Siriporn Thaweesuk

Siriporn Thaweesuk (often known by her name in the ring, Samson) is a female light-flyweight boxing champion (western boxing, not Muay Thai), from Thailand.

Thaweesuk won the title while serving a prison sentence, and was granted an early release from Thai prison after winning a world title, having been promised such prior to her victory. Originally a ten-year sentence, Thaweesuk served seven years.^[1]

She defeated Japan's Ayaka Miyano in a title fight, which was held in a prison yard boxing ring.

References

↑ "Thai prisoner boxes for freedom". BBC News. 3 April 2007. Retrieved October 18, 2011.

"Thai female boxing champion released from jail after winning world title". International Herald Tribune. 2007-07-13. Retrieved 2008-10-28.

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