Suriya Tatakhun, who boxes as Chonlatarn Piriyapinyo (nickname: ''klang'' (กลาง); born in Amnat Charoen District (presently:

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) is a Thai

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who fights at

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. Piriyapinyo is dubbed as ''Sai-nam morana'' in Thailand. The nickname denotes "Deadly Tide" or "Crimson Tide", because his name "Chonlatarn" in

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means "river" or "stream". He has challenged for the world championship for three times but lost each time. He was the WBC Asian Boxing Council featherweight champion.

Professional career

Piriyapinyo turned professional in December 2003 at the Royal Square,

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, Thailand. In his debut Piriyapinyo defeated Mwilambwe Banza on points over six rounds. On November 9, 2012, he challenged WBA world featherweight champion Chris "The Dragon" John at

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, Singapore, he lost a one-sided 12 round unanimous decision. On November 22, 2014, he faced

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world featherweight champion

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at the Venetian in Macao. Piriyapinyo proved to be no match for the two-time Olympic gold medalist, as he lost a one-sided 12 round unanimous decision. On July 16, 2016, he lost to Miguel Berchelt by

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in the round 4 for WBO interim champion title in Super featherweight weight class at Polideportivo Soraya Jimenez, Los Reyes La Paz, México, Mexico.

Professional boxing record

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* {{DEFAULTSORT:Piriyapinyo, Chonlatarn Living people 1985 births Chonlatarn Piriyapinyo Chonlatarn Piriyapinyo Featherweight boxers Chonlatarn Piriyapinyo