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THURSDAY, April 27th, 2000, AT 7:00 PM
ZBILSKI'S
CHICAGO
IKF/RINGSIDE
Regional ROCKS!
IKF/RINGSIDE Regional Amateur Tournament Full Contact Rules
Only
North Central Division
Look out Iowa, the North-Central Full
Contact Rules Division
Will send 24 Fighters to this year's National
Tournament.
2000 IKF Regional Amateur Tournament Full Contact Rules Only April 15, 2000: IKF Promoter Rob Zbilski brought the Excitement to The Centre at Franklin Park in Illinois and it shook with the force of Tornado. With over 40 Fighters, from the entire Midwest, registered to compete in this year's tournament our spectators were sure to see talent Saturday night. After the official weigh-ins on Friday night the fight card was set for Saturday with a total of 16 bouts. As the fighters entered for their final registrations we discovered a couple of fighters chose not to compete. In the end, there were 14 bouts and one Junior division exhibition. The fights could not have been more exciting. There were quite a few toe-to-toe bouts, a few knock-outs and a few split decisions. The predominant team Saturday night was definitely Team Z, with 11 Fighters advancing to the National Tournament this fall. Look out Iowa, here we come.
ALL BOUTS WERE FULL CONTACT RULES
Bout # 1: FCR-Middleweight Prelim: Mike James of Cassopolis, MI defeated Eric Halvorson of Cicero Illinois (Combat Do) by Split Decision, 30-29, 27-30, 29-28, to advance to the Championship bout against Peyton Russell of Minneapolis, MN (CB Bunkholdt).
Bout # 2: FCR-Welterweight Prelim: Kyle McElroy of Lake Zurich, IL (Team Z) defeated Kevin Kuhn of Berkley, MI (Ray Darden) by TKO at 1:58 in the first round to advance to the Championship bout against his opponent to be determined in Prelim bout # 3.
Bout # 3: FCR-Welterweight Prelim: Fernando Vargas of Chicago, IL (Combat Do) defeated Neil Beisel of Elkhart, IN by Unanimous decision 29-28, 29-28, 30-28 to advance to the Championship bout against Kyle McElroy of Lake Zurich, IL (Team Z).
Bout # 4: FCR-Light Welterweight Prelim: Mario Williams of Burnham, IL (Charles Barron) defeated Chad Regans of Bloomington, IN by Draw (Judges Decision) to advance to the Championship bout against Achour Esho of Skokie, IL (Aiki Training Hall).
FINALS
Bout # 5: FCR-IKF/RINGSIDE North-Central Regional Tournament: Women's Bantomweight Finals: Lisa Heredia of Lake Zurich, IL (Team Z) defeated Suzanne Anderson of Woodbury, MN (CB Bunkholdt) by Split Decision 28-29, 29-28, 29-28.
Bout # 6: FCR-IKF/RINGSIDE North-Central Regional Tournament: Atomweight Finals: Joe Taylor of Lake in the Hills, IL (Team Z) defeated Damon Dawson of East Chicago, IL (Big Lew) by TKO at 1:50 in the first round.
Bout # 7: FCR-IKF/RINGSIDE North-Central Regional Tournament: Super Welterweight Finals: Richard Whitenack of Machesney Park, IL (Team Z) defeated Dale White Cicero, IL (Combat Do) by TKO at 1:08 in the first round.
Bout # 8: FCR-IKF/RINGSIDE North-Central Regional Tournament: Women's Super Lightweight Finals: This bout was NOT for the Regional Titles, both women were in separate weight classes, but wanted to fight so they did so just for the experience & to add another win to their records. Katie Ehrhardt of Buffalo Grove, IL (Team Z) defeated Susan Shea of Minneapolis, MN (CB Bunkholdt) by Unanimous Decision, 30-28, 30-27, 30-28.
Bout # 9: FCR-IKF/RINGSIDE North-Central Regional Tournament: Light Middleweight Finals: Kurt Konkey of West Dundee, IL (Team Z) defeated Frank Glover of Arlington Heights, IL (Team Z) by Majority Decision 30-27, 29-28, 29-30.
Bout # 10: FCR-IKF/RINGSIDE North-Central Regional Tournament: Light Heavyweight Finals: Scott Fischer of Lake in the Hills, IL (Team Z) defeated Char Zawadzinski of Twin Lakes, WI (Asian Martial Arts) by Unanimous decision 29-27, 29-28, 29-27.
Bout # 11: FCR-IKF/RINGSIDE North-Central Regional Tournament: Cruiserweight Finals: Tim Mazurkiewicz of Freeport, IL (Team Thump) defeated Dan Ruzicka of Cicero, IL (Combat Do) by TKO when Ruzicka would not answer the bell to the 3rd round.
Bout # 12: FCR-IKF/RINGSIDE North-Central Regional Tournament: Light Welterweight Finals: Achour Esho of Skokie, IL (Aiki Training Hall) defeated Mario Williams of Burnham, IL (Charles Barron) by TKO at :28 seconds into the 1st round.
Bout # 13: FCR-IKF/RINGSIDE North-Central Regional Tournament: Welterweight Finals: Kyle McElroy of Lake Zurich, IL (Team Z) defeated Fernando Vargas of Chicago, IL (Combat Do) by Unanimous Decision, 30-28, 30-28, 30-27.
Bout # 14: FCR-IKF/RINGSIDE North-Central Regional Tournament: Middleweight Finals: Peyton Russell of Minneapolis, MN (CB Bunkholdt) defeated Mike James of Cassopolis, MI by TKO when James would not answer the bell for the 3rd round.
WALKOVER WINNERS
JUNIORS
CONGRATULATIONS CHICAGO On A Dynamic Event!!!
See You All at
the
NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIPS!
WEDNESDAY, April 26th, 2000, AT 3:00 PM
"CHILL"
Captures
IKF
Pro World Title At
Brighton,
England!
On the second IKF Sanctioned Kickboxing event in England in the same week, last Friday nights Brighton England event featured the same results as in Coventry the Sunday before.., A Sellout Crowd, Great Venue, Exciting Bouts and a GREAT Job by IKF Promoter Steve Gosden of Brighton Kickboxing Club (07970 346842) and his "21st Century Promotions" Team.
The event was filmed by Eurosports,Steve Holdsworth and featured 9 Exciting Full Contact Rules bouts and 1, 2 round exhibition.
The nights Main Event featured Super Lightweight Full Contact Rules Fighter Garnett "CHILL" John of Brighton England (24-0 with 1 KO's, 22) who was looking to add a second World Title Belt to his trophy case. His opponent was Jose' Peres of Lisbon, Portugal (42 wins, 7 Loses and 24 T/KO's, 29).
Although round 1 was a close fought round, the minimum kick count came into play against Peres' quickly into the bout. As in the previous bout of another Portugal fighter earlier in the night, Peres came up on the short end of getting his mandatory 8 kicks in for the round only scoring 7 while John got in 11 kicks. Because of this, 1 point was automatically deducted from Peres' round total. Right away Peres went down to 10-9 on 2 of the judges cards instead of a 10-10 score and on the third judge, he dropped to 10-8 instead of 10-9.
In round 2, John got off 15 kicks to only 7 again for Peres. Being the second round he didn't get his kicks in, this time, Peres lost 2 points from his round total. Now Peres was down 20-16 on 2 judges cards and 20-15 on the other. As round 3 started off, John kept the pace fast and had 14 kicks off with 20 seconds to go with Peres also answering back with 9 kicks. As the round moved inside the 20 second remaining mark, John drove Peres into the ropes. As Peres came slingshotting off the rope, John kicked, and the speed of Peres coming off the rope drove him inside the ending reach of John's foot. As Peres ducked, his forhead hit John's knee and dropped him to the canvas. It was immediatly clear that it was a misfortanate, unentential foul.
As Peres stood up, he walked to his corner where he was quickly examined by the Ringside Physician/Doctor. The Doctor said the cut wasn't bad at all and if Peres felt OK, he would allow him to continue. At that time, IKF President Steve Fossum explained to Pere's corner their 2 options;
Peres and his corner choose not to continue despite being told Peres was down on all the judges cards due to not getting his minimum amount of kicks in in round 1 and 2. As the judges cards were read, the results were clear that Garnet "Chill" John had become the new IKF Full Contact Rules Superlightweight Champion of the World.
Here are the results of the nights other bouts.
MORE NEWS OF 4-26-2000. . .
IKF
England &
Ireland
ROCK In
FISTS
Of FURY 3!
It was clear that the FIST OF FURY 3 Promotional Team (Dons & Fury Promotions) of Mr. Stephen Donnelly, Mr. John Flounders and Mr. Mick Fowles had great things to smile about when all was said and done last Sunday night, April 16th in Coventry England. The crowd was a sellout, standing room only at the Mercia Supporting Club in Coventry where the crowd was treated to 11 great bouts that featured 5 IKF Ireland vs IKF England bouts along with 4 IKF Title Bouts. IKF Team Ireland was headed by trainers Peter Foley and Paul Cummins with fighters Ken Horan, Dave Thomas, Brian Butler, Vinnie Di Russico, Gary O Brien and Owen Flatley. IKF Team England was headed up by trainers Mick Fowles, Jim Bacon, Steve Donnelly and Balwinder Sandham and featured fighters Richard Lesson, Fraser Symthe, Bobby Hale, Ingolf Nelson and Perry Ben. Although IKF Team England won all 5 bouts, IKF Team Ireland proved to be a team with great fighters that we are sure to see more of in the future.
The event was filmed by Cable Telecom for a later European release and was commentated by well know retired kickboxing world champion Ronnie Green and IKF President Steve Fossum. During his dynamic career, Green won 5 British, 5 European and 5 World Titles. Fossum and Green are currently working together to create the ALL TIME Kickboxing Hall of Fame that will soon be featured here on the IKF Website along with the IKF Hall Of Fame. For more info on this effort, please see the article below this one. Here's the full results of the nights action;
The only negative thing about the entire event was something that every kickboxing event around the world faces. No shows by fighters. The no shows on this event were Clifford Nelson of Warral Gym which left Niel Green of Coventry England without a bout for the night. Owen Flatley showed up and was ready to fight as well but his opponent Justin Stevenson of Englands Scorpian Gym Swindon was a no show at the event. Both John Haydon of Warral Gym and John Shields of Fury gym who were scheduled to meet each other were no shows at the weigh-ins as well.
Dons & Fury Promotions founders Mr. Stephen Donnelly, Mr. John Flounders and Mr. Mick Fowles are all new members to the IKF World Team but certanily not new to the game. Mr. Donnelly has 16 years of experience in martial arts & kickboxing. He became the number 1 Featherweight in Britain and European in 1992. However an unfortunate accident in which he broke his hand forced him to retire. But as they say, "When a small door closes, a Bigger Door Opens." which was the case with Dons & Fury Promotions. Donnelly has now promoted 8 successful kickboxing events and has many more to come in the future.
Mr Flounders was a fuel behind Donnelly's promotional fire as well. He had been training with Donnelly for two and a half years when he became interested in kickboxing shows. He kept asking Donnelly to start promoting again and if he would, Flounders agreed to get event sponsors which he has done very well at.
The name of Mick Fowles is well known in Europe. Fowles started martial arts at the age of 21. Within 6 years he had achieved both the British and European Kickboxing titles. From there, he went into coaching and training fighters eaning respect from his peers throughout Europe. After being disapointed with the internal works of an organization he was with for several years, he decided to make a positive career decision move and in January of 2000, Fowles joined the IKF World Team, teaming up with IKF European Director, Alby Bimpson also of England. Fowles was appointed the position of IKFEuropean Coordinator and has done great things for IKF Team Europe.
Together, Donnelly, Flounders and Fowles discussed the various issues of kickboxing and where they would like to see it in the future. The three of them had the same ideas so they decided to form their promotional team to promote great kickboxing entertainment. They already have several more events planned on June 25th (IKF British & IKF European title Bouts), August 20th (IKF British & IKF European title Bouts) and November 18th, Sky Dome Arena (IKF World Title Bouts). For more Information, please contact Mr. Mick Fowles at 07 970 08 2553 or Mr. Steve Donnelly at 07 9390 480 38 or Mr. Alby Bimpson at 01942-723858 or : +441 942 723 858 or by e-mail by clicking HERE.
MORE NEWS OF 4-26-2000. . .
Green
& Fossum
Preparing Kickboxings FIRST
Hall Of Fame...
IKF President Steve Fossum and 5 Time World Kickboxing Champion Ronnie Green are currently working together to create the ALL TIME Kickboxing Hall of Fame that will soon be featured on the IKF Web Site along with the IKF Hall Of Fame. Both can be found here on the IKF Website by clicking HERE. Although the Kickboxing Hall Of Fame is just now being created, once done, it will feature fighters, trainers, promoters and officials from every organization in the sport that are deserving of such recognition on such a page. Currently there is no Hall Of Fame for the sport of Kickboxing which makes Green and Fossum's work more special. "We need to bring attention and recognition to those who started our sport, promoted it and taught it as well as those who are just no longer in the game." said Green. Fossum added, "These individuals need to be appreciated and remembered to those still in the sport as well as those new to the sport no matter what organization they fought with. It will include current individuals as well." If anyone reading this wishes to submit names of trainers, promoters, trainers and of course fighters who made a positive mark in the sport, please e-mail the IKF with your thoughts. The Hall will take months to create so your assistance will be greatly appreciated. You can e-mail the IKF at this link ikf@jps.net.
MORE NEWS OF 4-26-2000. . .
Finney's
Club Wins Big At
IKF
MIDWEST FIGHT FEST!
St. Louis, Missouri, USA: IKF & KICK Promoter Jesse Finney and his Finney's Kickboxing Club had to be all smiles at the end of the night. Their April 15th, Union Plaza, St. Louis, Missouri, USA event had plenty of great things happen for them. Here are the nights results:
For more info, contact Mr. Jesse Finney at (314) 351-5226.
MONAY, April 17th, 2000, AT 10 AM
Butler PA, USA'S
"BEST Of The BEST"
Butler, PA, USA, PRO-AM KICKBOXING CHALLENGE Results!
Reported By IKF PA, USA: IKF Promoter, Jimmy Stewart, The Stewart Center & Coors Light held another successful Kickboxing Event to a sold out crowd. The Main Event featured IKF PA State Champion Jimmy Stewart (10-0-5) defending & retaining his title against Mike Holleran.
From the opening bell of the 7 round bout, Holleran (5-3) pressured Stewart most of the entire round. Stewart was able to withstand the pressure with a flurry of combinations, that backed Holleran to the ropes, then eventually dropped him for the first standing 8 count. Holleran survived the round barely able to continue into round 2. Stewart had a swollen eye - but was able to turn the pressure back on Holleran. With a well placed back fist to the jaw that stunned Holleran, Stewart went in with a second combination of punches that dropped Holleran for the second & final time of the fight, Stewart retained the title after the fight was called at 1:20 into the second round.
FRIDAY, April 14th, 2000, AT 12:40 AM
IKF
Iowa KICKFEST
Produces
CHAMPIONS!
It was a Dynamic Team effort by many that made the first Iowa Kickfest a DYNAMIC SUCCESS! Promoter Roger Tompkins had to be excited when the night was done as he hosted a crowd of over 1,500 who packed the Five Sullivan Brothers Civic Center in Waterloo, Iowa, USA. The nights crowd witnessed 4 Explosive IKF Iowa State Title bouts, 6 undercard bouts and 3 exhibition bouts. Trainer Russ Oconnell of Cedar Valley Pro Fitness & Kickboxing was the star of the night as his fighters went 8 for 8 without a loss with 6 of the wins coming via KO or TKO. Iowa event assistant Blaine Nichols did a fantastic job giving IKF Referee Dan Stell and IKF Representative Brooks Mason the red carpet treatment. "Thank you so much for sending Mr. Stell to help out with our event. He and Brooks Mason were tremendous help." said Nichols. He went on to comment "I feel the event went great, it ran so smooth with Mr. Stell handling everything he was a true professional." Team Iowa is planning their next event this fall. GREAT JOB TEAM IOWA! Here's the nights results.
The event judges were Marvin Styles, B. Nichols, Marco Medina and Dan Stell. Alternating at referee were Blaine Nichols, Marco Medina and Dan Stell. The event timekeeper was Beth Green. Event Physicians were Dr. Louviere, Dr. Kettman and Dr. Kelly Schmidt. Kick judges were John Higdon and Matt Higdon. Ring announcer was Scott Lathrop. IKF Representatives were Dan Stell and Brooks Mason..
Great job Team Iowa! We look forward to your Fall, 2000 event. For more info on this event, please contact Mr. Roger Tompkins or Mr. Russ Oconnell at Cedar Valley Pro Fitness & Kickboxing at 319-234-1935. Or Contact Mr. Blaine Nichols by e-mail by clicking: HERE!
MORE NEWS OF 4-14-2000. . .
Lots Of
IKF Action In The Next Week!
WEDNESDAY, April 12th, 2000, AT 6:10 PM
1st
IKF/RINGSIDE
Regional Small But
"GREAT"
In New York!
Although the fight card was small we need to give credit to Steve Ventura and David Ross who kicked off the first of many 2000 IKF/RINGSIDE National Amateur Championship Regional Tournaments last weekend as they hosted the NORTH - EAST #1 Tournament In NY New York at New York Kung Fu & Kickboxing Club.
Of those few that were there, Mr. Ross sumed it up when he said; "The fights themselves were good, too bad no one saw them." However the quote isn't far off as no Regional Tournaments, not even in amateur Boxing seem to draw big crowds. Assisting Ventura and Ross as judges were Tom Battone, Sifu Matt Blazon Yee and Ken Hewski. Here's a rundown of those who "Walked The Walk" in New York last weekend;
When we receive all the registration papers from Mr. Ross & Mr. Ventura, more detailed results will be posted on this page. A total of 15 fighters registered for the event and we plan to see the winners and walkovers at Nationals to represent the North East Division 1. For more info on this event, please contact Mr. Steve Ventura or Mr. David Ross at (212) 242-2453 or e-mail by clicking HERE!
MORE NEWS OF 4-12-2000. . .
Manson
KO'S Petit
In
Green Bay!
The Promotional Partners of Ad Cetra Sports, Duke Roufus and Scott Joffe were happy to finish another successful Wisconsin, USA Promotion. However this time the venue was a bit different. Stadium View Sports Bar in Green Bay Wisconsin, USA was ROCKIN last Friday Night. Especially in the nights Main Event when Chicago Illinois USA's Manson "The Master Blaster" Gibson Blasted Phil Petit of Sik Tai, Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada with a spinning backfist in the first round. The shot dropped Petit for the KO as Gibson captured the vacant IKF Pro Light Cruiserweight MuayThai Rules North American Title. Gibson improves to 93 wins, 8 loses, 2 draws with 61 KOS/TKOS as a Pro while Petit drops to 15 wins, 5 loses with 11 wins by KO/TKO. Here's the nights results of the remainder of the card as sent in by Ad Cetra Sports;
For more info on this event, please contact Mr. Duke Roufus at (414) 319-1151 or e-mail by clicking: HERE or check out their website by clicking this link here: Milwaukee Phetnoi Gym
MORE NEWS OF 4-12-2000. . .
IKF
IOWA Results Coming Thursday...
FRIDAY, April 7th, 2000, AT 2:50 PM
IKF
Weekend Action Includes
3 Great Events!!
IOWA KICKFEST 2000
In Waterloo, Iowa,
USA
Three IKF Events are planned this weekend and all three are assured to have some great action, especially tomorrow nights Iowa Kickfest 2000! The April 8th event will take place at the Five Sullivan Brothers Civic Center, 4th St & Commercial at 7:00 PM in Waterloo, Iowa, USA. The event will feature 4 Iowa State Title Bouts that include;
Plus An Exciting Amateur Undercard Featuring;
The IKF Event Representatives will be Dan Stell & Brooks Mason. Both Mr. Stell and Mr. Blaine Nichols will referee the bouts. The event Promoter is Mr. Roger Tompkins. For more info, please contact Mr. Russ Oconnell at Cedar Valley Pro Fitness & Kickboxing at 319-234-1935. Or Contact Mr. Blaine Nichols by e-mail by clicking HERE!
MORE NEWS OF 4-7-2000. . .
TONIGHT
Petit Meets
Gibson
In Green Bay, Wisconsin
USA
Stadium View Sports Bar at 1963 Holmgren Way in Green Bay Wisconsin, USA will be the place to be to see some great IKF MuayThai action in tonights event promoted by Ad Cetra Sports partners Duke Roufus and Scott Joffe. IKF Pro Light Cruiserweight MuayThai USA Champion Phil "Le Grand" Petit of Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada will face 7 time World Champion Manson "The Blaster" Gibson of Chicago, Illinois, USA for the vacant IKF Pro MTR Light Heavyweight North American Title.
Petit won his IKF Pro MTR USA Light Cruiserweight title on October 24th, 1998 at the Eagles Club in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, USA when he defeated Kevin McMullen of Milwaukee, Wisconsin. On February 6, 1999 he faced off in a rematch against McMullen. After a sluggish round 1 performance, Petit took control in round 2 landing several direct knees to McMullen's face. At the break, McMullen's corner stopped the bout as Petit strongly defended his IKF Title by a TKO win this time.
Gibson last fought for the IKF on The "SUMMER BRAWL" event at The Centre at North Park in Franklin Park, Illinois on September 11th, 1999. In the bout, Gibson faced off against Richard Stellwagen (18-1 with 15 KOs as an amateur and 9-0 with 3 KOs as a pro) of St. Charles Illinois for the vacant IKF Pro Full Contact Rules United States Light Heavyweight Title. Gibson, 10-0-1 with 8 KOs as an amateur and 92-8-2 with 60 KOs as a Pro has been around the world and won 7 different World Titles in various organizations. At 38 years old that night, he looked as young as ever against the younger Stellwagen at 29. With flashy kicks and spins from both fighters, they gave the fans a clear look at what Full Contact, above the waist style fighting should really look like when 2 Great fighters hook up. Neither fighter seemed to be in trouble during the bout but both took the best the other had to offer. In the end it was VERY CLOSE and the judges gave a split decision to Stellwagen, 77-76, 76-78 and 75-77.
Tonights action should be fast and ferrous as Gibson walks into the ring to a more familiar style of fighting for him, MuayThai, which is his known speciality. However Petit has proven he has no plans to lose his title anytime soon so if Gibson plans to walk out of the ring with the the IKF title tonight, this bout is sure to be a WAR! For more info on this event, please contact Mr. Duke Roufus at (414) 319-1151 or e-mail by clicking: HERE
MORE NEWS OF 4-7-2000. . .
IKF/RINGSIDE
Amateur Regionals Start
TONIGHT
In New York!
North East Division #1 Regional
The First Road To The National Amateur Championships!
Every Amateur fighter in New York, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Delaware, Maryland, West Virginia and Virginia has had a chance to (As they say) "Put Up or Shut Up" this weekend as the first regional event for the IKF/RINGSIDE National Amateur Championship Tournament Kicks Off. The NORTH - EAST #1 Tournament In NY New York will be held at the New York Kung Fu & Kickboxing Club at 43 West 24th Street Between Broadway & 6th Ave, Suite 3B, New York, New York.
It's the first time a North East USA Regional has been offered for the National Amateur Championship Tournament Circuit and the fighter registration numbers prove that not every amateur fighter wants to try to be a REAL National Champion. From the numbers, very few are willing to "Walk the Walk". Apparently many are happy with winning a U. S. title against the guy across town in one of the smaller organizations instead of facing off against the BEST in the Nation. However, enough of the many who were not willing to enter the Tournament, lets focus on the few who did.
Of those few, there will only be "5" matched bouts. Yes, FIVE. All the other amateurs that are registered will receive a straight Walkover to the Nationals since they were not matched up against anyone at the regional level. It's a far cry from some of the other Regionals such as Chicago that will feature over 50 fighters and Tennessee that has plans for over 40. But maybe next year will prove different. Or maybe there will be more North East support for the NORTH - EAST #2 at Warwick, Rhode Island on JUNE 24th. Here are the divisions that will feature bouts;
San Shou Welterweight: 142.1 lbs. - 147 lbs division has 3 fighters who will via for the 1 spot to the National Finals. They include; Gregg Dorsey (143) 3-2, Ejovi Ewuere (143) 0-0, Elan Scwarcz (147) 4-3
Full Contact Rules Super Middle weight division has 1 bout: Rick Blandford (170) 0-0, Derrick Riddick (170) 6-4.
San Shou Rules Light Heavyweight 172.1 lbs. - 179 lbs division has 1 bout: Wayne Wilks (175) 4-2 vs Alexandru Colta (179) 10-2.
San Shou Rules Cruiserweight 186.1 lbs. - 195 lbs division has 1 bout: Ray Neves (189) 0-1 vs David Whiltshire (186) 3-0.
Long time IKF Promoters Steve Ventura & David Ross will match a few more bouts to provide a great event for those there. One thing has been set in stone for this event. For those amateur fighters who did not attend? Please don't let us hear how good you think you are..... Your opportunity has come and went now. The stage was offered and you turned away. As far as the many schools that were close to this regional in New York, New Jersey, Pennsylvania who couldn't send at least "1" Fighter? Well, we see no reason to keep you on our "KICKBOXING" Gym "REFERRAL" Page if you don't train fighters.... Do we sound a bit upset about this? Of course we do. Not for the IKF, but for the Regional Promoters who worked hard and sacrificed to host this regional event "FOR THE AMATEUR FIGHTERS". These regionals don't make financial profits for them or the IKF. They were not created for great financial gains. Just like in Amateur Boxing. The Tournament circuit is there to provide an Opportunity for All Amateur Kickboxers to prove who truly is the BEST in the Nation.
"The Game Has Changed" people and it's bad enough seeing fighters back out of events at the last minute, but when given such a GOLDEN Opportunity to prove yourselves and you turn away, we have nothing to say but;
"The credit belongs to those people who are actually in the arena...who know the great enthusiasms, the great devotions to a worthy cause; who at best, know the triumph of high achievement; and who, at worst, fail while daring greatly... so that their place shall never be with those cold and timid souls who know neither victory nor defeat." Theodore Roosevelt
So next time you see one of these amateur fighters above and you want to brag how good you are or how you could have beaten one of them, remember this day that you had a chance to "Walk the Walk" instead of just "Talk the Talk..."
For more info on this event, please contact Mr. Steve Ventura or Mr. David Ross at (212) 242-2453 or e-mail by clicking HERE!
THURSDAY, April 6th, 2000, AT 8:00 PM
SUBMISSION
Fighters,
Trainers & Promoters
Speak Up...
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See This Page
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MORE NEWS OF 4-6-2000. . .
AMATEURS!
Are you Willing To
"Walk the Walk?"
Attention to ALL Amateur Fighters of EVERY Sanctioning Organization in the United States! Looking to win a U.S. Title from the guy across the street with an organization thats only known in your corner of the Nation or only in your State? Or maybe you already won a so-called U. S. Title with one of these organization. If so, Great because we'd like to invite you to prove to the entire NATION that you truly are "THE BEST AMATEUR KICKBOXER IN THE UNITED STATES" in your weight class and rule style.
Here's your chance to prove yourself to your peers and the National Media. We invite all of you from every corner of the United States to register for the ONLY TRUE United States National Amateur Kickboxing Championships. The 2000 IKF/ RINGSIDE Amateur National Championships.
Regional Tournament deadlines are approaching fast so don't miss out. Last years event was great and in only the second year of the Championships, this year will have tremendous media coverage. Coverage will include all the major martial arts magazines and more important to exposure as a TRUE NATIONAL CHAMPION, It appears this years National Championships may include ESPN and Fox Sports.
If you plan on registering late, at least get a call in to the regional director. Team Z in Chicago, Illinois has over 50 fighters registered for their upcoming Full Contact Regional Event. However, David Ross and New York Kung Fu had much less and were wondering why? How could ANY Amateur pass up such a great opportunity to become a TRUE NATIONAL CHAMPION? "Hey all you North East USA Amateurs, WHATS UP?" We hear bits and pieces of events up there but WHO ARE YOU? No one knows who you are around the Nation and WE Want to give you the exposure you deserve so here's your chance. You have 1 more Regional to Register in, NORTH - EAST #2: Warwick, Rhode Island: JUNE 24th. So don't miss out a "SECOND" Time...
We challenge ALL Amateur fighters in the United States to "Walk the Walk" and become the BEST among their peers. Winners at the regional levels go on to the National Amateur Championship's at Harvey's Casino in Council Bluffs, Iowa, September 1st, 2nd & 3rd, 2000. Here's a link list of this years regional events;
PACIFIC DIVISIONS
MOUNTAIN DIVISIONS
CENTRAL DIVISIONS
EASTERN DIVISIONS
So, were wondering. If your a kickboxing school in the United States and your on this page on our website found at this link;
We would expect all of you to register at least "1" fighter from your school. If not, what your telling us is that you don't train fighters. With this, it makes us and many other IKF page viewers ask, "Than why is your school on the IKF Pages?" Want to keep your school there? So do we. So again, we ask that each of you send at least "1" Fighter to your area regional. No Regional Event in your area? Even better for you. This means that you're invited to attend the Nationals via Walkover. With that kind of invitation, why would you say no...? Want to be the best? Go fight the Best... Go
"Walk the Walk!"
YOU DON'T NEED A TON OF EXPERIENCE to enter the National Tournament circuit. The average Amateur Fighter last year had less than 5 Amateur bouts. Believe it or not, many FIRST TIME Fighters entered as well and actually did quite well. So experience is not a big factor. What is, is a desire to be the best and to try to prove that against others who strive for the same challenging goal. To be the BEST. This isn't about the IKF! It's about YOU as a TRUE National Amateur Kickboxing Champion.
"If you don't win the National Title this year, SOMEONE ELSE WILL. Why let someone else take your Glory..."
For more info, see this page; U.S. National Championships - 2000!
WEDNESDAY, April 5th, 2000, AT 10:50 AM
Amateur
MuayThai Fighters In
USA
Dear USA Amateur MuayThai fighters. We have received a lot of e-mail from many of you in regards to the 2000 IKF/RINGSIDE National Amateur Tournament. Many of you have inquired about registration dates, Regional Events you should attend etc. etc. Some of you have Regional Events in your area that you can attend while others do not. Of those who have Regional Events to attend, some of you have mentioned that the Regional Event you are requested to attend to is too far for you to travel or presented on a day that you cannot attend etc.. Because of some of these concerns, whether you're already registered to fight or not in a Regional Event in your area, we would like to ask ALL The Amateur MuayThai Fighters who wish to compete in the 2000 IKF/RINGSIDE National Amateur Tournament circuit to please contact us directly here at the IKF via e-mail at ikf@jps.net or by phone if you do not have access to e-mail at (916) 663-2467.
Because of the various issues many of you have brought up to us, we want to assure that you've been given the best possible opportunity to compete in the 2000 IKF/RINGSIDE National Amateur Tournament.
In addition, if you're a International / Leg Kick, Full Contact or San Shou Rules fighter and are having some of the same problems with registration into your Regional Event or don't have a Regional Event in your area, we ask that you too contact us here at the IKF Headquarters directly as well so we can assist you.
We will do our best to help you with some of the issues that have come up and provide you with the best opportunity possible to compete against yours peers to find the TRUE United States Amateur Champion at this years National Amateur Kickboxing Championship in September. We thank you for your response in advance.
MORE NEWS OF 4-5-2000. . .
POSTED AT 12:20 AM
Know the
Difference Between
Amateurs And Pros!
Amateurs DON'T GET PAID A PURSE!
Let us start off with some simple definitions that anyone can look up in any dictionary around the world.
Now that we have written the facts of these two words, Amateur and Professional, let us get into the heart of this issue. This special news piece is one we here at the IKF have been working on for some time now. It's a very important issue for us as well as the overall growth of the sport of kickboxing around the world. We have been back and forth as to how to present this issue to all of you and to make sure we don't offend anyone. We have decided "This Time" not to put any names in this article since we would like to set the record of fact straight at this time instead of pointing any fingers at anyone. We say, "At this Time" because if we continue to encounter the problems we have in the past with this issue, we will be forced, for the future growth of the sport to start pointing fingers at certain trainers and fighters who continue to abuse these 2 words, Amateur and Pro. Not only are they abusing the actual definition of "Amateur " and "Professional" in the sport of kickboxing but these amateur fighters and trainers who ask for money to fight also make the business of promoting more and more expensive for promoters. True, without fighters there would be no promoters. But it works both ways. Without promoters, the fighters would have no fights.
If a Promoter cannot afford a Professional fighters purse or he/she has met his limit as to what he wishes to spend on fight purses, he surly isn't looking to add to his expense list a purse for an amateur fighter. Why should he? Not to mention the expense of some athletic commissions for pro promoters licenses and other fees related to Professional Promotions. Unless you have promoted, you have no idea how expensive promoting can be. Many people do what we call "Spectators Math." What we mean here is the spectator who goes to a promotion and looks around, counts 500 people at $20 a head and truly believes a promoter "Profits" $10,000.00.
What they fail to calculate in is the expenses of an event. For example, the venue rent of $2,000+, venue insurance of $500.00, fighters insurance $500.00, hotels for fighters $500.00, Judges, Referee, Timekeeper etc. $500.00, event advertising, $1,000.00, long distance phone bills $250.00, fliers and posters $250.00, event security $250.00, ambulance stand-by $250.00, travel (Gas) expenses for fighters coming in $500.00, event programs $250.00, special event license $250.00 and before you know it, the promoter already has $7,000.00 into the event and we haven't even got to Professional fighters Purses. So if we have 4 Professional fighters, making $1,000.00 each, there goes the whole event income, and where is the pay for the promoter who took months planning the event? Who cares about sanctioning fees at this point. We lost our rears! Now, when an amateur wants to be paid? Imagine how much more money a promoter stands to lose... So where are all those people now who think the promoters make thousands of dollars in profit?
We can support a promoter paying an amateur a percentage of the tickets he or she sells. It's only fare if the fighter is a big draw or is assured to sell a lot of tickets to his/her gym, friends and family. Better yet for the fighter if he/she doesn't have their own promoter to promote them. So now with that foundation put down, let us express more of our reasons for this article.
There was a big reason why the IKF first started back in 1992 and it centered greatly around the issue of amateurs asking to be paid. We won't mention any names here but lets just say that we had a fighter from Southern California pull out of the main event title bout 3 days before one of our events because he wasn't going to be paid to fight. He and his trainer were going to get travel expenses, but we were not going to pay him for fighting. HE WAS AN AMATEUR! It was an AMATEUR event and an AMATEUR bout! Obviously we lost a great deal on the event since we had been building the main event up with the hometown fighter who was the local favorite for the main event. Does this sound familiar to any promoters out there? Of course it does.Amateur DO NOT GET PAID TO FIGHT! That's the bottom line FACT! If you want to get paid, it's simple, TURN PRO!
In addition to this, the IKF has taken a small amount of heat from some of the amateur fighters here in the United States about our desire for their safety in requiring them to wear headgear. We have had some Southern California promoters for example choose not to sanction with us because of this rule. Of the ones we still work with, they have informed us that they have had problems getting fighters to agree to use the headgear. Many of these fighters want their face to be seen or claim they don't even wear headgear when they spar in the gym. Other reasons include a fighter saying it blocks their vision, it's too heavy etc. etc. We have heard many reasons why amateurs don't want to wear headgear. However, we can say that across the United States, 90% of the amateur fighters we deal with have no problem with wearing headgear, especially after hearing our logical reasons for it. Many praise us for making a stand in the name of fighters safety. A praise we are proud of.
On the other hand, one of the main reasons a lot of amateur fighters got away from wearing headgear has been promoters. Again, were not pointing fingers here but the fact is, many promoters out there want the fights on their events to appear as Professional Kickboxing. The crowd knows no better and they truly believe they're watching Pro fights. When a fighter wears headgear, their status as an amateur is clear. A promoter here on the West Coast that started this trend years ago did so to be able to offer better TV fights. The audiences watching TV like the live audience at the events don't know whether these fighters are amateur or professional and if it's an amateur bout, you don't hear the announcers saying it is. For this reason, these promoters and the sanctioning organizations they work with believe "It just looks better for TV and sells for more money." True. But again, we here at the IKF are more concerned for a fighters safety and the future of their fighting careers. We like to look at the long term picture and not the short gain.
Lets look at this from a different angle. Lets compare the sports of kickboxing and boxing. Ask Lennox Lewis if he wears headgear when sparring in the gym. Ask Evander Holyfield if he wore headgear as an amateur. Ask Tony Lopez if he was ever paid to fight an amateur match for USA Boxing. Ask Oscar de la Hoya if he thought his amateur career helped build his skills better to prepare him for his professional career. The answers you will get back from these four Professional World Boxing Champions will be YES, YES, NO and YES! Now once you understand these issues, lets go a bit farther. Lets compare amateur and pro boxing and kickboxing in more detail;
So enough of comparing amateur kickboxing to amateur boxing. What we're trying to say here is that for years, many have been working the sport of kickboxing with the same ol tune. Well as many of you know, with the IKF, "The Game Has Changed!" It's clear that we have made some big changes for the sport because we're looking at the long run. The BIG PICTURE of the Sport! A NEW GAME! We want to offer amateur fighters a safe venue so they can properly learn the sport as a beginner. Then when ready, we want to offer them something greater than the old game has offered them. A reason to turn professional and get paid well for their hard earned skills instead of staying an amateur. Professional Kickboxing purses are the same if not less now then 20 years ago yet no one has pushed to improve the value of the sport for the long run. Too many organizations are in it for the quick buck instead of investing for the long haul. It's going to take time, but we here at the IKF are willing to invest the time and energy to Change The Game!
That's why our televised events and other forms of public exposure to the sport are so important. Plans such as our IKF kickboxing documentary videos, IKF Instructional video, books and magazines of the sport just to list a few examples. Not to mention our future plans for movies that those of the sport can be a part of. Yes, we're organizing big changes for the sport and a much brighter future for everyone, Not just the IKF. Remember, we think TEAM! A great future for the fighters as well as the trainers and the promoters. With a stronger media base and more sponsorship money available, the more financial support we can offer to gyms, trainers, fighter purses and promoters expenses. We may have to suffer in the beginning stages of the New Game with those who wish to work against the issues we've presented such as our firm stand on amateurs not getting paid to fight and our amateur headgear rule. However we can assure those who stand with us now will surly stand tall in the future. Someone needs to Change this Game because every organization before us hasn't improved it much. Only improved their own financial pockets and we want everyone to succeed with us. Again, Remember, we think TEAM! Now don't be sold by our words or let our press influence you. Talk is Cheap and many others have proved that in the past. Keep an eye on the IKF and watch for yourself. Let us prove to you we'll follow up what we say with ACTION. We only plan to do one thing... "Walk the Walk!" So we hope your already a part of the IKF TEAM when we prove this to everyone. If not, the game will surly pass you by because you will wake up one day and surly see that..., The Game Has Changed!
MONDAY, April 3rd, 2000, AT 2:00 PM
IKF
Arizona Results
Arizona's
Bartinelli Stops Downing
of Canada in 5th by TKO
IKF Promoter Clement Vierra is all smiles as his Fight Anthony Bartinelli (KB: 9-0/9, BX: 9-3/6 ) made some more waves in the IKF Pro Full Contact Rule Light Middleweight Rankings once again. In his second Pro kickboxing bout, Bartinelli stopped Thomas Downing (25-15-2/10) of Ontario, Canada on their event "Showdown In Arizona" last Tuesday night, March 28th, at the Midnight Rodeo Club in Phoenix Arizona. Bartinelli is a past IKF Amateur, International Rules United States Middleweight Champion. His first Pro kickboxing win was also a TKO when he stopped his opponent, Cecil Hagins in the 2nd round of their main event bout back on October 26th, 1999. Here's the nights results as well as more details of the main event below.
BOUT #1: Armando Duarte (Hard Knocks Gym) defeated James Mells (Earley's Kickboxing).
BOUT #2: Daniel Kindegan (Old School Boxing Gym) defeated Cecil Tudor (USA Martial Arts) when Tudor's corner threw in the towel to stop the bout in the first round.
BOUT #3: Justin Wensel (Hard Knocks Gym) defeated Anthony Krohn (Green's Kickboxing Gym) by TKO in the third round.
BOUT #4: Julian Abaqueta (Hard Knocks Gym) defeated Clifford Larson (Fighting Dragon's) by KO in round 1.
BOUT #5: Steve Ward (Hard Knocks Gym) defeated Randy Munib (Green's Kickboxing Gym) by unanimous decision.
BOUT #6: Anthony Bartinelli (Hard Knocks Gym) Vs. Thomas Downing (Downing's Side Kick's)
In round 2, Bartinelli drops Downing in the with a left upper cut after Downing attacked with three consecutive roundhouse kicks. Downing got up on the count of 4. After the standing 8 count Downing was in trouble again on the ropes, but the bell saved him ending the 1st round.
In round 2, the action started with Bartinelli going on the attack with Downing covering up. Bartinelli attacked Downing with a barrage of body punches. The rest of the match was about the same with Bartinelli on the attack and hurting Downing. Downing continues to hang on and to stay out of trouble. The 5th round began with Bartinelli coming out with everything he had and not holding anything back. Bartinelli got Downing on the ropes and let go a barrage of punches and kick combo's ending with two left hooks. Referee Joe Joseph jumps in to stop the action with a possibility of a standing eight count when he notices Downing has a large cut above the right eyebrow. Joe Joseph takes Downing to the ringside physician and with the advice from the ringside physician Joe Joseph stops the match at 23 seconds into the 5th round. BARTINELLI WIN'S by a TKO in the 5th ROUND. For more information, please contact Mr. Clement Vierra at (602) 493-1567.
SUNDAY, April 2nd, 2000, AT 4:50 PM
IKF
Milwaukee Features 11 Great Bouts!!
JOHNSON BESTS
TOLEQUE IN HEAVYWEIGHT WAR
Milwaukee, WI, USA, by George Buse.Jason "Roadblock" Johnson (Milwaukee Phetnoi Gym) and Christian "King Cobra" Toleque (Indianapolis Siam Muaythai) both entered the ring with undefeated records, but after 15 minutes of non-stop, closely contested combat, Johnson emerged as the victor via split decision. Both warriors exhibited true grit throughout the 5 round, full rules (no pads, knees & elbows legal) professional muaythai bout. Toleque employed an effective pushkick along with punch combinations to keep Johnson at bay, but Johnson returned fire with penetrating leg kicks and an authoritative high switch kick. The bout was a real crowd pleaser, with both fighters displaying sound ring generalship and solid techniques. However, Johnson's constant pressure and thunderous shots gave him the upperhand and the split decision victory. A synopsis of this great see-saw battle and the undercard bouts can be seen below.
BOUT 1: Wisconsin Muaythai League Light Heavyweight Open Division: Justin "School Boy" Lemke (Milwaukee Phetnoi Gym) defeated "Cuddly" George Buse (Milwaukee Phetnoi Gym) Unanimous Decision.
BOUT 2: Wisconsin Muaythai League Light Heavyweight Novice Division: Al McFadyn (Milwaukee Phetnoi Gym) defeated Dave Metz (Milwaukee Phetnoi Gym) Split Decision.
BOUT 3: Wisconsin Muaythai League Heavyweight Novice Division: Jeff Renock (Milwaukee Phetnoi Gym) defeated Christian Osell (Milwaukee Phetnoi Gym) Referee Stoppage.
BOUT 4: Shootfighting: Jeff Schlagel (Beaver Dam Third Heaven Martial Arts) defeated Mark Ruplinger (Milwaukee Jiu-Jitsu & Freestyle Grappling) Unanimous Decision.
BOUT 5: Welterweight (147 lbs) Division: "Smokin" Joe Zcyhowka (Sik Tai, Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada) defeated Neal "Steel" Fox (Milwaukee Phetnoi Gym) Split Decision, 29-28, 28-29, 30-27. Zcyhowka really got the action going in round 1 with a leg sweep that sent Fox to the canvas. Zcyhowka scored with leg kicks, followed by both fighters clinching and exchanging knees. Fox unloaded a solid right hand in round 2. Both fighters stayed busy and mounted knee attacks. Fox and Zychowka fired a number of middle kicks. Round 3 was punctuated by Zychowka's gutsy punch and low kick attack. Fox landed a solid right hand to the head which sent the Canadian backward. Both fighters exchanged punches. Zychowka then landed a solid knee to the head of Fox, which seemingly dazed the Milwaukeean. Fox closed the fight by drilling Zcyhowka with a right hand to the head.
BOUT 6: Middleweight (165 lbs) Division: Joey "Chief" Strongquill (Sik Tai, Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada) defeated Jason Wetzel (Milwaukee Phetnoi Gym) Split Decision, 29-28, 28-29, 29-28. Strongquill came out hard at the opening bell with leg kicks and a battery of punches. Wetzel maintained his composure and landed a solid right leg kick. Strongquill delivered a sound hook-cross combination, but Wetzel responded with another well-placed leg kick. Round 1 ended with Strongquill unloading a number of punch combinations. Wetzel began round 2 with a flying knee, followed by scoring knees to Strongquill's body. Wetzel followed up with punches; Strongquill delivered right and left hands of his own. Neither fighter was shy about "mixing it up." Round 3 saw Wetzel attempting another flying knee. Wetzel landed a big right hand, followed by a middle kick. Strongquill fired back with solid punches. Solid middle kick by Wetzel was countered with a strong right hand by Strongquill.
BOUT 7: Shootfighting: Nate Zeiger (Milwaukee Jiu-Jitsu & Freestyle Grappling) defeated Rudy Juarez (Beaver Dam Third Heaven Martial Arts) Submission at 3:25, armbar.
BOUT 8: Welterweight (147 lbs): Joe Nichols (Milwaukee Phetnoi Gym) defeated Alessio "Appleton Assassin" Zeal by unanimous decision, 29-28, 30-27, 30-27. Nichols landed first with a leg kick. Both fighters clinched. Nichols pressed the action with a middle kick and knee attack. Zeal fired a leg kick and exhibited a lot of movement. Round 2 began with Zeal attempting a flying side kick followed by a solid right hand. Zeal continued moving, while Nichols stalked. In round 3 Zeal attempted an ax kick. Nichols landed multiple middle kicks and continued pressing the action.
BOUT 9: Wisconsin Muaythai League Middleweight Open Division: Marcus Page (Milwaukee Phetnoi Gym) defeated Anthony Randazzo (Milwaukee Phetnoi Gym) by Split Decision.
BOUT 10: Womens Lightweight (132 lbs): Catherine Miller (Sik Tai, Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada) defeated Angie Treece (Waterford Karate Shop) by Split Decision, 29-28, 28-29, 29-28. Treece wasted no time in round 1 and came out hard with punch combinations. Miller survived Treece's onslaught and unloaded a right hand-low kick combination, followed by a left-right punch combination. Both fighters began clinching. Treece landed a solid middle kick. Round 2 really got the crowd going, as both combatants exchanged relentless left-right punch combinations. Miller stepped out and connected with a leg kick. Treece landed a hard cross. Round 3 saw Miller as the aggressor. Treece landed a leg kick, followed by both fighters exchanging punches in a veritable slugfest.
BOUT 11: Professional Heavyweight (209 lbs) Full Rules, no pads, knees and elbows legal. Main Event Jason "Roadblock" Johnson (Milwaukee Phetnoi Gym) defeated Christian "King Cobra" Toleque (Indianapolis Siam) by Split Decision, 48-47, 47-48, 48-47. Toleque began round 1 with a pushkick. Johnson connected with a high left switch kick. Both fighters began clinching and kneeing. Johnson hammered Toleque with another high left switch kick.
Round 2 saw Johnson working a high switch kick followed by hard leg kick. Johnson and Toleque clinched and began unloading knees. Toleque scored with right leg kick. Johnson landed a swift right hand.
Round 3 saw more of Toleque's effective pushkick. Toleque landed a crisp jab. Johnson fired hard right low kicks after Toleque landed a cross and scoring knee. Johnson pressed onward with a beautiful, well-timed head kick-leg kick combination. Toleque began kneeing.
In round 4, Johnson worked a scorching leg kick, while Toleque maintained distance with a solid pushkick. Toleque fell to the canvas after taking a low kick, but retaliated by sending Johnson to the canvas via pushkick. Johnson continued stalking Toleque with a blazing switch kick and penetrating leg kicks. Toleque scored with the knee. Toleque fired numerous punch combinations in round 5, while the seemingly indefatigable Johnson continued working his effective low kick attack. Toleque attempted an elbow which was blocked deftly by Johnson.
For more infoplease call Duke Roufus or Scott Joffe at (414) 319-1151, ext. 2 or e-mail them at milwkick@geocities.com or at dukeroufus@webtv.net. For more information please visit the Phetnoi MuayThai Gym website at www.milwkick.com.
FRIDAY, March 31st, 2000, AT 3:00 PM
It's
MuayThai Time
In Milwaukee
USA Again!!
IKF Promoters Duke Roufus and Scott Joffe are all set to host another exciting night of MuayThai action at the Milwaukee County Sports Complex, 6000 West Ryan Road, Franklin Wisconsin, USA this Saturday night, April 1st.
This event took some bout hits earlier in the week when 4 different fighters pulled off the card. Some had valid excuses while others simply backed out for no given reason. Such the case with Light Heavyweight MuayThai Fighter Derek Yuen of Milwaukee, Wisconsin who's opponent, Paul Donaldson of Omaha, Nebraska dropped from their scheduled bout for no reason. These drops and others on other events obviously hurt an event greatly. Yuen had sold a lot of tickets to people who will be coming to the show in hopes to see him fight. Instead, he'll be in the crowd with them cheering for his fellow fighters. The issue has caused some debate here at the IKF Headquarters as to what to do to fighters who pull off events without valid excuses. Several ideas have come up from placing these fighters on a special page for promoters to be aware of to many other disciplinary ideas. What to do is a big question that many promoters face in todays promoting game. your ideas out there would be greatly appreciated if any of you have any. please e-mail them in to us.
The Milwaukee card will still feature many great MuayThai bouts including Pro MuayThai Heavyweight Sensation, Jason Johnson of Milwaukee Wisconsin, USA vs Christian "King Cobra" Toleque originally from Paris France now training out of Sakasam's camp in Indianapolis, Indiana, USA. Johnson is scheduled to face Kevin Rosier of Buffalo New York, USA as a Special Saturday Night Feature bout on the June 17th IKF/RINGSIDE Regional Event in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, USA.
For more info on these events, please call Duke Roufus or Scott Joffe at (414) 319-1151, ext. 2 or e-mail them at milwkick@geocities.com or at dukeroufus@webtv.net. For more information please visit the Phetnoi MuayThai Gym website at www.milwkick.com.
WEDNESDAY, March 29th, 2000, AT 10:45 PM
Amateur
MuayThai Fighters NEEDED
In Milwaukee,
Wisconsin
USA!
IKF Promoter Duke Roufus is looking for some Amateur MuayThai Fighters to fill some bouts for his event scheduled for this Saturday night, April 1st in Milwaukee Wisconsin, USA. Roufus is mainly looking for a Light Heavyweight MuayThai Fighter (165 to 178 lbs) to fight Derek Yuen (7 wins, 3 loses, 6' ) of Milwaukee, Wisconsin. Yuen's opponent, Paul Donaldson of Omaha, Nebraska pulled out of the fight earlier today. Roufus is also looking for other Amateur MuayThai fighters in other weights to fill some spots on the same event this weekend. For more info, please call Duke Roufus or Scott Joffe at (414) 319-1151, ext. 2 or e-mail them at milwkick@geocities.com or at dukeroufus@webtv.net. For more information please visit the Phetnoi MuayThai Gym website at www.milwkick.com.
MONDAY, March 27th, 2000, AT 7:00 PM
"Showdown
In Arizona"
Set For Tuesday Night!
IKF Promoter Clement Vierra is ready to go for his upcoming event tomorrow night, March 28th entitled, "Showdown In Arizona". Vierra's promotional company, Hard Knocks Gym will host the event at the Midnight Rodeo Club in Phoenix Arizona, USA. The main event will feature past IKF Amateur, International Rules United States Middleweight Champion, Anthony Bartinelli (KB: 8-0/8, BX: 9-3/6 ) of Phoenix, Arizona, USA vs Thomas Downing (25-14-2/10) of Ontario, Canada.
Bartinelli officially vacated his amateur title on October 18th 1999 to move into the Pro Full Contact Rule Rankings. He made his pro debut this last fall on October 26th at the same venue in Arizona. On that night, Bartinelli knock out his opponent, Cecil Hagins in the 2nd round of their main event bout. Hagins went down three times in the final round. The first knockdown came with a right hook after a right roundhouse kick. The 2nd time was after a combo of punches, two left hooks then a straight right hand. The 3rd and final time was after a right hand, left hook then right hand.
Downing last fought for the IKF in Redding California on December 17th, 1999 at the Win River Casino. In the bout he faced Dave Marinoble of Roseville, California, USA for the vacant IKF Full Contact Rule Super Middleweight North American Title. Marinoble stopped Downing at 1:04 of the third round.
Downing will be out to prove he has more to offer than he did against Marinoble against Bartinelli and Bartinelli will hope to continue his undefeated run as a kickboxer. Whatever the outcome, one thing is for sure. There's clear to be a Showdown In Arizona Tomorrow night!! For more information, please contact Mr. Clement Vierra at (602) 493-1567.
MORE NEWS OF 3-27-2000. . .
Coming later in the week, Results from IKF "MARCH MAYHEM" From Nebraska USA.
THURSDAY, March 23rd, 2000, AT 2:30 AM
"MARCH MAYHEM"
Set For Nebraska USA!
IKF Nebraska Representative Mick Doyle and Jay Beckby of Punch Promotions are all set to host this Saturday nights MARCH MAYHEM at the Hastings City Auditorium in Hastings, Nebraska, USA. The event will feature IKF Amateur MuayThai and ISCF Amateur Submission Bouts. For more information, contact Mr. Mick Doyle at (402) 498-9592 or by e-mail by clicking HERE or contact Mr. Jay Beckby at (402) 462-2636.
MORE NEWS OF 3-23-2000. . .
IKF
Fighters Advance in Boxing's
Golden Gloves!!
IKF/RINGSIDE National Amateur Full Contact Rules Champions Dave Pareja and Tim Mazurkiewicz have both advanced to the semi-finals in the Chicago, Illinois, USA Golden Gloves. Pareja is fighting in the light heavyweight open division. He won Tuesday night by decision. Mazurkiewicz fought Wednesday (March 15th) and won with a 2nd round TKO. Mazurkiewicz also fought this last Tuesday night as well and won with a 1st round TKO. They both fought again last night, Wednesday the 22nd, but the results were not available at this press time. (12:20 AM) The winners advance to the finals. The two are representing B & Z Boxing Club from Freeport Illinois, USA. Mazurkiewicz will be representing B & Z Kickboxing Club (TEAM THUMP) at the IKF regionals as well. Congratulations guys and keep up the great work!
WEDNESDAY, March 22nd, 2000, AT 4:00 PM
Owens Ready To Defend U.S. Title
IKF Amateur Full Contact Rules Welterweight Champion Gary Owens of San Jose CA, USA has found himself in familier territory with other Amateur Champions. Two and a half years ago, Owens won his title after stopping past Champion Kimo Kekai of Roseville, CA, USA at 1:23 of the first round with 3 solid body shots. The event was promoted by IKF Promoter Dan Verdugo in Redding California on July 24th, 1997. After winning the title, Owens and trainer Javiar Mendez had hoped to have several challenges. However, Owens injured his knee and surgery took him out of the fight game for over a year.
For some time now, IKF Florida State Full Contact Rules Champion, Derrick Samuels of Orlando Florida has been wanting to meet Owens to challenge for his US Title. Samuel's had hoped to meet Owens at last years IKF/RINGSIDE National Championship Tournament but rehabilitation of Owen's knee surgery forced him to miss the event. Samuels ended up winning the Welterweight Full Contact Rules National Tournament Championship which made him eligble to face Owens for his U. S. Title. (The two are different, one a National Tournament Championship, the other a U.S. Title) After the Tournament last year, IKF Promoter Caroline Mixon of Orlando Florida was willing to bring Owens to Florida to face Samuels. However, again, Owens was still rehabiliting from his knee surgery. Since than, Mixon accepted a big promotion with her job which brought her to close her gym to focus more on her job, leaving Owens without a local promoter to promote the bout.
Although, this match still appeared good and possible on paper, the two still needed a promoter to put the match on. Something that many fighters don't fully understand is that it takes money to promote events and most amateur promoters only bring local fighters in for their events to fight fighters they train at their gym or other local fighters they feel can bring in ticket sales. A valid reason for every promoter. However, to bring someone across the country was an expense many promoters were not willing to put out. To make this work, some promoter would either need to fly Samuels to California or Owens to Florida and since neither Owens or Samuels trainers are promoters, they would need a promoter willing to find the match worthy enough to justify the costs of bringing the other opponent in.
To give everyone some insight to the fight game here, the fighters who have trainers who are promoters are usually going to get a lot more oppoortunities to fight since they are assured to get fights on their trainers events. In addition, these same trainers who promote can now work out trade deals with other trainer/promoters to exchange fighters for each others events. Also, even if the fighters phone never rings for other promoters events, they can still fight on their trainers events. This is usually an issue when it comes to pros as well. Many promoters work out exchange deals around the world where one trainer/promoter in Europe may bring a USA fighter or fighters over and in exchange, the USA trainer/promoter does the return deal with the same number of fighters or if pro fighters, they can also match the purses to assure all is even. This is a great way for trainers/promoters to justifty the expense of bringing in an international fighter to assure his/her fighters will get international experience and travel as well. Fighters who do not have a trainer who promotes are left with the hope a promoter will book them on their events as in Samuels and Owens case.
Enter IKF Official and Promoter Dan Stell of Fairfield, California, USA. Stell got to see Samuels fight this last month in Daytona Beach Florida and he's also seen Owens fight as well. Being impressed with them both, Stell has offered to put the two together on his May 20th event in Fairfield California.
Owens and trainer Javiar Mendez of American Kickboxing Academy in San Jose California were glad to accept, especially since we had made it appear that Owens was not defending his title in a previous press on this page. "Gary will do the fight on the 20th. The only problem he has is the claim that Gary is the U.S. Champ, but he has not defended the title, when in fact no one has contacted me regarding this fight until now." said Owens trainer Javiar Mendez.
Let us apologize to both Owens and Mendez publically, for that was not our intention at all. Our point we were trying to make was about the NEED to bring all the best fighters together to meet at the National Tournament each year. Again, Owens couldn't attend the tournament due to the rehabilitation of his knee injury. In addition, as we said previously, the only promoter to ever ask for Owens to defend his title on their event was Caroline Mixon in Orlando last year. During that time, the IKF had allowed Owens time to rehibilitate after his knee surgery. Regardless of Samuels or anyone challeng him, if Owens does not have a promoter to promote him, it's not his fault the bout couldn't happen. The bout would still need a promoter so challenges on any level, pro or amateur are easier said than done.
So again, we apologize to Mr. Owens and look forward to bringing these two great amateur welterweights together to find the true United States Champion on May 20th in Fairfield, California, USA. At 5'7, the 23 year old, U.S. Champion Owens of San Jose, CA, USA enters the bout with a record of 3 wins, 1 loss with 2 wins by knockout. He also
