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Chamroen Songkitrat (Jinglen fai (จิ้งเหลนไฟ) - "Fire Skink") was born on 20 October, 1928 in Nong Khai province, Thailand, is a Thai boxer. Discover Chamroen Songkitrat's Biography, Age, Height, Physical Stats, Dating/Affairs, Family and career updates. Learn How rich is he in this year and how he spends money? Also learn how he earned most of networth at the age of 74 years old?

Popular As Jinglen fai (จิ้งเหลนไฟ) - "Fire Skink"
Occupation N/A
Age 74 years old
Zodiac Sign Libra
Born 20 October, 1928
Birthday 20 October
Birthplace Nong Khai province, Thailand
Date of death 29 August, 2003
Died Place Bangkok, Thailand
Nationality Thailand

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Chamroen Songkitrat Height, Weight & Measurements

At 74 years old, Chamroen Songkitrat height is 163 cm and Weight Bantamweight Featherweight Lightweight.

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Height 163 cm
Weight Bantamweight Featherweight Lightweight
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Dating & Relationship status

He is currently single. He is not dating anyone. We don't have much information about He's past relationship and any previous engaged. According to our Database, He has no children.

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Chamroen Songkitrat Net Worth

His net worth has been growing significantly in 2023-2024. So, how much is Chamroen Songkitrat worth at the age of 74 years old? Chamroen Songkitrat’s income source is mostly from being a successful boxer. He is from Thailand. We have estimated Chamroen Songkitrat's net worth, money, salary, income, and assets.

Net Worth in 2024 $1 Million - $5 Million
Salary in 2024 Under Review
Net Worth in 2023 Pending
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Source of Income boxer

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Chamroen Songkitrat (Thai: จำเริญ ทรงกิตรัตน์), born as Samroeng Srimadi, was a Thai boxer and policeman.

Songkitrat was a champion Muay Thai fighter in Thailand with over 50 fights before becoming an orthodox boxer.

1949

On December 30, 1949, Songkitrat debuted against Mok Kai Khoon in the Happy World Arena, Singapore.

1954

He made two unsuccessful attempts at the NBA World Bantamweight title to Jimmy Carruthers and Robert Cohen in May and September 1954, both to audiences over 60,000.

He is considered the first Thai boxer to have the opportunity to challenge for a World Champion, his fight with Jimmy Carruthers on May 2, 1954 was also the first world-class professional boxing event that took place in Thailand.

The first time he challenged the World Champion was against Australian Jimmy Carruthers on May 2, 1954, at the National Stadium (Suphachalasai Stadium).

More than 60,000 spectators attended, including King Bhumibol and Queen Sirikit of Thailand Songkitrat was sponsored partly by the Royal Thai Police Department.

The stadium was open-roofed, and as it was monsoon season and raining, both competitors fought barefoot and were forced to dodge falling light globes as they exploded from gusts of wind.

This is the first recorded match in modern world boxing history where boxers removed their boots.

On September 19, 1954, Songkitrat challenged World Champion Robert Cohen at the National Stadium (Suphachalasai Stadium).

His nose was broken during the seventh round, but he fought on, only to lose through points after 15 rounds.

1955

On March 9, 1955, he fought Raúl Macías at Cow Palace, in California, and lost.

After retiring from boxing, he continued to work as a police officer.

Upon quitting the force, Songkitrat spent time working in France before returning to Bangkok.

He opened a business in Chiang Mai, but after becoming paralyzed he returned to Bangkok.

2003

He died there on August 29, 2003, at the age of 74.