Apinun Khongsong

Apinan Kongsong
(อภินันท์ คงสง)
Born (1995-07-14) July 14, 1995
Tambon Lamphu Ra, Amphoe Huai Yot, Trang Province, Thailand[1]
NationalityThai
Other namesDawrung phi-phungtai (ดาวรุ่งผีพุ่งไต้)
"The Rising Meteor"
Statistics
Weight(s)Light-welterweight
Height5 ft 10 in (178 cm)
StanceOrthodox
Boxing record
Total fights29
Wins25
Wins by KO21
Losses4

Apinun Khongsong (Thai: อภินันท์ คงสง, born 14 July 1995), also known professionally as Downua Ruawaiking (ดาวเหนือ เรือไวกิ้ง), is a Thai professional boxer who challenged for the unified WBA (Super), IBF, and The Ring light-welterweight titles in September 2020.

Boxing career

Khongsong was born in Tambon Lamphu Ra, Huai Yot District, Trang Province, about 14 km (8.7 mi) north of Trang City. He has competed in over 100 bouts, from Muay Thai to amateur boxing, and is an athlete at Trang Sports School.[2] He is a sports athlete at Trang Sports School.[1]

He made his professional boxing debut in mid-2016 under Ekarat "Jimmy" Chaichotchuang of Kiat Kreerin Promotion, with British trainer Rian Munton. On 22 February 2017, in just his seventh fight, he captured the vacant IBF Pan Pacific title by knocking out Japanese boxer Yuta Maruoka in the first round.

On 23 August 2017, he won the vacant IBF Asia light-welterweight title by unanimous decision over Filipino challenger Adam Diu "Big Daddy" Abdulhamid at Suan Lum Night Bazaar, Ratchadaphisek.[3]

On 18 February 2019, he faced Japanese fighter Akihiro Kondo in an IBF junior welterweight world title eliminator. Khongsong delivered a right uppercut that knocked Kondo out in the fifth round at Korakuen Hall, Tokyo.

He suffered his first career loss on 26 September 2020, when he was defeated by Josh Taylor via a first-round knockout in a unification bout for the WBA (Super), IBF, and The Ring light-welterweight titles at York Hall, London.

Some time after the fight, Khongsong publicly questioned the terms of his purse, which was reportedly set at £500,000 (around 20 million baht) according to the contract. He claimed, however, that he had never seen the contract himself and called on the promotion team to clarify the matter.[4]

Professional boxing record

27 fights 23 wins 4 losses
By knockout 19 4
By decision 4 0
No. Result Record Opponent Type Round, time Date Location Notes
27 Win 23–4 Thongnin Xayyaseng UD 6 5 Oct 2024 Spaceplus Bangkok RCA, Bangkok, Thailand
26 Loss 22–4 Amirhossein Arzi KO 1 (6), 2:22 29 Aug 2024 Spaceplus Bangkok RCA, Bangkok, Thailand
25 Win 22–3 Peeraphat Tobua TKO 3 (6), 0:38 13 Jul 2024 IS FCC Pattaya, Pattaya, Thailand
24 Win 21–3 Suntorn Panhom TKO 3 (8), 0:43 14 Jan 2023 Singmanssak Muaythai School, Pathum Thani, Thailand
23 Loss 20–3 Xolisani Ndongeni KO 7 (10), 2:06 17 Nov 2022 Durban Casino, Durban, South Africa
22 Win 20–2 Phairat Aimong TKO 2 (8), 2:06 11 Aug 2022 Singmanssak Muaythai School, Pathum Thani, Thailand
21 Win 19–2 Wutthiphong Tunkam TKO 3 (6), 1:05 22 Jul 2022 Singmanssak Muaythai School, Pathum Thani, Thailand
20 Loss 18–2 Steve Spark TKO 3 (8), 2:11 11 Jun 2022 Rumours International, Toowoomba, Australia
19 Win 18–1 Tanpisit Chairach TKO 3 (6), 2:00 10 Apr 2022 Singmanssak Muaythai School, Pathum Thani, Thailand
18 Win 17–1 Somchai Srijan TKO 5 (6), 1:30 20 Mar 2022 Singmanassak Muaythai School, Pathum Thani, Thailand
17 Loss 16–1 Josh Taylor KO 1 (12), 2:41 26 Sep 2020 York Hall, London, England For WBA (Super), IBF and The Ring light-welterweight titles
16 Win 16–0 Yosmar Kefi TKO 2 (8), 2:07 19 Jul 2019 Maelanoi Daroonsik School, Maehongson, Thailand
15 Win 15–0 Akihiro Kondo KO 5 (12), 1:47 18 Feb 2019 Korakuen Hall, Tokyo, Japan
14 Win 14–0 Sonny Katiandagho TKO 3 (12) 14 Dec 2018 Maejo University, Chiang Mai, Thailand Retained IBF Pan Pacific light-welterweight title
13 Win 13–0 Ray Rahardjo TKO 5 (12) 21 Nov 2018 Mautuenwittaya School, Li, Thailand Retained IBF Pan Pacific light-welterweight title
12 Win 12–0 Jason Egera KO 6 (8), 1:46 20 Jun 2018 Chinese Taipei Association, Samut Prakan, Thailand
11 Win 11–0 Rusmin Kie Raha KO 1 (8), 0:59 25 Apr 2018 Pone Kingpetch Memorial Park, Hua Hin, Thailand
10 Win 10–0 Adam Diu Abdulhamid UD 12 23 Aug 2017 Suan Lum Night Bazaar Ratchadaphisek, Bangkok, Thailand Won vacant IBF Asia light-welterweight title
9 Win 9–0 Junar Adante TKO 2 (12) 21 Jun 2017 Ratirat Village, Sai Noi, Thailand Retained IBF Pan Pacific light-welterweight title
8 Win 8–0 Eddy Comaro TKO 3 (6) 20 Apr 2017 Ratirat Village, Sai Noi, Thailand
7 Win 7–0 Yuta Maruoka TKO 1 (12), 1:32 22 Feb 2017 Barungkarn, Nonthaburi, Thailand Won vacant IBF Pan Pacific light-welterweight title
6 Win 6–0 Heri Andriyanto TKO 2 (6), 2:17 21 Dec 2016 Floating Market, Sai Noi, Thailand
5 Win 5–0 Punchai Sithfasai PTS 6 30 Nov 2016 Barungkarn, Nonthaburi, Thailand
4 Win 4–0 Afanwi Kingsly Shu KO 3 (6) 30 Sep 2026 Bangkok University, Thonburi Campus, Bangkok, Thailand
3 Win 3–0 Matthis Bernot PTS 6 12 Aug 2016 Wiang Sa, Thailand
2 Win 2–0 Matthis Bernot TKO 4 (6), 0:49 8 Jul 2016 Samroiyod Beach, Prachuap Khiri Khan, Thailand
1 Win 1–0 Pattapol Rajlampang TKO 1 (4) 10 Jun 2016 Maejo University, Chiang Mai, Thailand

References

  1. ^ a b ""ดาวเหนือ เรือไวกิ้ง" แชมป์มวยสากล IBF นำเข็มขัดโชว์รุ่นน้องที่โรงเรียนกีฬา จ.ตรัง". ASTV Manager (in Thai). 2017-03-02. Retrieved 2017-08-24.
  2. ^ "'จิมมี่' ส่ง 'ดาวเหนือ' ชิงแชมป์ IBF ที่ว่างกับนักชกแดนปลาดิบ". Thairath (in Thai). 2017-01-09. Retrieved 2017-08-24.
  3. ^ "'ดาวเหนือ' เผด็จศึกนักชกตากาล็อก ป้องกันแชมป์ IBF แพนแปซิฟิก". Thairath (in Thai). 2017-08-23. Retrieved 2017-08-24.
  4. ^ ""ดาวเหนือ" นักมวยดัง ร้องค่ายเคลียร์ค่าตัว เหตุชกไฟต์ดัง อ้างค่าตัว 20 ล้าน แต่ค่ายให้ 5 แสน". Teroasia (in Thai). 2022-01-05. Retrieved 2023-07-24.


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