Boxers Panya, Wanheng could face off again

Thailand’s Wanheng Menayothin is likely to get a rematch with compatriot Panya Pradabsri, who dethroned him on Friday, his handlers said on Saturday.

Unheralded Panya, 29, stunned holder Wanheng to claim the WBC minimumweight title in Nakhon Sawan.

All three judges scored it 115-113 in favour of the challenger from Ubon Ratchathani, who was ranked third before the bout.

The new champion, who is better known in Thailand as Petchmanee CPF, improved to 35 wins and one loss with 24 knockouts.

It was his first world title shot, having previously been WBC Asia champion.

The outcome snapped the undefeated record of Wanheng who dropped to 54-1 (18KOs).

It was his first bout in over a year after he beat…