Chok Preecha vs Kris Phet: Revenge and Tu Linthat Rivalry
- Rayong native Chok Preecha PK Saenchai, 33, is preparing for a high-stakes fight against Myanmar's Tui Linthat, 22, at one Lumpini 121 on Friday, August 22nd. The strawweight...
- Two months ago, his camp mate Kris Phet PK Saenchai suffered a first-round knockout loss to Tui Linthat.
- "Tui Linthat is a boxer with some unusual weapons,particularly his back elbow,which I need to be careful of," Chok Preecha explained.
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Rayong native Chok Preecha PK Saenchai, 33, is preparing for a high-stakes fight against Myanmar’s Tui Linthat, 22, at one Lumpini 121 on Friday, August 22nd. The strawweight bout (115-125 lbs) will be the first match of the evening, starting at 7:30 PM (local time) and broadcast live to 195 countries worldwide from lumpini Boxing Stadium (Ram Inthra). Fans in Thailand can watch on Channel 7HD, press 35, starting at 8:30 PM, or via live stream on Watch.onefc.com (in select countries) and Facebook & Youtube One (also in select countries). Tickets are available through Thai Ticket Major.
This fight carries personal weight for Chok Preecha. Two months ago, his camp mate Kris Phet PK Saenchai suffered a first-round knockout loss to Tui Linthat. Chok Preecha is entering the arena with a desire for revenge on behalf of his teammate. Despite the age difference, he remains confident, believing his experience and tactical approach will give him the edge.
“Tui Linthat is a boxer with some unusual weapons,particularly his back elbow,which I need to be careful of,” Chok Preecha explained. “But his other techniques aren’t particularly frightening, and I believe I can handle them. I’ve already prepared for those tactics.”
He added, “Kris Phet gave me a lot of advice after his fight. He’s encouraged me to avenge his loss, and that’s exactly what I intend to do.”
Chok Preecha is coming off a recent defeat to Kongchai Chaisai Don Mueang at One Lumpini 108 in May.He has used that experience as motivation to refine his skills. “That loss was a valuable lesson. I’ve been working hard to improve in all areas, developing new strategies to counter different fighting styles. I wont to prove that,even at 33,my body is still strong and durable,and my techniques are sharper than ever.I believe I’m still capable of competing at this level.”
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