Muay sakon /MOO-AY SA-GON/

Glossary · Thai-language มวยสากล

Muay sakon (Thai: มวยสากล, pronounced MOO-AY SA-GON) is a Muay Thai Thai-language term. Western-rules boxing, literally international boxing. Many Thai punchers cross over to it after their Muay Thai careers. It is also written Western boxing and International boxing. Related terms: Muay and Muay Mat. Thai spellings and pronunciations vary between transliteration systems.

Meaning

Muay sakonมวยสากล
Western-rules boxing, literally international boxing. Many Thai punchers cross over to it after their Muay Thai careers.
TermMuay sakon
Thai scriptมวยสากล
Pronunciation (approx.)MOO-AY SA-GON
Also writtenWestern boxing, International boxing
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Questions about Muay sakon

What does Muay sakon mean in Muay Thai?

Western-rules boxing, literally international boxing. Many Thai punchers cross over to it after their Muay Thai careers.

How do you pronounce Muay sakon?

Muay sakon is pronounced roughly MOO-AY SA-GON. Thai is tonal, so listen to a trainer or native speaker for the exact tone.

How is Muay sakon written in Thai?

In Thai script it is written มวยสากล.

What are other spellings of Muay sakon?

It is also written Western boxing and International boxing. Transliteration from Thai varies.

What terms are related to Muay sakon?

Related terms: Muay and Muay Mat.

Thai spellings and pronunciations vary between regions and transliteration systems. Pronunciations are approximate English renderings; Thai is tonal. Spotted an error? Tell us.

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