IBF #7 Thanthong Kiattaweesuk (22-0) moved closer to a world title shot with impressive three round stoppage of Indonesian champion Richard Samosir (18-3-3) in a super bantamweight bout scheduled for twelve rounds in Rayong, Thailand on Friday. Southpaw Kiattaweesuk attacked Samosir at the start of round one and in round two dropped the import with a solid left cross to the head.

In round three Kiattaweesuk stepped up a gear and connected with solid head and body shots that dropped Samosir and referee Yongsak Na Songkla counted the visitor out.

Promoter Jimmy Chaichotchuang said, “I am in negotiation at this time to bring the IBF champion to Thailand to give Kiattaweesuk an opportunity to be a IBF world champion. This was a good win today for Kiattaweesuk but I know he will have to be at his very best to win the world title. I would like to promote the IBF world title bout on August 19 in Bangkok.”

On the undercard featherweight University student Vacharakrit Senahan (21-3-1) outscored Chaiyong Sithsaithong (26-6-3) over eight action rounds. The aggressive Sithsaithong scored with effective body shots but never slowed down the taller Senahan who connected frequently with accurate left jabs.

In rounds seven and eight Senahan stepped up the tempo to receive a unanimous decision.

In other action mini flyweight Samartlek Chaiyonggym (5-2) scored a knockout over Samingkao Tantawan in round four.

Also hot junior flyweight prospect Fahlan Sakkreerin Junior (6-1) won a second round knockout of Pothonggym.

Sakkreerin is a star of the future and son of former IBF mini flyweight world champion Fahlan Sakkreerin, Sr.

Big punching 154 pounder Patomsuk Pathompothong (12-1-1) scored a knockout in round one over Thailand based Irishman Jon Yohan when he delivered power right hand to the body for count out.

Promoter: Jimmy Chaichotchuang.

Televised throughout Thailand on Channel seven.