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Russian boxer Ivan Parshikov was left lucky to be alive after a terrifying accident at a controversial cannabis-themed boxing event in Thailand.
The bizarre spectacle, known as 'Weed Boxing', encourages fighters to smoke cannabis before entering a ring surrounded by a pool of water.
After winning his match, Parshikov climbed the ropes to celebrate his victory, grabbing onto a nearby lighting fixture.
But disaster struck when he immediately received a powerful electric shock.
It left the former ONE Championship star frozen and limp, collapsing unconscious in front of stunned fans.
Emergency crews rushed to his aid, fearing the worst, but Parshikov regained consciousness moments later and was cleared by medics.
Ivan Parshikov suffered an electric shock then collapsed at a 'Weed Boxing' event in Thailand
The Russian boxer was competing at a controversial cannabis-themed boxing promotion, which encourages fighters to smoke before entering the ring
Incredibly, the 29-year-old even leapt into the pool surrounding the ring, joking about the ordeal and later sharing footage of himself undergoing electrotherapy treatment.
Parshikov joked on Instagram: 'The idea of diving from the ring into the pool was not the most successful one. I'll upload the full chronology of the events a bit later.'
In Thailand, recreational cannabis use was decriminalised in June 2022, triggering a consumption boom, from which 'Weed Boxing' emerged.
The events do not follow WADA (World Anti-Doping Agency) protocols, meaning there are no concerns over infringing on standard anti-doping rules.
In the past, Thai authorities had tried to shut down 'Weed Boxing', citing damage to the reputation of traditional Thai boxing and legal concerns.
However, organisers insisted that consuming cannabis before the event was optional for fighters - not mandatory - meaning the bizarre concept has been allowed to stay.
