A foreign boxer accidentally struck a Thai boxer’s face with his knee as the Thai boxer lost balance and fell to the ground, leading the referee to immediately rule a loss for the foreign boxer.
On 21 Jan 2026, in the Thai boxing scene, a clip went viral on social media after the Facebook page Remina Rina Kaennakornsinh Muay Thai Gym/Reminaril posted footage showing a foreign boxer fighting in the ring but crying heavily despite holding the advantage.
The cause was that the opposing Thai boxer lost balance and fell, and the foreign boxer’s knee accidentally hit the Thai boxer’s face.
This left the Thai boxer dazed and unable to continue fighting. Seeing the situation, the foreign boxer began to cry, feeling guilty for the unintentional act.
Muay Thai fans who saw the clip unanimously commented that the boxer likely did not intend to cause harm but lost control in the heat of trying to win.