Date: 15th February 1997
Venue: Nakornpanom Stadium, Nakhon Phanom, Thailand
Title: WBC World Bantamweight Title
Promoter: Sombhop Srisomvongse
Sirimongkhon Iamthuam
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13
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0
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0
)
Weight: 118 lbs
Jesus Sarabia
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24
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5
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3
)
Weight: 118 lbs
In August 1996 Iamthuam became WBC Interim World Bantamweight Champion when he stopped Mexico's Jose Luis Bueno in 5 rounds at the Soccer Stadium in Phitsanulok, Thailand. Six months later, he made the first defence of his belt (now the full title)