Thai Boxing Referee Confirms Bunyamee's Knockout of Snail Was a Foul
The head of Thai boxing referees confirmed that Bunyamee's leg sweep that knocked out Snail at Rangsit stadium on May 19 violated rules, contradicting Bunyamee's claim he kicked rather than swept.
Following the match between Bunyamee Sixnine and Snail at Rangsit International Boxing Stadium in Pathum Thani on May 19, controversy has surrounded the moment when Bunyamee swept Snail's leg, resulting in a knockout on the canvas. This incident has raised the possibility of a rematch. Most recently, Thondol Youbeik, the head of Thai boxing referees, posted a message confirming that this move was 100 percent against the rules.
"I watched Bunyamee's interview—it was not accurate at all. We intentionally swept his leg, but he lied to viewers across the country saying he intentionally kicked and didn't sweep the leg. If this were a serious referee, they would need to review the footage first for the sake of justice. In the end, Bunyamee lost by foul 100 percent," he stated.
He added: "Please read and understand carefully. I'm referring to this match on a standard ring with Thai boxing rules and witnesses present—not an unofficial outside-the-ring match, which already wasn't accurate anyway, so don't lump them together."
