Is Thailand avoiding clash with Pinoy fighters?

By Kristel Satumbaga
The Manila Bulletin, 04 Apr 2007

THAILAND appears to be fast becoming the bane of Philippine boxing, both in the professional and amateur ranks. A month after a Thai newspaper floated news about Doha Asiad gold medalists Joan Tipon and Violito Payla using banned substance en route to the gold medal, organizers of the 29th King’s Cup International Amateur Boxing Championships derailed the participation of the Philippine team in the multi-nation event set April 4-10 in Bangkok. Saying the entry forms were late, th
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