Manasak Sor Ploenchit

Mana Sornjam (; born December 7, 1965), known professionally as Manasak Sor.Ploenchit , was a Thai professional Muay Thai fighter. He was a two-weight Rajadamnern Stadium champion who was famous during the 1980s and 1990s.

Biography and career

Manasak was born in the Rayong Province where he started Muay Thai during the mid 1970s. He rapidly reached the Bangkok circuit where he had a few fights under the name Manasak Asawamongkol, he then went back to fight in eastern Thailand where he became regional champion. Manasak then joined the Sor Ploenchit camp in Bangkok under the teaching of Sathien Sathiensut and became a successful fighter.

During his prime in the 1980s Manasak was known as a highly skilled fighter with a complete arsenal and one of the sharpest eye in the ring. He beat many notable fighters of his era such as Kongtoranee Payakaroon, Saencherng Pinsinchai, Sangtiennoi Sor.Rungroj, Panomtuanlek Hapalang, Jaroenthong Kiatbanchong or Chanchai Sor Tamarangsri.

At his peak Manasak received fight purse as high as 120,000 baht. He shortly retired in early 1986 and came back later that year.

As of 1987 Manasak was a two time Rajadamnern Stadium champion and won the Thailand King's belt.

After his fighting career Manasak went back to his hometown where he owned a shop with his family.

Titles & honours

Rajadamnern Stadium 1983 Rajadamnern Stadium Bantamweight (118 lbs) Champion 1987 Rajadamnern Stadium Super Bantamweight (122 lbs) Champion

Professional Boxing Association of Thailand (PAT) 1987 Thailand Super Bantamweight (122 lbs) Champion

Awards 1987 Sport Writers Association Fight of the Year (vs. Saencherng Naruepai)

Fight record