Final bell rings for teen Muay Thai hope after cancer fight
BANGKOK, Aug 21 — Fifteen-year-old Muay Thai prospect Prasertchai P. Prakitgym has died of lung cancer after battl...
Fifteen-year-old Muay Thai prospect Prasertchai P. Prakitgym has passed away from lung cancer, according to a report on August 21. The fighter hailing from Thailand's northeastern Sisaket province had been on a winning streak prior to his diagnosis, as per his gym, New Power Group. Prasertchai claimed a fourth-round knockout in the 43kg division in July 2025 and secured points victories in August and November.
He was diagnosed shortly following his final fight and commenced treatment in early 2026, as reported by The Thaiger.
New Power Group mourned the loss of their fighter today, describing him as "a boxer everyone loved" who continued fighting until the very end. The gym's Facebook post highlighted the contrast between the highs and lows of a fighter's career and the courage demonstrated in facing real-life challenges. Prasertchai's fights, sacrifices, and memories will forever be cherished in Thailand's Muay Thai community.
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