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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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Teacher by day, fighter by night: The story of Samuel Toscano
Amongst the most hardcore of fight fans, interest is growing in an extremely brutal combat sport: Lethwei. Also called Burmese bare knuckle boxing, Lethwei is far older than other combat sports like MMA, as there are records of matches taking place as far back as the third century in Myanmar. Lethwei, nicknamed “The Art of […]
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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 […]