STREET FIGHTER UNBOWED; SCOLD MEETS MATCH; CLEAN KILL

A Sai Mai kickboxer is warning a local troublemaker who took him on outside a convenience store, and lost, not to attempt a second round.

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Facebook user Peerapat “Fluke” Ngamsilapakorn, who has been training as a kickboxer since the age of six or so, made short work of an aggressive young man identified in the media as “Earth” (no other details provided) when they clashed outside the store.

Earth punched Peerapat after the two started arguing following anear collision in Phahon Yothin 54/1 Soi 4, in the Klong Thanon area.

Peerapat released a rapid volley of punches in response, knocking Earth off his feet.

He then kicked him several times in the chest and attempted to grab him in a headlock when a passerby intervened and stopped the fight.

Peerapat’s girlfriend, who was urging the two to cool off, filmed the fight on her phone. The clip quickly went viral, drawing unwelcome media attention to Earth, who nonetheless said he was bruising for another fight.

Before leaving the scene of the clash, an unchastened Earth said he would see Peerapat again, an implicit threat to finish off the fight.

Later he contacted Peerapat online after the clip went viral. Earth suggested they meet “man to man” for another round — but this time said he should keep the media out of it.

“Let's not get the police involved. Man to man — you and me, one more round. Just give me a bit of time. If [had hit your girlfriend that day, you'd have felt it,’ Earth said.

Peerapat responded: “He still hasn't learned his lesson — wants another round. I already let him go the first time.”

Peerapat, whose boxing trainer describes as a quiet, sensitive type, nonetheless has his limits.

Laying a complaint at Sai Mai station, he let reporters photograph him in boxer's fighting mode, wearing a smart pair of black wraparound shades.

He said he wrestled with the decision to respond to Earth’s provocation. “I'm a very calm person. I never go looking for trouble. But when someone gets cocky and starts yelling at me, why should I just back down?” Peerapat said.