A female Thai prisoner has boosted her chances of freedom by winning the world light flyweight boxing title.
Samson Sor Siriporn, a convicted drug dealer, beat Japan's Ayaka Miyano in a bout staged at the mixed Klong Prem jail, known as the "Bangkok Hilton".
Watched by dozens of prison staff, Siriporn won on points after 10 rounds in the ring, kick-starting parole proceedings for her early release.
The 24-year-old took up boxing to protect herself from violent inmates.
"I'm so happy with the way I performed today. I'm very proud. I've been in jail for a long time now, I hope this will see me released early," said Siriporn after the fight. "When I'm free I'll carry on fighting. I want to fight all over the world."

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Female Boxer Freed From Prison

Thailand's first female boxing world champion was released from jail Wednesday as reward for winning the world light-flyweight title.

Siriporn Thaweesuk was released on parole from the women's prison in Pathum Thani province, 20 miles north of Bangkok, three years before the end of her seven-year sentence for selling amphetamines. Siriporn — or Samson Sor Siriporn as she is known in the ring — defeated Japan's Ayaka Miyano for the title in a prison yard bout in April amid cheers from other inmates and prison guards.

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