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Marshall Inu launching crypto-based fight promotion with ‘King of Lethwei’ Dave Leduc
Marshall Inu is teaming up with King of Lethwei Dave Leduc to form Marshall Fighting Championship – ‘the World’s first cryptocurrency-based real world combat league.’ The Canadian is a multiple-time world champion in the ancient martial art of Lethwei – also referred to as Burmese bareknuckle boxing. ‘The Steel Giraffe’ is the face of the […]
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Dave Leduc responds to callouts from Simon Marcus, Yohan Lidon
As “The King of Lethwei,” Dave Leduc is well accustomed to receiving callouts from prospective opponents keen to usurp his throne. This month, however, has been particularly busy for the French Canadian Lethwei legend. In December alone, Leduc has been targeted by Canadian Muay Thai kickboxer Simon Marcus and French Muay Thai kickboxer Yohan Lidon. […]
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UFC legends Coleman, Rutten, Le and Shamrock praise “The King of Lethwei” Dave Leduc
Bare knuckles. Headbutts. Victory via knockout only. There are a number of reasons why the ancient Burmese sport of Lethwei has been attracting attention in recent years. Aside from being incredibly exciting and fun to watch, there’s another reason for the increase in popularity. Namely, “the King of Lethwei,” Dave Leduc. The 28-year-old is undoubtedly […]
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How to watch Dave Leduc vs. Cyrus Washington Lethwei rematch
The first Lethwei title fight in US history goes down this Saturday, as Dave Leduc and Cyrus Washington will collide for the Sparta Sports and Entertainment Lethwei title. Leduc and Washington are far and away the most successful foreigners to compete in Lethwei, an ancient and brutal combat sport from Myanmar that allows strikes with […]
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Dave Leduc seeks to cement Lethwei legacy in Cyrus Washington rematch
Dave Leduc has participated in many big fights since he began dedicating his life to Lethwei. His next fight, however, might be the biggest to date. Leduc, a man fight fans know as “The King of Lethwei,” is set to defend his crown on November 7 in Cheyenne, Wyoming, when he takes on his long-time […]
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King of Lethwei Dave Leduc confirms Cyrus Washington rematch in America
Dave Leduc is ‘the King of Lethwei’ and the biggest name in the sport. He holds multiple world titles, including the World Lethwei Championship Cruiserweight belt which he won by finishing UFC alumni Seth Baczynski in August 2019. Because of the onset of the Covid-19 pandemic and the subsequent travel restrictions, he has been unable […]
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Report | Diego Sanchez no longer under UFC contract, interested in WLC bout
Diego Sanchez is reportedly no longer under contract with the UFC. Sanchez, who is a legend of the sport has been a member of the UFC roster since 2005 when he won ‘The Ultimate Fighter’ Season 1 at middleweight. Yet, a UFC title eluded him for his entire career as he only fought for a strap […]
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The King of Lethwei: Dave Leduc is conquering the world’s most brutal sport
Dave Leduc walks into Arts Martiaux Patenaude in Gatineau, Quebec like any other student might: quietly, with a bag slung over his shoulder, and a few minutes late. In fact, were it not for his size and his interesting tattoos, he might not warrant a second glance. Yet contrary to appearances, this Quebecer is a […]