Thai female boxing champ paroled from prison
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{{date|June 13, 2007}}

Female boxing champion Samson Sor Siriporn was released on parole from prison [[w:Pathum Thani Province|Pathum Thani]], [[Thailand]] today, after serving five years of a seven-year term on a drug conviction. She will live at the residence of the director of the Women's Rehabilitation Center.

The 24-year-old Thai woman won the [[w:WBC|WBC]] world flyweight title in a special match in prison in April, defeating Ayaka Miyano of Japan, and creating a media sensation. She is due to defend her title next month.

"Thanks for those who supported a convict like me," Siriporn was quoted as saying at a press conference. "Some may not agree but I don't care. I am happy that there are people willing to support me. I like to thank all the officials as well."

==Sources==
*{{source|url=http://sports.espn.go.com/sports/boxing/news/story?id=2902774
    |title=Woman leaves jail as reward for winning world title
    |author=Associated Press
    |pub=ESPN
    |date=June 13, 2007}}
*{{source|url=http://etna.mcot.net/query.php?nid=29908
    |title=Thai female boxing convict released on parole
    |author=Thai News Agency
    |pub=MCOT
    |date=June 13, 2007}}

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Female boxing champion Samson Sor Siriporn was released on parole from prison Pathum Thani, Thailand today, after serving five years of a seven-year term on a drug conviction. She will live at the residence of the director of the Women's Rehabilitation Center.

The 24-year-old Thai woman won the WBC world flyweight title in a special match in prison in April, defeating Ayaka Miyano of Japan, and creating a media sensation. She is due to defend her title next month.

"Thanks for those who supported a convict like me," Siriporn was quoted as saying at a press conference. "Some may not agree but I don't care. I am happy that there are people willing to support me. I like to thank all the officials as well."
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