Tipperary school student Thomas McMahon continues his rise in Muay Thai Kickboxing after winning a gold medal at the WBC Amazing MuayThai World Festival in Bangkok last weekend.
The 15-year-old Castleconnell native - who is a pupil at Newport College in North Tipperary - became the 53.5kg Youth World Champion for 2024 after defeating an Australian opponent at the famous Lumpinee Boxing Stadium.
Putting his opponent down twice with a lovely left kick to the head and some beautiful boxing, he controlled the fight with a strong clinch, taking the back a few times as well as working his range, timing, and angles perfectly with his striking to take home the gold.
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