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Home » Thai boxing
The historical roots of Muay Thai
The origin of the wildly popular Muay Thai, colloquially but not quite rightly called Thai boxing, has unfortunately been lost in the mists of time. However, it is certain that Muay Thai has a long and very rich history and originated as a close combat discipline used by the Siamese troops on the battlefield in hand-to-hand combat.
Thai Muaythai fighter Yodsanklai retires
Yodsanklai Fairtex, the Muaythai legend from Thailand, quits. He thinks it's enough after 300 fights. Thai gym Fairtex publicly announced its retirement on social media. The 35-year-old multiple Muay Thai world champion is one of the most popular and experienced attackers in the world.