Southampton's boxing prodigies, brothers Yuvraj and Vijayraj Karia, have successfully preserved their undefeated streaks by securing victories against experienced opponents in Thailand. The 17-year-old triplets, who began their boxing journey at the age of two, have had to compete internationally due to professional boxing regulations in their home country prohibiting teenagers under 18 from professional bouts. Their recent triumphs took place at the World Siam Stadium in Bangkok.
Vijayraj now boasts a 5-0 record after defeating 30-year-old Wisitsak Saiwaew by unanimous decision. On the same evening, Yuvraj achieved his sixth victory, besting Adisak Ketpiam, who was in his 31st match, also by unanimous decision. Yuvraj's prior wins include three by TKO and two by judge's decision. He attributed his ‘easy’ fight experience to intense training, which allowed him to remain relaxed and composed. Yuvraj focused on evading his opponent's powerful shots. Fighting before a large crowd in Thailand, Vijayraj shared his method for handling pressure, noting that unlike many fighters who claim not to hear anything in the ring, he can hear everything. He explained that starting at a young age has taught him to "juggle all those things and still stay composed and deal with the task at hand."
The Karia brothers initially honed their skills at Stuart Gill's Golden Ring Boxing Club in Millbrook from the age of 10. They are currently coached by the respected veteran Dominic Ingle at The Ingle Club, where they have trained for the past 18 months. Dominic Ingle praised their significant progress. He highlighted that Canelo Álvarez also started his career at 16 by fighting experienced adult men, which contributed to his global success. The brothers previously expressed their intention to continue fighting and maintain their unbeaten records until they turn 18 in October, with aspirations for a televised fight in the UK. They are scheduled for another fight in Dubai on July 12.
