Hua Hin native and Thailand’s first ever boxing world champion is set to be inducted into the International Boxing Hall of Fame (IBHOF).
Pone Kingpetch, whose birth name was Mana Sidokbua, was born in Hua Hin on February 12, 1935.
He went on to become a three time world flyweight champion, who was known for his ferocious jab.
There is a statue and park located in central Hua Hin, next to the municipal offices, which honours his life and sporting achievements.