PM Anuthin Watches Damnuay Defend Rajadamnern Title
Defending champion Damnuay Pranjchai retained his Rajadamnern 140-pound title with a unanimous points victory over Kappitan on Saturday, with Prime Minister Anuthin personally presenting the belt in a historic first for the storied stadium.
Prime Minister Anuthin Charnvirakul attended the RWS boxing event at Rajadamnern Stadium to watch the main event and personally present the championship belt to the winner.
The RWS event on Saturday, August 8, delivered peak excitement, with generous bonuses announced for the Rajadamnern title bout generating tremendous online and ringside buzz.
The main event featured a 140-pound Rajadamnern title clash between defending champion Damnuay Pranjchai and challenger Kappitan from Petcharnyindee Academy. The five-round fight was packed with action and excitement, with both fighters attempting knockouts but neither succeeded. When the final bell rang, Damnuay Pranjchai secured a unanimous points victory over Kappitan (49-46 on all three scorecards), successfully defending his title for the fifth consecutive reign.
The exciting display prompted RWS to award substantial bonuses to both fighters. Champion Damnuay received 1,000,000 baht, while challenger Kappitan earned 500,000 baht in recognition of his worthy title challenge.
Notably, Prime Minister Anuthin Charnvirakul personally presented the championship belt to winner Damnuay Pranjchai. This marked the first time in history that a national leader has presided over a Rajadamnern championship belt presentation, representing an extraordinary honor for the champion.
