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Petchnumnoi: The driving force behind Phuket’s Muay Thai legacy
Petchnumnoi: The driving force behind Phuket’s Muay Thai legacy
MUAY THAI: For more than three decades, Somnuek Phatburee – better known by his fight name Petchnumnoi – has been at the heart of Phuket’s thriving Muay Thai scene. A native of Phatthalung, he moved to Phuket over 30 years ago and has since become one of the most respected Muay Thai promoters in the country.
Lobo’s demolition job on Rodlek at ONE Championship
Lobo’s demolition job on Rodlek at ONE Championship
MMA: Phuket’s reputation for fighting talent was bolstered last Friday (Nov 26) as Brazilian fighter Felipe “Demolition Man” Lobo secured an impressive win over feared Muay Thai world champion Rodlek on ONE Championship.
Phuket's Magnus Andersson overwhelms to win title
Phuket's Magnus Andersson overwhelms to win title
MUAY THAI: Magnus Andersson returns to Phuket as the new Lion Fight super-welterweight champion after defeating Thailand’s Petsangnuan Sanguanchai by knockout in a thrilling rematch at the main event of Lion Fight 59 in Sweden.
Assumption Utd win the National Youth Champions League in Phuket
Assumption Utd win the National Youth Champions League in Phuket
FOOTBALL: Bangkok-based Assumption United FC won the under-15s National Youth Football Champions League at Phuket’s Surakhul Stadium last Sunday (June 30) for the second year running after a goalless draw with BG Pathum United led to a penalty shootout decider.
Cajaiba wins WBC world title in Lumpinee war of Phuketians
Cajaiba wins WBC world title in Lumpinee war of Phuketians
MUAY THAI: Brazilian fighter Luis Cajaiba was crowned WBC Muaythai welterweight world champion on Tuesday night after defeating Australia’s Chadd Collins by unanimous decision in front of an enlivened crowd in Bangkok’s famous Lumpinee Stadium.
Phuket-based fighter first Aussie ever to fight for Lumpinee title
Phuket-based fighter first Aussie ever to fight for Lumpinee title
MUAY THAI: On June 18, Chadd Collins will become the first Australian ever to fight for a Lumpinee Stadium title.
British woman faced 2yrs in Dubai prison for Facebook post
British woman faced 2yrs in Dubai prison for Facebook post
DUBAI: A British woman faced up to two years in prison in Dubai or a fine of up to Dh260,000 (B2.27 million) for a Facebook post that she wrote in the UK branding her ex-husband’s new wife a ‘horse’.
Phuket boys dominate at Southern tournament
Phuket boys dominate at Southern tournament
PHUKET: Several Phuket youth football teams travelled south to Trang last weekend to take part in the annual seven-a-side Woodwork & PSU Mini Football Tournament. The tournament welcomed 32 teams, all from various parts of Southern Thailand, and was held at the Prince of Songkla University (PSU), Trang Campus from April 6 to 7.
Phuket’s 10yr old golf star scores albatross and qualifies for US tournament
Phuket’s 10yr old golf star scores albatross and qualifies for US tournament
GOLF: Phuket’s star golfer, 10-year-old Louise Landgraf, has finished in an impressive second place at the weekend’s TGA-Singha Golf Junior Golf Championships.
‘Crazy Viking’ forces doctor’s stoppage in Vegas
‘Crazy Viking’ forces doctor’s stoppage in Vegas
LAS VEGAS: Phuket fighter, Magnus Andersson, made a big impression on American fight fans on Saturday evening (Mar 30) as he forced a third-round doctor’s stoppage of Brazil’s Washington ‘Washingthai’ Luiz at his US debut at Lion Fight 53.
Phuket fighter prepares for Las Vegas showdown
Phuket fighter prepares for Las Vegas showdown
PHUKET: As Swedish, Phuket-based Muay Thai champion, Magnus ‘Crazy Viking’ Andersson, prepares for the most exciting challenge of his career to date, we ask, what does it take for a foreign fighter to become one of the world’s best at Thailand’s cherished national sport?
Phuket bag first league win
Phuket bag first league win
PHUKET: Phuket City FC, officially known as Banbueng FC, won their first league game on Saturday (Mar 8) with a home win over Chamchuri United.
It’s a knockout
It’s a knockout
Thai fighters, led by the legendary Saenchai, descended on Phuket’s high-end Laguna Resort last Saturday (Feb 23) as Muay Thai promotion ‘Thai Fight’ held their 10th-anniversary event on the island.
Phuket City 5-0 Pattani: Phuket through to 2nd round
Phuket City 5-0 Pattani: Phuket through to 2nd round
PHUKET: Phuket City FC (Banbueng) marked their first win of the season with a very one-sided victory over Thai League 4 team, Pattani FC on Saturday (Feb 23).
Phuket City FC push for promotion
Phuket City FC push for promotion
PHUKET: The island’s football club, ‘Phuket City FC’, officially known as Banbueng FC, formally launched its 2019 season with a strong push for promotion.
Training with Chelsea
Training with Chelsea
FOOTBALL: Football in Phuket has been plagued with turmoil with the island’s flagship club, Phuket FC, announcing its termination in November 2017 after a mere eight-year lifespan.
Wheels of change: Phuketian faces 19-hour Everest cycle challenge for charity
Wheels of change: Phuketian faces 19-hour Everest cycle challenge for charity
CYCLING: In the early hours of next Saturday Jan 19, Darren Scherbain will embark on a gruelling uphill, 19-hour stationary bicycle ride, simulating the height of Mount Everest.