Muhammad Rachman
Mohammad Rachman Sawaluddin bin Suhaimat (born 23 December 1971) is an Indonesian professional boxer. An over twenty-year veteran of the sport, he is a two-time minimumweight world champion, having held the IBF title from 2004 to 2007 and the WBA title in 2011.
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| Real name | Mohamad Rachman Sawaludin bin Suhaimat |
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| Height | 5 ft 3 in (1.60 m) |
| Reach | 23 in (58 cm) |
| Nationality | Indonesian |
| Born | December 23, 1971 Merauke, Papua |
| Stance | Orthodox |
| Boxing record | |
| Total fights | 83 |
| Wins | 65 |
| Wins by KO | 35 |
| Losses | 13 |
| Draws | 5 |
Professional career
"The Rock Breaker" (Rachman's nickname) won the IBF World Strawweight Championship by a split decision against Daniel Reyes of Colombia (September 14, 2004 in Jakarta). Rachman got his nickname "The Rock Breaker" after defeating Philippines' IBF high-rated Ernesto "Hard Rock" Rubillar, in Jakarta, Indonesia, March 2003.
On July 7, 2007, Rachman lost his title to Filipino boxer Florante Condes. Condes knocked Rachman down twice in the third and 10th rounds during the 12-round title fight held in the studio of the private RCTI television station in Jakarta. Rachman dominated fight in rounds four, six, seven, eight and nine. Whereas Condes dominated fight in round one, two, three, five and ten. Salven Lagumbay of the Philippines and Montol Suriyachand of Thailand, scored it 114-112 for Condes, while home judge Muhammad Rois gave it 117-113 for Rachman.[1][2]
On 19 April 2011 Rachman knocked out Thai boxer Kwanthai Sithmorseng in the 9th round at Thailand to claim the WBA World Minimumweight title. Rachman was knocked down in the second round but stunned Sithmorseng in the 9th round when he knocked down him with a huge body blow.[3]
On July 30, 2011, Rachman lost the WBA World Minimumweight title to Pornsawan Porpramook in a controversial majority decision, 114-114, 113-115, 114-115.[4]
Rachman is recorded as the fourth Indonesian to win a boxing world title belt, following Ellyas Pical (three-time IBF Jr. Bantamweight Champion, 1985- 1989), Nico Thomas (IBF Strawweight Champion, 1989) and Chris John (WBA Featherweight Champion, 2003-2013).
Professional boxing record
| 83 fights | 65 wins | 13 losses |
| By knockout | 35 | 1 |
| By decision | 30 | 12 |
| Draws | 5 | |
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Personal life
In 2006, Rachman became a law student at Putra Bangsa University, Indonesia.
See also
- List of Mini-flyweight boxing champions
References
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| Regional boxing titles | ||||
| Vacant Title last held by Julio de la Basez |
Indonesia minimumweight champion January 10, 1999 – May 2000 Vacated |
Vacant Title next held by Paul Roger | ||
| Vacant Title last held by Diro |
Indonesia light-flyweight champion July 4, 2000 – September 2000 Vacated |
Vacant Title next held by Vicky Tahumil | ||
| New title | IBF Pan Pacific minimumweight champion December 1, 2001 – November 2002 Vacated |
Vacant Title next held by Mateo Handig | ||
| New title | IBO International light-flyweight champion February 21, 2014 – December 2014 Vacated |
Vacant | ||
| World boxing titles | ||||
| Preceded by Daniel Reyes |
IBF minimumweight champion September 14, 2004 – July 7, 2007 |
Succeeded by Florante Condes | ||
| Preceded by Kwanthai Sithmorseng |
WBA minimumweight champion April 19, 2011 – July 30, 2011 |
Succeeded by Pornsawan Porpramook | ||
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