of the match, Sor Aree appeared to be exhausted and in a daze. Kate took advantage of this and trapped her in a standing arm-triangle choke in the third round. Sor Aree’s eyes rolled back into her head and the referee called for the bell as Kate put Sor Aree to sleep.

On August 19, 2011, Sor. Aree competed in Shootboxing for the third time against Shootboxing star Rena Kubota. Rena won the match in the second round when Rena landed a powerful body punch that floored Sor Aree, who was unable to get back up.

Short stint in boxing

In April 2008, Sor. Aree announced that she would try professional boxing. She made her debut on September 5, 2008, against Namfon Por Muangpetch. She won her bout by decision. However, one month later she was defeated by her fellow countrywoman Yani Kokietgym. After her loss Sor. Aree choose not to pursue a full-time boxing career.[7]

Comeback in 2015

After having stopped with professional Muay Thai while pursuing a University degree ZaZa Sor Aree started a comeback in April 2015 (won) and, as the time of writing, is looking to come back full-time while also pursuing further TV and Muay Thai teaching commitments.[8]

Championships and accomplishments

  • 2017 GLORY 46 -Guangzhu China
  • 2017 PPTV S1 One-Songchai Championship Bangkok
  • 2016 E-1 World Champion WMC 52 kg (Hong Kong)
  • 2010 Thailand Versus Challenger Champion-WMC (Queens Cup Thailand)
  • 2009 Silver medal at the IFMA World Muaythai Championship
  • 2009 WPMF World Champion 50 kg (Japan)
  • 2009 WPMF World Champion 48 kg (Thailand)
  • 2007 Asawindam Stadium Championship (Thailand)
  • 2007 Channel 9 Championship (Thailand)
  • Winner in Queen's and King's Birthday
  • Member of Thailand National team
  • GLORY Kickboxing fighter

Kickboxing record

Kickboxing record
41 fights, 33 Wins, 6 Losses, 1 No contests
Date Result Opponent Event Location Method Round Time Record
2018-02-06 Win England Lisa Brierley Muay Thai Day Bangkok, Thailand Decision 3 3:00
2017-10-14 NC China Liu Jia Glory 46: China Guangzhou, China No Contest (Accidental Elbow) 2 1:10
2017-02-06 Win United States Sylvie von Duuglas-Ittu National Muaythai Day - Channel 9 Bangkok, Thailand Decision 3 3:00
2016-11-20 Win Hong Kong Cori Chiu E-1 World Championship - WMC Hong Kong - China Decision 3 3:00
2016-09-16 Win Thailand Emmypisa S1 - One Songchai - PPTV Bangkok - Thailand Decision 4 2:00
2016-21-03 Win Slovenia Monika Singpathong R-1 Knockout Event Bangkok, Thailand Decision 3 3:00
2015-08-12 Win Costa Rica Marcela Soto The Rising Queen Warrior Chiangrai, Thailand Decision 3 3:00
2015-04-26 Win Thailand Krataithong Por Promin Thapsakae Fight Night Thapsakae, Thailand Decision 4 2:00
2011-08-19 Loss Japan Rena Kubota Shoot Boxing Girls S-Cup 2011 Tokyo, Japan KO (Punch to the body) 2 2:10
2010-08-29 Loss United States Kate Martinez Shoot Boxing Girls S-Cup 2010, 1st round Tokyo, Japan KO (Technical submission, standing arm-triangle choke) 3 1:12
2010-05-08 Loss Russia Ekaterina Izotova Star of Victory Moscow, Russia Decision 5 3:00
2010-01-16 Win Thailand Ploy Suay Sukroong Ruang Thailand Vs Challenger Series Bangkok, Thailand Decision 3 3:00
2009-12 Loss Morocco Jihane Mezyaive IFMA World Muaythai Championships 2009 Bangkok, Thailand Decision 4 3:00
Fight was for IFMA World Muaythai Championships women's flyweight gold medal.
2009-12 Win United States Gilberty Santiago Guido IFMA World Muaythai Championships 2009 Bangkok, Thailand Decision 4 3:00
2009-11 Win IFMA World Muaythai Championships 2009 Bangkok, Thailand Decision 4 3:00
2009-11-08 Win Japan Gracyer Aki M-1 Fairtex Singha Beer Muay Thai Challenge 2009: Yod Nak Suu Vol. 4 Tokyo, Japan Decision (unanimous) 5 3:00
Retains WPMF women's World flyweight title.
2009-08-12 Win Thailand Farsai Nongkipahuyuth OneSongchai Bangkok, Thailand Decision 4 3:00
Retains WPMF women's World flyweight title.
2008-12-04 Win Greece Farni Kiatchionson King's Birthday Bangkok, Thailand Decision 4 3:00
Wins vacant WPMF women's World flyweight title.
2008-11-02 Loss Thailand Duennapa Kiatkriengsak Suek Assawindam Bangkok, Thailand Decision 4 2:00
2008-09-05 Win Thailand Namfon Por Muangpetch Channel 9 Bangkok, Thailand Decision 4 2:00
2008-08-31 Win Thailand Nongkluay Sor Penprapa Suek Assawindam Bangkok, Thailand Decision 4 2:00
2008-07-06 Win Thailand Nong Gluay Sor Penprapa Suek Assawindam Bangkok, Thailand Decision 4 2:00
2008-03-02 Win Thailand Jomkwan Sitpaneng Suek Assawindam Bangkok, Thailand Decision 4 2:00
2007-12-16 Win Thailand Rabeabrat Peanratana Suek Assawindam Bangkok, Thailand Decision 4 2:00
Legend:   Win   Loss   Draw/No contest   Notes

See also

References

  1. ^ "Biography". Thailand: Zaza Sor Aree Official Website. {{cite web}}: Missing or empty |url= (help)
  2. ^ 231 サーサー・ソーアリー. 365人インタビュー (in Japanese). Japan: God Bless the Ring. 2009-11-06. Retrieved 2013-04-02.
  3. ^ "Q&A: Zaza Sor Aree". BK Knows Bangkok. 4 August 2011. Retrieved 2013-02-27.
  4. ^ "WPMF international Muaythai King Birthday Tournament December 4". Australian Muaythai Promotions. Retrieved 2013-03-07.
  5. ^ "Fight Stats". Zaza Sor Aree Official Website. Retrieved 2013-03-07.
  6. ^ "Thailand VS Challenger on August 12th at 22.30-01.00 TV ESPN and Eurosport". Onesongchai. Retrieved 2013-03-07.
  7. ^ "Zaza goes for professional boxing". MuayMag.com. Retrieved 2011-09-20.
  8. ^ "Live your dreams! Interview with professional Muay Thai Fighter ZaZa Sor Aree". my-thai.org. 3 July 2015. Retrieved 2015-07-04.