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WEDNESDAY, June 30th, 1999, AT 3:00 AM
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MORE NEWS OF 6-30-99. . .
Silva Retires Title, Reyes to Face Steele in Hawaii
What was thought to be a small fracture in the hand of IKF International Rules World Welterweight Champion Ivan Silva turned out to be more serious than expected. A career ending injury that will require surgery has forced Silva to call it quits. Silva of Tijauana in Baja Ca, Mexico ends his career with a 14 and 1 record with 8 KO's but was NEVER challenged for hisIKF World Title until Steele's recent challenge. He originally won his IKF title back on December 15th, 1997 with a "DEVASTATING" KO over Dave Horvath of Winnipeg, Manitoba Canada at 1:44 of the first round in Tijuana Mexico. Silva had became the first ever Tijuana fighter to ever win a Pro Kickboxing World Title. He was not known as a great kicker but had excellent hand skills and proved so with his knockout power.
Silva's trainer, Miguel Reyes will now in turn face Steele for the now vacant IKF World International Rules Welterweight Title. Promoter Tom Moffett in Hawaii wanted a leg kick fight for the main event scheduled for July 16th at the Blaisdell Arena in Hawaii and not a Muay Thai bout which is why Steele won't be facing Milwaukee Wisconsin USA's Richard Kostuck who was a favored replacement. It's inevitable that Steele and Kostuck will eventually meet in due time and probably for Steele's World Junior Welterweight Muay Thai Title. Kostuck first won the IKF "United States" Junior Welterweight Muay Thai title back on April 4th, 1998 in Milwaukee WS with a knockout of Jack Whittaker of St. Louis Missouri at 1:05 of the second round. Next, Kostuck went on to win the IKF Intercontinental Muay Thai title the very next month on Saturday, May 30th, again in Milwaukee against Muay Thai sensation Sakasem of Fairtex past. Kostuck won the bout by unanimous decision, 50-46, 50-46 & 48-47 and although the scores may not indicate it, this was a GREAT BOUT!!! The two met again on December 4th, 1998 and again put on another GREAT BOUT with the same result as Kostuck retained his title with a unanimous decision victory, 49-46, 48-47 and 49-46. This was Sakasam's retirement bout and at 40 years old, he was still a GREAT Fighter.
Ironically, Steele won his IKF World Title against the same opponent Silva did, Dave Horvath with a 2nd round KO at the 2:53 mark at Table Mountain Casino in Frait CA, USA. Steele started slow in the bout but than went to work on Horvath's legs in the second round scoring on strong leg kicks. Another twist here was that when Silva faced Horvath in Mexico, he made him drop the 3 lbs he was over weight. On the other hand, when Horvath weighed in heavy against Steele, "8 lbs", Steele said "No problem, lets fight!" Steele and Reyes have met before back in their amateur days in 1990 when Steele won a close split decision over Reyes in Buana Park CA, USA. Both fighters have come a long way since that meeting and we're sure to see a war in Hawaii.
Six IKF Hawaii State Titles are also planned for the event which include IKF Light Heavyweight Title: Tommy Pestana vs Chris Cafran, IKF Super Middleweight Title: Justin Kaahanul vs Shawn Taylor, IKF Super Welterweight Title: Kaleo Kean vs Virgil Sanicolas, IKF Light Welterweight Title: Jaran Ancheta vs Kili Madrid, IKF Super Lightweight Title: Duane Amaral ve Danny Cayme, IKF Lightweight Title: Che-ung Aiona vs Tien Nguyan.
For more event info, contact Tom Moffatt or Sher Lewis at (808) 371-8835 or Sher at by e-mail by clicking HERE..
IKF President Steve Fossum will attend the event as IKF Representative along with well known IKF Referee Danny "BAM BAM" Stell. Stell, a past kickboxing champion himself is scheduled to referee all the bouts. Stell and Fossum will arrive in Hawaii a week early though on the 9th so they can attend the USA vs China San Shou Event featuring USA San Shou Standout Cung Le and others.
MORE NEWS OF 6-30-99. . .
Chris Wright....
"THE BEST!"
Chris Wright of England Is INDEED...
The BEST
MUAY THAI Cruiserweight! If not THE BEST
Overall Cruiserweight!
It's a Great Read, so enjoy...
No Question here, "CHRIS WRIGHT" of England is "THE" Cruiserweight to beat in ANY RULE STYLE! Not because he's an IKF World Champion! It's just a FACT! Chris Wright is the REAL DEAL! He also holds the ISKA Cruisweweight Muay Thai Title and wants to be the ONLY Undisputed Cruiserweight World Champion. HOW? Well, since we can't find anyone wanting to fight him, (Are you afraid? Call yourself a Champion?) If no challenges come his way, his trainer Alby Bimpson may promote an event to sanction the WKA World title, and we SUPPORT HIM!!! Yes, even though Bimpson is our IKF European Representative! Why? Again, Wright is The Real Deal! And with him holding ALL the top "3" Organizations World Titles, surly SOMEONE will want to fight him... But than again... Maybe not... who knows.
Wright has yet to be challenged for ANY of his World Titles! He was so frustrated that no one would fight him at Cruiserweight that he even moved up in weight to Heavyweight to take on Dennis Lane of North Carolina, USA for the vacant IKF Heavyweight Pro Muay Thai title. Then Lane backed down. Others such as WAKO (European only organization) World Champion Kirkwood Walker of England won't even climb in the ring with Wright. And he calls himself a World Champion? What are you dodging Walker? Or is it your "POLITICAL GAMES" manager Paul Hennessy? HEY Hennessy! Here's "A GREAT READ FOR "YOU", So ENJOY..."
"If you think you "MANAGE" and "PROMOTE" the best fighters, than put one of your guys in the ring against Wright! You already dodged Wright with Walker once. Still plan to continue doing it? It's time the PUBLIC knows what you've been doing to all these fighters who DESERVE A LOT MORE in Europe rather than read what "YOU" put in your magazine articles! STOP Protecting your champions! STOP The POLITICS! Promote the best vs the best! Oh,,, and WHO have you been sending to K-1? Wright seems to have KOed a lot of your "SO CALLED" Best of Europe Bunch you've been sending Mr. Ishi. Does he know this? Why not offer Wright a shot in K-1? Or is it true that since he won't sign a contract with you, you won't send him? Is that the "REAL" Truth Paul? Just thought we'd ask. Care to comment? MAN are we Tired of that kind of CRAP!!!
To Be The
Best, You Need To FIGHT The Best!
Now
hey... That's A GREAT READ isn't it Paul!
Right now, WRIGHT is CLEARLY the Best Cruiserweight In The WORLD, and who knows, maybe even one of the best Heavyweight in the World as well! The writings on the wall! Wright is a STANDOUT! He and his trainer Alby Bimpson have already made an official challenge to Don Wilson for his recently won Full Contact Rules World title but will Wilson take it? Probably not due to money. So will Wilson retire the title then? Who knows, lets allow Don time to finish the movie/film he's working on before deciding anything for him. It would be a great fight in England!
So WHO'S NEXT? If you call yourself a Champion, STEP UP TO THE PLATE Cruiserweights!!! EVEN HEAVYWEIGHTS!Wright is looking for a challenge from ANY Promoter, ANY Organization, ANY Fighter!!! If you think you Promote the BEST, Train/Manage the BEST, "ARE" the BEST, than FIGHT THE BEST! Not because he's an IKF World Champion but instead, because he's CHRIS WRIGHT! "THE" World Cruiserweight Champion!! For challenges, contact Wright's trainer Alby Bimpson in England at, 01942-723858 or : +441942 723858 or by e-mail by clicking HERE! Serious Challenges only please...And if you think we don't know what were talking about, well... You DON'T KNOW Chris Wright!
MONDAY, June 28th, 1999, AT 3:30 AM
Dennis Lanes Backs Out for "4th" Time as his actions and Mass Destruction Problems Force NEW IKF LAWS
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MORE NEWS OF 6-28-99. . .
IKF WALES:
The Names "WILLIAMS" Rules In WALES!
IKF Promoter Russ Williams of Wales hosted another great night of British Championship Kickboxing on Sunday Night, June 20th at the Springfield Hotel in North Wales. The main event of the night featured Wales Standout Dylan "The Lumberjack" Williams against Steven Boyd of Ireland. Boyd replaced Williams first opponent Wayne Turner of Woverhampton England who dropped out of the bout weeks before. The bout was for the vacant IKF European Heavyweight Title and was co-sanctioned by WAKO-Pro of Europe.
It didn't take Williams long to make a point as the 6'2" Williams jumped on the smaller Boyd (5'10") with Dennis Alexio like Heavyweight Speed and never gave Boyd a chance to get started. Williams delivered a picture perfect turnback side kick that landed into the lower ribs of Boyd at only 25 seconds into the opening round. Boyd dropped to the canvas and was unable to continue as IKF International Referee John Blackledge of England stopped the contest. Williams improved to 17-2-1 with 12 KO's while Boyd dropped to 6-3. Some have already suggested a possible bout between Williams 27 and IKF World Heavyweight Champion Dennis Alexio but we'll just have to wait and see on that.
IKF President Steve Fossum of California USA and IKF European Representative Alby Bimpson of Merseyside England served as judges and IKF Representatives on the event. For more event info, contact Mr. Russ Williams in Wales at 01352 712 810.
MORE NEWS OF 6-28-99. . .
IKF ENGLAND:
Bimpson Features England vs Portugal In Matches BIG IN HEART!
They say it takes 2 main elements to win in a fighting sport such as kickboxing, Heart and Skill. But what happens when Heart meets Heart and Skill meets Skill? Well when IKF Promoter and European Representative Alby Bimpson and his Merseyside Kickboxing crew matched these bouts, no one could have asked for better. Bimpson's event was held at the St Helens Town Hall in England on Monday night, June 21st and it was clear to the sell out crowd that EVERY Fighter Had them BOTH! Heart AND SKILL! The show was titled "EUROPEAN SHOWDOWN" and with the 4 IKF titles on the line, it lived up to every bit of the hype! IKF President Steve Fossum of California USA was in attendance and was VERY impressed with all the fighters.
The event started out a little cloudy when ex-World Boxing Champion Cheryl Robinson of Southport England pulled off the card only hours before it started. Robinson was scheduled to fight Sandre Penhel of Viseu Portugal in a 5 round non title match. When Bimpson got word Robinson was out he quickly went to work to find an opponent for Penhel who had made the trip over with the other Portages team. He was pleased to find Julie Haselgrave of Wakefield England who took the fight on only a few hours notice. With the line-up in order, it was SHOWDOWN SHOWTIME!
BOUT 1: The night started with a bang with the IKF Full Contact Rules British Middleweight Title on the line. IKF Scotland Champion Wullie Robbie of Glasgow Scotland faced off against Robbie Weedall of Skelmersdale England. Robbie controlled the bout from the opening round. A nose bleed on Weedall started in the 5th and in the 6th, he took a standing 8. Finally at the :32 second mark of round 7, IKF International Referee John Blackledge stopped the bout. Wullie Robbie of Glasgow Scotland became the new IKF Full Contact Rules British Middleweight Champion.
BOUT 2: In the second bout of the evening, England Standout Tony Bassnett of Liverpool England faced IKF Portugal Champion Celso Costa for the IKF International Rules European Light Welterweight Title. This was a bout STRONG on heart by BOTH fighters. Costa came in WAY light for the fight but wanted to fight anyway. On the scorecards it may show that Bassnett won nearly every round however, don't let the numbers fool you. This was a GREAT Fight and a REAL WAR! In losing, Costa proved he deserves to hang with the BEST and we are sure we will see a lot more of him but probably in the Full Contact Rules Division where he excels best. The bout went the entire distance with Bassnett winning the title on all the judges cards, 80-77, 80-72 and 80-74. Bassnett was awarded the long awaited IKF European Light Welterweight Title by Unanimous Decision.
BOUT 3: In the third bout of the night, Sandre Penhel of Portugal was set to fight in her first ever leg kick bout while across the ring, Julie Haselgrave was trying to get warmed up after accepting the bout on only a few hours notice. Experience was clearly the key here as once again it was proved, if you don't train in leg kicks, don't take a fight in leg kicks. Although Penhel showed great high kick skill, Haselgrave continued to low kick her beating her down with shots to the thigh of her left leg. In the end, Penhel was still standing, going the entire 5 rounds as her strong heart kept her in the match. On the cards, all 3 judges gave the decision to Haselgrave 50-44, 50-45 and 50-44. It was Penhel's FIRST loss who dropped to 14-1 and decided later in the night that she would stick to the above the waist, full contact style fighting. She excels there and we are sure to see her at centerstage in the FCR arena soon. Great thanks to Julie Haselgrave who improved to 10-5 and her trainer Dean White for taking the bout on such short notice.
BOUT 4: In the 4th bout of the night, Alex Wasanowicz of Aberdeen Scotland was looking to add one last title to a fine fighting career. Wasanowicz, in his 40's was matched to face current IKF Northwest Area England Champion, Dave Wilson of Merseyside England for the IKF British Full Contact Rules Super Middleweight Title. Wilson came out strong and fast in round 1 using his 6'2" height to great advantage over the shorter Wasanowicz who stood 5'11". Wilson knocked Wasanowicz down in the first round with a strong right hand but Wasanowicz rose quickly as the bell for round 1 sounded. In round 2, Wilson again started quickly scoring big on every shot. Wasanowicz was able to counter some but Wilson's height seemed to be his main advantage. At the :36 second mark of round 2 Referee John Blackledge stepped in to stop the bout. Wilson won the IKF British Full Contact Rules Super Middleweight Title by TKO in round 2. Wasanowicz announced his retirement from the ring but certainly not from the sport. He will continue to be an IKF Promoter in Scotland and from the sound of things, he's got some GREAT PLANS on the Horizon. Wasanowicz retires with an 8-3 record while the 24 year old Wilson remained undefeated.
BOUT 5: He had just recently fought for the IKF World Muay Thai Title in Wisconsin USA going all 5 rounds toe to toe with Kongnapa of Thailand. Although he lost on decision, Eval Denton brought his value up greatly in the fighting world with his performance. So much that promoter Alby Bimpson wanted to offer him a shot at another title, the European Full Contact Welterweight Title. Denton fights in all 3 main rule styles and has done well over his career. With a record of 38-19-4 with 11 KO's it's clear that Denton of Wolverhampton, England has not backed away from ANY Fighter in his class. On this night, he faced Portugal's strongman, Augusto Gomes who has compiled quite a winning record himself at 13-2. The bout was for the IKF European Full Contact Rules Super Welterweight Title. Back and forth these two went for the full 10 rounds. Gomes stayed consistent with the number of kicks he threw per round staying around 13 while Denton unloaded an arsenal. From 19 kicks in round 1, 22 in round 2, 16,13,18,18, 13, 13, 13 and finishing the final round with 22, Denton stayed busy which seemed to be the strong difference in the bout. These 2 fought a tough war with a lot of heart. Denton won on all 3 judges cards, 98-92, 100-92 and 100-92 to win the IKF European Full Contact Rules Super Welterweight Title. As always, the charismatic Denton won the hearts of the fans. But to add to this win even more, this time, unlike some of his other organization title wins, he walked out with his own Title Belt. The IKF European Full Contact Rules Super Welterweight Title. Great fight guys!
For more event info, contact Mr. Alby Bimpson and Merseyside Kickboxing at +44 1942 723858 or by e-mail by clicking HERE!
MORE NEWS OF 6-28-99. . .
Broken Hand Forces Silva Out of Title Defense Against Steele In Hawaii
It was announced to the IKF Saturday that IKF World Leg Kick Welterweight Champion Ivan Silva of Mexico will not be able to defend his title against American Danny Steele in Hawaii on July 16th. According to Silva's Trainer Doug Dickey, Silva fractured his hand Saturday during training. The IKF has yet to receive a doctors report on the injury but should soon. Silva was to make his first mandatory defense since winning the title by KO over Dave Horvath of Winnipeg, Alberta Canada. Silva won the title in Tijuana Mexico on December 15th 1997. His last IKF bout was a first round KO over California's David Blocker on April 23rd, 1998. As of this writing, no replacement opponent has been found yet for Steele. It is clear though that Steele will be fighting for an IKF World title whether defending his own, the IKF Junior Welterweight Muay Thai World Title or fighting for either the vacant IKF International Rules Super Welterweight World title or the vacant IKF International Rules Light Welterweight World title. Possible opponents include leg kick fighters, Miguel Reyes of California USA or Tony Bassnett of England. Muay Thai Fighters could include Eval Denton of England, Songhkla Magesticgym or Rich Kostuck both of Wisconsin USA or Khunpon of Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada. An opponent will be announced within the week. To contact the promoters of the event, call Tom Moffatt or Sher Lewis at (808) 371-8835 or Sher's e-mail by clicking HERE
MORE NEWS OF 6-28-99. . .
IKF San Shou Featured at New York Kung-Fu and Kickboxing's IKF New York Showdown!
IKF New York, NY: IKF 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)
Their next show is tentatively scheduled for September. Fighters are needed in ALL divisions. For more information call (212) 242-2453 or visit the website by clicking HERE: http://www.angelfire.com/ny/sanshou/index.html
Still to Come...
When We get ALL the Results...Full Stories on These Events;
Sik Tai Muay Thai Centre's IKF CANADA
Mike Mattox's IKFIllinois!
THURSDAY, June 24th, 1999, AT 3:00 PM
IKF/RINGSIDE National South West Division CHANGED TO...
Saturday, July 31st, Beginning at 12 Noon: IKF USA South West Regionals will now be held at Camp Penelton in Oceanside, California.
IKF / RINGSIDE U.S. National Amateur Regional Tournament Full Contact, Intl & Muay Thai Rules Division - South West Division- Including fighters from: California, Arizona, Nevada, New Mexico, Utah
For more info, contact Mr. Doug Dickey at (619) 529-0134 or Marsh Hamil at 760-931-0142.
THURSDAY, June 24th, 1999, AT 3:00 AM
This Weekend For The IKF!
IKF NEW YORK:
IKF Promoters, New York Kung-Fu and Kickboxing Presents New York Showdown Saturday, June 26, 1999 at 7:PM at the New York Kung-Fu and Kickboxing center at 43 W 24th Street (#3B) New York, NY. Tickets are $15 and $20 for Ringside. For more information and tickets call (212) 242-2453 or visit http://www.angelfire.com/ny/sanshou/news.html !
Some of the very best amateur fighters on the east coast have been selected for the event. Keep in mind that the card is subject to change. Here is the nights line-up;
Busy Week For The IKF!
IKF CANADA:
IKF Promoter Arthur Pereira and the Sik Tai Muay Thai Centre will host Championship Kickboxing this Friday night June 18th, in Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada. For more info, contact Mr. Arthur Pereira at (204) 775-2672 or Mr. Robert Coquete by e-mail by clicking HERE For more event info, check out the Sik Tai Muay Thai Centre Website by clicking HERE!
IKF ILLINOIS:
IKF Promoter Mike Mattox is set to host BATTLEZONE II this Saturday night, June 19th, at the Oregon City Coliseum, Oregon, Illinois, USA.For more info, contact Mr. Mike Mattox at (815) 288-4998. Fax number: (815) 626-2268.
IKF ENGLAND:
IKF Promoter and IKF European Representative Alby Bimpson of England and IKF President Steve Fossum have a busy weekend planned with their big IKF European Officials & Promoters meeting and their IKF Europe Officials Seminar. Ending the week will be Bimpson's big IKF Show scheduled for Monday night, June 21st in Merseyside England. The feature bouts for the night include;
For more event info, contact Mr. Alby Bimpson and Merseyside Kickboxing at +44 1942 723858 or by e-mail by clicking HERE!
MORE NEWS OF 6-15-99. . .
IKF BORDER LEAGUE RESULTS...
FROM Doug Dickey, IKF Mexico: The IKF Border League with Reyes Muay Thai threw its second bout titled "War of the Pacific" on Sunday, June 13th at the BabyRock Disco in Tijuana, Mexico before a packed crowd of 300 people. Teams represented were Ken Shamrock's Lions Den, HUMAN/USMC Kickboxing, Black Tiger, Melchor Menor's World Kickboxing, Reyes Muay Thai, and several Mexican teams from various cities. 20 bouts took place with modified Muay Thai Rules (No Elbows), headgear and 14oz gloves. The fight of the evening went to 15 year old sensation Brenda Lopez trained by IKF representative Miguel Reyes and Valerie Andrada trained by world champion Mechor Menor. The fight was a three round war that went back and forth continuously with a full arsenal of kicks, knees and heavy hands. A split decision went to Brenda Lopez. Results:
The next IKF Border League event is scheduled for July 18th at the Baby Rock in Tijuana. This event will feature the IKF/RINGSIDE Western Semi-Finals. Interested parties may contact Doug Dickey in San Diego, CA at 619-529-0134 or Miguel Reyes in Mexico at 011-52-66-24-15-42.
MONDAY, June 14th, 1999, AT 11:00 AM
IKF /RINGSIDE National Amateur Tournament Date & Location...
"CONFIRMED"
A RINGSIDE Sponsored Event - ringsideboxing.com
Well, after a lot of negotiating and searching for the best deal and venue for the IKF RINGSIDE National Amateur Tournament, we have finally confirmed that it will be in the MIDDLE of the USA so EVERYONE can get their easily. The confirmed dates are SEPTEMBER 3rd, 4th & 5th and the confirmed venue location will be at the Harvey's Resort Casino in Council Bluffs Iowa.
We will have a Special PACKAGE Room Rate for all FIGHTERS and TRAINERS soon and you can contact Tournament Coordinator Mick Doyle at (402) 498-9592 for that info or by e-mail by clicking HERE! We are also working on a plane ticket discount deal with several airlines for all the fighters and trainers which we should know by the first week in July.
If you have not been able to attend a REGIONAL event in your area, please contact the IKF by e-mail by clicking HERE. Let us know in writing WHY you could not attend a regional event and we will see what we can do about helping you attend the Nationals "THIS YEAR". NEXT YEAR, ALL FIGHTERS will be required to attend a local REGIONAL qualifying event to be accepted as a qualifier into the National Finals. However this year, we were unable to organize Regionals in all the areas we wanted to which explains why some fighters were unable to attend a Regional.
FRIDAY, June 11th, 1999, AT 2:30 PM
IKF BORDER LEAGUE
Ready To Rumble!
This Sunday, June 13th IKF Promoters Doug Dickey and Miguel Reyes will hold their second IKF Border League event at the Baby Rock Disco in Tijuana, Mexico. The IKF Border League was organized by Dickey & Reyes to establish more events between fighters in California and Mexico. The success of the league has been great. Over 20 bouts are planned for this Sundays event which is sponsored by Tecate Beer, Monte de Baja and Calafia Furniture. The event will feature fighting in the Modified Muay Thai Rules (No Elbows) with knees to the body permitted, headgear, 14 oz. gloves and shin guards will be mandatory.
Doug Dickey, who is the IKF Mexico Representative will also be organizing the IKF South West Regionals for the IKF/RINGSIDE National Amateur Tournament. The South/West Regional will be held in Tijuana Mexico due to the high cost of insurance for fighters in California ($60 per fighter PER "BOUT") and the unability to find a host promoter in Arizona or Nevada. The date for the Regional is July 18, and it will also be held at the Baby Rock Disco in Tijuana. The Regional Tournament will feature bouts in the Full Contact, International & Muay Thai Rules Division and include fighters from California, Arizona, Nevada, New Mexico and Utah. For more info on the IKF Border League or the IKF/RINGSIDE National Amateur Tournament South West Regional, you can contact Reyes Boxing Gym, Mr. Miguel Reyes at 011-52- 66-24- 15-42 or Mr. Doug Dickey at (619) 529-0134 or e-mail Mr. Dickey by clicking HERE.
A RINGSIDE Sponsored Event - ringsideboxing.com
MORE NEWS OF 6-11-99. . .
IKF Memphis Tennessee USA
IKF Promoter Jeff Mullen is ready to host another IKF Kickshoot event this Saturday night, June 12th at the New Daisey on Beale Street, Memphis Tennessee, USA. The Main Event will feature a submission bout between Joey Roberts against Mike Powell. Also featured will be a Kickboxing bout featuring Jonathan "The Machine" Border. Doors for the event are scheduled to open at 7:PM and bouts begin at 8:PM. For more info you can contact Mr. Jeff Mullen at (901) 757-0985 or by e-mail by clicking HERE..
TUESDAY, June 9th, 1999, AT 2:30 PM
IKF Orlando Florida, USA...
"ROCKS THE HOUSE!!!"
A RINGSIDE Sponsored Event - ringsideboxing.com
Like most of us on the IKF Team, Promoter Caroline Mixon of Orlando Florida is just getting better and better at her work! Mixon took some tips and pointers she was given after her last event and put them into action to make her event last Saturday night at the Orlando Kickboxing Center a great success. From her "Gracious" Hospitality to everyone, to the matching of 8 great fights, Mixon and her MACC Group look to have a long future as promoters in Florida.
The event featured 2 IKF title bouts. The Main Event of the night featured the IKF United States International Rules Light Middleweight Title between Duane Ludwig (8-2) of Aurora, Colorado vs Tony Haddock (6-2) of Orlando Florida. In round 1, Ludwig was the more active fighter as he mixed up both low and high kicks against Haddock. Never in trouble, Haddock used the ring to avoid Ludwig's attacks, countering on some. In round 2, Haddock seemed to have settled down and stood his ground from the start when Ludwig came in. As the round progressed, Haddock seemed to find his mark and when Ludwig pressed near the 1 minute mark of the round, Haddock unloaded a blistering left hook that quickly dropped Ludwig to the canvas. Ludwig's legs were shaking on the mat yet he stood up as IKF Referee Dan Stell started to count. However, once up, he fell back into the ropes again and it was obvious he was not able to continue. Stell stopped the bout at 51 seconds into the second round. Haddock was mobbed in the ring by fans and training partners and when the ring cleared, he was awarded the IKF United States International Rules Light Middleweight belt by fellow Orlando Kickboxing Center fighter and IKF U.S. Woman's Champion, Marisol Esquilin.
The semi Main event was for the IKF Florida State Welterweight title between Tawn Saephan (5-4) of Miami, Florida and Derrick Samuels (6-0) of Orlando, Florida. Although round 1 was exciting from both fighters, in rounds 2,3 & 4, Saephan's choose to instead play a waiting game. However, Saephan's counters didn't hit Samuels at all as Samuels scored with a combination of hands and feet. Saephan quit at the 31 second mark of round 4 claiming to have a sore shoulder but was fine after the bout and a doctors check proved no injury. Samuels won the IKF Full Contact Rules Florida State title over Saephan by TKO. Saephan use to live in Roseville California USA where he trained with IKF Pro Champion, Dave Marinoble. Saephan had previous fought under Marinoble 2 times, both times against Brett Spaid of Roseville, CA, USA and both fights were defenses of Spaid's US Amateur title. Although Saephan lost both, he looked like a much better fighter than he did in Florida.
In the undercard bouts, here are the quick results below;
IKF President Steve Fossum and IKF Referee Dan Stell thank IKF Promoter Caroline Mixon for her Great Hospitality she showed everyone. The day after the event, Mixon went above and beyond the courtesy call when she included a vacation day at Universal Studios of Orlando which Mixon paid for herself. "When promoters do things like that, it makes all our work at an event so much more pleasurable" Said IKF President Steve Fossum. "Things like that mean a lot and at the expense of about $100 per ticket it wasn't just a throw in the dark jesture. It was something she didn't have to do but was thanking us for our work we did, and we truly appreciate it." Mixon's next promotion will be the IKF South East Regionals which is planned for sometime in late July. Her next regular event is planned for sometime in September but the date has yet to be announced. For more info, contact Ms Mixon or The MACC Group of Orlando Kickboxing Center at (407) 648-5133 or by e-mail by clicking HERE.
THURSDAY, June 3rd, 1999, AT 12:45 PM
IKF Orlando Florida Ready To Rumble!
A RINGSIDE Sponsored Event - ringsideboxing.com
IKF Promoter Caroline Mixon is set to host her next IKF Sanctioned event at the Orlando Kickboxing Center in Orlando Florida this Saturday night June 5th. The main event will be for the vacant IKF Amateur Intl. Rules Light Middleweight United States Title when Tony Haddock of Florida, USA faces off against Duane Ludwig of Colorado, USA. The semi main event bout will be for the first ever Florida State IKF Title when Derrick Samuels of Orlando, Florida, USA meets Tawn Saephan of Miami, Florida, USA for the vacant IKF Amateur Florida Welterweight Full Contact Rules Title. Saephan use to live in California and was trained by IKF Champion Dave Marinoble. Saephan has fought for the IKF Amateur US title 2 times against Champion Brett Spaid losing both in Great Fights in Sacramento, CA USA.
IKF President Steve Fossum will attend the event along with IKF referee Dan Stell of Fairfield, CA, USA. IKF Florida Representative Sean Whol will also attend. Mrs. Mixon and The MACC Group can be reached at (407) 648-5133 or by e-mail by clicking HERE.
MORE NEWS OF 6-3-99. . .
Muay Thai Madness In Milwaukee, Wisconsin, USA!
IKF Promoter Duke Roufus and Phetnoi Promotions of Milwaukee, Wisconsin, USA will host "MUAY THAI MADNESS" at the Eagles Club at 2401 West Wisconsin Avenue in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, USA this Saturday night, June 5th. IKF Intercontinental Muay Thai Rules Champion Richard Kostuck of Phetnoi Gym in Milwaukee, Wisconsin USA will face off against Omar Chabali of the Sitan Gym of Rabat, Morocco. A total of 12 bouts are scheduled for the night. For more info, you can call Milwaukee Kickboxing at (414) 319-1151. For ticket info, call the Eagles Club at: (414) 342-7283.
MORE NEWS OF 6-3-99. . .
Opinion Page?
OK, "A LOT" of you have e-mailed us to ask us to put our Opinion Page back up. Well, lets put it to a vote.... If you want it back, let us know "WHY" you feel it should remain up. We know, a lot of you have gave us some great reasons why we should keep such a page, but we want to hear them again. When we get your opinions in about the page, we'll consider putting it back up. No promises, but we "Will" consider it. However, if you believe that it is better for the sport to leave it down, let us know this as well. Also, let us know if you like the plans for the new page called "Kickboxing - Around The World". (Click HERE to see what this new page is.) We await your comments... Click HERE...
FRIDAY, May 28th, 1999, AT 6:15 PM
"BUSH IS BACK!"
On May 17th, Top Ranked Pro Middleweight Full Contact Fighter Curtis Bush of Virginia Beach, Virginia, USA, officially announced his retirement from fighting. HOWEVER...Today, May 28th, Mr. Bush called the IKF to inform us that he has decided to continue his career. Curtis Bush "WILL" FIGHT AGAIN! Let Everyone Know... "BUSH IS BACK!" Once again Curtis, remember that we here at the IKF will support whatever path you follow... We wish you the best of luck in your next bout!
MORE NEWS OF 5-28-99. . .
New IKF Division for Submission Fighting ISCF Has Successful Event!
The new IKF Submission Division ISCF ( International Sport Combat Federation ) hosted a great event last Saturday at the Midnight Rodeo Club in Phoenix, Arizona, USA. For more event details you can call Donnell's Dojo at (602) 873-5885. Here are the Title Bout results below;
For more info on the ISCF, Click ISCF
MORE NEWS OF 5-28-99. . .
IKF Canada Event Looking for Fighters!
IKF Promotional group Sik Tai Muay Thai Centre of Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada are looking for some fighters to participate on the upcoming June 18th IKF Event. Upper Midwest USA fighters are urged to contact them at (204) 775-2672 or Mr. Robert Coquete by e-mail by clicking HERE for event bookings. They are looking for both Pro and Amateur fighters. Here are the fighters and weights they are looking to match;
THURSDAY, May 27th, 1999, AT 6:10 PM
K-1 USA!
Mirage Hotel, Las Vegas, Nevada, USA. August 7th or 14th. The latest news is that there "WILL" be a K-1 USA. IKF Intl. Rules Heavyweight World Champion Rick Roufus looks to be matched up against Pedro Razzo in a Super Bout but final contracts have not been confirmed yet. The other Super Bout will feature Andy Hug vs Mike Bernardo. More still to come...
THURSDAY, May 27th, 1999, AT 1:15 AM
Results Coming SOON From The First IKF - ISCF Submission Fighting Event!
ISCF Championship Submission Fighting: Midnight Rodeo, Phoenix Arizona, USA. Title Bout Results Coming Soon....
FRIDAY, May 21st, 1999, AT 7:30 PM
New IKF Division for Submission Fighting! Welcome the ISCF.
It's official! The IKF will be kicking off their long awaited Submission Division under the New official banner name of the ISCF ( International Sport Combat Federation ) this Saturday in Phoenix, Arizona, USA. The new Submission Fighting Division will headline both amateur and pro submission style fighting around the world. The IKF choose to "RENAME" the association since the letters and name IKF refer to kickboxing and not submission style fighting. A new logo for the ISCF and new Brass Title Belt Medallions have been completed by the IKF new awards company, IAA ( International Awards & Appareal) and 3 Dynimite ISCF United States Title belts are on there way by Fed Ex for tomorrows event. The new logo will be loaded up on the submission page sometime next week.ISCF - International Sport Combat Federation - Page
The organization will be directly associated with the IKF sanctioning organization. The ISCF is organized in association with Nick Carroll, Jiro Shiroma, Tom Proctor and Lance Donnell, all of Phoenix, Arizona, USA. All will spearhead the organization along with IKF President Steve Fossum. This Saturdays event, the first official ISCF event, will take place at the Midnight Rodeo in Phoenix Arizona, USA. Gates open at 11 AM and the first bout is at HIGH NOON! The event is promoted by Donnells Dojo & Savage-Te. For more event info, call Donnell's Dojo at (602) 873-5885. Here is the title bout line up below;
For more info on the ISCF, Click HERE
MORE NEWS OF 5-21-99. . .
Brooks Mason "IS BACK!" Click HERE!
MONDAY, May 17th, 1999, AT 5:40 PM
IKF MASS DESTRUCTION IS TOPS!
A RINGSIDE Sponsored Event - www.ringside.com
Lowell, Massachusetts, USA. Pick up the phone...Hang up the phone... Pick up the phone...Hang up the phone... you get the idea... That seems to be all that is happening here at the IKF World Headquarters today where our phones have not been idle since we got into the office earlier today. Kickboxing fans, fighters, trainers and press around North America and the World all seem to be "BUZZIN" about the "Greatest Kickboxing Event Ever...MASS DESTRUCTION -I-!"
The event was "LIVE" on PPV & Viewers Choice throughout North America and proved to be one of, if not the greatest nights of kickboxing ever. The Promoters are already making plans for the next event tentatively scheduled for September 10th of this year. Tsongas Arena in Lowell Massachusetts, USA was the venue for the May 14th event which hosted a packed house to 5 IKF World Title Bouts and 1 IKF US Woman's Title Bout. Well known fight Commentator Phil Stone handled the Main Commentating while Past World Champion Kickboxer, Jean Yves Theriault was the voice for the color commentary. Due to PPV time restrains though, only 4 of the bouts were televised in full.
The night started out with an "Electrifying" Middleweight Full Contact Rules World Title Bout between Tommy Kimber of Salem, Mass, USA (16-1 with 10 KO's) and 4 time World Champion Curtis Bush of Virginia Beach Virginia, USA (42-9-2 with 30 KO's). This was an exciting bout with both fighters opening the show with a BANG! In the end, Kimber won the vacant IKF Pro Full Contact Rules Middleweight title by unanimous decision, 100-85 on 2 judges cards and 100-86 on the other. After the fight, the well known Bush announced his retirement. Bush won 4 World titles during his time and although he lost this bout, he has nothing to prove to anyone. He will ALWAYS be remembered as a GREAT Champion both in and out of the ring. We are sure to see more of Mr. Bush in the future as an official as well as fight trainer and more important, as a big part of the IKF World Team.
With only a few days left before the event, another sanctioning body tried to be a part of the event without respectfully consulting with the IKF first. This was something that was agreed to between the 2 organizations when the other sanctioning body tried to "Backdoor" the IKF on an event last year featuring IKF World Champion Dennis Alexio in Sacramento, CA, USA. Alexio was outraged that the other organization was involved and not "JUST" the IKF.
However, on the Mass event this last weekend, when the IKF made the final decision NOT to co-sanction with the other organization due to the way they tried to push into the event, the other organization obviously didn't take it well. Rather than act professional, the other organizations commissioner who was a "Guest" at the event went around to several fighters "In their locker rooms before their fights" badmouthing the IKF. What class...and to think... he's a guest... He then forced himself to sit at ringside and went out of his way to cause even more problems with the event causing delays with his "Petty" complaints to the State Commission at ringside. "There is a lot more to this story than everyone knows. said IKF President Steve Fossum. We made a promise and I shook hands with one of their owners back when they pulled this stunt in May of 1998 to NEVER try such a disrespectful stunt again, and they broke that promise. THEY Crossed a line and it's clear that we were in the right, AGAIN. What happened to Trust and Honor in this sport...? Their own commissioner showed us NONE! He hurt his entire organization by his actions both BEFORE, DURING and worse yet, AFTER a GREAT event! His only interest was to get the video of the event to make money with it for his organization, NOT help the promoters and the fighters. Especially when we heard he wanted 4 times the sanctioning fees we charged the promoter to sanction only 1 or 2 titles on the event. In addition, having the nerve, saying several fighters were not good enough for title shots. I was ashamed at him and shocked that he tried get a large amount of money from the promoters and his attempt to destroy these fighters opportunities for his own personal financial satisfaction. Some of these organizations better stop and look at who's leading them and it will explain why the IKF is surpassing them all." (There "WILL" be a Full story of this individuals actions in regards to this event on our "OPINIONS" page very soon... What a story!!)
Due to these delays, the original fight schedule for the first 2 bouts had to be changed. The second bout of the evening, the Woman's bout for example was scheduled for 10 rounds but was shortened to 6 so the match could fit into any TV time at all. It featured the IKF Full Contact Rules Woman's United States Title between Kellie Morse of Brookfield, Mass, USA (6-0 with 2 KO's) against Christina Rondeau of Woodsocket, Rhode Island, USA (8-2-1 with 2 KO's) This was a rematch between the 2 from an earlier non IKF event which had saw the ringside physician stop the bout due to excessive bleeding of Rondeau's nose. Also a problem in the bout was that Morse's corner would not wear the required "PANTS" for the Full Contact Rules bout. They had said they only had "Shorts". Instead of cancelling the bout, the shorts were accepted at the last minute in the dressing room. However, Morse entered the ring "IN PANTS" which she later took off before the fight started.
The bout was a back and forth war that saw each fighter exchanging blow after blow. In the end, two judges saw it for Morse, 60-54, 58-56 and another for Rondeau 58-56 giving Morse a "Split" decision win for the IKF Pro Woman's Full Contact Rules United States Title. Due to the shorter rounds, and the issue with the "Shorts vs Pants" this bout will be rematched at a later date so get ready for #3 ladies!!!
To begin the LIVE PPV show was the bout for the vacant IKF Pro Full Contact Rules Super Heavyweight title which has received a lot of response from all over the country. Nearly everyone we have talked to over the phone as well as at the event or those we have received e-mail from have all said this was a "GREAT WAR!!!" For years, many promoters have tried to make this match happen between Kevin Rosier of Buffalo, New York, USA (36-5 with 36 KO's) and Mike Labree of Roscoe, Illinois, USA (50-2 with 42 KO's). With promises coming from many promoters around North America, not to mention the broken promises by all the various organizations to both these fighters, both were very grateful for the opportunity and showed great respect and sportsmanship for each other before, during and after the bout. This is a fight that "SHOULD" have happened long ago, but better late than never. LaBree and rosier went toe to toe for 9 rounds exchanging blow after blow. This was a fight with all heart from both fighters. Rosier missed his kicks in 4 rounds (3,7,8 & 9) but he just kept taking everything LaBree threw at him, as did LaBree of Rosiers. At 26 seconds into round 10, LaBree caught Rosier with a short left to the head and Rosier went down to his knees. At that point, referee Jon Schorle put a stop to the bout even though it appeared that Rosier was more tired than hurt. Rosier respectfully accepted Schorle's decision as a professional, which goes to show everyone how TRULY PROFESSIONAL both Rosier and LaBree are. This bout saw two "Great Warriors" in the ring with more heart than you can EVER ask for. With the way everyone has responded to the bout, it looks like a rematch may be in the works. We'll keep you posted on it. GREAT FIGHT GUYS!!!
The next featured PPV bout was probably more desired than the main event as IKF world champion Rick Roufus of Ventura, CA, USA (51-4 with 36KO's) faced off against challenger Stan Longinidis of Boxhill, Victoria, Australia. This bout was originally scheduled to be for the vacant IKF International Rules "Super" Heavyweight Title. However, both Roufus and Longinidis both weighed in UNDER the Super Heavyweight Limit of 215 so instead the bout was a defense of Roufus' International Rules Heavyweight Title. This bout proved to be everything everyone "WANTED" it to be. With the worries of a quick KO by either fighter, some were afraid their PPV money would not be worth it. So wrong they were. Everyone wanted to see this one go some rounds and in response, well lets just say everyone got their monies worth. Roufus looked better than he EVER has in any of his past leg kick bouts mixing up both low and high kicks with great hand combinations. One of Roufus' high kicks dropped Longinidis in the 5th round but he quickly stood up before the count. Roufus answered all the critics who thought he wasn't a serious threat in the leg kick division as he blasted away on Longinidis round after round with both hand and feet combinations. As round 9 ended and Longinidis made his way back to his corner where it was discovered that Longinidis had suffered a broken ankle which obviously hurt his ability to move from Roufus. Longinidis informed the ringside physician that he could not continue and at that point, the bout was stopped by the ringside physician and referee Danny Stell. After the 9 rounds, Roufus was ahead on all 3 judges cards, 89-81, 86-83 and 88-81. With the win, Roufus retained his International Rules World Heavyweight Title and proved that his new trainers have clearly made him a force to be respected in the leg kick division. Look for Roufus to make some noise in his upcoming K-1 fights as well as on other IKF events.
With the way all the other fights excited the crowd, the main event had a lot of pressure on it to meet the expectations of everyone. The return of Don "The Dragon" Wilson to the ring though would not be without controversy, at least in the payment department. Kimber had agreed to get paid from the PPV income since he was an actual "Partner" in the promotional corporation. (Contract on file here at the IKF Office) However, just hours before the event, Kimber threatened to pull out of the bout unless he was given an additional $30,000 in addition to the already $20,000 he was paid to secure the bout rather than wait, as agreed for the PPV income. (Wilson was paid in full up front $150,000 and will rec. a great percentage of the PPV) During negotiations prior to the event starting, the other promotional partners decided that all they could do was to pay Kimber his money just to save the event. Money that was planned to be available for nearly all of the undercard bout fighters. A FULL story with all the Confirmed Facts will appear soon on the opinion page... But enough of that... On to the fight...
If you didn't see this fight LIVE on PPV, you better watch it when it re-runs over the next few days or buy it when it comes out on video because this is a fight and an entire show that every kickboxing fan should have in their personal video library. The build-up and ring entries of both Kimber and Wilson was no less than any big World Wide Boxing Event. Everything was in place for what was to be the making of kickboxing history! When the bell rang, you could cut the air with a knife as everyone felt....."THIS IS IT!"
Kimber came out quick as expected and scored quickly as well with hand combinations landing several strong uppercuts and spinning backhands in the first 2 rounds. However, Wilson proved to everyone he could still take a punch and weathered what storms came his way by Kimber. Wilson soon established his range and begin to score some great shots on Kimber. Nearing the end of the 3rd round, Wilson came alive and found his mark as he exploded with a flurry that eventually knocked Kimber to the floor motionless. As Dan Stell counted Kimber out on the floor, there was some confusion from many viewers as to what happened next. All night, due to the crowd noise, the referees had trouble hearing the round bell. Knowing this, with Stell counting over Kimber directly in front of IKF President Steve Fossum, Fossum informed Stell that the round had ended. However, again, due to the crowd noise, Stell, misunderstood Fossum's announcement and thought he was saying that for some reason, Kimber could return to his corner. Quickly realizing what had taken place, Fossum informed Stell that Kimber "WAS" counted out since Kimber never stood during the entire count. Spectators and viewers were a little confused since they never saw Stell wave the fight over until both fighters were sitting in their corners. "The call was correct by Stell", says IKF President Steve Fossum, "I blame myself for any misunderstandings. I was just doing as we were already doing in the previous bouts due to the arena noise." When Stell finally did wave the bout over, Wilson's corner went wild. Kimber and his trainers never protested as it was obvious that Kimber was not able to continue. After just 3 rounds of fighting, Don "The Dragon" Wilson came back after a 10 year retirement from kickboxing to not just squeak out with a win, but to win by a strong KO. In doing so, Wilson captures the vacant IKF Pro Full Contact Rules World Cruiserweight title and improves to a total of 70 victories with 47 KO's in his career. There was talk after the bout of Wilson facing Rick Roufus, but this is highly unlikely due to such a vast weight difference, but we won't count it out yet. After the Wilson fight, there was still another truly EXPLOSIVE match!
Bernard "Swiftkick" Robinson of Pittsburgh, PA, USA (43-6 with 31 KO's) faced off against Paul Biafore of Missaga, Ontario, Canada (29-3-1 with 15 KO's) This was probably the fastest paced bout of the night. These were CLEARLY the BEST 2 Welterweights going toe to toe to find a World Champion. In round 4, Biafore turned up the juice as he landed several strong head kicks to Robinson combined with great hand combinations to stop Robinson at the end of the 4th round. Although he lost, Robinson was so impressive we are sure to see him in the future on other IKF events and possibly fighting for another IKF title. In winning, Biafore captures the vacant IKF Pro Full Contact Rules Welterweight World Title.
As we have already said, the promoters hope to have another night of Live PPV IKF World Championship Kickboxing on September 10th. This event was one of the greatest Live Kickboxing Events EVER and sets a standard to GREAT, LIVE Kickboxing shows. But as great as it was, the promoters hope to make the next MASS DESTRUCTION II event even better than this one. And in saying that... WOW... That will be quite an event... Welcome to the Future of Great Kickboxing Events Everyone! Welcome to Kickboxing, IKF STYLE.....!!
WEDNESDAY, May 12th, 1999, AT 3:05 AM
IKF Thump Productions Ready to Go!
With the ring set up on HOME PLATE, IKF Promoter Craig Monyelle and Thump Productions is all set to host an evening of Muay Thai and Pro Kickboxing this Saturday night, May 15th at Vonachen Stadium in Peoria Illinois. The feature bout of the night will be Danny Russ of Beloit Wisconsin (Team Thump) against Bob Hanngan of Pekin Illinois, USA. Tickets are $10 in advance for general, $15 at the door. $25 advanced ringside and $30 ringside at the door. Doors open at 12 noon and the outdoor event begins at 1:PM. For more info, you can contact Mr. Craig Monyelle at (608) 362-0404. For tickets, contact Peoroa Athletic Club at (309) 672-3090 or Vonachen Stadium at (309) 688-1622.
TUESDAY, May 11th, 1999, AT 2:05 AM
IKF South West Amateur Regional Event set in "MEXICO"!
Click HERE for Details.
MORE NEWS OF 5-11-99. . .
IKF Canada Looking For Fighters!
IKF Promotional group Sik Tai Muay Thai Centre of Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada are looking for some fighters to participate on the upcoming June 18th IKF Event. Upper Midwest USA fighters are urged to contact them at (204) 775-2672 or Mr. Robert Coquete by e-mail by clicking HERE for event bookings. They are looking for both Pro and Amateur fighters.
SUNDAY, May 9th, 1999, AT 8:20 PM
Alexio Stops "The Amp" With "8" Seconds Left in the Fight!
A crowd of approximately 5,000 kickboxing fans at the Bladesdale Arena in Hawaii this last Saturday night saw something that doesn't happen very much...Dennis Alexio fighting in the 12th round. IKF World Heavyweight Champion Dennis Alexio added his 64th knockout to his record and his 69th victory with only 2 defeats, but this one took longer than only 5 of his 69 victories. Alexio went "NEARLY" 12 Full Rounds with 3 Time World Champion, Anthony "The Amp" Elmore until Alexio connected with a "Strong Left Hook" to Elmore's jaw that knocked Elmore out cold with only "EIGHT" seconds left in the fight. Veteran referee Marty Dancan of California, USA was brought in specially for the bout. Dancan has refereed over 100 title fights in his time and MANY World title Fights as well and he didn't even start a count when Elmore took the hit as he saw he was out before he hit the ring floor. Elmore was on the mat for over 10 minutes until being helped up to his corner where he even had trouble sitting down. He was taken to the local hospital and later released, however, earlier today he was taken back to the hospital again because of complications related to the concussion he suffered from the blow. Elmore will stay over one more day in the hospital while more tests are run to assure his well being. Our prayers go out to Anthony and his family, who are all there in Hawaii with him, for a safe recovery.
Elmore, fighting the first time in about 3 years was trained by Jeff Mullen of Memphis Tennessee, USA. According to sources, Elmore used the long reach of his jabs, his height and a lot of holding to keep Alexio in check. Although Alexio scored heavily with body shots, Elmore's height (6'3") and holding kept Alexio from delivering a lot of his power shots. Even though Alexio was ahead on all the judges cards when the Knockout occurred, Elmore will be remembered for the most recent fighter to take the legend ALEXIO into the 12th round. If Elmore continues to fight, he may have just made a bit of a name for himself with maybe a bigger payday against another opponent for at least 1 more fight. For Alexio... Although it took longer, it was just another day in the office. Same job, same result.. "Winner BY KO!" Great job AMP for "Walking The Walk!!" And special thanks from the Elmore Camp to Mr. Alexio for being a "GREAT HOST" while in Hawaii. If all promoters treated their fighters the way Mr. Alexio treated them, EVERYONE would want to do kickboxing!! For more event details, you can call Po-Okela Productions at (808) 922-1786.
Tat Mau Wong & Associates Prepare For DYNAMIC IKF Event!
After a 2 year layoff, while studying Chinese Medicine, IKF Promoter Master Tat Mau Wong has returned to Promoting Kickboxing! Mr. Wong & his promotional group are preparing for their upcoming May 9th Full Contact Challenge Kickboxing event at the University of San Francisco. Mr. Wong's events have always been the most prestigious and largest amateur events in the state of California and they still hold the record for the largest all amateur event in the state ever. IKF President Steve Fossum has been assisting Mr. Wong with the event matchmaking and says they should have a great event. This is clearly the event that the IKF calls, the MEGA Event in San Francisco or simply put… "The Show of Shows!" Here is the event line-up;
May , 1999
IKF & RINGSIDE PRODUCTS To Enhance KICKBOXING!
1998 The IKF and RINGSIDE PRODUCTS of Lenexa, Kansas, USA have begin working on a deal that will bring the sport of Kickboxing to yet another great level. RINGSIDE marketing chief, Joe Taylor and IKF President Steve Fossum have discussed some big plans for the sport starting this weekend at Master Tat Mau Wong's Mega Amateur Kickboxing Event at the University of San Francisco, San Francisco, CA, USA.
RINGSIDE will be supplying RINGSIDE PROFESSIONAL FIGHT GLOVES for the event which has always been the largest amateur event on the West Coast. A crowd of 3,000 plus is expected to witness 4 IKF Title bouts and 8 undercard matches. The IKF-RINGSIDE connection will include organization of an IKF-RINGSIDE National Championship Kickboxing Tournament. RINGSIDE currently holds such a tournament for boxing that features the best amateur boxers in the United States. Other plans for the IKF-RINGSIDE connection include some re-designing of various RINGSIDE equipment for kickboxing in which the IKF plans to offer the assistance of several IKF Champions and Trainers to help in the new designs. This way, RINGSIDE will be able to design equipment that Kickboxers want which can very greatly from boxers.
In addition, more ideas associated with the IKF-RINGSIDE connection include Kickboxing equipment, workout clothes and the most important thing of all, special discounts to IKF associated trainers, fighters & associates of RINGSIDE equipment. This proves to be yet another way the IKF is striving to help the sport of Kickboxing as well as help out the most important people of the sport, the Fighters, Trainers and Promoters that together will help the sport of kickboxing grow to greater levels. Expect to see the RINGSIDE name at A LOT of IKF events if this all goes as planned. From fight gloves, corner dressings, fighter apparel, ring canvas' and even rings, RINGSIDE has a lot to offer to the sport of KICKBOXING. As a leader in Boxing, the IKF-RINGSIDE connection will help make RINGSIDE the leader in Kickboxing as well. Keep watch for what all unfolds on this great merger for the better of the sport of Kickboxing.
THURSDAY, May 6th, 1999, AT 1:30 PM
Alexio & "The Amp" Meet In Hawaii
Some portions of this article are from a previous posting
IKF Sanctioned Event, Blaisedell Arena in Honolulu, Hawaii, USA:
For years, many have been saying Undisputed Full Contact Rules Heavyweight Champion Dennis Alexio never fought certain people. But our question is, WHO IS TRULY LEFT for him to fight? Well, this Friday night at the Bladesdale Arena in Hawaii, Alexio will finally face past 3 time World Champion, Anthony "The Amp" Elmore. Alexio wanted an opponent from the USA this time having knocked out the last 6 European opponents he faced. However, from the USA, the only 3 Full Contact Rules Heavyweights left for him to fight are already booked for the big May 14th event in Mass. USA ( Don Wilson comeback bout, see info by clicking HERE) They are Rick Roufus, Kevin Rosier and Mike LaBree. All 3 have won or still hold World Titles. So when the word went out that Alexio would take ANY callers, NONE Answered with a legitimate challenge and those contacted that had always said they would fight Alexio, all of a sudden had many excuses.. Injuries, not enough preparation time, another fight booked etc etc. and worse yet to all of these, they wanted BIG PAYDAYS! Those who wanted to fight for those big paydays were virtually unknowns in the sport and were asking for paydays of $15,000 to $20,000 and up to meet Alexio. It was obvious and sad for these fighters future exposure that they will remain "Big fish in their small ponds". What they fail to see is that a bout with Alexio, win or lose would bring WORLDWIDE Exposure to their careers. Alexio himself earned his way to the top with low paydays fighting some of the greatest Full Contact Rules fighters in the world. However, today, those seeking Alexio's fame want to be paid as much as 4 times their normal paydays just to step in the ring with the champ. So as they say, many have "Talked the Talk" but Failed to "Walk the Walk"!
However, one did step forward to "Walk the Walk". Enter Past 3 time World Champion Anthony "The Amp" Elmore of Memphis, Tennessee, USA, 31-4, 6'3", 225 lbs. Elmore wanted to get that final shot so Elmore simply asked Alexio for the match. After no one else stepped forward in the United States to take the offer Alexio and IKF President Steve Fossum confirmed the match-up. Although Elmore may be up in years, around 40, so is Alexio. "Some may say Alexio searched for Elmore to come fight him, not so!" says IKF President Steve Fossum. "Elmore contacted us and asked for the bout. At first Alexio said no because Elmore hasn't fought in awhile and he didn't want anyone to think he was fighting a fighter past his days. But since no one else wanted the fight, Alexio finally said yes to Elmore.
This fight between the 2 is NOT about titles. Both have won plenty of World Titles, Alexio 8 and Elmore 3. To Alexio and even Elmore, titles are no big deal at this stage of the game. This fight will simply be CHAMPION vs CHAMPION to see whos skills are the best before they end their VERY SUCCESSFUL careers. The FIGHT itself is worth more than any belt.
Alexio today lives in Molokai, Hawaii, USA and assists in promoting his own events and makes GREAT money doing so in his homeland. Money, "HE DESERVES" for his purse, not unknown challengers. So fight offers abroad need to be big offers, or it's just not worth it for him to leave home. A smart business decision, since HE IS THE CHAMPION, and needs NO ONE. He has a pro record of 68 wins and only 2 losses with 63 of those wins coming by the knockout. His 1 "Registered Loss" (Longinidis remember was ruled a no-contest) he would love to re-match under "HIS" Full Contact Rules, but we truly doubt Don "The Dragon" Wilson will EVER face him, regardless of the payday. Wilson fought Alexio under Leg Kick rules and although Wilson no doubt was as great fighter, he never fought Alexio at his prime or under Alexio's best fighting style of Full Contact Rule. Also, they fought at a MUCH lower weight (Cruiserweight) than Alexio won all his titles at (Heavy and Super Heavyweight). To put these two together Alexio would probably do for free just to prove a point. However, Wilson would want a BIG Payday. He's getting 6 figures to face someone Alexio has already stopped QUICKLY several years ago, Dick Kimber on the May 15th Mass. USA event for the VACANT IKF Pro Full Contact Rules World Cruiserweight Title Bout.
Elmore says he's up and ready for the bout and everyone knows, including Elmore that like many of Alexio's opponents, he will enter as an underdog. But win or lose, he'll never be able to say that Alexio wouldn't or never fought him. If Elmore wins, it would be the greatest win of his career. If he loses though, no one will blink an eye since he will be facing the Undisputed Heavyweight Full Contact Rules Champion of the World, Dennis "Kaheke" Alexio and after the bout, the call will go out once again... "Who's Next...?"
Event Details: Saturday, May 8th, ( Rescheduled from May 7th) Blaisedell Arena in Honolulu, Hawaii, USA. Promoted by Po-Okela Productions (808) 922-1786
MORE NEWS OF 5-6-99. . .
IKF MADISON, OHIO, USA RESULTS
A RINGSIDE Sponsored Event - www.ringside.com
We apologize for the delay of this press. IKF Promoter Dan Rawlings had to deal with some last minute headaches on his last event on April 17th at Madison High School in Madison, Ohio, USA when he had his own opponent for the main event, Steven Heath of Indianapolis, Indiana, USA pull out of the fight only 3 days before the event. This was the 3rd time Heath has pulled out of a Midwest bout with less then a weeks notice. Even the IKF tried to talk Heath into keeping his commitment but several personal factors were more important than the fight. "Obviously we would understand under other circumstances" said IKF President Steve Fossum, "But this being the 3rd time Heath has done this, just doesn't sit well. Rawlings spent a lot of money promoting their fight and lost even more when it was cancelled." Apparently, Heath's camp wanted more travel money ( They were getting $300 for a 6 hour trip and their meals and hotel were paid for by Rawlings) and also they said their instructor was going to lose money on private lessons if he went to the event. These were things that SHOULD have been discussed LONG BEFORE the week before the fight. It's NOT Rawlings fault Heath's trainer was going to lose out on private lesson money at his school. If that was an issue, Heath should have just said NO to the bout in the first place. The IKF had other opponents for Rawlings, but Heath accepted the bout. He made the commitment.
A Commitment ALL fighters should keep unless there are "*Legitimate" reasons to cancel!
(*) For example, a REAL Injury caused before the event or a Family Emergency.
Fighter cancelation is something the IKF takes seriously and not kindly to on ANY event. Especially since it was a last minute fighter cancelation on one of Mr. Fossum's promotions that started the ball rolling for him and Mr. Stell to form the IKF back in 1992. The main event AMATEUR fighter wanted to be paid for fighting "AND" simply thought the drive from Bakersfield California, USA to the promotion was too far to drive. ( About a 6 hour drive, like in Heath's situation ) From that situation, a Main Event U. S. Title Bout, they discovered that the organization they paid to sanction the event didn't care about the cancelation because it was an "AMATEUR" title and they said "Several" people already have the title. There was more, but you can all get the picture... Welcome and thankfully so... The IKF......
This situation with Rawlings and Heath has made the IKF finally decide to assist promoters on future events by having a page dedicated to fighters who have pulled out of events with less than 2 weeks notice. The page will be posted soon and in defense of the fighters, it will not just list their names, it will also list the "FACTUAL" reasons "WHY" they have pulled off an event. So if the reasons were legit, promoters can see this, but along with this info it will also list the promoter of the event, a contact number to both the fighter and promoter and what was at stake (title etc). In Rawlings and Heath's case, an IKF Muay Thai Midwest Title and a spot at the IKF/RINGSIDE Nationals was at stake. Since Heath pulled out, Rawlings wins by forfeit and will now "EITHER" attend the Nationals as the Muay Thai Super Lightweight division "ALONG WITH" John Corro of Franklin, Wisconsin, who won the spot at the Midwest Regional Event in Milwaukee the same night. ( Since Rawlings already had his event planned ahead of time as the same night of the Midwest Regionals, the IKF allowed him to feature 2 bouts on his event as Regional bouts as well.) "OR" the 2 fighters will face off in an event between now and the regionals to see who will attend as the Midwest Muay Thai Rules Super Lightweight Representative.
Also on the night, Rob Wiley, 4-2-1, (Omaha) defeated Nathan Clements, 5-1, (Myrtle Beach) by Unanimous decision, 28-29, 26-28, 26-29 to win the second position Midwest Muay Thai Rules Light Middleweight Title birth in the National finals as well. Like Rawlings, if a promoter can match Wiley and the winner at the Milwaukee Regional event, Noi Siboriboun, Milwaukee, Wisconsin, the winner will go as the "1" representative of the Midwest Regionals to the National Finals. If not, "BOTH" will go as Midwest Representatives of the Muay Thai Rules Light Middleweight Division.
Here are the FULL EVENT RESULTS;
Special thanks from the Rawlings Promotional Team to Omaha's Emerald Mongoose Gym. Referee Kurt Podany, judge Kevin Brown and all their crew did an excellent job! For more info on the event, please contact Mr. Dan Rawlings at (216) 261-5496.
Still Coming Later This Week...
IKF CHICAGO: Jim Zbilski wins IKF Pro FCR Super Welterweight Title over Leuvano!
IKF MILWAUKEE: Songhkla wins IKF World MT Title over Sakasem! Kongnapa quiets challenger Jeremy Abbott with Elbows and Knee winning by KO at 2:44 of round 2 in full Muay Thai Challenge Bout...
WEDNESDAY, May 5th, 1999, AT 4:40 PM
IKF USA Regional Rankings Updated!
For the Current Tournament Qualifiers CLICK HERE
MORE NEWS OF 5-5-99. . .
South West Regional Cancelled...
Due to scheduling reasons, the promoters were forced to cancel the regional event in Arizona... However, Another South/West Regional is in the works at of all places...MEXICO...( Due to the high insurance requirements in California ) More news on this as we have it..
IKF CANADA - KICKBOXING - MANIA 6! FANTASTIC!
IKF Promoter Mike Miles of Canada held another fantastic kickboxing event Saturday night, May 2nd in Calgary Alberta Canada. Miles continued in his tradition of hosting an annual Martial Arts tournament and Kickboxing card in which all profits went to a children's charity. This year's event had all profits go towards the Canadian Liver Foundation and its children's programs. Attendance was nearly a sell out with over 800 people and very few empty seats. The event had no Muay Thai bouts but nonetheless, it had excellent fights under the International Rules and Full Contact Rules. A week leading into the event, a school in Manitoba that had promised 4 fighters, pulled out leaving promoter Miles scrambling to fill the remainder of the card with quality bouts. 17 bouts and 1 exhibition took place on the event and all were first class match-ups.
The MAIN EVENT featured Canada's Trevor Smandych of Calgary Alberta Canada in his first Full Contact Rules bout against Rey Amaya of Texas USA, for the IKF North American Welterweight Full Contact Rules Title. Making this bout more of a challenge for the Canadian, Smandych was stepping up 2 complete weight divisions (Smandych regularly fights as a lightweight at 132 lbs.). At the weigh in, Smandych was under the bottom end of the Welterweight division by 4 pounds (138 lbs.) while Amaya was at the top end of the division (146 lbs.), a full 8 pounds heavier than Smandych. Although Smandych was out of the weight requirements, Amaya agreed to the match if Smandych was willing to give up the weight, which he did. Since the title was vacant, the IKF accepted upon the fighters desire to continue with it. The bout was action packed from start to finish. Rounds one and two had Smandych take the lead with cleaner and crisper shots than the American. Round three was a great round for Smandych but also a very controversial one. Smandych landed a roundhouse kick to Amaya's head which put him down like a ton of bricks. Demonstrating his toughness, Amaya was up and at the count of eight and when the fight continued, Smandych was all over Amaya dropping him with a stinging left hook (Amaya didn't remember the blow and/or the resulting knockdown). This was where the controversy begins. The referee gave Amaya a very slow standing eight and then spent time making sure -2- he was coherent. After confirming Amaya was all right, The referee walked Amaya over to the doctor to see if he would allow the fight to continue. After the doctor allowed the bout to continue, Amaya was slowly walked over to his corner to have his mouthguard washed. Well over two minutes had taken place allowing Amaya to regain himself. This took the opportunity away from Smandych to attempt a third knockdown in the fight and thus win by TKO. In rounds four and five, Amaya came out and pressured Smandych to the ropes forcing the fight on the inside. The final two rounds were Amaya. At the end of the fight, a split decision was awarded to Smandych and he became the recipient of the IKF North American Welterweight Full Contact Title. The IKF headquarters is awaiting video of this bout to review why such a long break was given to Amaya.
Canada's Nick Ring stepped into the ring with the shorter but stronger muscled Jace Jeanes from Texas USA in a Full Contact Rules match. Jeanes came out swiftly cornering Ring and trying to land a heavy punch. Ring shelled and responded quickly with a three punch combination which sent Jeanes flying backwards and onto the canvas in grief. Jeanes had fractured his foot while fighting and the bout could not continue so Ring won the fight by first round TKO. A rematch is slated for the future.
As mentioned earlier another gym from Manitoba had pulled out the week earlier and the substitutes from Sik Tai, did very well considering they all took the bouts on a week's notice.
"These guys really help save the show and I owe them," said promoter Mike Miles. The results are as follows:
WEDNESDAY, April 28th, 1999, AT 4:00 PM
ANOTHER Busy Weekend of IKF Events
IKF President Steve Fossum will be on the go this weekend with 2 IKF Midwest USA events back to back. Here is the Quick Rundown on both;
IKF Chicago, Illinois, USA:
A RINGSIDE Sponsored Event - www.ringside.com
APRIL 30th, 1999. IKF Promoter Mr. Rob Zbilski of Z's Martial Arts Academy expects a crowd of over 1,000 to attend their event scheduled to be at the Clairbrook Center in Rolling Meadows. Doors open at 7:PM fights start at 8: PM. The main event will be for the IKF Pro United States Full Contact Rules Super Welterweight Title between Jim Zbilski and Fernando Luevano for more info on the event, contact Z's Martial Arts Academy in Buffalo Grove at (847) 215-8333 or Lake In The Hills: (847) 458-8333, FAX: (847) 458-8180. The nights referee will be Mr. Tom Heriad .
IKF Milwaukee, Wisconsin, USA:
A RINGSIDE Sponsored Event - www.ringside.com
MAY 1st, 1999. Promoter Duke Roufus and Phetnoi Promotions will host "MUAY THAI MADNESS" at the Eagles Club at 2401 West Wisconsin Avenue in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, USA. IKF World Muay Thai Rules Champion Kongnapa "King of the Sky" of Milwaukee, WS, USA via Thailand will defend his IKF Pro Muay Thai Rules Middleweight World title against Jeremy Abbott, who holds the Sabaki Challenge Middleweight Title. Songkla Magesticgym, "The Superstar" also of Milwaukee, WS, USA via Thailand will match up against Sakasem Kathawong, the former Lumpini Stadium contender now fighting out of Indianapolis for the vacant IKF World Junior Lightweight Muay Thai Rules title. Here's the additional lineup from Milwaukee:
The event referee will be Mr. Al Wichgers
For tickets charged by phone call (414) 342-7283. For more event info, contact Milwaukee Kickboxing at (414) 319-1151.
ALSO: MARK YOUR CALENDAR: On June 5, 1999 - Phetnoi Muay Thai's Richard Kostuck will defend his IKF Intercontinental Jr. Welterweight Muay Thai Rules belt against Eval Denton of Manchester, England.
MORE NEWS OF 4-28-99. . .
Belardo's IKF Event "ROCKS" Table Mountain!
"Sold Out - Standing Room ONLY!"
A RINGSIDE Sponsored Event - www.ringside.com
Long time IKF Promoter Abe Belardo of Delano, CA, USA was the host to a TRUE Sell Out crowd and a Great event this last Saturday night at the Table Mountain Indian Casino outside of Fresno, CA, USA. Here are the event results:
