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More Myanmar women drawn to 'bare knuckle' fights

Tue, Aug 18, 2015 - 5:50 AM

Yangon

MOE PWINT OO shoots the grimy punchbag a steely glare before slamming her fist into it, striking a blow for equality as she practises Myanmar's homespun martial art Lethwei - a sport that encourages head-butting and grants victory by knockout only.

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