Thai prisoner boxes for freedom
BBC News, UK
04/03/07
A female Thai prisoner has boosted her chances of freedom by winning the world light flyweight boxing title.
Samson Sor Siriporn, a convicted drug dealer, beat Japan's Ayaka Miyano in a bout staged at the mixed Klong Prem jail, known as the "Bangkok Hilton".
Watched by dozens of prison staff, Siriporn won on points after 10 rounds in the ring, kick-starting parole proceedings for her early release.
The 24-year-old took up boxing to protect herself from violent inmates.
Siriporn, serving a 10-year sentence for selling small amounts of drugs, dominated the fight.
04/03/07
A female Thai prisoner has boosted her chances of freedom by winning the world light flyweight boxing title.
Samson Sor Siriporn, a convicted drug dealer, beat Japan's Ayaka Miyano in a bout staged at the mixed Klong Prem jail, known as the "Bangkok Hilton".
Watched by dozens of prison staff, Siriporn won on points after 10 rounds in the ring, kick-starting parole proceedings for her early release.
The 24-year-old took up boxing to protect herself from violent inmates.
Siriporn, serving a 10-year sentence for selling small amounts of drugs, dominated the fight.
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