Pramuansak “The Machine Gun” Phosawan has obtained top status in his home country and is now searching for that coveted world championship belt. While hailing from the Thailand city of Mahasalakam, Phosawan has traveled all over Thailand, stepping up to challenges from his fellow countrymen, only to take them out one after another. True to his name, “The Machine Gun” locks his opponents in the crosshair and has yet to miss. Phosawan’s impressive string of victories has catapulted him to the number one ranking in the Jr. Bantamweight class by the WBO. Phosawan earned the WBO Asia Pacific Super Flyweight title in his third professional bout, knocking out Julius Agcopra in the eighth round. Since then he has gone on to defend that title seventeen times. At 36 years old, Phosawan has the experience, the insight, and the drive to break into the international arena. Phosawan and current champion Fernando Montiel are set to meet at Desert Diamond Casino’s Diamond Center on October 29th to see who will return home as a world champion, and who will just return home.

Phosawan's Key Fights:
9-2-05 vs. Jun Pader for the WBO Asia Pacific Super Flyweight Title- Won (KO RD 2)
1-18-02 vs. Julius Agcopra for the WBO Asia Pacific Super Flyweight Title-Won (KO RD 8)

Fernando “Cochulito” Montielis a current WBO world champion and he is primed to defend his title. Hailing from Los Mochis, Mexico, this 26-year-old has the skill and drive to be the best in the sport. With only one loss in his professional career, a mixed decision in 2003 versus three-time world champion Mark “Too Sharp” Johnson, Montiel seems to be invincible to opponent’s punches. On the other hand, Montiel’s power is becoming legendary as 24 of his 33 opponents have not gone the distance. His well-deserved nickname, “Cochulito,” or little knife, tells it all: he cuts down anyone brave enough to face him. Having already fought ten title fights, Montiel is a veteran when it comes to winning belts. He has picked up the WBA North American Super Flyweight Title, the WBO Flyweight Title, and the WBO Super Flyweight Title, successfully defending the latter two repeatedly. He will be making his second appearance at Desert Diamond Casino, having knocked out Reynaldo Antonio Hurtado in the seventh round on September 9, 2004. As the current WBO Jr. Bantamweight World titleholder, Montiel will be in for one of his toughest fights yet as he puts his belt on the line against the number one ranked contender, Pramuansak Phosawan, on October 29th at the Diamond Center.

Montiels' Key Fights:
7-16-05 vs. Evert Briceno for the WBO Super Flyweight Title- Won (UD)
4-9-05 vs. Ivan Hernandez for the WBO Super Flyweight Title- Won (KO RD 7)
12-15-00 vs. Isidro Garcia for the WBO Flyweight Title-Won (TKO RD 7)

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Ratanachai “Chaiya Pothong” Sor Vorapin has the experience and know-how to not only defend his world title but to teach a lesson to anyone who attempts to take it. With forty-two knockouts behind him, Sor Vorapin has no problem stopping with force. This southpaw, hailing from Korat, Thailand, has fought not only in his home country, but also in Indonesia, the Philippines, and the United States, including a 10-round bout win over Danny Romero at New York’s Madison Square Garden. Although he is only 28 years old, “Chaiya Pothong” is one of the most seasoned veterans around, having already fought twenty title fights. During his professional career he has won the Thai Light Flyweight, Thai Super Flyweight, IBF Inter-Continental Flyweight, IBF Inter-Continental Super Flyweight, WBO Asia Pacific Super Flyweight, WBO Asia Pacific Bantamweight, and the WBO Bantamweight belts. Sor Vorapin is known for his highly aggressive style, which has aided in his recent nineteen bout winning streak. He will put his title on the line as he makes his first appearance at the Diamond Center, going up against rising star Jhonny Gonzalez from Mexico City, Mexico. Gonzalez, who KO’d William Gonzalez at Desert Diamond Casino on September 1st, also has a habit of winning by knockout. It will be a punch for punch ultimate showdown of Mexico vs. Thailand as Sor Vorapin attempts to retain his title.

Sor Vorapin's Key Fights:
8-5-05 vs. Mauricio Martinez for the WBO Bantamweight Title- Won (MD)
5-7-04 vs. Cruz Carbajal for the WBO Bantamweight Title- Won (UD)
12-26-03 vs. Obote Ameme for the WBO Asia Pacific Bantamweight Title- Won (TKO RD 3)

One look at Jhonny Gonzalez and it is quickly seen why he is one of boxing’s most exciting young fighters. When Jhonny wins, he wins by knockout. With dynamite in his fists, Gonzalez has torn through the bantamweight class leaving a trail of fallen fighters on his way to being ranked as the number one contender by the WBO. Gonzalez is clearly on the brink of international superstardom. The Mexico City native has knocked out 14 of his last 16 opponents and picked up the WBC Continental Americas Bantamweight Title, WBO NABO Bantamweight Title, WBC Continental Americas Bantamweight Title and the Mexican Bantamweight Title belts during that time. Jhonny Gonzalez, who received the unique spelling of his name on his birth certificate, has proven that he is world champion material. With a knockout rate that resembles Tyson in his prime, Gonzalez gives fans all the excitement they can handle while giving opponents more power than they can stand. He successfully defended his WBO NABO Bantamweight title at Desert Diamond Casino on September 1st against William Gonzalez, leaving William on the mat after only three rounds. Now with a chance at the WBO World Title, Gonzalez is channeling his power towards Southeast Asia, as he faces the current titleholder, Thailand’s Ratanachai Sor Vorapin.

Gonzalez' Key Fights:
9-1-05 vs. William Gonzalez for mandatory WBO title fight- Won (KO RD 3)
3-25-04 vs. Alejandro Felix Montiel for the WBO NABO Bantamweight Title-Won (TKO RD 6)
2-27-04 vs. Moises Zamudio for the WBC Americas Bantamweight Title-Won (TKO RD 5)
10-10-03 vs. Jorge A. Reyes for the Mexican Bantamweight Title-Won (KO RD 1)

Eric Gomez: We've seen tapes on Looknongyangtoy. He's undefeated and he has, believe it or not, a similar style to Daniel Ponce de Leon. He's going to be right in front of him. He doesn't run. He's also a lefty, real aggressive, comes forward, so that's going to be an exciting fight. It's going to be a toss up between that fight and the Johnny Gonzalez fight with Ratanachai Sor Vorapin [as the best fight of the night].

Sod “Anusorn Rodjan” Looknongyangtoy is a true Thai champion. Born in Srithep, Thailand, Looknongyangtoy has covered his home country, easily defeating all of his opponents. This 28-year-old won the WBO Asia Pacific Super Bantamweight Title in only his second professional fight, by knocking out Michael Domingo in the eighth round. He has gone on to successfully defend his title seven times, helping him earn a number one ranking by the WBO for the super bantamweight division. “Anusorn Rodjan” doesn’t know what it feels like to lose and he has no intention of starting on October 29th. In his first scheduled fight outside of Thailand, Looknongyangtoy will prove he is not only the best at home, but he’s one of the best in the world. He will be pitted against Mexican great Daniel Ponce-De Leon, in a 12-round world title fight. After previous attempts to have these two fighters battle it out, they will finally go head-to-head at Desert Diamond Casino’s Diamond Center to see who the real world champion is.

Looknongyangtoy's Key Fights:
12-21-01 vs. Ahmad Fandi for the WBO Asia Pacific Super Bantam Title- Won (KO RD 6)
10-3-01 vs. Michael Domingo for the WBO Asia Pacific Super Bantamweight Title-Won (KO RD 8)

Daniel Ponce-De Leon, (26-1 25 KOs), a native of Cuauhtémoc, Mexico, is known for his aggressive style and unrelenting punches. This southpaw has been boxing since an early age, training for an opportunity at a world title. As a descendent of the Tarahumara Indian tribe of Northern Mexico, Ponce-De Leon views himself as a warrior, battling it out in the ring to become a world champion. As an amateur he defeated top opponents, including future world champion Roberto Leyva. His top-level skill earned him a spot on the 2000 Mexican Olympic team, where he lost in a close decision. Since his pro debut in 2001, where he knocked out his opponent in the first of a scheduled 10-round bout, Ponce-De Leon has made it a habit of not only winning but of winning by knock-out. With his near perfect record, Ponce-De Leon has been ranked high by the boxing world, including a number three ranking by the WBO. This 25-year-old won his first title on August 17, 2002 in Albuquerque, New Mexico, against Idelfonso Martinez after breaking his nose early in the third round. He has gone on to compete in six title fights, defending his WBO NABO Super Bantamweight Title several times, including his November 19, 2004 bout at Desert Diamond Casino versus Julio Gamboa. Ponce-De Leon will return to the Diamond Center to face Thailand’s Sod Looknongyangtoy. It will be a battle of Mexico vs. Thailand as each man has his eye on the WBO world title belt.

Ponce De Leon's Key Fights:
6-24-05 vs. Phillip Payne for the WBO NABO Super Bantamweight Title- Won (TKO RD 7)
11-19-04 vs. Julio Gamboa for the WBO NABO Super Bantamweight Title-Won (KO RD 4)
10-22-04 vs. Emmanuel Lucero for the WBO NABO Super Bantamweight Title-Won (KO RD 3)

Coming out of Korat, Thailand, Kaichon Sor Vorapin is looking to expand his resume. As a Southeast Asian star, Sor Vorapin has faced opponents in not only his home country, but also in the Philippines, Japan, Indonesia, and Guam. He now looks to withstand the force of Mexico as he makes a first appearance fighting in the United States. Making his professional debut on July 7, 2000 against Tiger Kiatniwat, who he stopped in the second round, Sor Vorapin has gone on to show that he has the tools to be a world champion. Sor Vorapin has had four title fights, winning the WBO Asia Pacific Light Flyweight belt with a knock out win against Rocky Fuentes. He later went on to successfully defend that title. With a number one ranking by the WBO in the Jr. Flyweight division, Sor Vorapin has the opportunity to take the world title away from Mexico’s Hugo Cazares.

Sor Vorapin’s Key Fights:
10-28-04 vs. Rocky Fuentes for the WBO Asia Pacific Light Flyweight Title- Won (KO RD 6)
1-13-04 vs. Antonius Moses-Won (KO RD 8)

As a WBO world champion, Hugo “Fidel” Cazares has the quick moves and the fatal punch to challenge any top boxer. Making his professional debut in 1997, 27-year-old Cazares has gone on to face opponents in Mexico, the United States, and Puerto Rico. Going on a 12-run winning streak, Cazares’ record tells it all: he doesn’t like to lose and he doesn’t lose often. Coming off of a technical knock out win over Alex Sanchez in August, who announced his retirement after the fight, “Fidel” is primed for another win. Cazares has cleaned up the titles in the Light Flyweight division, winning the Mexican Light Flyweight, the WBO NABO Light Flyweight, the California Light Flyweight, and the WBO Light Flyweight belts. With a total of ten title fights, Cazares has proven his skill and strength as a deserving world champion. A native of Los Mochis, Mexico, Cazares will have to battle it out with Thailand’s Kaichon Sor Vorapin to determine which country will own the belt. As part of the “Boxing World Cup,” Cazares will fight for not only his home country of Mexico, but for his individual claim as the best in the world.

Cazares’ Key Fights:
8-20-05 vs. Alex Sanchez to defend WBO Light Flyweight Title- Won (TKO RD 8)
3-22-02 vs. Rafael Orozco for the WBO NABO Light Flyweight Title- Won (KO RD 6)

Terdsak “Poonlnseegym” Jandaeng fights with the drive to win and can boast of not knowing what it’s like to be knocked-out, having lost only once in a unanimous decision against undefeated Joan Guzman. Fighting professionally since 2003, “Poonlnseegym” has built up an impressive record. This southpaw from Bangkok knows how to throw the punches to stop any opponent, with 13 knockouts in only 19 bouts. Jandaeng has proven his skill by dominating the region, winning the WBO Asia Pacific Featherweight title on January 14, 2004 and going on to defend that belt eleven more times. At one point being ranked number one by the WBO in the featherweight division, Jandaeng now holds the number seven position.

A former WBU champion and IBF title challenger at super bantamweight, the veteran Contreras in coming off a nice decision win over Adan Hernandez. Prior to that, Contreras been playing the opponent role against high-level competition. He is taking this fight on fairly late notice.

Kosol Sor Vorapin, (9-9-1 6 KOs), out of Korat, Thailand, has been fighting professionally since September 2001, where he made his debut in Japan. Sor Vorapin has gone on to battle opponents in Indonesia, Australia, Kazakhstan, Mexico and his home country of Thailand. His last bout was in Honolulu, Hawaii, where he won a unanimous decision over Dustin Kim. Being undefeated so far in the United States, Sor Vorapin will try to maintain that record as he fights for the first time on the mainland. With the experience of three title fights, and a powerful knockout win over Reinhart Sitompul on January 18, 2005, Sor Vorapin will prove to be a challenge against Mexico’s German Cruz.

Newly signed by Golden Boy Promotions, German Cruz stepped in to replace injured Abner Mares.