Sanghiran became a popular fighter on the circuit, he captured the Lumpinee and Thailand 122 lbs titles in 2000 by knockng out Nontachai Sit-O.
The biggest payday of his muay thai career came in 2002 when he lost to legendary fighter Saenchai, Sanghiran received 120,000 baht for this bout.
His heavy handed style granted him opportunities to compete in boxing, he made the transition full time in 2003.
[2] Sanghiran won 20 bouts in a row in boxing before facing his countrymen Napapol Sor Rungvisai in a WBC Super Bantamweight title eliminator fight.
[3] Sanghiran never recaptured his previous form in boxing and made a return to muay thai which saw him won the Channel 7 Stadium 126 lbs title.