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Boxing rules must adaptto keep fans interested
Sports, Patrick Cusick, Published on 20/01/2013
» Golden Boy, Bob Arum and Gary Shaw are the world's top three boxing promoters but only Shaw has crossed the line into the world of martial arts.
Yodsaenklai proves he has plenty left
Sports, Patrick Cusick, Published on 13/01/2013
» In terms of championships won, Yodsaenklai Fairtex has strong claims to being the stand-out performer in professional Muay Thai so far this century.
A year when new standards were set
Sports, Patrick Cusick, Published on 23/12/2012
» It has been a year when the cream of Muay Thai talent has separated decisively from the rest.
Muay Thai techniques taking MMA to new level
Sports, Patrick Cusick, Published on 25/11/2012
» If further proof was needed to show that the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) is benefiting from a Muay Thai fusion, then it was delivered in spades by Georges St-Pierre (GSP) in his welterweight championship win against Carlos Condit last weekend.
'Little Mike Tyson' edges toward ultimate glory
Sports, Patrick Cusick, Published on 28/10/2012
» It says a lot about the evolution of professional boxing in China that a pint-sized strawweight fighter Xiong Zhao Zhong has emerged as the country's new sporting hero.
Master grappler wins Thailand championship
Sports, Patrick Cusick, Published on 16/09/2012
» In classic Muay Thai, grappling is respected and admired as one of the most powerful weapons for a stand-up fighter.
Saenchai v Singdam in superstar event
Sports, Patrick Cusick, Published on 26/08/2012
» One of the most anticipated Muay Thai showdowns of the year will be staged at Lumpinee Stadium on Sept 7 when Saenchai Sor Kingstar (Sinbi) takes on in-form Singdam 'Black Lion' Kiatmoo 9.
Jomthong demonstrates his punching prowess
Sports, Patrick Cusick, Published on 12/08/2012
» World Muay Thai lightweight champion Jomthong Chuwattana showed his punching prowess with an emphatic KO stoppage of rival Thongchai Sitthongsak at Lumpinee on Tuesday.
UK entrepreneur Hearn latches onto Muay Thai
Sports, Patrick Cusick, Published on 15/07/2012
» British sports event entrepreneur Barry Hearn flew into Bangkok last weekend and clinched a deal with BEC Tero director Brian Marcar to stage seven Muay Thai world titles at the Battle for the Belts II to be staged in London in October.
Kaimukkaow looking dangerous
Sports, Patrick Cusick, Published on 08/07/2012
» Silky smooth warrior Kaimukkaow Watcharachaigym claimed a clean sweep of titles in the super-flyweight division winning both the Rajadamnern and WBC Muay Thai world championship on Thursday.