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Originally Posted by Aryan_
Which kid won? I had a few pennies riding on this fight.
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The article says girl on left won the first round, but girl on the right took control from there and went on to win the fight.
Also think some people are overreacting. I agree the exploitation and them fighting to support their families is sad, but dont call it barbaric just because the girls are training in Muay Thai at such a young age. MT is really the only sport taken seriously in Thailiand and the fighters, both male and female are greatly respected. Is it harsh at such a young age, yes. But think about it, child labor exists all throughout the world and things are just as bad if not worse than in this story. However, at least these girls are involved in a respected sport which they love; they will always get the applause of the audience and not be forgotten, unlike other kids engaged in dangerous labor.
Part of my family's Mexican and we're crazy passionate about boxing, almost as much as Thais are about Muay Thai; our uncle bought us some gloves and he used to have us spar with each other all the time when we were little. It hurts at first, but once you get into the sport you really begin to love it, even my female cousins enjoyed it. Reason is we never considered it to be fighting, its just a good, clean sport to us; just like how Muay Thai is for Thais. Its a great workout, teaches discipline, gives self-confidence, and self-defense. It doesnt make you violent, it just gives you the ability to walk with confidence and have a greater respect for yourself. So dont go bashing the culture; especially while they're so many examples of child/female mistreatment in your own culture.
I have the utmost respect for MT fighters, male and female they are amongst the hardest working athletes in the world. Ask any Thai person they will tell you the same, it is one of the most respected professions in the country.