Boxing fever grips Thailand's boys but doctors raise health concerns

Nanthawat Pomsod (C), 11, who is a child boxer, fights Kritthonglek Sitkritthongkam (L) during a boxing match at a temple in Buriram province, Thailand, February 2, 2018. Picture taken February 2, 2018. REUTERS/Prapan Chankeaw

BURIRAM, Thailand (Reuters) - Loud cheers erupt as two boys trade punches at a boxing ring in Thailand's northeastern province of Buriram.

After dominating five rounds, the winner is declared; 11-year-old Nanthawat Promsod, who is better known by his boxing name - "Super Big Saksandee".