International Kickboxer Magazine, Sept/Oct 2014
Wes Capper has a lot to say about a lot of different things, but on one subject, he is unequivocal:
“I want to win a world boxing title.” Continue reading
Archive for Andy Souwer
Skills to Pay the Bills: Wes Capper
Posted in Journalism, Kickboxing with tags Andy Souwer, Boxing, Habby Heske, Las Vegas, Manny Pacquiao, Mejiro Gym, Miguel Diaz, Mike Jones, MMA, Muay Thai, Olympic boxing, Pochiro Promotions, RaShawn McCain, Ryota Muratha, Shannon 'Shaggy' King, Top Rank Boxing Gym, Wes Capper on October 9, 2014 by Jarrod Boyle
Giorgio Petrosyan: Top of the World
Posted in Journalism, Kickboxing with tags Alex Rossi, Alfio Romanut, Andy Souwer, Armen Petrosyan, Armenia, Arslan Magomedov, Buakaw, Campagna, Dzhabar Askerov, Fabio Pinca, Faldir Chabari, Gallo, Glory World Series, Groenhart and Kiria, It's Showtime!, Janus Fight Night, K1, Kraus, Ky Hollenbeck, Lumpinee Stadium, Marco Pique, Muay Thai, Naruepol Fairtex, Nonthanan Por Pramuk, Oliver Tchetche, Robin Van Roosmalen, Sadio Cissoko, Satori Gladiatorium Nemesis gym, Shemsi Beqiri, Stone Island Clothing, Van Roosmalen, Warren Stevelmans, WMC on August 25, 2013 by Jarrod Boyle
International Kickboxer Magazine, July/August 2013
Giorgio Petrosyan is that great rarity in fightsports: he boasts an almost unblemished record of eighty fights for seventy-six wins. Interestingly, only one of those unsuccessful ventures is recorded as a loss. There are a handful of other fighters who can lay claim to near-perfect records, but their resumes are a patchwork of second-tier opponents and greats past their prime. Not so with Petrosyan; he has fought – and defeated – all of the best fighters in the world today in contests spread across all of the premier ‘kickboxing’ organizations. Necessarily, his career has sustained many ups and downs outside of the ring. Continue reading
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The Buakaw Saga: A Living Legend
Posted in Journalism, Kickboxing with tags 'John' Wayne Parr, Albert Kraus, Andre Manaart, Andy Souwer, Bangkok, Buriram, Chachengsao, Champion Versus Champion 2, Djabar Askerov, Duane Ludwig, Frank Giorgi, Giorgio Petrosyan, Hideki Suzuki, Ingram Gym, Jamaica, Jordan Thai, K1, K1 Max, Kobayashi, Kohi, Lumpini Stadium, Masato, Muay Thai, Omnoi Stadium, Por.Pramuk, Sato, Sombat Bambachek, Thailand, Yodsanklai on December 5, 2012 by Jarrod Boyle
International Kickboxer Magazine, Nov/Dec 2012
Buakaw, known to his parents as Sombat Banchamek, is arguably one of the greatest fighters of the modern era. Over a career which spans a staggering 238 fights, he has established his career with a style and a slew of performances which have thrilled millions. Now, in the ultimate triumph of business over sport, it appears his career has been stolen from him – and us – in a legal quagmire. On the back of sixteen straight wins, he has been forced into retirement. JARROD BOYLE looks back over the reign of a great champion and wonders where to from here. Continue reading
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Michael ‘Tomahawk’ Thompson
Posted in Journalism, Kickboxing with tags 'John' Wayne Parr, Allan's Industrial Products, Amsterdam, Andre Manaart, Andy Souwer, APC Packaging, Boonchu, Boxing, Brodie Stalder, Caged Muay ThaiPunish Fight Gear, Chris Petrie, Daniel Bel, Eco Electrics, Eight Ball Media, Elite Boxing Gym, Evolution, Flip Street, Ghot Seur Noi, Innate Vitality, Iron Fist Muay Thai, ISKA, Kampan, Karate, Lumpini, Meijiro, Muay Thai, Next Generation, Nugget, Paul Demicoli, Pornsanth, Prince's Cup, PST Performance Automotive, Rochedale, Sing Siri, Templar's Code Clothing, Thailand, Total Carnage II, WMC, Yudrawaii on December 5, 2012 by Jarrod Boyle
International Kickboxer Magazine, Nov/Dec 2012
Michael ‘Tomahawk Thompson has had 41 fights in the brief period he has been Thai boxing. This is all the more remarkable when you take in to account he is only 22 years old. He tells the story of a remarkable career-in-the-making to JARROD BOYLE. Continue reading
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Maseh Nuristani
Posted in Journalism, Kickboxing with tags Afghanistan, Andre Meunier, Andy Souwer, Arthur Kyshenko, Badr hari, Daniel Smyrk, GNC Melbourne Central, hockey, India, James Roesler, K1, Knees of Fury, Maseh Nuristani, Olympic Committee, Ultimate Muay Thai, Western Developments, Wing Chun, Yodsanklai on August 12, 2012 by Jarrod Boyle
International Kickboxer Magazine, July/August 2012
Maseh Nuristani is the most recent fighter to emerge from James Roesler’s ‘Ultimate’ Gym in Hopper’s Crossing, Victoria. He speaks to Jarrod Boyle about first fights, first wins, losses and all the things that make an up-and-comer aim for the sky. Continue reading
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The Coming Storm: Frank Giorgi
Posted in Journalism, Kickboxing with tags Abraham Roqueni, Andy Souwer, Arslan Magamedov, Buakaw, Evolution, Frank Giorgi, Giorgio Petrosyan, K1, Nonsai, Nugget, Steve Moxon, Thai Fight, The Challenger Muay Thai, Vuiyisile Colossa, WBC, WMC on April 12, 2012 by Jarrod Boyle
International Kickboxer Magazine, March/April 2012
2011 was an enormous year for Frank Giorgi. He’s come storming into the forefront of Australian Muay Thai and made a significant impact on the world stage. Continue reading
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Parr Power
Posted in 'John' Wayne Parr, Journalism, Kickboxing with tags 'John' Wayne Parr, Andy Souwer, Angie Parr, Julie Kitchen, Master Toddy, Noppachai, Ramon Dekkers, Sangtien Noi on September 11, 2010 by Jarrod BoyleInternational Kickboxer, Vol.17, no.5
John Wayne and Angie Parr juggle the commitments of kids, family life and high-profile careers as two of the nations most respected and successful fighters. What qualities make for a great family life? Are they similar to the qualities that make a great fighter? JARROD BOYLE investigates Continue reading
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