NotesFromThailand.com Founder/Publisher Nicholas Snow at the launch of Elite Fight Night, November 7, 2009. Photo by David Bidmead.
"Move over Rocky Balboa. Thailand vs. Challenger will deepen the world's love affair with all things Thai, and Muay Thai kickboxing may never be the same again. I give Elite Boxing a gold medal for vision...as in television!"
The new series of televised Muay Thai events poised to elevate Thailand’s national sport to the level of top fight entertainment while highlighting its widely recognized supremacy as a martial art is to debut with a grand opening event in Bangkok on 16 January 2010 at Siam Paragon’s Royal Paragon Hall.
Organized by Elite Boxing Co., Ltd., the first of the Thailand vs. Challenger series will take place in March with Thailand vs France at Baan Klang Stadium, Pathum Thani, in May Thailand takes on China at the Laguna Phuket, in July the Royal Cliff Pattaya is host to Thailand vs Russia, Baan Klang Stadium is again a match venue in September, this time for Thailand vs Japan, and in November it’s back to the Laguna Phuket for Thailand vs Australia.
Throughout the televised series top ranking Thai Muay Thai boxers will face challengers from around the world. Acting as ambassador for the series will be popular television host and DJ Piyawat Khempetch. Sanctioned by the World Muay Thai Council (WMC) and in conjunction with Thailand's number one promoter, Songchai Ratanasuban, each event will feature Thailand vs. Challenging Nation bouts plus title fights and female bouts to create both a supreme martial art and entertainment experience.
Thailand vs. Challenger Launch Press Conference
Front row from the left;
Nonsai Sor. Sanyakorn; Kaoklai Kaennorrasing; Zaza Sor. Arree; Madsua WMCCamp; Nopparat Kietkamtron
Middle row from the left;
Toli Makris, Founder and Managing Director of Elite Boxing and Head of the Thailand vs Challenger Organizing Committee; Songchai Ratanasuban, Thailand’s number one muaythai and boxing promoter and Founder of Suek OneSongchai; General Chetta Thanajaro, President of the World Muaythai Council (WMC) and Honorary President of the Olympic Committee of Thailand; His Excellency General Pichitr Kullavanijaya, Privy Councillor of His Majesty the King of Thailand and Chairman of the Thailand vs Challenger Press Conference; ACM Bureerat Ratanawanit (Air force Chief Marshal), Chairman of the Baan Klang Stadium and Advisor Thailand vs Challenger Series; Stephan Fox, Developer and Host of the Contender Asia TV Series
Back row from the left;
Srisakun Footrakul, Business Development and Sales Manager of the Royal Cliff Beach Resort’s; Debbie Dionysius, Assistant Vice President of the Laguna Phuket; Seth Fishman, Co-Founder and Director of Elite Boxing; DJ PK Piyawat Khempetch, Ambassador Host; Khan, Thaitanium; Arun Theng, General Manager of The Royal Paragon Enterprise Ltd
PRESS CONFERENCE VIDEOS
Above, His Excellency General Pichitr Kullavanijaya, Privy Councillor of His Majesty the King of Thailand; Honorary Life President of the World Muaythai Council (WMC) and the International Federation of Muaythai Amateur (IFMA); President of Muaythai Against Drugs; Chairman of Thailand vs. Challenger Press Conference
Above, Mr. Toli Makris, Founder and Managing Director of Elite Boxing; Head of the Thailand vs. Challenger Organizing Committee
Above, Mr. Stephan Fox, Developer and Host of the Contender Asia TV Series
Above, Khan, from the leading Thai hip hop group Thaitanium.
Above, NoteFromThailand.com Founder/Publisher Nicholas Snow's mini report of the press conference and photo opportunity.
General Chetta Thanajaro, President of the World Muay Thai Council said, “We believe that the new Challenger series will provide a timely boost to Muay Thai with top level bouts providing really exciting matches between our home grown boxers and talented challengers.”
Said Toli Makris, Managing Director of Elite Boxing Co., Ltd., “The opening event in Bangkok on 16th January will introduce the new Thailand vs. Challenger series with many of the elements that are set to present Muay Thai at its best both as a martial art and a televised spectacle.”
Songchai Ratanasuban, Muay Thai and boxing promoter said, “We are looking forward to the the grand opening of the Thailand vs Challenger series with great anticipation. When the series itself gets underway in March we believe it will quickly capture a huge audience, many of whom will also appreciate its entertainment value.”
The promoters of Thailand vs. Challenger are also currently negotiating the screening of a parallel reality show to the series featuring the fighters from the challenging nations in Thailand as they prepare to do battle in the Challenger ring.
ELITE FIGHT NIGHT LAUNCH VIDEOS - FIGHT, FIGHT, FIGHT!!!
Above, in this complete episode of Snowbiz247, Nicholas Snow takes you on a tour of the Baan Klang Boxing Stadium during the launch of Elite Fight Night and shows you most of an intense fight between to female kick boxers, which you have to see to believe! Snowbiz247. Small screen. Big host. Worldwide audience. Watch anytime, anywhere from any internet-connected device. Yes, over six feet of Snow has hit your web experience. Snowbiz247.com
Above, VIP's are introduced at Elite Fight Night, everyone stands for the Royal Song in tribute to His Majesty The King of Thailand, and the first fighters are introduced.
Above, the pre-show dancing girls and their fun routine!
Above, Nicholas Snow shows us Round 1 of Bout 1 at the inaugural Elite Fight Night.
Above, a demonstration of more traditional Muay Thai.
Above, ring side seats! Nicholas Snow takes another compelling look at Elite Fight Night!
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