Orono and Tony prefight.We all took a couple cars there from 13 Coins. There was five of us farang and all the rest were trainers and family members of the fighters, Mickey and Mu. We arrived a block away from Raja's entrance and walked through the small food and drink stalls before entering the stadium. A quick look in the Raja and Twins store was in order before going in. Bought a pair of shorts and made note of a few things I will be heading back there for.
Into the stadium we went, watched 3 or 4 fights then helped Mickey and Mu get ready for there bouts. Both sitting pretty calm, smirking. The other kids from the gym running around causing a ruckus and jumping into every photo they could.
Mu and Gao chillin'
Mickey with his game face.Mu was up first and Micheal was going to be in his corner. We all walked him out to his ring and it was time, Mu jumps the ropes and its game time. 5 well fought rounds later Mu comes out victorious with a unanimous win. He controlled the fight the whole five rounds and was a lot more technical then the other guy.
Mike in his cornerman attire.My turn to corner Mickey now. Was feeling pretty nervous but excited as well. Round one ends and its my time to shine, through the ropes I go and the massaging begins. Ou did all the talking due to me not knowing much Thai, whilst I did all the rubbin'. Seanchai would add his two cents from the side also mid rounds. Four rounds later Mickey's hand was raised by the referee and a big smile followed. Another unanimous win to 13 coins.
A quick photo op and it was time to head back to camp. So Mike and I split a taxi with Seanchai (Pound for pound best Muay Thai fighter in the world). Quick facebook and blog update and off to bed!
Raja Stadium!
Rubbin those legs!
Mickey the champ!
13 Coins Crew!Congrats Mickey and Mu!
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