British kickboxer dies after weekend bout

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SYDNEY: An experienced Thai kickboxing champion from Britain has died in Sydney after sustaining a head injury in a weekend bout, one of the sport’s leading figures said Wednesday, AFP reports.

Mark Fowler, who held British citizenship and was the World Boxing Council Muay Thai Lightweight champion for New South Wales, collapsed after a match on Saturday night and failed to regain consciousness. He died on Monday afternoon.

It is understood that Fowler, 35, who lived in Sydney, fought five rounds against his opponent before being knocked down.

New South Wales Sports Minister Graham Annesley has ordered an inquiry into the death, which occurred after a NSW World Muay Thai Council event, and will be investigated by the coroner.

Muay Thai is a martial art in which fighters use their fists, feet, knees and elbows.