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Knox, son of Angelina Jolie and Brad Pitt, impresses with Muay Thai skills
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Knox, son of Angelina Jolie and Brad Pitt, impresses with Muay Thai skills

From El Universal · () Spanish

Translated from Spanish, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • Knox Jolie-Pitt, son of Angelina Jolie and Brad Pitt, participated in a Muay Thai exhibition match.
  • The 17-year-old displayed skills in the martial art, drawing comparisons to his father's action roles.
  • This follows previous martial arts competitions where Knox has won medals, including a gold.

Knox Jolie-Pitt, the 17-year-old son of Angelina Jolie and Brad Pitt, has shown a keen interest in combat sports, recently participating in a Muay Thai exhibition match. While he doesn't appear to be following his parents' acting careers, Knox's involvement in martial arts has drawn parallels to his father's action-oriented roles, such as his performance in "Fight Club."

The event took place at a club in downtown Los Angeles, where Knox engaged in a bout with another young fighter. Images and videos circulating from the match show him delivering kicks and punches, despite also receiving some blows from his opponent. The atmosphere was enhanced by music and light effects during the exhibition.

According to reports, Knox is not new to martial arts competitions. He has previously competed in similar events, with his mother Angelina Jolie and twin sister Vivienne attending one such occasion where he secured a gold medal. This recent participation further highlights his dedication to the sport.

Social media reactions to the fight have sparked discussions about Knox's resemblance to his parents. Some observers noted a physical likeness to Angelina Jolie, while others pointed to his athletic pursuits as a trait inherited from Brad Pitt. The article also touches upon the complex family dynamics, mentioning the reported distance between Brad Pitt and some of his children, and Maddox's legal process to change his surname.

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Originally published by El Universal in Spanish. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.