Win the Bout--Shorten the
Prison sentence! By Sue TL Fox November 10, 2005 Photo Gallery #301
(NOV 10) There was a fight that occurred
at the Klong Luang Prison, Pathumthanee, Thailand on November 5, 2005.
The contestants to fight---Nananko Kikuchi of Japan vs. Thailand’s
Nongmai Sor Siriporn, who was making her pro debut. Siriporn displaying
the heart of a tiger, AND for not ever fighting in a sanctioned boxing
bout, did quite well to last seven rounds with a seasoned boxer, as
Kikuchi.
But, let me ask you....If you were a person who was fulfilling a
prison sentence, and someone said to you, that you would get a "Get Out
of Jail for Free Card" IF you won a fight....how well would YOU fight to
gain your freedom?
In many news sources, it states that this was somehow a "bargain chip"
for Siriporn to shorten her prison sentence---IF SHE WON.
I can only imagine the sleepless nights Siriporn must have had in that
lonely Thai Prison cell...thinking...hmmm...If I win--I get out...Ah...I
lose, I stay longer." Personally...they would have had to of put me out
with "knockout" pills to get me to fall asleep with that kind of dilemma
facing me in life.
Another perplexing issue....The WBC stated that Siriporn was
ranked #3 in the last two months (Oct-Nov) of their ratings---the
ratings prior to those ratings (Aug-Sept), she was not even on the
board. (WBAN has these ratings archived as they were posted on the WBC).
Another issue...Siriporn was reported to have had eight pro
bouts, winning all of them. But NO ONE, and I mean NO ONE has any record
of those sanctioned boxing bouts-except some emailed list sent out by an
affiliate of the WBC.
WBAN went up and beyond the call of duty to find one shred of
documentation on Siriporn with absolutely no results.
But, all was solved on November 5th, when out of the mouth of babes....Siriporn
confirms what everyone suspected.
THIS WAS SIRIPORN'S FIRST PRO BOXING MATCH. Siriporn stated to the news
media the following, "She was better and stronger. Her right was hard.
This was only my first professional fight. I need more experience to
become a better boxer."
It was said from Prison authorities that Siriporn could be a role model
for other prisoners...and as far as WBAN is concerned--she is.
Not only has she dedicated herself to getting physically fit and to set
goals for herself, facing her addiction to drugs, having a successful
recovery from that addiction, and last but not least, she has a virtue
that CANNOT go un-noticed. SIRIPORN IS honest.
She told the truth, when others gave a wrath of BS about her background.
Of what has been reported to WBAN thus far, Siriporn has the potential
to be a very good boxer. She has the heart and guts of a boxer---and
WBAN wishes her well in her endeavor to become a champion in the future.
QUOTES AROUND THE NET ABOUT THIS BOUT:
"A convicted Thai drug dealer lost her bid for the WBC strawweight title
— and the chance to get out of prison more than a year ahead of
schedule." Associated Press (WBAN's Comment: Yeah, a "convicted Thai
Drug Dealer" who is the only one who seems to be able to tell the truth
about her "own" boxing record.)
"Authorities also acknowledged Monday's match was a chance to portray
the country's prison system in a positive light and counter widespread
perceptions that Thai jails are overcrowded and dangerous." Associated
Press
"Through boxing she was able to overcome her addiction and she sees this
as a second chance in life," said the WBC's Patrick Cusick. "For her,
this is a big, big break into her life. I mean, this is a real Rocky
story." Associated Press (WBAN's Comment: This is not a "Rocky Story"
because the "make believe" Rocky had been portrayed as a boxer when he
fought for a "make believe" world title bout---not a pro debuter
fighting in a REAL world title bout.)
"Prison and WBC officials said she could serve as model for other
prisoners struggling with drug problems, which often include addiction.
A majority of the country's 230,000 prisoners have been convicted for
drug offences." Associated Press (WBAN's Comment: Agreed 100%)
"She has 14 months left on her six-year sentence for drug dealing, but
prison officials had promised her she would be released immediately if
she won." Associated Press (WBAN's Comment: This is simply appalling
-- Thank you Lord for allowing me the opportunity to be a United States
citizen in the U.S.A. Siriporn performed superior for not being a world
class boxer---she fulfilled her bargain---if prison authorities felt
that she was worthy to be let out if she "won" the bout, then let her
out----she did win as far as doing the best anyone could have possibly
done with these kind of odds for a pro debuter in boxing.)
"The Japanese contender expressed surprise that her victory would keep
Nongmai behind bars, saying she had been thinking only about winning the
match." Associated Press (WBAN's Comment: Folks, how would you like
THAT on your conscious that because you won, your opponent stays in
prison---what a pleasant thought...)
"Nongmai is serving a four-year sentence for a drug crime. She has
14-months left before she's paroled. This was her first professional
bout, although she had 5 previous amateur bouts (4-1)." 15 rounds (WBAN's
Comment: 15 rounds---where did you get YOUR stats--hopefully from some
unbias source. )
"Nongmai’s hopes dashed in the 7th, but she vows to fight on to victory.
Aspiring world champion Nongmai Sor Siriporn’s dream of boxing her way
to early redemption from a jail term for drug offences was dashed
yesterday when she was defeated by her Japanese opponent in the World
Boxing Council (WBC) women’s straw-weight world title bout."
NationMultimedia.com (WBAN's Comment: Pathetic)
"WBC vice president and president of the Asian Boxing Council, Police
General Kovid Bhakdibhumi, yesterday said Thailand now had several
professional boxers with great potential to grasp world titles and it
would be great to see a Thai female boxer winning a world championship."
NationMultimedia.com (WBAN's Comment: I can see it now---more unknown
boxers on the WBC ratings that no other organization has ever heard
of...wee...can't wait.)
"Sor Siriporn set the record straight after the fight though, “I didn’t
expect to win the fight but I gave my all and did the best I could.
After all, this was only my first professional fight.” Sweet Science
(WBAN's Comment: Thank you---Siriporn)
