24 years ago

Date: 15th February 1997

Venue: Nakornpanom Stadium, Nakhon Phanom, Thailand

Title: WBC World Bantamweight Title

Promoted by: Sombhop Srisomvongse

Sirimongkhon Iamthuam
( 13 - 0 - 0 )
Weight: 118 lbs

Jesus Sarabia
( 24 - 5 - 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)