Tuesday, October 03, 2006

King Rama VII Period

King Pok Klaochao Yu Hua (B.E. 2468-2477, 1925-1934 CE)
General Dhepasadin built a boxing stadium called Lak Muang at Tachang
(near the present day National Theatre). The ring rope was thicker and tighter and
without a space to protect the boxers. Bouts were organized regularly.
In B.E. 2472 (1929 CE) governmental orders required all boxers to wear
boxing gloves.

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