ONE of the most remarkable records in boxing looks set to be extended on Friday (October 25) when Thailand’s Wanheng Meenayothin defends his WBC strawweight title against Simpiwe Konkco in Chonburi.
Meenayothin [right], who turns 34 two days after the fight, has won all 53 bouts (18 inside the distance) in a career that began in 2007. He won the WBC belt from Oswaldo Novoa five years ago and has retained 11 times (twice against Japan’s Tatsuya Fukuhara).