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Updated: March 8, 2000
IKF WORLD FEATHERWEIGHT MUAYTHAI TITLE(57.2kg)Ali "Lightning" Hallak(Thunderlegs Gym, Australia) def. Alberto Ramirez(Seattle, USA) 1st Round K/O with punches. Ramirez had strong kicks, but after being dropped once by Hallak, Ramirez knew that he was in for a hard fight. Shortly after, Ramirez was on the canvas & Hallak awarded his second IKF World Featherweight Title, winning his first title (Int.Rules) against Lucky Notschele(Sth.Africa) in Sept. last year. Hallak also holds the WKO World Bantamweight Title.
IKF WORLD FEMALE BANTAMWEIGHT MUAYTHAI TITLE(56.4kg)Holly "Wildcat" Fernerly(Georges Gym, Sydney) def. Julie Wood (Auckland, New Zealand) 1st Round with knees. This is Holly's second IKF World Title, winning her first Title (Int. Rules) against Lynette Els (Sth.Africa) 3rd ound KKO last September.
IKF SOUTH PACIFIC WELTERWEIGHT MUAYTHAI TITLE(66.8kg)Bobby "Mr.Risky" Ristevski(Thunderlegs Gym, Australia) def. Dean "The Mean" Archer(Hamilton, New Zealand) Unanimous decision over 5 rounds. Both boys fought before back in November in New Zealand, but the fight was declared a "DRAW", but this was an unjustly decision so the rematch had to happen. Keep an eye out for Bobby Ristevski. He will be a World Champion within 2 years as he is only 20yo.
Other winners on the night were:
GEORGE MIHAS(George's Gym,Sydney) def. Nathan Henry(Thunderlegs Gym) Split Decision (92kg).
ALLAN HUMPHRIES(Thunderlegs Gym) Drew with Gabriel Lorenzo(Georges Gym,Sydney) (74kg).
OZAN ULKER(Thunderlegs Gym) def. Luke Maddison(Valley Thai Gym,ACT) 2nd Round KKO. (58kg).
The next THUNDERZONE V show will be late September. Our Thunderzone IV show will be telecast on Sky Channel on Easter Sunday at 2pm local time nationally. Anyone wishing to buy a video of the show, it is a 3 camera shoot on T.V. quality tapes with commentary.If anybody would like to challenge my fighters, submit your statistics to us.
For a more detailed report on the weekends show, look up www.ikfkickboxing.comUntil then,Kru Robert Wilesmith THUNDERLEGS PROMOTIONS AUSTRALIAthunder2@hotmail.com
Updated: Feburary 21, 2000
Sunday,February 14, 2000) Milwaukee, WI -
International Kickboxing
Federation (I.K.F.) Professional World Junior Middleweight Champion
KONGNAPA "King of the Sky" (101-10-6, 50 KO's) headlines a 12 bout
Muaythai extravaganza as he defends his title against the World
Association of Kickboxing Organization's (W.A.K.O.) Junior Middleweight
World Champion Dimitri Shakuta on Saturday, February 26, 2000 at the
Milwaukee County Sports Complex, located at 6000 West Ryan Road in
Franklin, Wisconsin. Doors open at 6:00 p.m., the first bout of the
evening begins at 7:00 p.m. All bouts are sanctioned by the I.K.F.
Kongnapa, 31, resides in Milwaukee, but is originally from Eesarn,
Thailand. He began fighting in Bangkok's premier stadiums when he was
16 and is a 4-Time Rajadamnern Stadium Champion. Kongnapa, recognized
as one of Muaythai's finest Champions of all-time, is also the Head
Trainer and Coach of Milwaukee's Phetnoi Muaythai Gym and Team USA. He
is managed by Duke Roufus and Scott Joffe. Dimitri Shakuta, an
extremely talented Muaythai fighter who is not afraid to use the elbow
often, fights out of the Kickfighter Gym in Minsk, Belarus. This
premier event once again showcases two world-class Muaythai fighters -
in Milwaukee - a city recognized worldwide as America's Muaythai hotbed.
In addition, James "Knock 'em Down" Downey, The first American Thai
boxer to fight - and win - at Bangkok's Historic Rajadamnern Stadium
makes his Junior Middleweight Milwaukee Pro debut in a rematch against
his "1999's Fight of the Year" opponent, Dave Zuniga of Winnipeg,
Canada's premier Muaythai gym, Sik-Tai. This bout is Downey's first
since returning to the US after training for 3 months at Thailand's
renowned Phetnoi Gym. Downey's October 23, 1999 bout, a unanimous
decision over Zuniga, was quite simply, an all out war. This meeting
brings together two of the most exciting Muaythai fighters competing
today in North America and Canada.
A total of 10 Muaythai bouts will be featured during the evening, along
with a "No Holds Barred" Submission Fighting special Prestige match
featuring Professional World Ultimate Fighting Champion Adrian Serrano
of Milwaukee against Oleg Damsky of Moscow, Russia.
Featured bouts include: Light Heavyweights Derek "T.N.T. Yuen, Milwaukee
Phetnoi vs. John Holley, Master Toddy Gym, Prairie du Chien, WI;
Heavyweights "Bad" Brad Fowler, Milwaukee Phetnoi vs. Giuseppe "The
Godfather" Denatale, Sik-Tai, Winnipeg; Featherweights Josh "Kongnoi"
Tarman, Milwaukee Phetnoi vs. Pokham Gietphongkay, St. Paul, MN;
Welterweights Jason "Straight Edge" Strout, Milwaukee Phetnoi vs. Jeff
Simsons, Peoria Thai Boxing Club, Peoria, IL; Featherweights Rachel
Thomas, Milwaukee Phetnoi vs. Tracy Kuschel, Emerald Mongoose Gym,
Omaha, NB; Welterweights Julie Jackle, Milwaukee Phetnoi vs. Tammy Rosa,
Emerald Mongoose Gym; Lightweights Arnold Ibardaloza. Degerberg Adademy,
Chicago, IL vs. Eric Stein, Peoria Thai Boxing Club and in a Kid's
Paperweight match, Tony "The Kid" Kindel, Milwaukee Phetnoi vs. Mike
Rood, St. Paul, MN.
Three types of tickets are available: VIP Gold Circle Ringside ($50.00
advance, $60.00 door); Ringside Reserved ($30.00 advance, $35.00 door)
and Bleacher ($15.00 advance, $20.00 door, children 12 and under $10.00
door only).
Tickets may be purchased at the door or in advance by
calling the Ticket Hotline at (414) 319-1151, ext. 2.
A Post Fight Party will be held at the CHARCOAL GRILL RESTAURANT, 8933
South 27th Street, Franklin beginning at 10:00 p.m. The kitchen stays
open late tonight, preparing excellent rotisserie chicken and thick,
homestyle chicken dumpling soup, among the countless other savory dishes
the Charcoal Grill is known for. Classic Muaythai videos will be shown
and raffle prizes will be awarded throughout the evening. This is a
great opportunity to meet some of the current and up-and-coming
superstars of authentic Muaythai and learn more about this ancient, 700
year old spiritual art and national sport of Thailand. All fans of good
times and good food are invited.
Ad Cetera Sports is proud to welcome to Milwaukee special VIP Guests:
Steve Fossum, I.K.F. President, Newcastle, CA; Head Referee Khun Fred
Fitzgerald, the only American certified by the World Muaythai Council to
referee Muaythai in the US and Thailand, New York, NY; Evgeny
Kotelnikov, President of the Byelorussian Kickboxing Muaythai
Federation, Minsk, Republic of Belarus; Vasil Neumiarzhitski, Vice
President of BKBMTF BANK, Minsk; Pavel Neumiarzhitski, team interpreter,
Minsk; Andrei Mischanchuk representing Belarus Television, Minsk; Sergey
Drobushevski, President Belarus Referee Conmmission, Minsk and Raman
Karaliou, Chairman Belarus Trade Union, Minsk. We are honored to have
all of these fine sportsmen and officials in attendance.
The event is produced by Ad Cetera Sports and sponsored by the Charcoal
Grill, Deluxe/Twins Muaythai Equipment, ARG Machining, Teamsters Local
200 & 344, Knight's Inn, Chippewa Spring Water, Community Newspapers,
Bally, Balistreri's Restaurant, Amelia's Restaurant, Bell Ambulance,
Watts Communications, Attorney Martin Stein and Hampton Dental Clinic.
The next event is 7:00 p.m., Saturday, April 1, 2000 at the Milwaukee
County Sports Complex. Please call Scott Joffe at (414) 319-1151, ext.
2 for more information and to reserve tickets or visit www.milwkick.com.
Updated: January 12, 2000
Taken from Milwaukee Kickboxing
DOWNEY IS THE FIRST AMERICAN TO FIGHT - AND WIN - AT
THAILAND'S "HEART OF MUAYTHAI"
On Thursday, January 6, 2000 James "Knock`em Down" Downey did what no other American has ever done. Fighting in his professional debut at Bangkok's famous Rajadamnern Stadium, the 21 year old Muaythai fighter from Racine (WI) not only became the first American to ever fight at Rajadamnern- he also became the first American to win at Rajadamnern.
The victory improves Downey's overall record to 12-1, 6 ko's (pro record :1-0, 1 ko). His 20 year old Thai opponent Konsan T.Pitakgolghan brought 35 professional fights into the ring. Both fighters weighed in at 154 lbs./70 kgs. Downey followed the Thai tradition by taking on the ring name "Sit Kongnapa Kiet Phetnoi" which means "student of Kongnapa and Phetnoi Gym". He took the name to honor his trainer Kongnapa Kiet Phetnoi (4-time Rajadamnern Stadium Champion & current Jr. Middleweight World Champion). The event was promoted by Mr. Wiwat Phetnoi.
Those who stayed after the main event were treated to an awesome Junior Middleweight battle. The fight started fast and furious, as the Thai tested Downey's blocking and defense, with an onslaught of powerful kicks and crafty elbows. Downey gained his composure in Round 2, combining an intelligent defense with an aggressive offense, allowing him to take control of the fight's tempo.
By the middle of Round 3, Downey turned the tide, coming forward with a barrage of bone crushing knees. Round 4 saw Downey unleash a turbo knee attack that eventually stopped the Thai midway through the round - a knockout that produced Downey's first Pro victory.
The odds were against Downey, no one expected an American to have a chance at victory, but he won over the Thai audience with heart and skill. Rajadamnern promoter and Phetnoi Gym owner, Wiwat Phetnoi, commented "(Downey) has a good body for Muaythai and a strong heart. He has a very powerful knee. He scared me in Round 1, but showed a lot of heart, gained his composure, and kept working the knee. He has a lot of potential. He was very popular tonight with the audience and we will be putting him on our next promotion on January 24th at Rajadamnern Stadium."
Downey thanked his trainer Kongnapa "King of the Sky" Kiet Phetnoi for "not holding back the training and knowledge and pushing him to train hard." He also thanked his managers Duke Roufus and Scott Joffe for backing him and making the fights and training happen in Thailand. Downey went on to say, "it is great that I won, but now I have to train twice as hard. The Thai's have seen me fight and they know my strengths and weaknesses. Next time they will match me with someone even tougher."
Downey began his career in Febuary 1999, fighting for Milwaukee's Phetnoi Muaythai Gym under the supervision of his trainer, Kongnapa, and managers Roufus and Joffe. Downey is now living and working full time as a Boxer in Bangkok, Thailand, training at the renowned Phetnoi Gym.
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