Zaza Sor. Aree
| Zaza Sor. Aree ซาซ่า ศ.อารีย์ | |
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| Born |
Angsana Kamhanphol October 2, 1993 Thailand |
| Native name | ซาซ่า ศ.อารีย์ |
| Other names | Queen of muaythai |
| Residence | Bangkok, Thailand |
| Nationality | Thai |
| Height | 1.65 m (5 ft 5 in) |
| Weight | 51–52 kg (112–115 lb; 8 st 0 lb–8 st 3 lb) |
| Division | Flyweight |
| Style | Muay Thai |
| Fighting out of | Bangkok, Thailand |
| Team | Sor. Aree Gym, Siangboxing Gym |
| Rank | Rattakarn Kamharnpol |
| Years active | 2007-present |
| Professional boxing record | |
| Total | 2 |
| Wins | 1 |
| Losses | 1 |
| Kickboxing record | |
| Total | 39 |
| Wins | 33 |
| Losses | 6 |
| Other information | |
| Boxing record from BoxRec | |
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| Medal record | ||
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Competitor for  Thailand
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| Women's Muay Thai | ||
| IFMA World Muaythai Championships | ||
.svg.png){kind=icon} | 2009 | Flyweight (52 kg) |
Zaza Sor. Aree (Thai: ซาซ่า ศ.อารีย์), real name Angsana Kamhanphol[1] (Thai: อังศนา คำหาญพล), born on 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 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]
Rise to the top in Muaythai
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 at age of 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, 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 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, 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 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, 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 advantange of this and trapped Sor Aree in a standing arm-triangle choke in the third round. Kate was choking so hard that within seconds, Sor Aree's eyes rolled to the back of her head and her twitching, unconscious body collapsed to the mat. Sor Aree was genuinely put to sleep as she had no idea what happened when she recovered.
At Shoot Boxing 2011 act 1: SB166 on February 19, 2011, Zor Aree was defeated by Ai Takahashi via TKO after Takahashi delivered knees to Zor Aree in the second round, forcing the referee to start a second standing count before determining that Zor Aree was not fully recovered and thus was unable to continue.
On August 19, 2011 Sor. Aree competed in Shootboxing for the third time against Shootboxing star Rena Kubota. Rena trapped Sor Aree in a standing arm-triangle choke and Sor Aree struggled violently to escape but was unable to. She was fading away and about to pass out when the referee broke the hold for some reason. Nevertheless, Rena won the match when she delivered a powerful punch to Sor Aree's stomach which caused her to drop to the mat. Holding her stomach in agony, Sor Aree was not able to continue and Rena won the match.
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
- 2009 Silver medal at the IFMA Muaythai Championship
- 2008 WPMF women's World Flyweight champion (2 title defenses)
- Asawindam Stadium Championship
- Channel 9 Championship
- Winner in Queen's and King's Birthday
Kickboxing record
| Kickboxing record (incomplete) | ||||||||
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| Date | Result | Opponent | Event | Location | Method | Round | Time | Record |
| 2015-08-12 | Win |  Marcela Soto | The Rising Queen Warrior (Women's Fight) | Chiangrai, Thailand | Decision | 3 | 3:00 | |
| 2015-04-26 | Win | Krataithong Por Promin | Thapsakae Fight Night | Thapsakae, Thailand | Decision | 4 | 3:00 | |
| 2011-08-19 | Loss |  Rena Kubota | Shoot Boxing Girls S-Cup 2011 | Tokyo, Japan | KO (Punch to the body) | 2 | 2:10 | |
| 2011-02-19 | Loss | Ai Takahashi | Shoot Boxing 2011 act 1: SB166 | Tokyo, Japan | TKO (Referee stoppage) | 2 | 2:55 | |
| 2010-08-29 | Loss |  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 |  Ekaterina Izotova | Star of Victory | Mytischshi, Russia | Decision | 5 | 3:00 | |
| 2010-01-16 | Win | Ploy Suay Sukroong Ruang | Thailand Vs Challenger Series | Bangkok, Thailand | Decision | 3 | 3:00 | |
| 2009-12 | Loss |  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 | 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 | 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 | Farsai Nongkipahuyuth | OneSongchai | Bangkok, Thailand | Decision | 4 | 3:00 | |
| Retains WPMF women's World flyweight title. | ||||||||
| 2008-12-04 | Win |  Farni Kiatchionson | King's Birthday | Bangkok, Thailand | Decision | 4 | 3:00 | |
| Wins vacant WPMF women's World flyweight title. | ||||||||
| 2008-11-02 | Loss | Duennapa Kiatkriengsak | Suek Assawindam | Bangkok, Thailand | Decision | 4 | 2:00 | |
| 2008-08-31 | Win | Nongkluay Sor Penprapa | Suek Assawindam | Bangkok, Thailand | Decision | 4 | 2:00 | |
| 2008-07-06 | Win | Nong Gluay Sor Penprapa | Suek Assawindam | Bangkok, Thailand | Decision | 4 | 2:00 | |
| 2008-03-02 | Win | Jomkwan Sitpaneng | Bangkok, Thailand | Decision | 4 | 2:00 | ||
| 2007-12-16 | Win | Rabeabrat Peanratana | Bangkok, Thailand | Decision | 4 | 2:00 | ||
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See also
References
- ↑ "Biography". Thailand: Zaza Sor Aree Official Website.
- ↑ 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.
- ↑ "Q&A: Zaza Sor Aree". BK Knows Bangkok. Retrieved 2013-02-27.
- ↑ "WPMF international Muaythai King Birthday Tournament December 4". Australian Muaythai Promotions. Retrieved 2013-03-07.
- ↑ "Fight Stats". Zaza Sor Aree Official Website. Retrieved 2013-03-07.
- ↑ "Thailand VS Challenger on August 12th at 22.30-01.00 TV ESPN and Eurosport". Onesongchai. Retrieved 2013-03-07.
- ↑ "Zaza goes for professional boxing". MuayMag.com. Retrieved 2011-09-20.
- ↑ "Live your dreams! Interview with professional Muay Thai Fighter ZaZa Sor Aree". my-thai.org. Retrieved 2015-07-04.