Challenger Sod Looknongyangtoy (L) from Thailand fights against Guillermo Rigondeaux from Cuba during their WBA and WBO super bantamweight title fight at the Venetian Macau in Macau July 19, 2014. REUTERS/Bobby Yip
BANGKOK (Reuters) - Thailand are optimistic of collecting at least two Asian Games boxing gold medals next month and believe the decision by the sport's governing body to ditch headguards will give them an edge in South Korea.
The International Amateur Boxing Association opted to remove headgear in men's bouts last year with many fighters getting their first chance to box without them at the Sept 19-Oct. 4 Games in Incheon.
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