Damien Trainor vs Thai Opponent: Patong Stadium 2004

This fight was just 10 days before I fought for the Hong Kong championship back in 2004.⁣⁣
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At this stage in my career I was still trying to figure out how the game was played in Thailand.....It was very different to what I was used to back in the west. ⁣⁣
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The first three rounds I was pretty much in control....but only marginally, round 4 on the other hand was another story 😂⁣⁣
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He came out like a man possessed, I’m not sure what his corner told him but he jumped up about 4 gears in that round and he really took control. ⁣⁣
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Round 4 in Thailand is like the unofficial money round. If you can win round 4 in a huge fashion, then you’ve pretty much won the bout. ⁣
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His round 4 was a clear land slide compared to my first 3 rounds. He started round 5 pretty much like 4 but then eased off once he’d knew he’d won the fight. ⁣⁣
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Funny thing is for this fight I’d traveled from Bangkok to Phuket by minibus. That was a 14yr hour journey and it was horrendous and....my opponent was sat next to me the whole way 🙈😂. I had no idea I was fighting him until I arrived in Phuket. I can only assume he knew he was fighting me as I was the only a foreigner his size on the bus.⁣
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A tough fight but fond memories 😊⁣⁣

[@TheSleepy1326]

Incredibly awesome performance like usual, Damien! Love seeing your past fights!!

[@antiseptic71]

cracking fight Damien, the Thai was very good with the throws n dumps, thanks

[@ouricoemsolitude4777]

brother continue part of your work here on the platform on top of the combos videos and work in the havi bag, your image and knowledge is reaching far in the world. stay with God

[@Leo_Tha_Lion]

from rough streets of aston to world champ i salute you bro i remember you living in boulton and i lived in james watt big respect G

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Even the corner man is giving ya all the wrong advice ambut yesing all your good actions like its his

[@777philip]

Brilliant fight Damien love your style!

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