Russian boxer Ivan Parshikov was lucky to be alive after a terrifying accident at a controversial cannabis-themed boxing event in Thailand.<br /><br />The bizarre spectacle, known as 'Weed Boxing', encourages fighters to smoke cannabis before entering a ring surrounded by a pool of water. <br /><br />After winning his match, Parshikov climbed the ropes to celebrate his victory, grabbing onto a nearby lighting fixture. <br /><br />But disaster struck when he immediately received a powerful electric shock.<br /><br />It left the former ONE Championship star frozen and limp, collapsing unconscious in front of stunned fans.<br /><br />Emergency crews rushed to his aid, fearing the worst, but Parshikov regained consciousness moments later and was cleared by medics.<br /><br />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.<br /><br />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.'<br /><br />In Thailand, recreational cannabis use was decriminalised in June 2022, triggering a consumption boom, from which 'Weed Boxing' emerged.<br /><br />The events do not follow WADA (World Anti-Doping Agency) protocols, meaning there are no concerns over infringing on standard anti-doping rules.<br /><br />In the past, Thai authorities had tried to shut down 'Weed Boxing', citing damage to the reputation of traditional Thai boxing and legal concerns.<br /><br />However, organisers insisted that consuming cannabis before the event was optional for fighters, not mandatory, meaning the bizarre concept has been allowed to stay.
