Having recently competed in a national tournament in Korea, and with grading sessions for our gym looming, being on the fight card for a major event in Malaysia was the last thing on Okbae’s mind. However, when Muay Thai promoter Z1 International contacted us and asked for Okbae’s participation in their Z1 8th Royal Cup Muay Thai Championship in Kuala Lumpur, we knew it was an excellent opportunity for Okbae to get some international exposure and experience before he stopped fighting altogether to focus on running his gym.   This recommendation came by way of Dr Lynne Miller, owner of Sumalee Boxing Gym in Phuket, whose fighters have appeared consistently … [Read more...]

    Malaysian Muay Thai promoter Z1 International Sdn Bhd has announced the preliminary details of  the Z1 8th Royal Cup Muay Thai Championship. This event is the longest running Muay Thai event in Malaysia and this year's will be the eighth consecutive one.   The Royal Cup Muay Thai Championship brings in Muay Thai fighters from around the world for their two day fight card.   Z1 8TH Royal Cup Muay Thai Championship Details   Date: December 4th and 5th,  2015 Location: The historic Stadium Negara, Kuala Lumpur Malaysia   The event is scheduled to start at 8 pm local time and is expected to last for 3 hours each night.   The … [Read more...]