Promoters David Ross and Steve Ventura hosted an exciting night of IKF Kickboxing and IKF San Shou style fighting on Saturday, June 26th "One of the best shows I've ever seen" said chief referee Donnie Carolei, a 30 year veteran in the world of kickboxing and one of the most respected referees on the east coast. Apparently the public agreed. The New York Showdown kickboxing show, sponsored by NY Kung-Fu, was sold out, standing room only at the door and close to 100 people had to be turned away because there was simply no more room.

USKBA World Champion Tom Battone, owner of AFC kickboxing gym in Middle Island NY, noted that every single fighter on the card was evenly matched, resulting in some very competitive and exciting fights. No set ups or walkovers for local favorites. "You guys are honest with everyone" Tom told matchmaker David A Ross.

Here are the quick results (more detailed report to follow)

IKF International Rules Heavyweight Bout:
Larry Norman (NY Kung-Fu) DEFEATS Sandon Nachman (AFC) by majority decision.

IKF Full Contact Rules Middleweight Bout:
Miki Foged (NY Kung-Fu) DEFEATS Ken Hewski (AFC) by unanimous decision.

IKF San Shou Heavyweight Bout:
Adam Resnick (NY Kung-Fu) DEFEATS Terry Broga (Survival Center) by unanimous decision.

IKF San Shou Heavyweight Bout:
David Whiltshire (Yee's Hung Ga) DEFEATS John Leshaj (Hapkido Center) by unanimous decision.

IKF San Shou Super Middleweight bout:
Mike Brown (Boston San Shou) DRAWS with Stanford Tecun (Yee's Hung Ga)

IKF Full Contact Rules Cruiserweight Bout:
Chris Picorello (AFC) DEFEATS Christopher John (NY Kung-Fu) by TKO 1:58 Round 1

IKF International Rules Super Heavyweight Bout:
Josh Briggins (Survival Center) DEFEATS Jason Snipes (Yee's Hung Ga) by split decision.

IKF San Shou Super Heavyweight Bout:
Fada Mohammad (Boston San Shou) DEFEATS Victor Maldonado (NY Kung-Fu) by majority decision.

IKF San Shou Women's Division:
Kathleen Hawes (Boston San Shou) DEFEATS Hyeyeon Park (NY Kung-Fu) by unanimous decision.