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VN fighters win silver belts in first pro MTGP

Four Vietnamese fighters claimed silver belts in the first international Muay Thai tournament known as “The Home Coming” which was managed by the Muay Thai Grand Prix (MTGP) and organised in Vietnam for the first time.

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VN fighters through to Asian Kickboxing Champ 2022 finals

Two Vietnamese kickboxers progressed to the final round of the Asian Kickboxing Championships 2022 after their outstanding victories in Bangkok, Thailand, on December 15.

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Three belts on the line at 'Fortunes of War' boxing event in Vung Tau

A blockbuster "Fortunes of War" boxing event will bring together Asia's best fighters in 12 bouts, including three title matches, sanctioned by the IBF and WBO on December 10 at The Grand Ho Tram Strip, Ba Ria Vung Tau Province.

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Toan retains WBA Asia belt against Amparo in Bangkok

Le Huu Toan successfully defended his World Boxing Association (WBA) Asia minimum-weight (48kg) belt during The Challenger event on November 30 in Bangkok, Thailand.

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Duy Nhat wins inaugral 60kg Lion Championship MMA belt

After five five-minute rounds, the judges scored the contest 48-47 46-49 49-46, crowning Dut Nhat Lion Championship’s first 60kg champion by split decision.

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Dinh Hong Quan to defend IBF title

International Boxing Federation (IBF) champion Dinh Hong Quan is set to defend his title on December 10 at the Grand Ho Tram Resort in the southern coastal province of Ba Ria-Vung Tau.

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Vietnamese WBA Asia champion to defend belt against Amparo in Bangkok

WBA Asia champion Le Huu Toan is confident of defending his World Boxing Association (WBA) Asia minimumweight belt against Jake Amparo on November 30 in Bangkok, Thailand.

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Boxer Tam wins second Asian title

Giant-killer Nguyen Thi Tam won her second continental title after winning at the ASBC Asian Elite Boxing Championships on November 11 in Amman, Jordan.

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Local female boxer qualifies for 2022 Asian Elite Boxing Championships

Vietnamese female boxer Nguyen Thi Tam has earned a place in the semi-finals of the 2022 Asian Elite Boxing Championships which is currently taking place in Jordan.

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IBF Asian champion Quan to defend belt against Baconaje in December

Asia lightweight International Boxing Federation champion Dinh Hong Quan will defend his belt against Arnel Baconaje of the Philippines on December 10.

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IBF Asia champion Quân to spar with undefeated Falcao in HCMC

Falcao is undefeated with 30 wins, 20 coming via knockout. Quân, 24, has a record of nine wins (four knockouts), one draw and one loss.

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Tran Van Thao becomes first Vietnamese IBA champion

Tran Van Thao won the International Boxing Association (IBA) belt after overcoming Andrew Laurio of the Philippines, marking a significant milestone in his career and Vietnamese boxing as a whole by becoming the nation’s first IBA champion.

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Vietnamese champions in first pro bouts since winning belts

WBA Asia champions Truong Dinh Hoang and Le Huu Toan of Vietnam will compete at 'LEAD: The Beginning' on October 1 in HCM City.

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Nhi falls short in her quest to become Việt Nam’s first unified champion

However, a unification bout against Yokasta ’Yoka’ Valle, a Costa Rican native holding the International Boxing Federation (IBF) world champion belt, would be a much sterner test.

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Toan hits boxing milestone with WBA Asia title

Boxer Tran Le Huu Toan opens a new chapter in his career with a WBA Asia belt. He hopes it will provide a strong launch pad for his professional boxing career.

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VN boxer wins WBA Asia Championship 2022

Vietnamese boxer Le Huu Toan on March 20 outplayed his Thai opponent Kitidech Hirunsuk after 12 rounds, winning the WBA Asia Championship title in the minimum weight division.

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Freedom of choice: Female athletes in ‘masculine’ sports

Vietnam’s sport sector has exerted efforts and reaped successful results over the years, with numerous titles earned by female athletes competing in rigorous combat sports or others that require strength and stamina.

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Local boxer to face off against Thai rival in HCM City event

Vietnamese boxer Tran Van Thao is scheduled to take on Phayom Boonrueang of Thailand on December 19 at a professional tournament held at Trigger Boxing Club in Ho Chi Minh City.

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Tam, Vy to fight for Vietnam at world titles in Turkey

Nguyen Thi Tam and Vuong Thi Vy will represent Vietnam at the World Women's Boxing Championship in Turkey next month.