Wow! This tiny little island in the Gulf of Thailand never ceases to amaze me! Yesterday, I witnessed it turn into a cosmopolitan hub for a day as a huge production, including Thai Television crews, arrived on the island to set up and broadcast not one, not two, but 3 WBO boxing title fights!
World Championship Boxing Bouts held on Koh Tao!
As the owners of the Monsoon Gym and Muay thai Camp on Koh Tao, Elisabeth and I decided to go and have a look at what was very quietly assembled, with virtually no advertising and very little fanfare. Even after 11 years, this country still can surprise me. What we thought was going to be a Muay Thai boxing exhibition organized by people from the mainland, turned out to be a full-on WBO sponsored Western boxing extravaganza!
Would it be cheeky to say that he started his career as a TGI Intern?
Three title fight were on the line with 2 Thai fighters and 1 Philippino fighter all retaining their belts. It was a great afternoon for the Thailand Gap-year Internship staff and Instructors. Luckily, the Pro Video trainees had the afternoon off and the Muay Thai Camp shut for the day so that everyone could enjoy.
Elisabeth with the World Champion and his title belt…
The Koh Tao Instructor Course (IDC) will begin tomorrow as I’ll be hosting all the internship trainees to a Texas-style barbecue at my place with ribs, beer-can chicken, beans and coleslaw. Looking forward to a great meal, a few cold beers and some lively conversation!