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Muay Thai warriors making their marks in America
Sports, Patrick Cusick, Published on 15/09/2013
» Just over two years ago, the first official Muay Thai championship was held in the State of New Jersey when popular British fighter Liam Harrison won a world welterweight title against American Justin Greskiewicz.
Buakaw can cap return after committing to K-1 tournament
Sports, Patrick Cusick, Published on 08/09/2013
» He's the most recognised boxer in Muay Thai with an outstanding record of over 200 official wins for just 21 losses.
Mandela the fighter faces mortality without trace of fear
Sports, Patrick Cusick, Published on 14/07/2013
» There have been many great stories written about Nelson Mandela, the anti-apartheid revolutionary who overcame seemingly insurmountable odds to become president of South Africa in 1994.
Indigenous Australian game offers many lessons for Muay Thai
Sports, Patrick Cusick, Published on 21/07/2013
» Muay Thai, like Australian rules football, is facing up to new challenges of expanding globally while retaining its national heritage.
Thai combat attracting plenty ofattention on east coast of America
Sports, Patrick Cusick, Published on 11/08/2013
» New York City and its neighbouring states have emerged as the new fighting hub for Muay Thai.
Great Chinese hope chasing three combat titles
Sports, Patrick Cusick, Published on 12/05/2013
» Towering less than an inch short of seven feet, Taishan Dong is the great heavyweight hope of Chinese boxing.
Middle East cash proves irresistible to promoters
Sports, Patrick Cusick, Published on 02/06/2013
» At 105 pounds, they are the lightest fighters in professional boxing.
Eastman determined in comeback to Muay Thai
Sports, Patrick Cusick, Published on 09/06/2013
» American heavyweight fighters Marvin Eastman and Dewey Cooper will start as favourites to win their battle of Muay Thai heavyweight supremacy in Pattaya on Friday.
Muay Thai must adapt to claim Olympic berth
Sports, Patrick Cusick, Published on 16/06/2013
» Whoever becomes the next president of the International Olympic Committee will face mounting pressure from combat sports organisations seeking inclusion into the Olympic Games.
Muay Thai casts longest shadow in MMA
Sports, Patrick Cusick, Published on 23/06/2013
» Evolution of mixed martial arts into what is now known as MMA is generally regarded as being well- rounded. Fighting in the Octagon has been the ultimate testing ground for the four pillars of unarmed combat skills: Muay Thai and boxing for standing up and jujitsu and wrestling when grounded.