Too Too
BornMaung Too
(1990-10-06)6 October 1990
Bu Kyun village, Yenanchaung city, Magway Region, Myanmar
Died26 April 2023(2023-04-26) (aged 32)
Sagu city, Minbu District, Magway Region, Myanmar[1]
Native nameတူးတူး
Height1.78 m (5 ft 10 in)
Weight75 kg (165 lb; 11.8 st)
StyleLethwei
StanceOrthodox
TeamNagar Mahn, South Dagon, Yangon
TrainerKyaw Soe
Spouse
Ma Ei Ei Phyo
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(m. 2014)​

Too Too (6 October 1990 – 26 April 2023; Burmese: တူးတူး) was a Burmese Lethwei fighter who competed in World Lethwei Championship. He was the former WLC Middleweight World champion[2] and was undefeated under traditional Lethwei rules, holding the 75 kg Lethwei Golden Belt since 2015 until his death in 2023, while in captivity by the Tatmadaw.[3] He also competed in a Lethwei superfight at Kunlun Fight 25 in Slovakia.[4]

Too Too died while in custody of the Burmese military on April 26, 2023.[5]

Career

In 2013, Too Too took part in the 2013 Southeast Asian Games and 2013 Asian Indoor and Martial Arts Games in Incheon, South Korea winning the gold and bronze medal respectively.[6]

On 12 May 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.[7]

On 27 November 2016, Too Too faced Peruvian Muay Thai fighter Mateo Celi at Thein Pyu Stadium winning the fight by KO.[8]

On 6 January 2017, in Mandalay, Myanmar, Too Too faced world's ninth ranked Muay Thai fighter Chanajon P.K. Saenchai from Saenchai's gym, which ended in a draw.[9]

In 2015, Too Too competed in a Lethwei superfight at Kunlun Fight 25 in Banska Bystrica, Slovakia.[10] He faced Igor Danis at 75 kg in the event organized in partnership with Kunlun Fight and the Slovakia Lethwei Association. The event was billed as the European Premiere of Lethwei marking the first Lethwei fights hosted in Europe. Too Too dominated the match and inflicted heavy damage to his opponent. The match was ruled a draw under Traditional rules.[4]

In July 2015, Too Too faced American Muay Thai fighter Cyrus Washington in the Monsoon Fighter event at Thein Pyu Stadium in Yangon.[11] 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.[12][13]

In August 2016, Too Too faced Quebecer fighter Dave Leduc at the 1st Myanmar Lethwei World Championship.[14] During the fight, Leduc locked Too Too in a clinch and administered multiple blows to the head with his elbows and knees. Despite Leduc dominating the fight, Too Too remained standing to last out the five rounds resulting in a draw according to traditional Lethwei rules, knockout only to win, which necessitated a knockout to have a winner.[15][16]

On 27 October 2016, Too Too competed in Lethwei Grand Prix Japan 2016, inaugurating the first event held by the ILFJ.[17][18][19][6] The event took place at the Korakuen Hall in Tokyo, Japan and Too Too faced another Lethwei legend in Soe Lin Oo. With no knockout after five rounds, the bout was declared a draw according to traditional Lethwei rules.[20]

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.[6]

In 2014, both men had fought each other under Muay Thai rules at Thai Fight in Thailand, with Tuhtaboyev winning by split decision. Since then, Too Too had been celebrated in his home country of Myanmar, winning the WLC Middleweight World Champion title in 2018. Meanwhile, Tuhtaboyev had been more focused on Muay Thai, having been involved in several big fights.[21] In their rematch under Lethwei rules, the WLC Middleweight World Championship would be on the line.[22]

As the reigning WLC Middleweight champion, Too Too received a challenge from a former opponent Naimjon Tuhtaboyev.[21][23] On 31 January 2020, Too Too faced Naimjon Tuhtaboyev inside the Thein Pyu Stadium at WLC 11: Battlebones and the event was streamed live on UFC Fight Pass.[24][25] Both fighters were eyeing a knockout, with Too Too being effective with his leg kicks and headbutts. However, judges gave Tuhtaboyev the victory via close split decision.[26][27][2]

Anti-coup protest, arrest and death

On 11 April 2022, Too Too was arrested for taking part in demonstrations against the 2021 Myanmar coup d'état at his home in Minbu Township in Myanmar’s Magway Region with weapons and explosives in his possession.[28][29] Since February 2021, Too Too had been actively protesting and taking part in the anti-coup protests in Myanmar.[30][31][5]

In April 2023, it was rumored that Too Too was shot and killed while trying to escape after being arrested and detained, but due to insufficient proof or witnesses it was never officially confirmed.[32][33][34][35] On 13 July 2023, many Burmese news outlets reported Too Too's death after his friends broke the news on social media that his family had been informed about his death and that he had died in captivity on 26 April.[36] It is believed that Too Too died 3 months prior on 26 April 2023 and was possibly tortured while in captivity of the military junta.[37][38][39]

Championships and accomplishments

Championships

Other championships

  • 2019 Air KBZ Fight 6 Championship Champion
  • 2013 Dagon Shwe Aung Lan Tournament Champion
  • 1st place, gold medalist(s) 2012 Asian Muay Championships - Ho Chi Minh City
  • 1st place, gold medalist(s) 2013 Dagon Shwe Aung Lan tournament - Yangon
  • 1st place, gold medalist(s) 2013 Prime Minister's Cup - Naypyidaw

Muay Thai

Lethwei record

Professional Lethwei record
66 Fights, 39 wins (34 (T)KOs), 1 loss, 26 draws
Date Result OpponentEventLocation MethodRoundTime
2020-01-31LossUzbekistan Naimjon TuhtaboyevWLC 11: BattlebonesYangon, MyanmarDecision5
Lost WLC Middleweight World Championship
2019-11-03WinJapan Tokeshi KoheiAir KBZ Fight 6Yangon, MyanmarKO4
Wins Air KBZ Lethwei Championship
2019-08-18DrawBrazil Fabio FerrariMyanmar Lethwei World Championship 2019Yangon, MyanmarDraw5
2019-04-14WinThailand Dechrid Sathian Muaythai GymThingyan Fight Chitthu Myaing ParkHpa-an, MyanmarKO1
2018-02-17WinUkraine Vasyl SorokinWLC 4: Bare-knuckle KingNaypyidaw, MyanmarDecision5
2017-11-04WinAustralia Louis Michael BadatoWLC 3: Legendary ChampionsYangon, MyanmarDecision5
Wins WLC Middleweight World Championship
2017-06-10WinFrance James BenalWLC 2: Ancient WarriorsYangon, MyanmarDecision5
2017-03-03WinAustralia Eddie FarrellWLC 1: The Great BeginningYangon, MyanmarDecision5
2017-01-06DrawThailand Chanajon PK SaenchaiMyanmar-Thailand-Laos Challenge FightsMandalay, MyanmarDraw5
2016-11-27WinPeru Matteo CeliMandalay Rumbling Challenge FightYangon, MyanmarKO3
2016-10-27DrawMyanmar Soe Lin OoLethwei Grand Prix in Japan 2016Tokyo, JapanDraw5
2016-10-09WinThailand Berneung TopkingboxingGTG International Challenge Fights 2016Yangon, MyanmarKO3
2016-08-21DrawCanada Dave LeducMyanmar Lethwei World Championship 2016Yangon, MyanmarDraw5
2016-04-02WinRussia Artem SushkovMax Thingyan FightYangon, MyanmarKO4
2016-02-03WinRussia Vladimir ShuliakWin Sein Taw Ya 2016Mudon, MyanmarKO3
2016-01-13WinMyanmar Kyal Linn Aung25th Karen New Year festivalHpa-an, MyanmarKO5
2015-09-27DrawMyanmar Saw Gaw Mu DoMandalay Rumbling Mega FightsYangon, MyanmarDraw5
2015-08-30WinCanada Matthew RichardsonAll Star Big FightYangon, MyanmarKO4
2015-07-26DrawUnited States Cyrus WashingtonMonsoon FightYangon, MyanmarDraw7
2015-05-15DrawSlovakia Igor DanisKunlun Fight 25Banská Bystrica, SlovakiaDraw5
2015-04-03DrawThailand Petchtae Tor.MaxmuaythaiMon-Myanmar-Thai Challenge FightsYe Township, MyanmarDraw5
2015-03-25DrawMyanmar Soe Lin OoThaung Pyin Lethwei Challenge FightsYe Township, MyanmarDraw5
2015-02-06DrawMyanmar Saw Yan PaingTaungbon village 68th Mon National DayYe Township, MyanmarDraw5
2014-12-28WinUnited States EdwardInternational Letwhay Challenge FightsYangon, MyanmarKO3
2014-11-02WinBrazil Matheus RobinOne on One International Challenge FightYangon, MyanmarKO3
2014-08-17DrawMyanmar Saw Nga ManMandalay Rumbling Champion ChallengeYangon, MyanmarDraw5
Official challenge for the Openweight Golden Belt
2014-07-06DrawThailand Petchtae Tor.MaxmuaythaiMyanmar vs. Thailand Challenge FightsYangon, MyanmarDraw5
2014-06-01DrawMyanmar Soe Lin OoLethwei Challenge FightsYangon, MyanmarDraw5
2014-04-13DrawMyanmar Kyal Linn AungThaung Pyin Lethwei Challenge FightsYe Township, MyanmarDraw5
2014-03-30DrawThailand Rachenlek MaesotmuaythaiKalaw Thaw village Challenge FightsMudon, MyanmarDraw5
2014-03-15WinThailand YodtangLamaing town Challenge FightsYe Township, MyanmarKO5
2014-02-14WinThailand Yodkunkrai Por.WiriyaShwe Sa Daw Challenge FightsYe, Mon State, MyanmarKO3
2014-01-26DrawThailand Wanchana Hua HinWin Sein Taw Ya 2014Mudon, MyanmarDraw5
2013-05-12WinMyanmar Win TunLethwei Challenge FightsYangon, MyanmarKO3
2013-03WinMyanmar Daung Thi ChaeLamaing town Challenge FightsYe Township, MyanmarKO
2013-02-17WinMyanmar Thutti AungLethwei Challenge FightsYangon, MyanmarKO
2013-02-05WinThailand RajchasieWin Sein Taw Ya 2013Mudon, MyanmarKO4
2013-01-20WinThailand PetpakaiMyanmar vs. Thailand Challenge FightsYangon, MyanmarTKO
2013-01-06WinMyanmar Phoe Thar GyiDagon Shwe Aung Lan 2013 finalYangon, MyanmarDecision5
2012-12-23WinMyanmar Tha Pyay NyoDagon Shwe Aung Lan 2013 semi-finalYangon, MyanmarKO2
2012-12-16WinMyanmar Kyan Sit AungDagon Shwe Aung Lan 2013 quarter-finalYangon, MyanmarKO
2012-10-28WinMyanmar WunnaMagway Challenge FightsMagway, MyanmarKO2
2012-09-23DrawMyanmar Dawna AungAung Myay Mandalar Indoor StadiumMandalay, MyanmarDraw5
2012-05-04DrawMyanmar Tha Pyay NyoKaytumadi Indoor StadiumTaungoo, MyanmarDraw5
2011DrawMyanmar Dawna AungLamaing town Challenge FightsYe Township, MyanmarDraw5
2011-12-24WinMyanmar MondaingKaren New Year 2751 Insein TownshipYangon, MyanmarKO
2011-11-06DrawMyanmar Dawna AungMyanmar vs. Australia Lethwei Challenge FightsYangon, MyanmarDraw5
2011-09-18DrawMyanmar Shwe Moe KaungChampion Challenge Cup TournamentMyitkyina, MyanmarDraw5
2011-08-14DrawMyanmar Kyan Sit AungMyanmar-Japan Goodwill Letwhay Challenge Fights (Day 1)Yangon, MyanmarDraw5
2011DrawMyanmar Tun Tun MinLethwei Challenge FightsMyanmarDraw5
2011DrawMyanmar Pe Pyar Maung MaungLethwei Challenge FightsMyanmarDraw
2011-05-04WinMyanmar Shan Thway LayKaytumadi Indoor StadiumTaungoo, MyanmarKO
2010-12-31DrawMyanmar Thar Chaung TharLethwei Challenge FightsYangon, MyanmarDraw4
2010-11-21WinMyanmar Shwe Kyar PhyuKaytumadi Indoor StadiumTaungoo, MyanmarKO1
2010DrawMyanmar Ko U LayLethwei Challenge FightsMyanmarDraw4
Legend:   Win   Loss   Draw/No contest   Notes

Muay Thai record

Muay Thai record
7 wins, 2 losses, 0 draws
Date Result OpponentEventLocation MethodRoundTime
2014-10-25LossUzbekistan Naimjon TuhtaboyevThai Fight Kard ChuekBangkok, ThailandDecision33:00
2013-12-22WinThailand Panupan Tanjad2013 SEA GamesNaypyidaw, MyanmarDecision33:00
2013-12-19WinLaos Nouna Ngeumsangouane2013 SEA GamesNaypyidaw, MyanmarDecision33:00
2013-07-01LossIran Masoud Minaei2013 Asian Indoor and Martial Arts GamesIncheon, South KoreaDecision33:00
2013-06-30WinSouth Korea Son Jun-heok2013 Asian Indoor and Martial Arts GamesIncheon, South KoreaDecision33:00
2013-06-29WinSyria Salar Al-Mouead2013 Asian Indoor and Martial Arts GamesIncheon, South KoreaDecision33:00
Legend:   Win   Loss   Draw/No contest   Notes

References

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