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The Most Brutal Sport in the World Uses Bare Knuckles and Head Butts
In lethwei, or Burmese kickboxing, gloves aren't allowed – but all kicks, punches, elbow and knee strikes, and head butts are.
An American Has Become a Major Lethwei Star in Myanmar
Most fighters would think twice about travelling to Yangon to take on a local champion in a bare-knuckle match. Not Cyrus Washington, who is rapidly establishing himself as a major star in Myanmar.
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