Thais outraged by child boxer’s death in ringBy The Manila TimesBANGKOK: Thais have reacted with shock and anger after a 13-year-old boxer died during a charity bout, reviving calls for a ban on fights between children in the brutal Muay Thai martial art. Thai boxing is hugely popular in the country and many fighters enter the sport at a young age in search of fame and fortune. More so as the young fighters are often family breadwinners from poor families and bouts are subject to frenzied ringside gambling. The draft bill is likely to gain support after Anucha’s death. Thailand’s Minister of Tourism and Sports was quoted in local media saying he would submit the draft bill “as soon as possible.”But some defended the practice of starting fighters young.

Source: Manila Times November 14, 2018 04:41 UTC