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Attack and never give up: Inside Japan's deadly boxing scene
AFP, Published on 28/08/2025
» TOKYO — Drastic weight loss, ferocious sparring and lax regulation have created a dangerous environment in Japanese boxing, as the sport battles for its future in the country after two fighters died.
White House will host cage fight on July 4, says UFC boss
AFP, Published on 13/08/2025
» WASHINGTON - The White House wil host a mixed martial arts bout on July 4 next year, the day the United States marks the 250th anniversary of its founding, UFC boss Dana White said Tuesday.
Japan boxing to hold emergency meeting following deaths
AFP, Published on 11/08/2025
» TOKYO - Japanese boxing officials will hold an emergency meeting on Tuesday as the sport in the country faces intense scrutiny following the deaths of two fighters in separate bouts at the same event.
American Ruotolo reigns at million-dollar meet
Sports, Published on 21/08/2024
» Kade Ruotolo has spent a considerable amount of time competing in Bangkok. In fact, it's where he has defended his ONE lightweight submission grappling world title three times. But the 20-year-old American just dominated the grappling scene in another country to win a staggering US$1 million grand prize.
PM praises Phuket's ‘Muay Thai Village’ for promoting long stays
Online Reporters, Published on 11/08/2024
» Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin has praised the numerous Muay Thai boxing camps in Phuket for showcasing Thailand's internationally-recognised soft power, attracting long stays by visitors and distributing income.
Embrace fair play
Oped, Postbag, Published on 06/08/2024
» Re: "Gender woes in sports", (PostBag, Aug 4). Miro King, in support of real women, is right to be upset about the Olympic boxing matches. There seems to be unfairness in the match between Angela Carini and Imane Khelif, who was born a woman, albeit with male-genetic XY chromosomes.
Eyes on Thai boxers to deliver
Sports, Post Reporters, Published on 03/08/2024
» Thailand could secure their first medals of the Paris 2024 Olympic Games on Saturday.
Who is Imane Khelif?
Post Reporters, Published on 02/08/2024
» A controversy erupted during the Paris 2024 Summer Olympic Games when Italian boxer Angela Carini refused to continue fighting just 46 seconds into her round of 16 welterweight bout against Algeria’s Imane Khelif on Thursday. After taking two powerful punches, Carini, broke down in tears, saying she had never experienced such forceful hits before.
Local stars propel ONE Lumpinee to high ratings
Sports, Published on 24/05/2024
» ONE Lumpinee has continued its lengthy reign at the top of Thai combat sports television ratings, according to the latest Nielsen report.