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Footage shows the final moments of a 13-year-old Muay Thai fighter who was killed with a deadly five-punch combo at an event on Saturday night.
Anucha Tasako - in dark black shorts - was fighting Nitikron Sonde also 13, in the bout in Samut Prakan, Thailand, but started struggling in the third row and had already been knocked down.
Mobile phone footage from spectators shows how Anucha was pinned against the ropes with two right hooks, before being knocked out with a third right hook.
With the referee still watching, the opponent delivers yet another right hook against Anucha's limp body. He then throws a left-hook which sends Anucha crashing to the ground.
The teenager - who was not fighting with protective headgear - was rushed to Bang Chak Hospital but after medics recognised a severe head injury, he was transferred to Samut Prakan Hospital.
He was diagnosed with a severe intracerebral haemorrhage and died the next day.
The death has reignited controversy over the sport, where children start fighting from a young age - motivated by dreams of glory and wealth.