The other night, we went along to a Muay Thai Boxing event in Chiang Mai with some Americans we have been bumping into since around a week ago. It seemed a great idea- I mean what double date involves International Boxer, Championship Boxer, Lady Boxer, Gambling Max and Cabaret Show!
Early on there were some younger and less pro boxers on stage giving it their all. Of the first 3 fights, one guy got concussed, another looked like he broke a rib thanks to a well timed knee. The third fight contained some very young fighters (pictured). We asked how old they were- the answer, 13. The one in blue shorts was short on reach, but not on skill and courage. He lost, but it was a tough 5 rounds.
The stakes were raised for the last fight- thats a 120 Baht ($3) purse!
Our guy (red shorts, awesome abs) struggled early, but as we saw all night the first round meant next to nothing and endurance was the key. He (just) took it out after it went the distance.
And Sarah's favourite part of the night, a Ladyboy Cabaret show. Bizarre.
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