Zaza Sor Aree
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Zaza Sor Aree nicknamed the Muay Thai Idol, is a Thai
kickboxer. A Muay Thai
specialist, Sor Aree was the second place in the female flyweight category at the International Federation of Muaythai Amateurs (IFMA) World Muaythai championships 2009 and she is the current women's flyweight world champion of the World Professional Muaythai Federation
(WPMF). She also participates in Shoot boxing
. Sor Aree is also a popular actress and singer in her native country.
. She grew up in the south of Thailand until she moved to Bangkok around 2001.
On , Sor Aree defeated Jomkwan Sitpaneng by decision after four rounds.
During 2008, Sor Aree was scheduled to debut in boxing
and she announced on that she would try professional boxing, although apparently she did not pursue this career for long.
Sor Aree won her match against Nong Gluay Sor Penprapa via decision on .
On , Sor Aree defeated Nongkluay Sor Penprapa at Suek Assawindam.
At Assawindam Fights in the Assawindam Stadium on , Sor Aree was defeated via points decision by Duennapa Kiatkriengsak.
Originally scheduled to fight Canadian Vernica Tiger fro the title, on , Sor Aree defeated Greek Farni Kiatchionson by points decision, winning the vacant WPMF women's flyweight title.
On , Sor Aree defeated fellow countrywoman Farsai Nongkipahuyuth by decision at the event OneSongchai, retaining the WPMF women's flyweight title.
In her first fight overseas, Sor Aree defended again the WPMF flyweight champion on in Japan, when she defeated Gracyer Aki by unanimous decision after five rounds at the event M-1 Fairtex Singha Beer Muay Thai Challenge 2009: Yod Nak Suu Vol. 4.
At Thailand vs Challenger Series, Sor Aree won her bout by decision against Ploy Suay Sukroong Ruang on in Bangkok, Thailand.
Sor Aree participated in the tournament Shoot boxing Girl's S-cup 2010 on . She was defeated in the first round of the tournament by American IKF
world champion kickboxer and purple belt in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu
Kate Martinez who put Sor Aree to sleep within a few second after applying a devastating standing arm-triangle choke, prompting the referee to stop the fight in the third round.
At Shoot Boxing 2011 act 1: SB166 on , Zor Aree was defeated by Ai Takahashi
via TKO after Takahashi delivered knees to Zor Aree in the second round, prompting the referee to start a second standing count before determining that Zor Aree was not fully recovered and thus was unable to continue.
Sor Aree was scheduled to defend her WPMF title against Slovak
Lucia Krajcovicova on 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 Barlow not meeting the required weight and Zor Aree refusing to accept the fight.
A week later, competing in shoot boxing for the third time, Sor Aree was knocked out by shoot boxing star Rena Kubota
, after Kubota delivered a powerful liver shot in the second round that left Sor Aree writhing in pain on the floor.
Thai people
The Thai people, or Siamese, are the main ethnic group of Thailand and are part of the larger Tai ethnolinguistic peoples found in Thailand and adjacent countries in Southeast Asia as well as southern China. Their language is the Thai language, which is classified as part of the Kradai family of...
kickboxer. A Muay Thai
Muay Thai
Muay Thai is a combat sport from Thailand that uses stand-up striking along with various clinching techniques. It is similar to other Indochinese kickboxing systems, namely pradal serey from Cambodia, tomoi from Malaysia, lethwei from Myanmar and muay Lao from Laos...
specialist, Sor Aree was the second place in the female flyweight category at the International Federation of Muaythai Amateurs (IFMA) World Muaythai championships 2009 and she is the current women's flyweight world champion of the World Professional Muaythai Federation
World Professional Muaythai Federation
The World Professional MuayThai Federation สหพันธ์มวยไทยอาชีพโลก was formed February 2004 by the association of professional boxing of Thailand . The PAT is the only organization officially recognized by the Thai government. The WPMF was founded to promote and support the Muaythai worldwide,...
(WPMF). She also participates in Shoot boxing
Shoot boxing
Shoot boxing is both a combat sport and a stand-up fighting promotion company based in Tokyo, Japan. The organization was founded by former kickboxer Caesar Takeshi in 1985....
. Sor Aree is also a popular actress and singer in her native country.
Background
Sor Aree was born on October 02, 1994 in the south of ThailandThailand
Thailand , officially the Kingdom of Thailand , formerly known as Siam , is a country located at the centre of the Indochina peninsula and Southeast Asia. It is bordered to the north by Burma and Laos, to the east by Laos and Cambodia, to the south by the Gulf of Thailand and Malaysia, and to the...
. She grew up in the south of Thailand until she moved to Bangkok around 2001.
Kickboxing career
Sor Aree defeated Rabeabrat Peanratana by decision after four rounds on .On , Sor Aree defeated Jomkwan Sitpaneng by decision after four rounds.
During 2008, Sor Aree was scheduled to debut in boxing
Boxing
Boxing, also called pugilism, is a combat sport in which two people fight each other using their fists. Boxing is supervised by a referee over a series of between one to three minute intervals called rounds...
and she announced on that she would try professional boxing, although apparently she did not pursue this career for long.
Sor Aree won her match against Nong Gluay Sor Penprapa via decision on .
On , Sor Aree defeated Nongkluay Sor Penprapa at Suek Assawindam.
At Assawindam Fights in the Assawindam Stadium on , Sor Aree was defeated via points decision by Duennapa Kiatkriengsak.
Originally scheduled to fight Canadian Vernica Tiger fro the title, on , Sor Aree defeated Greek Farni Kiatchionson by points decision, winning the vacant WPMF women's flyweight title.
On , Sor Aree defeated fellow countrywoman Farsai Nongkipahuyuth by decision at the event OneSongchai, retaining the WPMF women's flyweight title.
In her first fight overseas, Sor Aree defended again the WPMF flyweight champion on in Japan, when she defeated Gracyer Aki by unanimous decision after five rounds at the event M-1 Fairtex Singha Beer Muay Thai Challenge 2009: Yod Nak Suu Vol. 4.
At Thailand vs Challenger Series, Sor Aree won her bout by decision against Ploy Suay Sukroong Ruang on in Bangkok, Thailand.
Sor Aree participated in the tournament Shoot boxing Girl's S-cup 2010 on . She was defeated in the first round of the tournament by American IKF
International Kickboxing Federation
The International Kickboxing Federation is a kickboxing sanctioning body. The IKF World Headquarters in the USA oversees IKF World Operations with the rest of the IKF World Team.-Styles:...
world champion kickboxer and purple belt in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu
Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu
Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu is a martial art, combat sport, and a self defense system that focuses on grappling and especially ground fighting...
Kate Martinez who put Sor Aree to sleep within a few second after applying a devastating standing arm-triangle choke, prompting the referee to stop the fight in the third round.
At Shoot Boxing 2011 act 1: SB166 on , Zor Aree was defeated by Ai Takahashi
Ai Takahashi (kickboxer)
is a Japanese kickboxer. Takahashi competes mainly in shoot boxing, where she became the runner-up for the 2010 Shoot Boxing Girls S-Cup tournament and is the current Shoot Boxing women's title holder.-Background:Takahashi was born on in Chiba, Chiba, Japan....
via TKO after Takahashi delivered knees to Zor Aree in the second round, prompting the referee to start a second standing count before determining that Zor Aree was not fully recovered and thus was unable to continue.
Sor Aree was scheduled to defend her WPMF title against Slovak
Slovaks
The Slovaks, Slovak people, or Slovakians are a West Slavic people that primarily inhabit Slovakia and speak the Slovak language, which is closely related to the Czech language.Most Slovaks today live within the borders of the independent Slovakia...
Lucia Krajcovicova on 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 Barlow not meeting the required weight and Zor Aree refusing to accept the fight.
A week later, competing in shoot boxing for the third time, Sor Aree was knocked out by shoot boxing star Rena Kubota
Rena Kubota
, better known by her ring name or Reina , is a professional Japanese kickboxer. She competes mainly in shoot boxing, where she won the 2009 and 2010 Shoot Boxing Girls S-Cup tournaments.-Early life:Kubota was born in Osaka, Osaka Prefecture, Japan on...
, after Kubota delivered a powerful liver shot in the second round that left Sor Aree writhing in pain on the floor.
Championships and accomplishments
- WPMF women's flyweight (52 kg) world champion.
- Silver medal at the IFMA Muaythai Championship 2009 female flyweight.
- Asawindam Stadium championship.
- Channel 9 Championship Thailand.
- Winner in Queen's and King's Birthday.
Kickboxing record
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External links
- hi5 personal website
- Champion profile at the World Professional Muaythai FederationWorld Professional Muaythai FederationThe World Professional MuayThai Federation สหพันธ์มวยไทยอาชีพโลก was formed February 2004 by the association of professional boxing of Thailand . The PAT is the only organization officially recognized by the Thai government. The WPMF was founded to promote and support the Muaythai worldwide,...
- Muay Thai record at MuayRec.com