Blog posts

October 21, 2024
Y2K Comeback

Y2K Comeback The Lumpinee lights came on, and the air conditioner began to shutter. Cool air breezed through the stadium, and all of the staff breathed a sigh of relief....

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Shir Cohen Comes Out Of The Shadows

Shir Cohen Comes Out Of The Shadows Becoming a star is not easy. Shir Cohen's rise to the top was not like a rocket ship. She came to Fairtex 2...

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A Day in the Life of a Muay Thai Fighter: Discipline, Dedication, and the Art of Eight Limbs

The life of a Muay Thai fighter is not just a routine—it’s a journey filled with intense physical training, mental fortitude, and the pursuit of mastery in one of the...

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Focus’ First Fight

Focus’ First Fight   (In this Photo: Fairtex Black/Green Shorts) It was his first fight. He went to a small village. The drive was two hours long and Focus had to...

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A long time in the game

 A long time in the game (In this Photo: Fairtex Fight Team T-Shirt) For Kru Hern Muay Thai is in his blood. Like many Thai athletes and trainers, he grew up...

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4 Months 0 Fights

 4 Months 0 Fights (In this Photo: HW2-Pink) There are bouts weekly. At ONE Lumpinee there are 12 bouts. The monthly ONE Fight Night shows also have 12. For ONE...

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Enjoying The Work

 Enjoying The Work (In this Photo: Fairtex BPV2) Coach Man Man loves the sport. The Filipino boxing coach puts in the hours every day. He’s been at Fairtex Training Center for...

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A Handy Update

 A Handy Update (In this Photo: Muay Thai Jersey-Blue) Breaks in hands happen. The punch is hard. The wrist bends. There are a host of reasons why the hand might break....

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Dropping Weight With Andy Cehovsky

Dropping Weight With Andy Cehovsky (In this Photo: HB13-Angle Beavy Bag) Czech fighter Andy Cehovsky came to Fairtex over 5 years ago. On his first trip, he was preparing for...

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