Archive for the Journalism Category

Ben Edwards: Big Bang Theory

Posted in Journalism, Kickboxing with tags , , , , , , on February 17, 2012 by Jarrod Boyle

"I'm a very KO or be KOed kind of guy."

International Kickboxer Magazine, Jan/Feb 2012

Australia’s great heavyweight hope, Ben ‘The Guv’ner’ Edwards caught up with JARROD BOYLE to look at all that awaits him on the international fight scene.  Continue reading

Nathan 'Carnage' Corbett: What's on for 2012

Posted in Journalism, Kickboxing with tags , , , , , , , , , on January 22, 2012 by Jarrod Boyle

Nathan ‘Carnage’ Corbett gives us the flip side of Richard Walsh’s coin. Continue reading

Icons: Part I

Posted in Film, Journalism, Observation with tags , , , , , , , , , , , , on December 24, 2011 by Jarrod Boyle

Many years ago, my good friend Jonathan Devenish and I dragged ourselves off to see Andrei Rublev at the now-defunct Lumiere Cinema. Continue reading

A Tribute: Mark Fowler

Posted in Journalism, Kickboxing with tags , , , , , , on December 19, 2011 by Jarrod Boyle

Tragedy has struck at Andrew Parnham’s Photajaroen (PTJ) Thaiboxing gym in Ryde, Sydney, and the repercussions have been felt around the country. It’s a loss for the sport itself and more negative publicity we don’t need, but worst of all, the Australian kickboxing community has lost a significant member of its social fabric. Continue reading

Full Thai: Tommy Murray

Posted in Journalism, Kickboxing with tags , , , , , , , , , on December 14, 2011 by Jarrod Boyle

International Kickboxer Magazine, November/December 2011

Tommy Murray is that rarity; a Victorian fighter who specialises in Full Thai Rules. He holds a swag of titles, among them a couple of WMC belts. His biggest challenge-to-date will be when he fights Ben Mahoney in front of a home-town crowd in Shepparton, Victoria on September 10. Mahoney will be representing JWP’s Boonchu gym, possibly the most venerated Thaiboxing gym in the nation. Tommy gives JARROD BOYLE the rundown in the last days before the fight of his life.  Continue reading

Mick Siebert: Back in Black

Posted in Journalism, Kickboxing with tags , , , , , , , , on December 11, 2011 by Jarrod Boyle

International Kickboxer Magazine, November/December 2011 

Mick Siebert is the kind of heavyweight we love to watch; big, skilled and lives to fight. He has spent some time getting his demons in check and has returned to the ring with a highly impressive decision win over the seasoned American K1 veteran, Carter Williams. He talks to JARROD BOYLE about his return to the ring and his plans for the future.  Continue reading

The Fifty Dumbest Quotes in Sports

Posted in Journalism, Kickboxing with tags , on December 3, 2011 by Jarrod Boyle

Let’s have a laugh.

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/937285-the-50-dumbest-quotes-in-sports

 

Alistair Overeem Defects

Posted in Journalism, Kickboxing with tags , , on November 13, 2011 by Jarrod Boyle

This is most unfortunate news. I guess it’s what happens when money and ego are involved.

http://www.mixfight.nl/portal/2011/11/12/golden-glory-gate-–-the-trial/

When is it Socially Acceptable to Hit Somone at Work?

Posted in Journalism with tags , , on November 1, 2011 by Jarrod Boyle

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Working in Armadale is a struggle. Continue reading

Is Muay Thai More Dangerous Than AFL or Rugby?

Posted in Journalism, Kickboxing with tags , , , on October 29, 2011 by Jarrod Boyle

The short answer is that I don’t know, but it’s a hell of a lot more fun.

The next time someone says fighting is more dangerous or injurious, point them towards this article:

http://www.heraldsun.com.au/news/more-news/footballer-in-critical-condition-after-head-knock-at-suburban-match/story-fn7x8me2-1226129404016