Too Too
Too Too (Burmese: တူးတူး) is a Burmese Lethwei fighter and who competes in the World Lethwei Championship. He is former the WLC Middleweight World champion. Too Too is undefeated under traditional Lethwei rules and has held the 75 kg Golden Belt since 2015.[1] He also competed in the only Lethwei superfight match held at Kunlun Fight 25 in Slovakia. He also took part in Muay Thai competitions at the 2013 Southeast Asian Games and 2013 Asian Indoor and Martial Arts Games winning the gold and bronze medal respectively.
| Too Too | |
|---|---|
| Born | Maung Too Too October 6, 1990 Bu Kyun village, Yenanchaung city, Magway Region, Myanmar |
| Native name | တူးတူး |
| Nationality |  Burmese |
| Height | 1.78 m (5 ft 10 in) |
| Weight | 75 kg (165 lb; 11.8 st) |
| Style | Lethwei |
| Stance | Orthodox |
| Team | Nagar Mahn, South Dagon, Yangon |
| Trainer | Kyaw Soe |
| Spouse | Ma Ei Ei Phyo (m. 2014) |
| Medal record | ||
|---|---|---|
| Men's Muay Thai | ||
| Representing Myanmar | ||
| Southeast Asian Games | ||
.svg.png.webp){kind=icon} | 2013 Naypyidaw, Myanmar | 67kg |
| Asian Indoor and Martial Arts Games | ||
.svg.png.webp){kind=icon} | 2013 Incheon, South Korea | 67kg |
| Asian Muay Championships | ||
| 2012 HCM City, Vietnam | 67kg |
| Men's Lethwei | ||
| Dagon Shwe Aung Lan tournament | ||
| Winner | 2013 Yangon, Myanmar | 67kg |
| Men's Boxing | ||
| Prime Minister's Cup | ||
| 2013 Naypyidaw, Myanmar | 67kg |
Lethwei career
Challenge fights
On May 12, 2013, Too Too faced former Golden belt champion Win Tun at Thuwunna Stadium. After landing a series of punches to the face and body, Too Too knocked out Win Tun in the third round.[2]
Monsoon Fighter
In July 2015, Too Too faced American Muay Thai fighter Cyrus Washington in the Monsoon Fighter event at Thein Pyu Stadium in Yangon.[3] The match went for seven rounds rather than the sport’s typical five. Too Too retained his undefeated record. The fight ended in a draw, but said he did not want to fight for this long again.[4][5]
1st Myanmar Lethwei World Championship
In August 2016, Too Too faced Quebecer fighter Dave Leduc at the 1st Myanmar Lethwei World Championship.[6][7] The match was held in Burmese bareknuckle boxing rules, Leduc took the country by storm by dominating the fight,[8][9] but the battle ended in a draw according to traditional Lethwei rules.[10][11]
World Lethwei Championship
In 2017, Too Too signed an exclusive contract with World Lethwei Championship.
Despite being both among the top ranked Lethwei fighters in Myanmar and both signed to the WLC, Tun Tun Min and Too Too have refused to fight each other due to their long-lasting friendship.[12]
Championships and accomplishments
Championships
- Lethwei World Champion
- 75 kg Lethwei Golden Belt
- Thirty-tree successful title defenses
- 75 kg Lethwei Golden Belt
- World Lethwei Championship
- WLC Middleweight World Championship
- One successful title defense
- WLC Middleweight World Championship
- Other championships
- 2019 Air KBZ Fight 6 Championship
- 2013 Dagon Shwe Aung Lan Tournament Champion
Lethwei record
| 39 wins, 1 loss, 26 draws | ||||||||
| Date | Result | Opponent | Event | Location | Method | Round | Time | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020-01-31 | Loss |  Naimjon Tuhtaboyev | WLC 11: Battlebones | Yangon, Myanmar | Decision | 5 | ||
| Lost WLC Middleweight World Championship | ||||||||
| 2019-11-03 | Win |  Tokeshi Kohei | Air KBZ Fight 6 | Yangon, Myanmar | KO | 4 | ||
| Wins 2019 Air KBZ Myanmar Lethwei World Championship | ||||||||
| 2019-08-18 | Draw |  Fabio Ferrari | 2019 Myanmar Lethwei World Championship | Yangon, Myanmar | Draw | 5 | ||
| 2019-04-14 | Win |  Dechrid Sathian Muaythai Gym | Thingyan Fight Chitthu Myaing Park | Hpa-an, Myanmar | KO | 1 | ||
| 2018-02-17 | Win |  Vasyl Sorokin | WLC 4: Bare-knuckle King | Naypyidaw, Myanmar | Decision | 5 | ||
| 2017-11-04 | Win | .svg.png.webp){kind=small} Louis Michael Badato | WLC 3: Legendary Champions | Yangon, Myanmar | Decision | 5 | ||
| Wins WLC Middleweight World Championship | ||||||||
| 2017-06-10 | Win |  James Benal | WLC 2: Ancient Warriors | Yangon, Myanmar | Decision | 5 | ||
| 2017-03-03 | Win | Eddie Farrell | WLC 1: The Great Beginning | Yangon, Myanmar | Decision | 5 | ||
| 2017-01-06 | Draw | Chanajon PK Saenchai | Myanmar-Thailand-Laos Challenge Fights | Mandalay, Myanmar | Draw | 5 | ||
| 2016-11-27 | Win |  Matteo Celi | Mandalay Rumbling Challenge Fight | Yangon, Myanmar | KO | 3 | ||
| 2016-10-27 | Draw | Soe Lin Oo | Lethwei Grand Prix in Japan 2016 | Tokyo, Japan | Draw | 5 | ||
| 2016-10-09 | Win | Berneung Topkingboxing | GTG International Challenge Fights 2016 | Yangon, Myanmar | KO (Punches) | 3 | ||
| 2016-08-21 | Draw | .svg.png.webp){kind=small} Dave Leduc | 2016 Myanmar Lethwei World Championship | Yangon, Myanmar | Draw | 5 | ||
| 2016-04-02 | Win |  Artem Sushkov | Max Thingyan Fight | Yangon, Myanmar | KO | 4 | ||
| 2016-02-03 | Win | Vladimir Shuliak | Win Sein Taw Ya 2016 | Mudon, Myanmar | KO | 3 | ||
| 2016-01-13 | Win | Kyal Linn Aung | (25th) Karen New Year festival | Hpa-an, Myanmar | KO | 5 | ||
| 2015-09-27 | Draw | Saw Gaw Mu Do | Mandalay Rumbling Mega Fights | Yangon, Myanmar | Draw | 5 | ||
| 2015-08-30 | Win | Matthew Richardson | All Star Big Fight | Yangon, Myanmar | KO | 4 | ||
| 2015-07-26 | Draw |  Cyrus Washington | Monsoon Fight | Yangon, Myanmar | Draw | 7 | ||
| 2015-05-15 | Draw |  Igor Danis | Kunlun Fight 25 | Banská Bystrica, Slovakia | Draw | 5 | ||
| 2015-04-03 | Draw | Petchtae Tor.Maxmuaythai | Mon-Myanmar-Thai Challenge Fights | Ye Township, Myanmar | Draw | 5 | ||
| 2015-03-25 | Draw | Soe Lin Oo | Thaung Pyin Lethwei Challenge Fights | Ye Township, Myanmar | Draw | 5 | ||
| 2015-02-06 | Draw | Saw Yan Paing | Taungbon village 68th Mon National Day | Ye Township, Myanmar | Draw | 5 | ||
| 2014-12-28 | Win | Edward | International Letwhay Challenge Fights | Yangon, Myanmar | KO | 3 | ||
| 2014-11-02 | Win | Matheus Robin | One on One International Challenge Fight | Yangon, Myanmar | KO | 3 | ||
| 2014-08-17 | Draw | Saw Nga Man | Mandalay Rumbling Champion Challenge | Yangon, Myanmar | Draw | 5 | ||
| Official challenge for the Openweight Golden Belt | ||||||||
| 2014-07-06 | Draw | Petchtae Tor.Maxmuaythai | Myanmar vs. Thailand Challenge Fights | Yangon, Myanmar | Draw | 5 | ||
| 2014-06-01 | Draw | Soe Lin Oo | Lethwei Challenge Fights | Yangon, Myanmar | Draw | 5 | ||
| 2014-04-13 | Draw | Kyal Linn Aung | Thaung Pyin Lethwei Challenge Fights | Ye Township, Myanmar | Draw | 5 | ||
| 2014-03-30 | Draw | Rachenlek Maesotmuaythai | Kalaw Thaw village Challenge Fights | Mudon, Myanmar | Draw | 5 | ||
| 2014-03-15 | Win | Yodtang | Lamaing town Challenge Fights | Ye Township, Myanmar | KO | 5 | ||
| 2014-02-14 | Win | Yodkunkrai Por.Wiriya | Shwe Sa Daw Challenge Fights | Ye, Mon State, Myanmar | KO | 3 | ||
| 2014-01-26 | Draw | Wanchana Hua Hin | Win Sein Taw Ya 2014 | Mudon, Myanmar | Draw | 5 | ||
| 2013-05-12 | Win | Win Tun | Lethwei Challenge Fights | Yangon, Myanmar | KO | 3 | ||
| 2013-03 | Win | Daung Thi Chae | Lamaing town Challenge Fights | Ye Township, Myanmar | KO | |||
| 2013-02-17 | Win | Thutti Aung | Lethwei Challenge Fights | Yangon, Myanmar | KO | |||
| 2013-02-05 | Win | Rajchasie | Win Sein Taw Ya 2013 | Mudon, Myanmar | KO | 4 | ||
| 2013-01-20 | Win | Petpakai | Myanmar vs. Thailand Challenge Fights | Yangon, Myanmar | TKO | |||
| 2013-01-06 | Win | Phoe Thar Gyi | Dagon Shwe Aung Lan 2013 final | Yangon, Myanmar | Decision | 5 | ||
| 2012-12-23 | Win | Tha Pyay Nyo | Dagon Shwe Aung Lan 2013 semi-final | Yangon, Myanmar | KO | 2 | ||
| 2012-12-16 | Win | Kyan Sit Aung | Dagon Shwe Aung Lan 2013 quarter-final | Yangon, Myanmar | KO | |||
| 2012-10-28 | Win | Wunna | Magway Challenge Fights | Magway, Myanmar | KO | 2 | ||
| 2012-09-23 | Draw | Dawna Aung | Aung Myay Mandalar Indoor Stadium | Mandalay, Myanmar | Draw | 5 | ||
| 2012-05-04 | Draw | Tha Pyay Nyo | Kaytumadi Indoor Stadium | Taungoo, Myanmar | Draw | 5 | ||
| 2011 | Draw | Dawna Aung | Lamaing town Challenge Fights | Ye Township, Myanmar | Draw | 5 | ||
| 2011-12-24 | Win | Mondaing | Karen New Year 2751 Insein Township | Yangon, Myanmar | KO | |||
| 2011-11-06 | Draw | Dawna Aung | Myanmar vs. Australia Lethwei Challenge Fights | Yangon, Myanmar | Draw | 5 | ||
| 2011-09-18 | Draw | Shwe Moe Kaung | Champion Challenge Cup Tournament | Myitkyina, Myanmar | Draw | 5 | ||
| 2011-08-14 | Draw | Kyan Sit Aung | Myanmar-Japan Goodwill Letwhay Challenge Fights (Day 1) | Yangon, Myanmar | Draw | 5 | ||
| 2011 | Draw | Tun Tun Min | Lethwei Challenge Fights | Myanmar | Draw | 5 | ||
| 2011 | Draw | Pe Pyar Maung Maung | Lethwei Challenge Fights | Myanmar | Draw | |||
| 2011-05-04 | Win | Shan Thway Lay | Kaytumadi Indoor Stadium | Taungoo, Myanmar | KO | |||
| 2010-12-31 | Draw | Thar Chaung Thar | Lethwei Challenge Fights | Yangon, Myanmar | Draw | 4 | ||
| 2010-11-21 | Win | Shwe Kyar Phyu | Kaytumadi Indoor Stadium | Taungoo, Myanmar | KO | 1 | ||
| 2010 | Draw | Ko U Lay | Lethwei Challenge Fights | Myanmar | Draw | 4 | ||
| Legend: Win Loss Draw/No contest Notes | ||||||||
Muay Thai record
| 7 wins, 2 losses, 0 draws | ||||||||
| Date | Result | Opponent | Event | Location | Method | Round | Time | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014-10-25 | Loss | Naimjon Tuhtaboyev | Thai Fight Kard Chuek | Bangkok, Thailand | Decision | 3 | 3:00 | |
| 2013-12-22 | Win | Panupan Tanjad | 2013 SEA Games | Naypyidaw, Myanmar | Decision | 3 | 3:00 | |
| 2013-12-19 | Win |  Nouna Ngeumsangouane | 2013 SEA Games | Naypyidaw, Myanmar | Decision | 3 | 3:00 | |
| 2013-07-01 | Loss |  Masoud Minaei | 2013 Southeast Asian Games | Incheon, South Korea | Decision | 3 | 3:00 | |
| 2013-06-30 | Win |  Son Jun-heok | 2013 Southeast Asian Games | Incheon, South Korea | Decision | 3 | 3:00 | |
| 2013-06-29 | Win |  Salar Al-Mouead | 2013 Southeast Asian Games | Incheon, South Korea | Decision | 3 | 3:00 | |
| Legend: Win Loss Draw/No contest Notes | ||||||||
Political career
Too Too has played an active part in anti-coup protests after 2021 Myanmar coup d'état. On 11 April 2022, he was arrested for suspicion of taking part in demonstrations against the 2021 military coup.[13]
References
- Steven Rae (20 May 2019). "Best Lethwei Fights: Too Too vs Kyal Lin Aung". The Body Lock.
- Kyaw Zin Hlaing (20 May 2013). "Two Two wins Golden Belt Championship". Myanmar Times.
- Kyaw Zin Hlaing (16 July 2016). "Too Too faces American in monsoon dust up". Myanmar Times.
- Kyaw Zin Hlaing (15 December 2015). "Lethwei Champion to face USA fighter for the third time". Myanmar Times.
- Agence France-Presse (30 December 2015). "Lethwei, Myanmar's brutal Martial Art, attracting all-comers while fighting for recognition". The National.
- Nomad, Team (12 August 2016). "Dave Leduc To Fight In The Bloodiest And Most Brutal Form Of Striking Martial Art, Lethwei". Team Nomad.
- "Myanmar Lethwei World Championship -ပထမအကိမ္ ျမန္မာ့ ရုိးရာ လက္ေ၀ွ ့ကမာ ့ခ်န္ပီယံ လုပြဲတြင(Burmese)". Xinhua Myanmar. 21 August 2016.
- Marcil, Patrick (16 August 2016). "Fight Team Patenaude". Gatineau Martial Arts.
- Starr, Marie (23 August 2016). "Myanmar Triumphs In Lethwei Championship". Myanmore Magazine.
- Marcil, Patrick (24 August 2016). "Dave Leduc et le Championnat du monde de Lethwei". Gatineau Martial Arts.
- Anthony Da Silva-Casimiro (31 August 2016). "La passion frappante de Dave Leduc". La Revue.
- Kyaw Zin Hlaing and Matt Roebuck (16 March 2016). "Friendship before fights". Myanmar Times.
- Bissell, Tim (19 April 2022). "Myanmar arrests Lethwei legend Too Too for protesting against military coup". Bloody Elbow. Retrieved 21 April 2022.
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