Knockout CP Freshmart: Why is the WBA minimumweight champion named after a Thailand convenience store?

Knockout CP Freshmart, whose actual name is Thammanoon Niyomtrong, is back in action on Wednesday when he defends his WBA minimumweight title against Wanheng Menayothin.

But why does the WBA minimumweight champion use a Thailand convenience store for his ring name?

DAZN explains all below. 

The story behind Knockout CP Freshmart

For Thai boxers, the ring surname can often be the name of their gym or a sponsor.

In the case of Thammanoon Niyomtrong, CP Freshmart is a chain of frozen food grocery stores owned by Charoen Pokphand (CP) Group who sponsors Niyomtrong. 

In addition for this particular ring name being used to give expsoure to gyms and sponors, a name such as Knockout CP Freshmart is used to because it sounds better than the boxer's actual name and is easier for fans to remember. 

When is Freshmart vs. Menayothin? Date, start time

Date: Wednesday, July 20
Main card: 11 a.m. BST / 6 a.m. ET
Main event ringwalks (approx):  11 a.m. BST / 6 a.m. ET

The main card is set to get underway at 11 a.m. BST / 6 a.m. ET, with the main event ringwalks scheduled for 11 a.m. BST / 6 a.m. ET. These timings could change due to the length of the undercard fights. 

What channel/stream is Freshmart vs. Menayothin?

U.S.: N/A
UK: N/A

A UK and US broadcaster is yet to be confirmed.

Where is the Freshmart vs. Menayothin fight?

The fight will take place at Chonburi, Thailand.

Knockout CP Freshmart record and bio

• Nationality: Thailand
• Born: September 20, 1990
• Height: 5' 1"   
• Reach: 61"   
• Total Fights: 23
• Record: 23-0 (9 KOs)  

Wanheng Menayothin record and bio

• Nationality: Thailand
• Born: October 27, 1985
• Height: 5' 2"   
• Reach: 64.5"  
• Total Fights: 57
• Record: 55-2 (19 KOs)   

Knockout CP Freshmart vs. Wanheng Menayothin fight card

• Knockout CP Freshmart vs. Wanheng Menayothin for the WBA Super world minimum title