Muay Thai: World champion Sylvie Von Duuglas-Ittu
American Sylvie Von Duuglas-Ittu became one of the most successful Muay Thai fighters
Sporting Witness · BBC World Service
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Show Notes
American Sylvie Von Duuglas-Ittu started Muay Thai fighting in Boulder, Colorado. It was a trip to Thailand that made her realise that if she wanted to progress in the sport, she would have to move there permanently to train and fight.
She quickly became one of the best fighters in the martial art, surpassing 200 fights; something no other western fighter has achieved in Thailand. She became WBC Muay Thai minimum weight world champion in 2023.
Sylvie has been speaking to Wayne Wright for this Made in Manchester production.
(Photo: Sylvie Von Duuglas-Ittu in training for a fight. Credit: Kevin Von Duuglas-Ittu)