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Hong Kong Muay Thai fighter gives up university to create her story

Read more about Yu Yau-pui here: https://sc.mp/bm0x

Hong Kong Muay Thai fighter Yu Yau-pui has earned a US$100,000 main roster ONE Championship contract, becoming the first local fighter to compete in the Asian martial arts promotion. To get there, the 30-year-old fought many battles along the way — including an eating disorder, dropping out of university and family opposition. In this episode of Listen to Her, Post editor Regina de Luna meets Yu to learn some moves, but also to learn about her inspiring journey as a female fighter in Hong Kong.   

December 24, 2023
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