Thai IBF Champ Phetkosol Returns Home After KO Victory
IBF junior flyweight world champion Phetkosol Greensuda arrived at Suvarnabhumi Airport on October 5 after defending his title with a second‑round knockout of Filipino challenger Mark Vincelles in Japan. He was welcomed by former Thai world champion Sirimongkol Singmanasak and fellow boxers, who presented him with flowers. Phetkosol’s trainer Poom Makarnkai dismissed rumors of a domestic showdown with Thai fighters, saying such bouts would never happen and that Thai boxers should focus on foreign opponents.
On October 5, 2025, at Suvarnabhumi Airport in the early morning around 5:00 a.m., IBF junior flyweight world champion Phetkosol Greensuda arrived in Thailand with his trainer Poom Makarnkai after defeating Filipino challenger Mark Vincelles by knockout in the second round on September 26 to retain his title for the second time. Former Thai world champion Sirimongkol Singmanasak and fellow boxing figures greeted him with flowers. Phetkosol said he had trained intensively and the quick victory exceeded his expectations, adding that he would let Poom handle future match planning and thanked Thai fans for their continued support. Poom Makarnkai dismissed rumors of a domestic showdown with Thai boxers such as Thananchai Charoenphakdee or Knockout CP Freshmart, insisting such fights would never happen (100 percent). He noted that all Thai boxers are like brothers who train together, and pitting them against each other is pointless; instead, Thai boxers should focus on becoming stronger to face foreign opponents. Regarding his next defense, possibilities include a title‑eliminator bout, facing the top‑ranked Filipino challenger Regie Suganob, fighting a Japanese boxer, or arranging a mandatory fight in Thailand if a promoter steps up. In the coming weeks, Phetkosol plans to tour to thank his sponsors, including Monomax, which broadcast the fight live for Thai audiences for the first time.
