Video: Bekah Irwin Wins Back to Back IFMA Tournaments, Becomes First American to Win 2 Gold Medals

At 16 years old, Bekah Irwin has made history. She has become the first American to compete in the International Federation of Muaythai Amateur tournament and win gold twice. The tournament is comparable to the Olympics for these junior athletes.

This win will give Bekah back to back wins in the tournament. Following last years performance, this year, Bekah had three fights and won all 3 via stoppage. Her first two fights against Thailand and Turkey, respectively, both ended in head kick knockouts. To capture gold, Bekah stopped France with a flurry of elbows and knees.

Check out all of her wins below.

Turkey Knockout

https://www.instagram.com/p/BXiHoGvl76V

Thailand Knockout

https://www.instagram.com/p/BXfhIYnFQkc

 

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