Teeraphong Utaida (; born 7 June 1993), who boxes as Fahlan Sakkreerin Jr. (ฟ้าลั่นจูเนียร์ ศักดิ์กรีรินทร์), or Fahlanjunior Kasetphatthana (ฟ้าลั่นจูเนียร์ เกษตรพัฒนา), is a Thai professional boxer in Mini flyweight and Junior flyweight divisions.
Biography and career Teeraphong Utaida, nicknamed "Champ," is the son of Fahlan Sakkreerin, a retired boxer who was a world champion in both the IBF Mini Flyweight and WBF Flyweight divisions during the 1990s. He inherited his father's love for boxing, beginning with Muay Thai. However, he did not find much success in that discipline, so he transitioned to professional boxing under Kiat Kreerin Promotion, following in his father's footsteps at the age of 17.
He made his pro debut in 2010 with a first-round knockout victory over fellow Thai boxer Wisanlek Sithsaithong. Prior to that, he also competed in amateur boxing tournaments presented by PTT.
He gained broader recognition on December 31, 2013, when he knocked out Japanese Ryo Miyazaki, a former WBA Minimumweight world champion, in the third round at Bodymaker Colosseum in Osaka, Japan. Since then, his manager Ekarat "Jimmy" Chaichotchuang has been hopeful that he could follow his father's path and become a world champion.
On April 22, 2015, Teeraphong challenged Katsunari Takayama for the IBF Mini Flyweight world title at Osaka Prefectural Gymnasium. He was defeated in the ninth round by decision, with judges' scores of 86–85, 90–81, and 87–84. After the fight, Takayama was found to have a facial fracture and could not continue fighting. Although Teeraphong had caused significant bleeding in the eighth round with clean punches, not due to a headbutt or accidental clash as defined by IBF rules, his manager's appeal for a rematch was unsuccessful.
He was later moved up to the Light Flyweight division and captured the IBF Pan Pacific Light Flyweight title with a win over Filipino boxer Lester Abutan on April 22, 2016, at the 7th Infantry Division in Mae Rim District, Chiang Mai Province.
On November 26, 2016, he challenged Milan Melindo, a fellow Filipino boxer, for the IBF Interim Junior Flyweight title at Cebu Coliseum in Cebu City, Philippines. At the time, he was ranked #3 and Melindo was ranked #6. The bout went the full distance, and Teeraphong lost by unanimous decision with scores of 117–111, 115–113, and 115–113.
On October 15, 2017, he faced Nicaraguan boxer Felix Alvarado at Puerto Salvador Allende in Managua, in a title eliminator bout to determine the next challenger for Milan Melindo's IBF Junior Flyweight title. He became the first Thai boxer to fight in Nicaragua in 49 years, since Chartchai Chionoi faced Ratón Mojica in 1968. Unfortunately, the fight was one-sided. Alvarado knocked him down late in the first round and then again in the third with a powerful right hook, resulting in a knockout loss.
Professional boxing record
ResultRecordOpponentTypeRound, TimeDateLocationNotes47Win39–7–1Nirun BaonokUD412 Oct 201946Loss38–7–1Jayson MamaUD1028 Mar 201945Win38–6–1Orlie SilvestreUD1219 Dec 201844Win37–6–1Hengky BaransanoTKO2 (12), 12 Sep 201843Win36–6–1Richard RosalesUD1222 Aug 201842Win35–6–1Chatchai SithsaithongTKO3 (6)21 Mar 201841Loss34–6–1Felix AlvaradoKO3 (12), 14 Oct 201740Win34–5–1Oscar RaknafaTKO7 (12), 20 Apr 201739Loss33–5–1Milan MelindoUD1216 Nov 201638Win33–4–1Stevanus Nana BauTKO4 (12), 10 Jun 201637Win32–4–1Lester AbutanSD1222 Apr 201636Win31–4–1Boy TantoUD67 Dec 201535Win30–4–1Oscar RaknafaUD827 Sep 201534Loss29–4–1Katsunari TakayamaTD9 (12), 22 Apr 201533Win29–3–1Shunji NagataUD1220 Feb 201532Win28–3–1Armando de la CruzUD1212 Dec 201431Win27–3–1Da Won SeoUD617 Oct 201430Draw26–3–1Tatsuya FukuharaMD810 Sep 201429Win26–3Domi NenokebaUD620 Jun 201428Loss25–3Takuma InoueUD86 Apr 201427Win25–2Ryo MiyazakiKO3 (10), 31 Dec 201326Win24–2Wilber AndoganPTS816 Aug 201325Win23–2Samuel TehuayoPTS621 Jun 201324Win22–2Kid SuryanaTKO2 (6)17 May 201323Win21–2Madit SadaPTS819 Apr 201322Win20–2Demsi ManufoeTKO1 (6), 15 Feb 201321Win19–2Namphol SithsaithongTKO2 (6)26 Dec 201220Win18–2Pranpa Maehongson SportcenterTKO4 (6)16 Nov 201219Loss17–2Manot ComputPTS619 Oct 201218Win17–1Den SithsaithongTKO2 (6)17 Aug 201217Win16–1Namphol SithsaithongPTS627 Jun 201216Win15–1Yodkhunpol SithmahacholKO8 (8)20 Apr 201215Win14–1Simithra SithsaithongPTS616 Mar 201214Win13–1Den SithsaithongPTS610 Jan 201213Win12–1Chatchai SithsaithongTKO2 (6)26 Oct 201112Win11–1Chaichana SithsaithongKO2 (6)9 Sep 201111Win10–1Fahsanghan Por LasuorKO4 (?)19 Aug 201110Win9–1Yuthtajak SithsaithongKO2 (6)19 Jul 20119Win8–1Veerasak Chor Chu ananKO1 (6)17 Jun 20118Win7–1Daen Porthong gymKO? (?)20 May 20117Win6–1Namphol Por ThitimaPTS411 Apr 20116Win5–1Khompetch SithsamartTKO3 (6)18 Mar 20115Win4–1Seangpetch Sor PhisanuthepPTS416 Feb 20114Win3–1Chatchai SithsaithongTKO4 (4), 21 Jan 20113Loss2–1Samartlek KokietgymPTS417 Dec 20102Win2–0Prabpram SithsaithongKO2 (6), 15 Oct 20101Win1–0Wisanlek SithsaithongTKO1 (6), 17 Sep 2010
Boxing style Teeraphong is a skillful, defensive boxer, in contrast to his father, who was known for his aggressive fighting style.
Titles in boxing Regional/International Titles: IBF Pan Pacific Junior flyweight Champion (April 2016) (108 lbs) IBF Asia Junior flyweight Champion (December 2014) (April 2017) (2x)(108 lbs)
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