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The Review Geek
14-06-2025
- Entertainment
- The Review Geek
Knock Out – Season 1 Episode 6 Recap & Review
Episode 6 Knock Out Episode 6 lands us at the dinner celebration, now that they have the money to put on their own event. Petch suggests that Thun accompany Keen to speak with other boxers about joining the lineup. On the bridge, Keen discusses his nervousness at handling such a large event but Thun isn't worried, they've made it through difficulties before. He surprises Keen with a couples' necklace to cheer him up. The next day, the guys head out to set up some matches, finding it much easier with Phuwish behind them. Watching a young boxer and his trainer, Thun tells Keen that his first coach was his father, who introduced him to the sport. But he told him to quit when he left him and his mother. But Keen is happy he didn't give up. READ MORE: Thai and BL drama reviews That evening, the guys announce their success but one person isn't so happy. Win seems to feel outdone by Keen, even though he's the owner's son. Later he takes a few hits at the bag, venting his frustration to Ait. Just as they lean in to kiss Petch arrives to find out why they're still exercising at such a late hour. They quickly part with Win giving Ait a knee in the gut to cover up their intentions. Finally fixing the scale, Ait tries to cheer Win up listing his talents. Deciding they can't be caught in the open, Win and Ait take it to the office, quickly undressing each other. The promotion work continues at a photoshoot for all the boxers. Klao shows up to support Keen and chats with Bung as well. Mai can't help but tease her as she speaks to her crush. In front of the camera, Yut and Thun manage to pull out their fiercest faces. They promote the event with a press conference, including noting Hero Fight merch. Even with high social media engagement, they've still sold less than 20% of the tickets. Mai is sure he can help with some influencer content. When Phuwish calls, Keen is afraid to face him. To try to make up the sales, he's got no choice but to accept the interview Phuwish has set up for them with Sport Gossip. But the show needs Keen to come up with some sort of gimmick. Back in the car, Thun aims to cheer him up with a message from their kangaroo plushie. Preparing for Sports Gossip, Mai creates clips of everyone getting ready. When Yut arrives, he brings treats for everyone but Thun laughs and Keen accidentally spills water on Yut when he gets a little touchy. Noticing the laugh, Yut doesn't look too happy. On set, Mai tries the mechanical punching bag, reaching a high score in one shot. When the show begins, Keen notes that the theme nods to a rivalry between Thun and Yut. Then they head to the punching bag for a little warm-up. Ait gets a surprisingly low score and Yut beats Thun with the hardest hit. They end the segment with closing words from Yut as he puts his arm around Keen. When the host ships Yut and Keen, Thun loses his patience, pushing Yut. Keen quickly plays it off as part of the show. As Thun drags Keen off-set in a rage, Keen can't understand why he couldn't let it go for the sake of the event. They argue until Keen proves who he's interested in, pulling off Thun's pants. While outside, Ait sweats over getting a lower score than even Mai but Win comforts him. Post-show, social media influencers stoke the fire over the rivalry between Thun and Yut, clearly over Keen. The chatter helps to drive sales to the point of selling out. Everyone congratulates Keen for an amazing job, at the same time, noticing that he and Thun are a couple, both smiling proudly. Watching them, Ait still seems discomfited. In their room, Keen confesses that it's the first time he felt part of the gym's family but Thun insists he's been a part for a long time. As they kiss and cuddle, Thun tells Keen he'll always be his match. The sweetness turns to heat as they continue to touch each other. A quick cut to Yut shows that he's taking the same drug that Typhoon did, looking just as aggressive and ready for a fight. The Episode Review While the pairs seem to be getting stronger, issues are popping up everywhere. No more on Ait's mystery boss, yet he's clearly not himself. Not just the punching score and his dive into under-confidence but the look of jealousy as Thun and Keen come out as a couple. Win doesn't seem anywhere near telling his Dad. Are we both thinking of that moment when Win said he would take care of Ait? Now that Win's dependent on the gym to pay his debt, that care and ability to be free is not looking likely in the near future. Ait was right – Win should've sold his truck and taken responsibility for his debt. As Keen and Thun continue to work together and get closer, they unwittingly fire up some jealousy in both Ait and Yut for different reasons. Once again, we see Thun lose control of his emotions detrimentally. How many outbursts will it take for Keen to have fewer stars in his eyes over Thun? Now, this last little glimpse of Yut taking the drug – who could be driving that move? Is he simply very competitive or actually trying to win Keen's love? Is it Pakorn who's the supplier or the boxing-loving Phuwish himself? Was Yut's 'quitting-boxing-to-do-charity-work-and-not-hurt-people' story all a ruse? What are your thoughts on Knock Out? Knee-block those views into the comments below. Previous Episode Next Episode Expect A Full Season Write-Up When This Season Concludes READ MORE: Thai and BL drama reviews
Yahoo
27-05-2025
- General
- Yahoo
Cornish Pirates agree deal for Gloucester prop Petch
Cornish Pirates have agreed a deal to sign prop Alfie Petch from Gloucester on a permanent basis for the 2025-26 season. The 25-year-old played three times for the Championship side on loan earlier this season. The former England Under-20s player is in his second spell at the Mennaye, having played 23 times in the 2021-22 season while on loan from Exeter. Since leaving the Devon club in 2022, he has had season-long deals at Northampton, Biarritz and Gloucester. Petch played eight times for the Cherry and Whites this season, featuring in six of their seven Premiership Rugby Cup matches and also facing Vannes and Bayonne in the European Challenge Cup. "It's cracking news that Alfie has signed for us," said Cornish Pirates joint head coach Alan Paver. "He went away and has done some really good stuff playing in the Premiership either side of a spell in France. "Although still a young man he has acquired considerable experience, and I am sure that someone of his calibre will be beneficial to help bring on the forwards here." Cornwall-born Petch played 16 Premiership games and three Champions Cup games for Northampton in the 2022-23 season before a stint in France's second tier. "Cornwall is my home, so I'm delighted to be back," he said. "I've loved representing this club before and I'm looking forward to doing it again and bringing my experience to the group." Cornish Pirates
New Straits Times
05-05-2025
- Business
- New Straits Times
Moody's Ratings: Malaysia set to outperform peers despite global headwinds
KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysia's economy is expected to remain resilient and outperform its A-rated peers despite mounting global uncertainties driven by trade tensions, said Moody's Ratings. Its vice-president and senior credit officer Martin Petch said that while global growth is likely to slow, Malaysia's diversified economy, competitive edge, and policy credibility will help cushion the impact. "We are in a situation where there is a great deal of uncertainty. The major impact we are seeing is a step down in investment and consumer demand, along with increased volatility in financial markets," he told Bernama in an interview recently. However, Malaysia stands to benefit from shifts in foreign direct investment as companies adjust to new global trade patterns. "Potentially, Malaysia is one of the economies that could attract more investment, given its relatively low tariff rates compared to other countries in the region," he said. Despite high debt levels and a narrow tax base limiting fiscal flexibility, Petch noted that Malaysia's inflation has remained contained, allowing room for monetary easing if necessary. "Malaysia's inflation performance has been very good. Inflation is back around two per cent, so there is scope for Bank Negara Malaysia to ease policy to support growth," he said. Petch noted that political stability over the past few years has also strengthened investor confidence, but cautioned that any return to volatility could hurt investment flows and domestic demand. Commenting on the recent move by the US to impose tariffs on Malaysian solar panels, Petch said the immediate impact is likely to be sector-specific. "If Malaysia has comparative advantages, there is scope for market switching to mitigate the impact," he said. Overall, Moody's expects Malaysia's growth to remain relatively strong compared to its peers, although global trade tensions could weigh on the broader outlook. "Malaysia stands out based on economic strength. The country's diversified economy and resilience will help it navigate the challenges ahead," Petch added. – BERNAMA
