Nguyen Tran Duy Nhat became the first Vietnamese boxer to win the World Lethwei Championship.
In 2019, Nguyen Tran Duy Nhat signed a contract with the World Lethwei Championship organization (WLC), starting to participate in professional Lethwei competition.
This event was formed in August 2015 and is growing globally thanks to its partnership with the ONE Championship brand to find talented fighters in the region and improve the professional level of experienced fighters.
According to Lethwei competition rules, the only way to win is to knock out your opponent.
`Lonely seeking defeat` Nguyen Tran Duy Nhat debuted in Lethwei village with a match against Pich Mtes Khmang
At the event WLC 7: Mighty Warriors taking place on February 22, 2019, `Lonely seeking defeat` Nguyen Tran Duy Nhat entered the debut match of Lethwei village with the match against Pich Mtes Khmang.
Right in the first half, Duy Nhat had 3 situations that forced Pich Mtes Khmang to the floor.
With this result, Nguyen Tran Duy Nhat became the first Vietnamese boxer to win the World Lethwei Championship.
`Lonely seeking defeat` threw classy kicks, causing the opponent to lie on the floor 3 times in the first half alone
After the match, coach Giap Trung Thang was extremely surprised by his student’s quick victory.
`Duy Nhat not only followed the strategy very well, but also showed confidence and psychological coolness. He neutralized all attacks, causing the opponent to appear confused and confused in defense.
That was the surprise that Duy Nhat created when he broke the Cambodian opponent’s intention to attack quickly and put the Vietnamese boxer at a disadvantage. From then on, Nhat’s sharp counterattacks defeated the opponent.