A Thai boxing tragedy: ‘It’s the system that abused him’
The sight of two pre-teen boys pummeling each other with fists, elbows, knees, and feet as a boisterous crowd shouts wagers at each other is considered good, clean sport in Thailand.
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The sight of two pre-teen boys pummeling each other with fists, elbows, knees, and feet as a boisterous crowd shouts wagers at each other is considered good, clean sport in Thailand.
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