Thai man claims he was Bokator boxer seen on Cambodian social media

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A former Muay Thai boxer has claimed that he was one of the two fighters demonstrating the Bokator martial art (an ancient battlefield martial art used by ancient Khmer military) seen in a Cambodian social media post promoting the sport, which one of the events in the 2023 SEA Games to be hosted by Cambodia in May.

 

Characterised by hand to hand combat along with heavy use of weapons, Bokator is one of the oldest existing fighting systems originating in Cambodia.

 

Panupong Tanjad said in his Facebook post that he is a former Muay Thai boxer and is currently a boxing trainer, with no connection whatsoever with Cambodia.

 

Full Story: https://www.thaipbsworld.com/thai-man-claims-he-was-bokator-boxer-seen-on-cambodian-social-media/

 

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13 hours ago, snoop1130 said:

Panupong Tanjad said in his Facebook post that he is a former Muay Thai boxer and is currently a boxing trainer, with no connection whatsoever with Cambodia.

Covering his backside..