Scolopendra subspinipes ) – a tropical species that can grow up to 8 inches in length. The red-headed centipede’s main prey are lizards and small mammals such as mice and voles and its bite is has only rarely been known to be fatal to humans.
However, its bites are said to be intensely painful.Por Pongsawang, who was nicknamed ‘Powerful Southpaw’ for his powerful left punches and kicks, started fighting when he was aged nine and won the Lumpinee belt in 115 lbs.
The belt is considered as the most prestigious in Muay Thai.Por Pongsawang did some coaching and worked as a bodyguard for some time when he retired in 1996 but was working as a municipal worker in the Kalasin province when he died.His funeral will be held in his hometown, Roi Et’s.
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