The Thai Fight World Battle (Thai kickboxing) is scheduled to open in HCM City's Military Zone 7 Gymnasium today.

Viet Nam will send two fighters, Vo Van Dai and Nguyen Tran Duy Nhat.

Nhat who has no rivals in the continental area in the men's 60kg will meet French Victor Pinto. Pinto has had 90 fights, of which he won 67.

Meanwhile, Dai will face Thailand's Insee Samui in the men's 62kg.

Dai won the bronze medal at the Asian Beach Games and silver medal at the world event last year. His Thai rival has won 64 out of 95 professional matches.

Thai Fight World Battle is an annual sports event held worldwide since 2010 and recognised as a professional martial arts show. — VNS