Amnat Ruenroeng

Awards & Honours

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Amnat Ruenroeng achieved the remarkable feat of becoming an IBF world champion after serving time in prison, a story that resonates deeply with fans of underdog narratives. His victory over Zou Shiming stands out as a historic upset in boxing history, proving that a fighter with a criminal past could conquer the world's best amateurs. Representing Thailand in two Olympic Games further cements his status as a national sporting icon.

AwardsAmnat Ruenroeng won the IBF Flyweight World Title in 2015 and successfully defended it in 2016. He also held the Lumpinee Stadium Super Flyweight Championship prior to his boxing career. He represented Thailand in the 2008 Beijing Olympics and the 2016 Rio Olympics, achieving the rare feat of competing in the Games as a professional boxer.

Honours & Distinctions

National Hero Status

Thai Public Perception·2015

Widely regarded in Thailand as a symbol of redemption for overcoming a prison sentence to compete in the Olympics.

Rankings & Lists

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iFANN Global Fame Rankings

iFANN·2026

Records & Feats

Prison to Olympics

Historic First·2016

One of the few athletes to qualify for the Olympics after serving a prison sentence.

Upset Victory Over Zou Shiming

Boxing Record·2015

Defeated the three-time Olympic gold medalist Zou Shiming to win the IBF Flyweight title.