The World Boxing Council’s Asian branch (WBC Asia) formally recognises the legacy of Thailand’s first world boxing champion, Pone Kingpetch.

 

In a recent meeting at the Asian Boxing Council office an honorary certificate was received from the International Boxing Hall of Fame (IBHOF).

 

Pone Kingpetch was inducted into the Hall of Fame back in June.

 

The certificate was initially accepted by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs’ consulate-general in New York on behalf of the IBHOF. WBC Asia now plans to formally present the certificate to the Sports Authority of Thailand (SAT) in a September ceremony honoring significant boxing figures, especially Kingpetch.

 

By Online Reporter

 

Full story: https://www.huahintoday.com/local-news/wbc-asia-honors-thailands-first-boxing-world-champion-hua-hin-native-pone-kingpetch/

 

-- Hua Hin Today 2023-08-31

 

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