"Phetsingkorn" and "Muangchang" kicked off the new year with victories in the 25th True Thai Boxing Tournament, Poonsuea Round A.
The 25th True Thai Boxing Tournament, Poonsuea, opened the new year on 25 Jan at Channel 7 HD Boxing Stadium with the Round A of the Round of 16. Before the fights, Mr. Jomron Lekakul, representing Poonsuea, honored the occasion by placing garlands on the fighters as a gesture of encouragement for both pairs on stage and gave the official opening speech. The first match featured Phetsingkorn S. Saman Garment against Ngaophet Golita Muay Thai at 116 pounds, followed by Muangchang S. Dechapant facing Hastdee Teenoi Kachin, also at 116 pounds.
In the first match, Phetsingkorn S. Saman Garment faced Ngaophet Golita Muay Thai. Phetsingkorn fought aggressively, while Ngaophet was a strong inside fighter with a right-handed style; both are right-handed. Ngaophet initiated with a right kick, but Phetsingkorn countered with punches and right body kicks. Midway through the first round, Phetsingkorn landed a solid right kick to Ngaophet's face and leg, causing Ngaophet to fall and be counted out by the referee, resulting in an easy first-round TKO victory for Phetsingkorn.
In the second match, Muangchang S. Dechapant fought Hastdee Teenoi Kachin in a left-handed versus left-handed bout. Muangchang aggressively advanced with left body kicks, clinching and knee strikes that left Hastdee struggling to break free. Hastdee tried to approach and throw punches but was unclear and was countered by Muangchang's well-timed kicks, pushes, and punch combinations. Hastdee was unable to effectively respond, and at the end of the round, Muangchang won by decision.
The 25th True Thai Boxing Tournament, Poonsuea Round B of the Round of 16, will have intense bouts on Sunday, 1 Feb. It will be broadcast live on Channel 7HD starting at 14:30. Matches include Pornpetch S. Ratchapoom versus Phetanantorn Suan Nam Tharkhiri at 116 pounds and Khundech P. Pimorn against Kengrop Nayok Kriangkrai, also at 116 pounds.