In typical, edgy W style, oversized, stuffed and sequined Muay Thai boxing gloves serve as accent pillows on all hotel beds.

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He enjoys Thai boxing and has competed in marathons and triathlons, and hopes to compete in Ironman events, despite also suffering muscle damage to his right arm and leg in the bomb blast.

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As a former college wrestler, he admires how competitors combine different fighting styles such as boxing, kickboxing, muay thai and wrestling.

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