Saenchai confirmed to be fighting in Italy for the MPL on Oct. 8th despite rumors stating the contrary

Rumors surfaced on Monday, September 5th that Saenchai Sinbimuaythai would not be fighting at the Muaythai Premier League's (MPL) event in Padova, Italy; "Strength & Honor". The rumors further indicated that Saenchai would make his debut in Italy at Yokkao's January event "Yokkao Extreme" set for January 21st of 2012. Muay Thai Authority has since confirmed with MPL President Clifton Brown that Saenchai will indeed be making his Italian debut at the MPL's "Strength & Honor".

Below is the letter obtained by Muay Thai Authority from Clifton Brown confirming that Saenchai will be fighting in Italy for the MPL.

Buakaw still fighting in Los Angeles on September 2nd

Muay Thai Authority has been able to confirm with Muaythia Premier League president Clifton Brown that Buakaw will indeed be fighting at their inaugural event on September 2nd in Los Angeles, CA.

Yesterday Yokkao Boxing announced Yokkao Extreme an event which will take place on January 21st of 2012 in Milan, Italy. Buakaw vs. Dzhabar Askerov was announced as the main event, and in addition stated that the fight will not take place in Los Angeles on September 2nd as previously announced by the Muaythai Premier League. They went on to state that Buakaw might still be fighting at the event on September 2nd, but that Askerov will not because the bout for the event in Italy has already been signed and it can not occur before then.

Muaythai Premier League prize money confirmed

The Muaythai Premier League has not only impressed with their current roster of fighters, but their prize money is just as impressive. Muay Thai Authority has confirmed with president and CEO Clifton Brown the following amounts that will be paid out to the winners.

Females competing in the super lightweight (63.5 kg / 140 lbs) division, a prize of 20,000 U.S. dollars will be awarded to the champion.

The four men's weight divisions prize money is set up differently. The champions of the welterweight (66.67 kg / 147 lbs), light heavyweight (82.55 kg / 182 lbs) and heavyweight (95 kg / 210 lbs) divisions will take home a prize of 50,000 U.S. dollars. The champion of the middleweight (72.5 kg / 160 lbs) division will earn the biggest pay day of all with the prize money being set at 100,000 U.S. dollars.

Muaythai Premier League President/CEO Clifton Brown talks about the upcoming league

The Muay Thai world received a huge announcement on Thursday when Warrior Caste Productions and the World Muaythai Council unveiled the Muaythai Premier League. Muay Thai Authority was able to catch up with Muaythai Premier League President/CEO Clifton Brown regarding the upcoming Muay Thai league.

MTA: You just unveiled the Muaythai Premier League, and boy was it ever an unveiling. How were you able to keep everything under the radar until the press conference?

Clifton Brown: It was a challenge to keep everything under the radar, but it was necessary. Building a project like this requires a lot of a work and preparation with so many things having to line up at the right moment. Timing is everything. We always kept it in mind for the sake of the Sport, the fans, and the competitors, the importance of being ready. So it was important for us at Warrior Caste to make sure we had as many of the pieces in place as possible, before the launch.