Pichit Sithbanprachan also known as Supap Hanwichachai (born January 15, 1966 in Chaiyaphum

Chaiyaphum

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, Thailand

Thailand

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) is a retired boxer

Boxing

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 in the Flyweight

Flyweight

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 division. All 27 of his fights took place in his native Thailand.

Career history

Sithbanprachan turned professional in 1988. In 1992 he captured the IBF flyweight title with a KO win over champion Rodolfo Blanco

Rodolfo Blanco

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. He defended the belt five times, including a split decision win over Jose Luis Zepeda in May of 1994. After the win, Sitbangprachan retired on November 25, 1994, retiring undefeated at 24-0.

Comeback

Sithbanprachan returned to boxing in 1996 and fought and won one bout. He then returned in 2000 and fought and won two bouts before retiring for good. He is one of a select group of boxing world champions who were never defeated in their professional career.

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