The following questions about boxing and muaythai are from Komkrit Mingchuea from Klongsan, Bangkok.

Q: What does “Sia Hui” say about Napapol Kiatisakchokchai’s recent defeat? Will Naphapol continue to box?

A: Napapol Kiatisakchokchai was defeated by Toshiaki Nishioka in the WBC super bantamweight “interim” title match in Japan. Napapol was obviously showing lesser skills in the match but he was doing his best. Napapol is indeed planning to quit boxing but it will not be today as his manager “Sia Hui” Suchart Pisitwuttinan will move him up to fight in a heavier class. He will have to start from step “one” again, just like his nickname.

Q: What is with the news of Sirimongkol Singwangcha? Will he will a training partner for Ricky Hatton?

A: There is indeed a report of Sirimongkol’s new job, but that will be announced later. For now, let’s wait for him to be able to get the visa and leave Thailand. Then, I will tell you more about the detail, but I will not say anything at this moment as it could have certain negative consequences.

Q: Are there any interesting international bouts at the end of this year?

A: First of all, there is the mega fight of Oscar De La Hoya and Manny Pacquiao on December 6. Then there are also the match of Kelly Pavlik vs. Bernard Hopkins on October 18 and the match of Joe Calzaghe vs. Roy Jones Jr. on November 8, among others. The fans should stay tuned for the international boxing bouts as the fevers of soccer, golf, and tennis have been running high lately.

Q: What’s the current development for “Maha Hin” Thongchai Tor Silachai who was arrested for dealing drugs?

A: Thongchai was released on bail and is waiting for his trial. Meanwhile, he has already fought in a bout in Nakorn Ratchasima which he won Kongla Sor Srisompong by scores. For the court case, let’s not think of it too much as even the person known as evil could have become a decent person these days. So, let’s just forget about it and not be serious.