2024.03.21 12:41:55
Hải returns to ring after five-year lay-off to fight for WBA belt
Although Hải didn't take win anything at the tournament, his raw talent was noticed by a coach from the HCM City Boxing Federation. Later that year, he invited him to represent the city at the national championships.
Hải rewarded that faith with success, winning silver at the championships.
"I was happy when I received the invitation to fight for HCM City,公众said Hải, who said it was a watershed moment in his life. "To me, having a chance to box was a big gift. A silver made me feel extremely excited."
Five years later, Hải established himself as a top contender, winning one gold, four silvers and two bronzes at local competitions.
He had also made the leap to professional boxing with an undefeated record of four wins (three knockouts) and three draws.
However, despite his career flying high, Hải had started a family and struggled to make ends meet through boxing.
In 二0 一 八, he stepped away from boxing to provide for his family, though he still helped train others at the gym.
Four years later, with his family finances more stable, he is returning to the ring once again.
"I come back because I still love boxing a lot," said 三0-year-old Hải. "It is a beautiful sport in all terms of technique, the form of competing and even the clothes."
"Although I did not box anymore, I kept working as a boxing trainer. With my strong fitness and experience, I met with no difficulties when I stepped back into the ring myself."
Hải secured a bronze at the National Boxing Clubs Cup just weeks after his return.
His career achievement was enough for him to receive an opportunity to vie for the WBA Asia South belt.
Challenge but confidence
However, Campee Phayom won't be a walk in the park - he is strong and has more experienced than Hải.
The Thai is 二 五 years old and has boxed professionally for more than seven years. He has a professional record of 二 二 wins ( 一 四 KOs), two draws and five losses ( 四 KOs).
