Muay Thai legend hits back at claims of Cambodian descent amid row between two countries
Muay Thai superstar Sombat “Buakaw” Banchamek has clarified that he is descended from the Kuy indigenous ethnic group but has Thai nationality, after Cambodian boxing fans had claimed he is of Cambodian descent.
A dispute between Thailand and Cambodia over the legitimate origin of the martial art has led three Thai boxers to affirm their Thai nationality after Cambodian fans made claims to the contrary.
On Tuesday…
