Fabio Reis -From Portugal To Thailand, Surviving As A Foreign Fighter
Release Date: 09/02/2025
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info_outlineFabio Reis has become one of the most respected foreign fighters in Thailand — but his journey was anything but easy. From getting bullied as a kid in Portugal, to discovering kickboxing after capoeira, to taking fights alone overseas. In this interview we talk about:
0:00 Quick Question Intro
1:33 Starting Fighting
8:55 Arriving in Thailand at PFC
12:35 Fighting In China
18:45 Thai Fight Bouts
22:58 Fighting Out Of Lamai in Samui
29:10 Venum life
34:50 Knocking out Rittewada
43:30 How To Pick a gym
46:10 It’s An Investment
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Want to dive deeper into the world of Muay Thai read: Muay Thai: The Insider's Guide To Training Fighting And Business Get it on Amazon: https://a.co/d/co46xdR