Lethwei may not be the most popular sports but it is without a doubt one of the most brutal. These are the craziest Lethwei fights of all time. The art of 9 limbs adding the headbutt to the rule-set unlike 8 limbs in Muay Thai. If you are unfamiliar with Lethwei have a read of this article and come back.
Is Lethwei Illegal?
Due to the violent and brutal nature of the sport it is difficult to have a “legal” bout outside of Myanmar – The addition of the headbutt seems to be where the issue lies. Other martial arts across the globe do not utilise this move and is banned and deemed an illegal blow.
A legend is born – Dave Leduc vs Seth Baczynski
In this fight Dave Leduc made his professional debut in World Lethwei Championship against 11-time UFC veteran Seth Baczynski. Dave is probably the most famous Lethwei fighter in the western world fighting out of Canada. He has helped the sport grow by bringing new eyes to the sport.
Tun Tun Min vs Dave Leduc – 2016
In 2016 Tun Tun Min faced challenger Dave Leduc for the open weight Lethwei golden belt – the most prestigious prize in the sport of Lethwei. If you hold this belt, you are the best – lb for lb.
The Craziest Lethwei fight of all time – Tun Tun Min vs Cyrus Washington – Rematch 2015
This fight is not for the faint of heart. In their first fight Cyrus knocked out Tun Tun Min and he was unable to continue. This one however, had a different outcome. Cyrus lands a perfect spinning elbow knocking his opponent out right in the centre of the ring. But that wasn’t the end of the fight. In Lethwei you are given a “recovery time out” – 2 minutes to recover from the knockout and choose if he wishes to continue. He did and he won.
What is the best Lethwei fight of all time?
The rematch between Tun Tun Min and Cyrus Washington in 2015 is considered to be the best Lethwei fight of all time. Tun Tun Min was knocked out but recovered in injury time to defeat Cyrus Washington.
Who is Dave Leduc?
Dave Leduc is a martial artist from Canada and is mostly known for his Lethwei bouts, where he remains undefeated.
What is the injury time out in lethwei?
The “injury time out” or “recovery time” is a period of two minutes where a knocked out fighter is given a chance to recover and continue, should they wish to do so.