Kyal Linn Aung (ကြယ်လင်းအောင်) nicknamed Star Aung currently fights out of Taung Ka Lay (Ka Lay means child); training grounds to a host of young fighters looking to break through. A born Karen, he is easily recognizable by the Karen flag on his chest. Star Aung is a walking lightweight tank, very much the Burmese version of Kazuyuki Fujita. Being able to take ridiculous hits to the skull has helped him win fights that most couldn't. Win Tun even started favoring a leg injury after the umpteenth kick to the head.
Kyal Linn Aung may lack skill or precision, but in lethwei a boxers determination, drive and toughness are just as much admired and celebrated as those who are more skilled, cautious and successful in the sport. His loss to Shannon shouldn't come as a surprise as no lethwei fighters are used to the ground game.