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词条 Prison Fight Thailand
释义

  1. Mission

  2. History

     Creation  Television 

  3. References

  4. External links

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| name = Prison Fight Thailand
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| headquarters = Bangkok, Thailand[1]
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| key_people = Kirill Sokur,[2] Aree Chaloisuk[3]Thai Department of Corrections[4]
| slogan = Battle For Freedom[5]
| mission = Rehabilitation of inmates[6]
| website = http://www.prisonfight.com
}}Prison Fight Thailand[1] is a Muaythai and Boxing charity event[2] founded in 2012,[5] put on in partnership with the Thai Department of Corrections, an agency of the Thai Ministry of Justice.[3] Prison Fight is a rehabilitation program[4] operating inside various prisons in Thailand, with the mission of providing inmates with money, equipment and prepare them to reintegrate society, while having a serious chance at getting their sentence reduced.[5] The program has been featured in notable media such as Esquire,[13] TIME,[4] Huffington Post,[4] New York Post,[3] Al Jazeera,[17] The Telegraph,[18] Daily Mail,[2] Vice,[20] Die Zeit,[21] Men's Journal[5] and Bangkok Post.[23]

Mission

Since its foundation, Prison Fight gained widespread attention for its controversial concept[6] where violent inmates can reduce their sentences[7] and even earn their freedom by winning a series of Muay Thai fights against foreign fighters.[8]

The ultimate aim of the Thai Department of Corrections through the Prison Fight events, is the implementation of a rehabilitation program to promote sport and good health among prisoners.[9] Development of sports inside prisons walls is believed to minimize internal problems such as diseases, drug abuse and violent behaviour.[10][23]

History

The story of Muaythai dates back to 1767, Thai fighter Nai Khanomtom found himself in a Burmese prison where he was forced to fight nine Burmese champions in a row for King Mangra.[11] Khanomotom defeated every opponent and the Burmese king was so impressed that he granted his freedom along with two wives. This gave birth to the Thai tradition of pardoning outstanding fighters.[12][5][6]

Consequently, the Thai Penal System has a long history of organizing sporting events, from soccer and basketball tournaments to weightlifting competitions. In an effort to modernize the penal system, Thai authorities was dishing out sentence reductions to the athletes viewed as bringing honor to their country. In the 1980s, Thai Department of Corrections introduced a program called Sports Behind Bars. Muaythai was one of the first activities offered.[13]

Since then, only a handful of prisoners have managed to parlay their skill into an early release. In 2007, the imprisoned drug dealer Siriporn Taweesuk beat a Japanese boxer for the World Boxing Council light-flyweight title in a match held at Klong Prem Prison. Not long afterward, she was released, having achieved, in the words of one Thai official, "glory for Thailand."[13] That same year, Amnat Ruenroeng, a muay Thai veteran and convicted robber serving 15 years at Bangkok's Thonburi prison, was pardoned after winning a national title in boxing. He subsequently qualified to represent Thailand at the 2008 Summer Olympics in Beijing.[14]

Creation

Prison Fight is the brain-child of an international team of proponents of rehabilitation via martial arts, notably Aree Chaloisuk,[1] former director of the Klong Pai Central Prison, in Nakhon Ratchasima, two hours north of Bangkok, and of Estonian businessman Kirill Sokur.[6] The first three Prison Fight events were held in early 2013 at Klong Pai prison. In past events, Chalernpol Sawangsuk, an inmate competitor in the third event, was released shortly after his victory over British Muay Thai fighter Arran Burton.[15]

One of the main reasons the Prison Fight program has captivated the worldwide media is the slogan: "Battle for Freedom". Many believed the fights were organized as a way for prisoners to fight and secure a pardon,[23] but it appears to be much more than that. Nowadays, Prison Fight established strictler rules for the inmates wishing to participate in the program. They are expected to display exemplary behavior and personal development along with their fighting skills.[12] When it comes to fighting convicts, former notable competitor Dave Leduc said to Bangkok Post : "They deserve to get my 100%," adding, "If he wins, then he earns it."[16][17][18]

Television

In 2013, in early stage of the program, Vice Fightland made a heavily shared short video on Youtube that made the world aware of the Prison Fight program in Thailand.[19][20]

In 2016, the Prison Fight program was the subject of a short documentary, titled Prison Fight, set in both Canada and Thailand.[21] The film tells the story of Sean McNabb fighting Komkit Agorn Ketnawk at Klong Pai Central Prison. Two men from opposite ends of the world with only one thing in common, the art of Muaythai.[22][23]

In 2017, Prison Fight was featured in the Showtime documentary Prison fighters : 5 Rounds To Freedom.[24] The film is narrated by Sons of Anarchy star Ron Perlman and aims at examining a controversial practice in Thailand’s criminal justice system.[25][26] The documentary follows a convicted murderer through redemption. He is granted a Thai Royal pardon after winning a final Muaythai match against an American fighter.[3]

As explained in the movie,[25] they came up with it to capitalize on the popularity of a national sport and exploit the rehabilitative power of fighting’s discipline.[3] Most events took place in the maximum security Klong Prem Prison.[16][27] The events are sanctioned by the Thai Department of Corrections and are portrayed as a way for inmates to battle their way to an early release.[2]

References

1. ^1 2 {{cite web|first=Mbiyimoh|last=Ghogomu|title=The Prison in Thailand Where Inmates Fight Foreigners As Part of Their Rehab|url=http://www.samuitimes.com/thai-prisoners-allowed-fight-lives/|website=The Higher Learning|date=19 September 2014}}
2. ^1 2 {{cite web|first=Ted|last=Thornhill|title=Fighting for their freedom: Thai prison inmates earn parole by beating foreign kickboxers in brutal tournaments and 'bringing honour to their country|url=http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-2567448/Fighting-freedom-Thai-prison-inmates-earn-parole-beating-foreign-kickboxers-brutal-tournaments-bringing-honour-country.html|website=The Daily Mail Uk|date=25 February 2014}}
3. ^1 2 3 4 {{cite web|last1=Kaplan|first1=Michael|title=Inside the prison where murderers can be freed|url=https://nypost.com/2017/02/23/stepping-inside-the-ring-to-keep-a-killer-behind-bars|website=New York Post|date=23 February 2017}}
4. ^1 2 3 {{cite web|last1=Andrew|first1=Andrew|title=Film Review: Prison Fighters: 5 Rounds to Freedom|url=http://www.huffingtonpost.com/entry/film-review-prison-fighters-5-rounds-to-freedom_us_58b04df2e4b0e5fdf61970d5|website=Huffington Post|date=2 February 2017}}
5. ^1 2 {{cite web|first=Alexander|last=Hotz|title=Prison Fight! Inmates battle foreigners for freedom|url=https://coconuts.co/bangkok/features/prison-fight-inmates-battle-foreigners-freedom|website=Coconut Bangkok|date=8 October 2013}}
6. ^1 2 3 {{cite web|first=Jeremy|last=Lawrence|title=Ready to Rumble|url=http://www.esquireme.com/culture/ready-rumble|website=Esquire|date=15 January 2014}}
7. ^1 {{cite web|first=Dan|last=Rose|title=New Showtime Doc Prison Fight to Feature Thailand Prisoners Fighting for Freedom|url=https://www.mikeswick.com/prison-fight|website=Mike Swick|date=18 February 2017}}
8. ^{{cite web|last1=Forgan|first1=Duncan|title=Prison Inmates in Thailand Fight Foreigners for Their Freedom|url=http://time.com/24630/prison-inmates-in-thailand-fight-foreigners-for-their-freedom//|website=Time Magazine|date=14 March 2014}}
9. ^1 {{cite web |author=Von Moritz Tschermak|url=http://www.zeit.de/zeit-magazin/2014/32/muay-thai-kampfsport-gefaengnis-thailand|title=Muay-Thai-Kampfsport Brutal frei|website=Die Zeit Magazine|date=18 August 2014|language=German|trans-title=Brutal Martial Art : Muay Thai}}
10. ^1 {{cite web|last1=Goyder|first1=James|title=Life behind bars in Bangkok's notorious Klong Prem prison|url=https://www.telegraph.co.uk/expat/expatlife/10404275/Life-behind-bars-in-Bangkoks-notorious-Klong-Prem-prison.html|website=The Telegraph|date=25 October 2013}}
11. ^{{cite web |author= |url=http://www.thaiboxing.com/history |title=History |publisher=Thaiboxing.com |date=2015-04-18 |accessdate=2015-06-13 |deadurl=yes |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20150630165232/http://thaiboxing.com/history/ |archivedate=2015-06-30 |df= }}
12. ^1 2 {{cite web|first=Kc|last=Ortiz|title=Thai prison fights|url=http://www.aljazeera.com/indepth/inpictures/2013/12/pictures-thai-prison-fights-2013122511529276114.html|website=Aljazeera|date=4 January 2014}}
13. ^1 2 3 4 {{cite web|first=Matthew|last=Shaer|title=How Thailand's Most Notorious Prison Became a Fight Club|url=http://www.mensjournal.com/magazine/how-thailands-most-notorious-prison-became-a-fight-club-20140328|website=Men's Journal|date=28 March 2014}}
14. ^{{cite web|first=Hannah|last=Beech|title=Beijing Olympics: Amnat Ruenroeng|url=http://content.time.com/time/specials/packages/article/0,28804,1819129_1819134_1825954,00.html|website=Time|date=24 July 2008}}
15. ^{{cite web|first=Matthew|last=Shaer|title=Freedom Fighters|url=http://old.hemimag.us/2013/11/01/freedom-fighters|website=United Airlines- Hemispheres|date=4 May 2017}}
16. ^1 2 3 4 {{cite web|last1=Arterbury|first1=John|title=Prison fighters prize future over future|url=http://www.bangkokpost.com/print/421369/|website=Bangkok Post|date=20 June 2014}}
17. ^{{cite web|last1=Arnaud|first1=Fanny|title=Un Québécois gagne un prison fight en Thaïlande|url=http://www.journaldemontreal.com/2014/09/15/un-quebecois-gagne-un-prison-fight-en-thailande|website=Le Journal de Montréal|date=16 September 2016}}
18. ^{{cite web|last1=Comtois|first1=Martin|title=David Leduc de retour dans la fosse aux lions|url=http://www.lapresse.ca/le-droit/sports/autres-sports/201511/23/01-4924111-david-leduc-de-retour-dans-la-fosse-aux-lions.php|website=La Presse|date=23 November 2015}}
19. ^1 {{cite web|title=Thai Prison Fights|url=http://fightland.vice.com/fightland-show/thai-prison-fights|website=Vice Fightland|date=12 August 2014}}
20. ^{{cite web|first=Jake|last=O'Donnell|title=Thai Prisoners Fight For Their Freedom|url=http://www.sportsgrid.com/uncategorized/thai-prisoners-fight-for-their-freedom-like-shin-kicking-gladiators|website=SportsGrid|date=7 December 2013}}
21. ^{{cite web|title=Prison Fight Thailand - Short Documentary|url=http://www.bravofact.com/2017/01/09/prison-fight-2016|website=Bravo Fact|date=18 January 2016}}
22. ^{{cite web|title=Prison Fight Documentary|url=http://ekran.ca/film/prison-fight|website=Ekran|date=18 January 2016}}
23. ^{{cite web|last1=Aripez|first1=Nathan|title=Prison Fight Documentary Features Sean Mcnabb|url=http://muaythaiauthority.com/prison-fight-documentary-featuring-sean-mcnabb|website=Muaythai Authority|date=15 March 2017}}
24. ^{{cite web|first=Sílvia|last=Caneco|title=(Spanish) Estes presos podem lutar (literalmente) pela liberdade|url=https://visao.sapo.pt/actualidade/mundo/2017-05-08-Estes-presos-podem-lutar--literalmente--pela-liberdade|website=Visão|date=8 May 2017}}
25. ^1 {{cite web|title=Showtime Sports announces original documentary "Prison fighters: 5 Rounds To Freedom"|url=http://www.boxingnews24.com/2017/01/showtime-sports-announces-original-documentary-prison-fighters-5-rounds-freedom|website=Boxing News 24|date=9 January 2017}}
26. ^{{cite web|last1=Hansen|first1=Darah|title=Showtime Sports doc showcases "Prison Fighters"|url=http://realscreen.com/2017/01/10/showtime-sports-doc-showcases-prison-fighters|website=Real Screen|date=10 January 2017}}
27. ^{{cite web|last1=Sawitta Lefevre|first1=Amy|title=Inside Thailand's Klong Pai Prison|url=https://widerimage.reuters.com/story/inside-thailands-klong-prem-prison|website=Reauters|date=18 July 2016}}

External links

  • {{Official website|http://www.prisonfight.com}}

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