Hadriel Torres, Tiger Eye Kid – Champion of Ko Lanta (PEOPLE 2025)

In the heart of Ko Lanta, Thailand, a young Muay Thai fighter stands victorious under the spotlight of a local boxing ring. Sweat glistens on his chest as he raises his red gloves in triumph, eyes steady and fierce like a tiger calm, focused, and unafraid. Draped with ceremonial armbands and the pride of his island, the boy embodies the spirit of Muay Thai’s youth warriors: strength, resilience, and cultural pride. Behind him, flags from around the world hang, but tonight, he owns the ring.

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