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Thai boxing promoter Sia Hui Surachat Phisitwuthinan says he was unaware his fighter Pongsakorn Panya-kham was listed for a November 13 bout in Tanzania against Kalolo Amri. The fighter had reportedly gone home to Nakhon Ratchasima for a family matter. The promoter threatens legal action against whoever arranged the unauthorized fight.

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Nakornloung Promotion manager Sia Hui Surachat Phisitwuthinan expressed confusion after international boxing website BoxRec listed his fighter Pongsakorn Panya-kham for a November 13 bout against Tanzanian Kalolo Amri in Tanzania. Sia Hui said he had no knowledge of the arrangement, noting Pongsakorn had returned home to Nakhon Ratchasima claiming his father was ill. He warned legal action against whoever arranged the fight without authorization.

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