By Ray Wheatley — World of Boxing
Photo: Johnny Chaichotchuang
IBF #1 122 pounder Thantong Kiattaweesuk was tragically killed Saturday in a car accident in Bangkok, Thailand. Thantong’s wife and twin nephews were also killed in the car accident. were also killed. Kiattaweesuk stopped South African Macbute Sinyabi in ten rounds of an IBF elimination bout on May 18 in Thailand. He was scheduled to meet the winner of the Nonito Donaire vs. Jeffery Mathebula WBO/IBF world title bout. Jimmy Chaichotchuang who was Thantong’s manager and promoter said, “it is tragic news that Thantong has passed away in a car accident with his wife and nephews. He had achieved so much in boxing as amateur and professional also was a national Muay Thai champion. He was a hero of boxing fans and a role model in Thailand.”
