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  • Ange, a 17 year-old Burmese Muslim undocumented migrant, rests against the ropes of a boxing ring at a local gym. Gloveless boxing matches hosted in Thai border towns and villages pit Burmese against Thai during the lunar Songkran New Year festival. Young men and boys try to earn some extra cash by fighting. The outcome is decided by knockout or submission; if fighters are still standing after five brutal rounds, the fight is ruled a draw. Winners can earn the equivalent of ten dollars, with losers getting a couple of dollars for their efforts. Concussions are common, and injury, even if superficial, is certain.
  • Ange, a 17 year-old Burmese Muslim undocumented migrant, practices punching a heavy bag at a local boxing gym. Gloveless boxing matches hosted in Thai border towns and villages pit Burmese against Thai during the lunar Songkran New Year festival. Young men and boys try to earn some extra cash by fighting. The outcome is decided by knockout or submission; if fighters are still standing after five brutal rounds, the fight is ruled a draw. Winners can earn the equivalent of ten dollars, with losers getting a couple of dollars for their efforts. Concussions are common, and injury, even if superficial, is certain.
  • Seasoned Burmese boxers train at a local gym in preparation for upcoming gloveless bouts. Gloveless boxing matches hosted in Thai border towns and villages pit Burmese against Thai during the lunar Songkran New Year festival. Young men and boys try to earn some extra cash by fighting. The outcome is decided by knockout or submission; if fighters are still standing after five brutal rounds, the fight is ruled a draw. Winners can earn the equivalent of ten dollars, with losers getting a couple of dollars for their efforts. Concussions are common, and injury, even if superficial, is certain.
  • Seasoned Burmese boxers train at a local gym in preparation for upcoming gloveless bouts. Gloveless boxing matches hosted in Thai border towns and villages pit Burmese against Thai during the lunar Songkran New Year festival. Young men and boys try to earn some extra cash by fighting. The outcome is decided by knockout or submission; if fighters are still standing after five brutal rounds, the fight is ruled a draw. Winners can earn the equivalent of ten dollars, with losers getting a couple of dollars for their efforts. Concussions are common, and injury, even if superficial, is certain.
  • A seasoned boxer shadow boxes at a local gym. Gloveless boxing matches hosted in Thai border towns and villages pit Burmese against Thai during the lunar Songkran New Year festival. Young men and boys try to earn some extra cash by fighting. The outcome is decided by knockout or submission; if fighters are still standing after five brutal rounds, the fight is ruled a draw. Winners can earn the equivalent of ten dollars, with losers getting a couple of dollars for their efforts. Concussions are common, and injury, even if superficial, is certain.
  • A seasoned boxer shadow boxes at a local gym. Gloveless boxing matches hosted in Thai border towns and villages pit Burmese against Thai during the lunar Songkran New Year festival. Young men and boys try to earn some extra cash by fighting. The outcome is decided by knockout or submission; if fighters are still standing after five brutal rounds, the fight is ruled a draw. Winners can earn the equivalent of ten dollars, with losers getting a couple of dollars for their efforts. Concussions are common, and injury, even if superficial, is certain.
  • A seasoned boxer shadow boxes at a local gym. Gloveless boxing matches hosted in Thai border towns and villages pit Burmese against Thai during the lunar Songkran New Year festival. Young men and boys try to earn some extra cash by fighting. The outcome is decided by knockout or submission; if fighters are still standing after five brutal rounds, the fight is ruled a draw. Winners can earn the equivalent of ten dollars, with losers getting a couple of dollars for their efforts. Concussions are common, and injury, even if superficial, is certain.
  • Ange, a 17 year-old Burmese Muslim undocumented migrant, has his hands bound for a boxing match. Gloveless boxing matches hosted in Thai border towns and villages pit Burmese against Thai during the lunar Songkran New Year festival. Young men and boys try to earn some extra cash by fighting. The outcome is decided by knockout or submission; if fighters are still standing after five brutal rounds, the fight is ruled a draw. Winners can earn the equivalent of ten dollars, with losers getting a couple of dollars for their efforts. Concussions are common, and injury, even if superficial, is certain.
  • Ange, a 17 year-old Burmese Muslim undocumented migrant, has his hands bound for a boxing match. Gloveless boxing matches hosted in Thai border towns and villages pit Burmese against Thai during the lunar Songkran New Year festival. Young men and boys try to earn some extra cash by fighting. The outcome is decided by knockout or submission; if fighters are still standing after five brutal rounds, the fight is ruled a draw. Winners can earn the equivalent of ten dollars, with losers getting a couple of dollars for their efforts. Concussions are common, and injury, even if superficial, is certain.
  • Ange, a 17 year-old Burmese Muslim undocumented migrant, is given advice as he prepares for a boxing match. Gloveless boxing matches hosted in Thai border towns and villages pit Burmese against Thai during the lunar Songkran New Year festival. Young men and boys try to earn some extra cash by fighting. The outcome is decided by knockout or submission; if fighters are still standing after five brutal rounds, the fight is ruled a draw. Winners can earn the equivalent of ten dollars, with losers getting a couple of dollars for their efforts. Concussions are common, and injury, even if superficial, is certain.
  • Ange, a 17 year-old Burmese Muslim undocumented migrant, rests in a chair after winning his boxing match. Gloveless boxing matches hosted in Thai border towns and villages pit Burmese against Thai during the lunar Songkran New Year festival. Young men and boys try to earn some extra cash by fighting. The outcome is decided by knockout or submission; if fighters are still standing after five brutal rounds, the fight is ruled a draw. Winners can earn the equivalent of ten dollars, with losers getting a couple of dollars for their efforts. Concussions are common, and injury, even if superficial, is certain.
  • Ange, a 17 year-old Burmese Muslim undocumented migrant, rests between rounds of his boxing match. Gloveless boxing matches hosted in Thai border towns and villages pit Burmese against Thai during the lunar Songkran New Year festival. Young men and boys try to earn some extra cash by fighting. The outcome is decided by knockout or submission; if fighters are still standing after five brutal rounds, the fight is ruled a draw. Winners can earn the equivalent of ten dollars, with losers getting a couple of dollars for their efforts. Concussions are common, and injury, even if superficial, is certain.
  • Ange, a 17 year-old Burmese Muslim undocumented migrant, fights his opponent in a gloveless bout. Gloveless boxing matches hosted in Thai border towns and villages pit Burmese against Thai during the lunar Songkran New Year festival. Young men and boys try to earn some extra cash by fighting. The outcome is decided by knockout or submission; if fighters are still standing after five brutal rounds, the fight is ruled a draw. Winners can earn the equivalent of ten dollars, with losers getting a couple of dollars for their efforts. Concussions are common, and injury, even if superficial, is certain.
  • Ange, a 17 year-old Burmese Muslim undocumented migrant, fights his opponent in a gloveless bout. Gloveless boxing matches hosted in Thai border towns and villages pit Burmese against Thai during the lunar Songkran New Year festival. Young men and boys try to earn some extra cash by fighting. The outcome is decided by knockout or submission; if fighters are still standing after five brutal rounds, the fight is ruled a draw. Winners can earn the equivalent of ten dollars, with losers getting a couple of dollars for their efforts. Concussions are common, and injury, even if superficial, is certain.
  • Ange, a 17 year-old Burmese Muslim undocumented migrant, walks home with his wife after winning his boxing match. Gloveless boxing matches hosted in Thai border towns and villages pit Burmese against Thai during the lunar Songkran New Year festival. Young men and boys try to earn some extra cash by fighting. The outcome is decided by knockout or submission; if fighters are still standing after five brutal rounds, the fight is ruled a draw. Winners can earn the equivalent of ten dollars, with losers getting a couple of dollars for their efforts. Concussions are common, and injury, even if superficial, is certain.
  • Local youths compete in a gloveless boxing match. Gloveless boxing matches hosted in Thai border towns and villages pit Burmese against Thai during the lunar Songkran New Year festival. Young men and boys try to earn some extra cash by fighting. The outcome is decided by knockout or submission; if fighters are still standing after five brutal rounds, the fight is ruled a draw. Winners can earn the equivalent of ten dollars, with losers getting a couple of dollars for their efforts. Concussions are common, and injury, even if superficial, is certain.
  • A young Burmese boy waits for his Thai opponent in a gloveless boxing match. Gloveless boxing matches hosted in Thai border towns and villages pit Burmese against Thai during the lunar Songkran New Year festival. Young men and boys try to earn some extra cash by fighting. The outcome is decided by knockout or submission; if fighters are still standing after five brutal rounds, the fight is ruled a draw. Winners can earn the equivalent of ten dollars, with losers getting a couple of dollars for their efforts. Concussions are common, and injury, even if superficial, is certain.
  • A young boxer is given advice and water between rounds of a gloveless boxing match. Gloveless boxing matches hosted in Thai border towns and villages pit Burmese against Thai during the lunar Songkran New Year festival. Young men and boys try to earn some extra cash by fighting. The outcome is decided by knockout or submission; if fighters are still standing after five brutal rounds, the fight is ruled a draw. Winners can earn the equivalent of ten dollars, with losers getting a couple of dollars for their efforts. Concussions are common, and injury, even if superficial, is certain.
  • A young Burmese boxer waits for his Thai opponent in a gloveless boxing match. Gloveless boxing matches hosted in Thai border towns and villages pit Burmese against Thai during the lunar Songkran New Year festival. Young men and boys try to earn some extra cash by fighting. The outcome is decided by knockout or submission; if fighters are still standing after five brutal rounds, the fight is ruled a draw. Winners can earn the equivalent of ten dollars, with losers getting a couple of dollars for their efforts. Concussions are common, and injury, even if superficial, is certain.
  • Local boys compete in a gloveless boxing match. Gloveless boxing matches hosted in Thai border towns and villages pit Burmese against Thai during the lunar Songkran New Year festival. Young men and boys try to earn some extra cash by fighting. The outcome is decided by knockout or submission; if fighters are still standing after five brutal rounds, the fight is ruled a draw. Winners can earn the equivalent of ten dollars, with losers getting a couple of dollars for their efforts. Concussions are common, and injury, even if superficial, is certain.
  • Burmese cornermen attend to their knocked out boxer in a gloveless boxing match. Gloveless boxing matches hosted in Thai border towns and villages pit Burmese against Thai during the lunar Songkran New Year festival. Young men and boys try to earn some extra cash by fighting. The outcome is decided by knockout or submission; if fighters are still standing after five brutal rounds, the fight is ruled a draw. Winners can earn the equivalent of ten dollars, with losers getting a couple of dollars for their efforts. Concussions are common, and injury, even if superficial, is certain.
  • A victorious Thai boxer claims his winnings and extra money from spectators after defeating a Burmese opponent in a gloveless match. Gloveless boxing matches hosted in Thai border towns and villages pit Burmese against Thai during the lunar Songkran New Year festival. Young men and boys try to earn some extra cash by fighting. The outcome is decided by knockout or submission; if fighters are still standing after five brutal rounds, the fight is ruled a draw. Winners can earn the equivalent of ten dollars, with losers getting a couple of dollars for their efforts. Concussions are common, and injury, even if superficial, is certain.
  • Burmese musicians provides accompaniment for gloveless boxing bouts. Gloveless boxing matches hosted in Thai border towns and villages pit Burmese against Thai during the lunar Songkran New Year festival. Young men and boys try to earn some extra cash by fighting. The outcome is decided by knockout or submission; if fighters are still standing after five brutal rounds, the fight is ruled a draw. Winners can earn the equivalent of ten dollars, with losers getting a couple of dollars for their efforts. Concussions are common, and injury, even if superficial, is certain.
  • Boxers prepare to fight in a gloveless match. Gloveless boxing matches hosted in Thai border towns and villages pit Burmese against Thai during the lunar Songkran New Year festival. Young men and boys try to earn some extra cash by fighting. The outcome is decided by knockout or submission; if fighters are still standing after five brutal rounds, the fight is ruled a draw. Winners can earn the equivalent of ten dollars, with losers getting a couple of dollars for their efforts. Concussions are common, and injury, even if superficial, is certain.
  • A Burmese boxer exits the ring having been declared unfit to fight further by the referee due to severe bleeding from several cuts. Gloveless boxing matches hosted in Thai border towns and villages pit Burmese against Thai during the lunar Songkran New Year festival. Young men and boys try to earn some extra cash by fighting. The outcome is decided by knockout or submission; if fighters are still standing after five brutal rounds, the fight is ruled a draw. Winners can earn the equivalent of ten dollars, with losers getting a couple of dollars for their efforts. Concussions are common, and injury, even if superficial, is certain.
  • A Thai boxer in a gloveless boxing match stands over his defeated Burmese opponent. Gloveless boxing matches hosted in Thai border towns and villages pit Burmese against Thai during the lunar Songkran New Year festival. Young men and boys try to earn some extra cash by fighting. The outcome is decided by knockout or submission; if fighters are still standing after five brutal rounds, the fight is ruled a draw. Winners can earn the equivalent of ten dollars, with losers getting a couple of dollars for their efforts. Concussions are common, and injury, even if superficial, is certain.
  • A Burmese boy, knocked unconscious in a gloveless boxing match, is carried from the ring. Gloveless boxing matches hosted in Thai border towns and villages pit Burmese against Thai during the lunar Songkran New Year festival. Young men and boys try to earn some extra cash by fighting. The outcome is decided by knockout or submission; if fighters are still standing after five brutal rounds, the fight is ruled a draw. Winners can earn the equivalent of ten dollars, with losers getting a couple of dollars for their efforts. Concussions are common, and injury, even if superficial, is certain.
  • A boxer staggers into the ropes after being punched. Gloveless boxing matches hosted in Thai border towns and villages pit Burmese against Thai during the lunar Songkran New Year festival. Young men and boys try to earn some extra cash by fighting. The outcome is decided by knockout or submission; if fighters are still standing after five brutal rounds, the fight is ruled a draw. Winners can earn the equivalent of ten dollars, with losers getting a couple of dollars for their efforts. Concussions are common, and injury, even if superficial, is certain.
  • Opponents clash in a gloveless boxing match. Gloveless boxing matches hosted in Thai border towns and villages pit Burmese against Thai during the lunar Songkran New Year festival. Young men and boys try to earn some extra cash by fighting. The outcome is decided by knockout or submission; if fighters are still standing after five brutal rounds, the fight is ruled a draw. Winners can earn the equivalent of ten dollars, with losers getting a couple of dollars for their efforts. Concussions are common, and injury, even if superficial, is certain.
  • An injured boxer gets medical attention. Gloveless boxing matches hosted in Thai border towns and villages pit Burmese against Thai during the lunar Songkran New Year festival. Young men and boys try to earn some extra cash by fighting. The outcome is decided by knockout or submission; if fighters are still standing after five brutal rounds, the fight is ruled a draw. Winners can earn the equivalent of ten dollars, with losers getting a couple of dollars for their efforts. Concussions are common, and injury, even if superficial, is certain.
  • Boxers trade blows in a gloveless boxing match. Gloveless boxing matches hosted in Thai border towns and villages pit Burmese against Thai during the lunar Songkran New Year festival. Young men and boys try to earn some extra cash by fighting. The outcome is decided by knockout or submission; if fighters are still standing after five brutal rounds, the fight is ruled a draw. Winners can earn the equivalent of ten dollars, with losers getting a couple of dollars for their efforts. Concussions are common, and injury, even if superficial, is certain.
  • A triumphant boxer poses for the camera after winning a gloveless boxing match. Gloveless boxing matches hosted in Thai border towns and villages pit Burmese against Thai during the lunar Songkran New Year festival. Young men and boys try to earn some extra cash by fighting. The outcome is decided by knockout or submission; if fighters are still standing after five brutal rounds, the fight is ruled a draw. Winners can earn the equivalent of ten dollars, with losers getting a couple of dollars for their efforts. Concussions are common, and injury, even if superficial, is certain.
  • A triumphant boxer gets given a cash tip by a spectator at the end of a gloveless bout. Gloveless boxing matches hosted in Thai border towns and villages pit Burmese against Thai during the lunar Songkran New Year festival. Young men and boys try to earn some extra cash by fighting. The outcome is decided by knockout or submission; if fighters are still standing after five brutal rounds, the fight is ruled a draw. Winners can earn the equivalent of ten dollars, with losers getting a couple of dollars for their efforts. Concussions are common, and injury, even if superficial, is certain.
  • An injured boxer gets medical attention. Gloveless boxing matches hosted in Thai border towns and villages pit Burmese against Thai during the lunar Songkran New Year festival. Young men and boys try to earn some extra cash by fighting. The outcome is decided by knockout or submission; if fighters are still standing after five brutal rounds, the fight is ruled a draw. Winners can earn the equivalent of ten dollars, with losers getting a couple of dollars for their efforts. Concussions are common, and injury, even if superficial, is certain.
  • Opponents struggle to get to their feet during a boxing match. Gloveless boxing matches hosted in Thai border towns and villages pit Burmese against Thai during the lunar Songkran New Year festival. Young men and boys try to earn some extra cash by fighting. The outcome is decided by knockout or submission; if fighters are still standing after five brutal rounds, the fight is ruled a draw. Winners can earn the equivalent of ten dollars, with losers getting a couple of dollars for their efforts. Concussions are common, and injury, even if superficial, is certain.
  • A Burmese boxer, injured in a gloveless boxing match, waits to receive stitches without anaesthetic from the ringside doctor. Gloveless boxing matches hosted in Thai border towns and villages pit Burmese against Thai during the lunar Songkran New Year festival. Young men and boys try to earn some extra cash by fighting. The outcome is decided by knockout or submission; if fighters are still standing after five brutal rounds, the fight is ruled a draw. Winners can earn the equivalent of ten dollars, with losers getting a couple of dollars for their efforts. Concussions are common, and injury, even if superficial, is certain.
  • A boxer is given advice and water between rounds of a gloveless boxing match. Gloveless boxing matches hosted in Thai border towns and villages pit Burmese against Thai during the lunar Songkran New Year festival. Young men and boys try to earn some extra cash by fighting. The outcome is decided by knockout or submission; if fighters are still standing after five brutal rounds, the fight is ruled a draw. Winners can earn the equivalent of ten dollars, with losers getting a couple of dollars for their efforts. Concussions are common, and injury, even if superficial, is certain.
  • A concussed boxer struggles to stand up as a referee counts him out. Gloveless boxing matches hosted in Thai border towns and villages pit Burmese against Thai during the lunar Songkran New Year festival. Young men and boys try to earn some extra cash by fighting. The outcome is decided by knockout or submission; if fighters are still standing after five brutal rounds, the fight is ruled a draw. Winners can earn the equivalent of ten dollars, with losers getting a couple of dollars for their efforts. Concussions are common, and injury, even if superficial, is certain.
  • A concussed boxer struggles to stand up as a referee counts him out. Gloveless boxing matches hosted in Thai border towns and villages pit Burmese against Thai during the lunar Songkran New Year festival. Young men and boys try to earn some extra cash by fighting. The outcome is decided by knockout or submission; if fighters are still standing after five brutal rounds, the fight is ruled a draw. Winners can earn the equivalent of ten dollars, with losers getting a couple of dollars for their efforts. Concussions are common, and injury, even if superficial, is certain.
  • A Burmese musician provides accompaniment for gloveless boxing bouts. Gloveless boxing matches hosted in Thai border towns and villages pit Burmese against Thai during the lunar Songkran New Year festival. Young men and boys try to earn some extra cash by fighting. The outcome is decided by knockout or submission; if fighters are still standing after five brutal rounds, the fight is ruled a draw. Winners can earn the equivalent of ten dollars, with losers getting a couple of dollars for their efforts. Concussions are common, and injury, even if superficial, is certain.
  • Burmese cornermen attend to their knocked out boxer in a gloveless boxing match. Gloveless boxing matches hosted in Thai border towns and villages pit Burmese against Thai during the lunar Songkran New Year festival. Young men and boys try to earn some extra cash by fighting. The outcome is decided by knockout or submission; if fighters are still standing after five brutal rounds, the fight is ruled a draw. Winners can earn the equivalent of ten dollars, with losers getting a couple of dollars for their efforts. Concussions are common, and injury, even if superficial, is certain.
  • A young boxer is given advice and water between rounds of a gloveless boxing match. Gloveless boxing matches hosted in Thai border towns and villages pit Burmese against Thai during the lunar Songkran New Year festival. Young men and boys try to earn some extra cash by fighting. The outcome is decided by knockout or submission; if fighters are still standing after five brutal rounds, the fight is ruled a draw. Winners can earn the equivalent of ten dollars, with losers getting a couple of dollars for their efforts. Concussions are common, and injury, even if superficial, is certain.
  • Ange, a 17 year-old Burmese Muslim undocumented migrant, does sit-ups at a local boxing gym. Gloveless boxing matches hosted in Thai border towns and villages pit Burmese against Thai during the lunar Songkran New Year festival. Young men and boys try to earn some extra cash by fighting. The outcome is decided by knockout or submission; if fighters are still standing after five brutal rounds, the fight is ruled a draw. Winners can earn the equivalent of ten dollars, with losers getting a couple of dollars for their efforts. Concussions are common, and injury, even if superficial, is certain.
  • A Burmese boy is prepared for a boxing match. Gloveless boxing matches hosted in Thai border towns and villages pit Burmese against Thai during the lunar Songkran New Year festival. Young men and boys try to earn some extra cash by fighting. The outcome is decided by knockout or submission; if fighters are still standing after five brutal rounds, the fight is ruled a draw. Winners can earn the equivalent of ten dollars, with losers getting a couple of dollars for their efforts. Concussions are common, and injury, even if superficial, is certain.
  • A boy gets last minute advice on how to box. Gloveless boxing matches hosted in Thai border towns and villages pit Burmese against Thai during the lunar Songkran New Year festival. Young men and boys try to earn some extra cash by fighting. The outcome is decided by knockout or submission; if fighters are still standing after five brutal rounds, the fight is ruled a draw. Winners can earn the equivalent of ten dollars, with losers getting a couple of dollars for their efforts. Concussions are common, and injury, even if superficial, is certain.
  • Boxers await the start of their bout. Gloveless boxing matches hosted in Thai border towns and villages pit Burmese against Thai during the lunar Songkran New Year festival. Young men and boys try to earn some extra cash by fighting. The outcome is decided by knockout or submission; if fighters are still standing after five brutal rounds, the fight is ruled a draw. Winners can earn the equivalent of ten dollars, with losers getting a couple of dollars for their efforts. Concussions are common, and injury, even if superficial, is certain.
  • Thai and Burmese flags are held up during the ceremony beginning an afternoon of gloveless boxing matches. Gloveless boxing matches hosted in Thai border towns and villages pit Burmese against Thai during the lunar Songkran New Year festival. Young men and boys try to earn some extra cash by fighting. The outcome is decided by knockout or submission; if fighters are still standing after five brutal rounds, the fight is ruled a draw. Winners can earn the equivalent of ten dollars, with losers getting a couple of dollars for their efforts. Concussions are common, and injury, even if superficial, is certain.
  • A Burmese boxer holds his bloody eye having been declared unfit to fight further by the referee. Gloveless boxing matches hosted in Thai border towns and villages pit Burmese against Thai during the lunar Songkran New Year festival. Young men and boys try to earn some extra cash by fighting. The outcome is decided by knockout or submission; if fighters are still standing after five brutal rounds, the fight is ruled a draw. Winners can earn the equivalent of ten dollars, with losers getting a couple of dollars for their efforts. Concussions are common, and injury, even if superficial, is certain.
  • A concussed boxer lies on the canvas as a referee counts him out. Gloveless boxing matches hosted in Thai border towns and villages pit Burmese against Thai during the lunar Songkran New Year festival. Young men and boys try to earn some extra cash by fighting. The outcome is decided by knockout or submission; if fighters are still standing after five brutal rounds, the fight is ruled a draw. Winners can earn the equivalent of ten dollars, with losers getting a couple of dollars for their efforts. Concussions are common, and injury, even if superficial, is certain.
  • Opponents clash in a gloveless boxing match. Gloveless boxing matches hosted in Thai border towns and villages pit Burmese against Thai during the lunar Songkran New Year festival. Young men and boys try to earn some extra cash by fighting. The outcome is decided by knockout or submission; if fighters are still standing after five brutal rounds, the fight is ruled a draw. Winners can earn the equivalent of ten dollars, with losers getting a couple of dollars for their efforts. Concussions are common, and injury, even if superficial, is certain.
  • Opponents clash in a gloveless boxing match. Gloveless boxing matches hosted in Thai border towns and villages pit Burmese against Thai during the lunar Songkran New Year festival. Young men and boys try to earn some extra cash by fighting. The outcome is decided by knockout or submission; if fighters are still standing after five brutal rounds, the fight is ruled a draw. Winners can earn the equivalent of ten dollars, with losers getting a couple of dollars for their efforts. Concussions are common, and injury, even if superficial, is certain.
  • Ange, a 17 year-old Burmese Muslim undocumented migrant, stands in his corner of the ring awaiting the bell to commence the boxing match. Gloveless boxing matches hosted in Thai border towns and villages pit Burmese against Thai during the lunar Songkran New Year festival. Young men and boys try to earn some extra cash by fighting. The outcome is decided by knockout or submission; if fighters are still standing after five brutal rounds, the fight is ruled a draw. Winners can earn the equivalent of ten dollars, with losers getting a couple of dollars for their efforts. Concussions are common, and injury, even if superficial, is certain.
  • A boxer stands over his opponent who lies on the canvas as a referee counts him out. Gloveless boxing matches hosted in Thai border towns and villages pit Burmese against Thai during the lunar Songkran New Year festival. Young men and boys try to earn some extra cash by fighting. The outcome is decided by knockout or submission; if fighters are still standing after five brutal rounds, the fight is ruled a draw. Winners can earn the equivalent of ten dollars, with losers getting a couple of dollars for their efforts. Concussions are common, and injury, even if superficial, is certain.
  • Opponents clash in a gloveless boxing match. Gloveless boxing matches hosted in Thai border towns and villages pit Burmese against Thai during the lunar Songkran New Year festival. Young men and boys try to earn some extra cash by fighting. The outcome is decided by knockout or submission; if fighters are still standing after five brutal rounds, the fight is ruled a draw. Winners can earn the equivalent of ten dollars, with losers getting a couple of dollars for their efforts. Concussions are common, and injury, even if superficial, is certain.