Sahasombhop Srisomvongse
He was also the founder Asian Boxing Council ( ABCO ) and was voted the first president in 1985 . He was a supporter of many Thai boxers to the WBC champion , started from Payao Poontarat ( a bronze medalist in 1976 Summer Olympics ) in 1983 with the fight against Rafael Orono , a title holder at Grand Jomtien Palace Hotel , Pattaya , Chonburi province . He was also a co-manager of many Thai boxers who have been champion of the world , viz Sot Chitalada , Samart Payakaroon , Napa Kiatwanchai , Muangchai Kittikasem , Saman Sorjaturong , Sirimongkol Singwangcha , Chatchai Sasakul , Wandee Singwangcha , Veeraphol Sahaprom and Medgoen Singsurat . And there are a number of boxers who never been a world champion but has challenged the world championship or won a regional or international championship , such as Rocky Chitalada , Mai Thomburifarm , Asawin Sordusit , Saming Kiatpetch , Torsak Pongsupa , Pone Saengmorakot etc . 
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