Oldham lads shine at the prestigious Lumpinee Stadium in Bangkok

Tommy Lowe (left) pictured at the Lumpinee Boxing Stadium

Two Oldham teenagers from the Isaan Muay Thai training centre in Oldham strutted their stuff at the incredible Lumpinee Boxing Stadium in Thailand.

The two local lads flew out to Bangkok in Thailand as part of Team England, to take part in the WBC Muay Thai Youth Games at the Mecca of Muay Thai, the Lumpinee Stadium.

They were 17-year-old Brayden Watson from Derker and 17-year-old Tommy Lowe from Greenacres.

Brayden faced an Australian opponent and current IFMA Gold Medalist in the quarter-finals, where Brayden nicked a points decision. 

He then faced a Hawaiin/American in the semi-final.

This was an aggressive fight from the opening bell, however, the American opponent was given the nod after three incredible rounds.

Tommy won his semi-final via a second round stoppage.

He then faced an excellent opponent from Korea in the final in the main ring, which was close going into round three.

However, the Korean was that little bit busier, getting the nod after three exciting rounds.

Isaan head coach Ste Donnelly said: "I’m extremely proud of both my lads.

"We have a WBC silver and bronze medalist from Oldham - both home grown talent.

"And the fact one of my boxers has competed at Lumpinee Stadium main ring is the icing on the cake."

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