Two Brockton and Randolph fighters represent Team USA in Muay Thai
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 11, 2026, 2:25 PM
Last updated Jun 11, 2026
Jerson Lopes from Brockton and Joao Teixeira from Randolph have been selected for Team USA to compete at the Muay Thai World Championships in Bangkok this summer. The pair were chosen from a pool of 400 athletes nationwide and will train under Trifecta founder Kenny Quon, who joins the coaching staff. The championships feature competitors from over 140 countries and are recognized as a premier event in the sport. Lopes and Teixeira aim to win gold medals, with Quon expressing confidence in their dedication and talent.
- •Lopes and Teixeira selected for Team USA Muay Thai
- •They train at Trifecta Muay Thai in Quincy
- •Championships are held in Bangkok this summer
- •Quon serves on Team USA coaching staff
- •Competition includes over 140 countries
- 2:25 PMYahoo Sports — Brockton, Randolph fighters land Team USA Muay Thai spots
"Two South Shore fighters and a Quincy coach were selected for Team USA and will compete at the Muay Thai World Championships in Bangkok.
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