Antoine Pinto talks upcoming I-1 World Muay Thai Extreme 2011 event

Antoine Pinto a.k.a. Antuan Siangboxing will be fighting as part of the one night, four man tournament at the I-1 Extreme 2011 event. Coming off a good run on “The Challenger Muaythai” reality TV show, the young fighter has been very active as he continues to take on some of the best fighters around the world. Antoine took some time to answer a few questions for Muay Thai Authority about the upcoming tournament, who he would like to fight in the future and more.

MTA: The Challenger Muaythai just finished airing; it seemed people enjoyed you on the show. How was the experience?

Antoine: I think the viewers of TV have loves and enjoyed my Thai boxing style. It was a new experience to live with other fighters but I don't like to prepare and fight without my trainer, coaches and family.

Antoine Pinto talks about his time on "The Challenger" and more

Antoine Pinto, also known as Antuan Siangboxing is a French Muay Thai fighter. He moved to Thailand when he was nine years of age and at only the age of 20 is one of the sports bright young fighters. Antoine took some time to talk to Muay Thai Authority about his time on the upcoming reality TV series "The Challenger" as well as his the cancellation of his fight with Thanongdet.

MTA: You were recently on The Challenger Muay Thai, we know you probably cant give any results away, but overall how was the experience on the show?

Antoine: The Challenger Muaythai was a fantastic cultural and human experience for me. Living one month closed in a villa with very famous fighters coming from different nations. Living together 24h/24 when each guy wants to win the trophy wasn't easy. Maybe, because I was one of the younger boxers. Difficult to live, work, train and fight without my family, coach and trainer but a real good experience for me.

Aikpracha Meenayotin wins Toyota Vigo Tournament

Aikpracha Meenayotin  bested a field of eight fighters to win the 154lb Toyota Vigo Tournament, which took place on October 29th in Udon Thani Stadium, Thaliand.

The tournament included representative from eight different countries, with the U.S.A. being represented by Cyrus Washington from Michigan. The entire tournament field included the following fighter:

Aikpracha Meenayotin (Thailand)
Cyrus Washington (U.S.A.)
Thiago Teixeira (Brazil)
Antuan Siangboxing (France)
Denis Oliwka (Germany)
Don Madge (South Africa)
Emad Saber (Spain)
Vahid Rossani (Iran)