NORTH HOLLYWOOD, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Internationally recognized professional fighters from all over the world will gather in Southern California on August 14, 2011 for a chance to fight for one of several world titles up for grabs. This event is traditionally held in Thailand in honor of the Queen's birthday celebration, but due to the immense popularity of the sport internationally special permission was granted to bring this celebration stateside. Stand Up Promotions along with Muay Thai Association of America (MTAA) and WBC Muay Thai received the Queen's blessing along with complete endorsement from the Thai government.
“We are honored to have for the Queen’s birthday acclaimed fighters from all over the world compete in the most prestigious Muay Thai fight to take place in the United States,” said Robin Hart, Promoter of Stand Up Promotions. “Fans continue to gravitate towards Muay Thai due to the exciting bouts, technique and rich tradition of the sport.”
Fighters from Thailand, America, and Japan will showcase their skills and their love of the sport in the ring with heart-pounding action as they compete for two world titles in the same fight. To add to the significance of the event, for the first time ever in Muay Thai history, the Diamond Championship Belt will be awarded to one fighter who will own it for their lifetime; it never has to be defended. The WBC (boxing division) created the Diamond Championship Belt in September of 2009 as an honorary championship exclusively to award the winner of a historic fight between two high-profile boxers.
World class fighters expected to fight on August 14 include Saenchai Sinibi and Rungravee Sasiprapa from Thailand; Kevin Ross, Coke Chunhawat, Malaipet Sasiprapa and Chike Lindsay from the U.S.; and Tetsuya Yamato and Kunitaka Fujiwara from Japan. Additional fighters to be announced.
Tickets are priced at $55 general, $95 ringside and $125 VIP. Tickets can be purchased online at www.standuppromotions.com.