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World League of Fighters announces June 1 launch in Bangkok

SportzPower Team
May 21, 2024 15:05

Muaythai fans have a lot to look forward to as the World League of Fighters (WLF) has announced a grand ceremony to mark the launch of the inaugural season of the tournament on June 1 at the Lumpinee Stadium in Bangkok, Thailand. 

WLF is a first of its kind tournament that will present a franchise-based league-styled Muaythai tournament.

The national sports of Thailand, Muaythai is boxing in Thai traditional style and has deep cultural roots in the South-East Asian country.

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