The former WBC (World Boxing Council) light welterweight died during an operation at the Rajvithi General Hospital after having admitted since April 12 for intestine infection.
Profile of Sangsuk:
Full Name: Saensak Muangsurin
Nickname: Boonsong Mansri
Boxing Division: Light welterweight
Height: 5 ft. 7 in. (170 cm)
Birth date: 13 August 1950
Birth place: Phetchabun Province, Thailand
Sangsuk, widely called "I Saeb" (Thai: ไอ้แสบ) among fans, held the world record for taking the shortest time to claim a world title after just three professional bouts. Throughout his 20 career fights, he won 14 including 11 knockouts and lost 6 times.
Source: The Nation
Watch the You Tube video of Tommy Hearns and Saensak Muangsurin fight on Oct. 1979
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