Chatri to promote at Lumpinee

ONE Championship chairman and CEO Chatri Sityodtong has become one of the newest promoters of the esteemed Lumpinee Stadium in Bangkok.

Last week, the Royal Thai Army — which owns the Muay Thai landmark — sent Chatri an official invitation to become a promoter at the stadium, which he accepted with open arms.

“I would like to give a special thank you to Army commander Narongpan Jitkaewthae, Gen Suchart Dangprapai, Gen Ronawud Ruengsawat, and Gen Vasan Phungsampao for this precious opportunity,” he said.

“In many ways, my life has come full circle. My late father introduced me to Muay Thai when I was nine years old, taking me often to Lumpinee Stadium to watch fights. It…