Lee “Flash” Garap prepares to undertake World Mui Thai Kickboxing Title


 

World Lee Garap or famously known for his ring name Lee “Flash” Garap is very confident on winning his upcoming world title fights in October and November this year and next year 2016.

The former Kick boxer turned Muay Thai Light Kickboxing is currently the (World Kickboxing Federation) WKF ranked World No.1 Muaythai fighter in Welterweight (66.8kg) & WKF World Ranked No. 3 Light Welterweight (64.5kg) weight divisions.

Known for his speed and strength, Lee “Flash” Garap said he is set for fights.

“I am going to win this one. My only weakness is my elbow which I have lost two fights to but I am very confident, I am very strong now. I have been training and I am prepared,” Said Garap.

With almost a 100 fights to his name, Garap said there is no secret to his success but self discipline, attitude and sacrifice.

Garap who had switched to Kickboxing in 2004 to Muay Thai Kickboxing is fierce in his field of sport and his promoter Jerry Sarufa from Jungle Intelligence said Lee is a very well disciplined man who can be viewed as an excellent role model for youths in PNG.

Sarufa said most of Lee’s international fights ‘ from his opponents from countries such as Guam, Canada and Europe did not eventuate after a training video of Lee “Flash” Garap was leaked on social media (Facebook).

The Video which showed Lee “Flash” Garap being kicked around  by his team mates for three minutes nonstop had spread fear among his potential international opponents.

Nonetheless Sarufa said if Garap wins all his three upcoming world title fights, Garap would not only be setting a bench mark in PNG but also in the world of Muay Thai Kickboxing.

In addition, Sarufa said the support of the community, business houses and sponsors to partner in bringing recognisition to the sporting code is needed to promote the sport.

“Lee has a talent that an only elite fighter possesses and it would be a very good market for business houses to come in and support the upcoming events. It may be an unpopular sport in the country but we can promise you it is one you don’t want to miss,” Said Sarufa.
 

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