By: Ken Hissner

WBC Minimumweight champion Chayaphon Moonsri, of Thailand, improved his record to 48-0 (17), defeating Jack Amisa, 21-45 putting him right behind Rocky Marciano’s 49-0 and two behind Floyd Mayweather’s 50-0*. Previously he defeating No. 4 contender Omari “Lion Boy” Kimweri, 16-4 (6), from Tanzania fighting out of Australia over 12 rounds.

Moonsri received a cut on his left eye lid in the first round which referee Bruce McTavish deducted a point from Kimweri. It was the seventh title defense for the champion and the second in 2017 along with a non-title win. 17 of his 47 wins were against opponents without winning records.

Scores were 117-110 and 118-109 twice. The bout was on June 3rd at the Provincial Stadium, Rayong, Thailand.

Moonsri continues to approach the 49-0 record held by Rocky Marciano and Floyd Mayweather, Jr.