Thai fighter Kongklai was knocked out by Belarusian opponent Antar Kacem at the ONE Friday Fights 90 event.
Controversy erupted after the ONE Lumpinee 90 event (also known as ONE Friday Fights 90) took place on December 6, when 6 Thai fighters participated in the competition. Of these, 5 were matches between Thai fighters and foreign opponents.
The results of these matches surprised the home fans. All 5 Thai boxers were knocked out. The Thai online community fiercely debated the results and asked: "What is happening to the Thai boxers?". Many people are even concerned about the current level of Thai boxers.
Mr. Chatri Sityodtong gives his opinion on the 5 losses of Thai boxers
Recently, Chatri Sityodtong, CEO of ONE Championship, spoke out on the issue. Mr. Sityodtong stated: “Some fans question why Thai fighters lose so often and think that it is not good for Muay Thai. That is not the case.
People need to understand that when Muay Thai goes global, we need champions from all over the world, not just from Thailand. If Muay Thai only has Thai champions, it means the sport is not truly international yet."
“Some people may think that not having a Thai champion is dangerous, but it is not. It shows that Thailand’s martial arts heritage is becoming a world heritage, and that is a very good thing. Some people have the wrong view, which shows that they do not understand the business on an international level. The more Muay Thai champions from all over the world, the more Muay Thai will develop and gain more fans,” added Chatri Sityodtong.
According to the match results, Thai boxer Kongklai lost to his Belarusian opponent, Antar Kacem. Antar Kacem knocked out Kongklai in the second round. Meanwhile, boxer Dedduanglek lost to his Russian opponent, Asadula Imangazaliev. Dedduanglek was even knocked out in the first round.
Other Thai boxers P. Jitmuangnon, Petkitti JeabRamintra and P. Kingballroofphuket all lost to foreign fighters. Among them, Turkish boxer Soner Sen won by TKO (technical knockout) against P. Jitmuangnon in round 1. Xavier Gonzalez (Spain) defeated Petkitti JeabRamintra by knockout at 2:21 minute of round 2. Ubaid Hussain (Pakistan/England) defeated Petsinchai Kingballroofphuket by knockout at 2:10 minute of round 1.
Thai fighters all lost when fighting foreign opponents at the ONE Friday Fights 90 event.
Rambong Sor Terapat was the only Thai boxer to win the event, but his opponent was fellow countryman Patakake SinbiMuayThai. Meanwhile, the match between two Thai boxers, Rodbenz and Petchmuangthai, was canceled.
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