Undefeated River Daz will make his ONE Championship debut at Lumpinee Boxing Stadium tomorrow.
The Australian will take on experienced Romanian Silviu Vitez at ONE Lumpinee 23 in a 140-pound catchweight Muay Thai battle, as he strives to reach the upper echelons of the sport on the global stage.
Before “Filipino Flash” makes his promotional bow, it’s time readers get to know the man from down under.
Daz was born in Melbourne, Australia, to Filipino parents.
Fighting didn’t seem to be on the cards for Daz growing up, although he did enjoy watching kung fu movies and anime, as well as watching boxing with his father.
The youngster played tennis as well, although by age 17 he was beginning to tire of the sport. That’s when a chance conversation with a friend altered the course of his life.
That friend had started training Muay Thai at Hammer’s Gym nearby his home and…
