KUCHING: One clean elbow, one stunned opponent, and one Sarawakian fighter on the rise — Texas Jeremy Lo scored a highlight-reel knockout in his latest Muay Thai bout, setting the stage for his Rajadamnern World Series (RWS) debut.
Texas elbowed his Moroccan opponent, Hachim, for a second-round knockout (KO) victory in the Rajadamnern Knockout last Friday (May 16).
It was an incredible scene for the 17-year-old at Thailand’s oldest Muay Thai venue, Rajadamnern Stadium in Bangkok — an iconic arena that opened in 1945.
The young Kuching lad has bulked up and sharpened his game, establishing himself as a rising and recognised fighter.
“Honestly, after I felt my elbow clip him and saw him fall forward, I was more shocked than excited in the moment.
“It was my first time landing a clean elbow and scoring a knockdown with it.
“When the referee called the fight, I was through the roof with excitement — like, ‘hell yeah, that’s going on a highlight reel,'” he told Sarawak Tribune when contacted recently.
The explosive finish adds momentum to Texas’s professional journey, which has now taken him to Thailand for full-time training.
Nicknamed “The Savage”, Texas currently trains at Powerhouse Phuket Muay Thai Gym.
“I think part of why I look bigger is because I’m still growing, but training here has definitely given me an upgrade.
“It’s a different plan compared to back home, and it’s made me sharper, stronger, and smarter in the ring. It feels great,” said the 2024 Malaysia Games (SUKMA) gold medallist.
Currently preparing for his debut at the RWS — one of the sport’s most prestigious tournaments — Texas is keeping a level head.
“Next is RWS. Rajadamnern World Series debut. I’m looking forward to it,” he said.
Reflecting on his most recent opponent, he said everything went as expected.
“Everything was quite expected — Moroccans and their kickboxing styles — but I thought his left kicks were quite good. Nothing really surprised me.”
With confidence, skill, and momentum on his side, Texas is positioning himself as one of Sarawak’s brightest prospects in the world of Muay Thai.
