We always trained late at Bor. Breechaa Gym. The trainers all had day jobs unrelated to Muay Thai, a situation rare in Bangkok gyms but a reflection of the surroundings: a working-poor neighbourhood in Sukhumvit 93, within walking distance of the legendary Sor. Thanikul Gym. The young fighters lived with their families at the apartment complex. Parents came to watch training, cook for the fighters, and bring rice from their relatives up-country. There was one kid, though, who always came alone. His name was Rambo. His parents had abandoned him. He lived a few streets away from the gym with his aunt, who did the … [Read more...]
Interview With Thanit Boom Watthanaya
Thanit 'Boom' Watthanaya defeated Andy Howson on December 1, 2012 on Muay Thai In America's In Honor of the King promotion in Los Angeles, California, USA. It's time we get to know Boom Watthanaya. Boom Watthanaya's Stats: Record is 46-12 (with 19 KO's) Fights from 118- 125lbs Legal Name: Thanit Watthanaya Name: Boom Fight name: ฟ้าบระทาน (Faabrataan) DOB: 22 May 1985 Please tell us about your Muay Thai history in Thailand. I heard Muay Thai before I ever saw it. When I was about 4 my village began to get some electricity. Some people had radios, so everyone would get together and listen to the fights. A lot of … [Read more...]