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Female boxer Phahahong makes history by winning K-1 title

Female boxer Phahahong makes history by winning K-1 title

Phayahong Ayothayafightgym has become the first female Thai boxer to win the K-1 Championship.

Phayahong, whose real name is Jantakan Manobal, prevailed 2-1 in a split decision after four rounds against Miyuu Sugawara of Japan in the K-1: Ring of Venus event at Yoyogi National Gymnasium in Shibuya City, Tokyo on Saturday.

Despite an injury on her left knee, Phayahong emerged triumphant, winning the 2022 K-1 Women's Atomweight title.

Male Thai boxers Buakaw Banchamek, Kaew Weerasakreck, and Kongnapa Weerasakreck had earlier won the event.

Phayahong, who was born in Buriram province, is a cousin of well-known K-pop singer Lisa Blackpink or Lalisa Manobal.

 

Female boxer Phahahong makes history by winning K-1 title Female boxer Phahahong makes history by winning K-1 title Female boxer Phahahong makes history by winning K-1 title Female boxer Phahahong makes history by winning K-1 title

Female boxer Phahahong makes history by winning K-1 title Female boxer Phahahong makes history by winning K-1 title Female boxer Phahahong makes history by winning K-1 title

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