International Kickboxer Magazine, May/June 2013
Ramon Dekkers was the most significant Western fighter to wear the Mongkon. In fact, he and Rob Kaman can be credited with re-inventing Muay Thai in Thailand, its country of origin. Continue reading
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Ramon Dekkers: The Legend and the Legacy
Posted in Kickboxing with tags 'The Deadly Kisser', Anthony Vella, Boxing, Breda, Carlo Dekkers, Chalid 'Die Faust' Arrab, Coban Lookchaomaesaitong, Cor Hemmers, Duane Ludwig, Errol Zimmerman, Frank Der Korput, Gokhan Saki, Golden Glory, Judo, Kyokushin karate, Lumpinee Stadium, Maeng Ho, Marcel Dragan, Marino Deflorin, Marloes Coenen, Muay Thai, Namphon, Nicky Dekers, Paris, Paul Briggs, Pelmolenstreet, Peter Aerts, Quinty Dekkers, Raul Catinas, Rob Kaman, Sangtiennoi, Saville Row, Stefan Leko, Thailand, Volkswagen GTI on June 29, 2013 by Jarrod Boyle
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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A First, for the Last: Wayne Parr Calls it a Day
Posted in 'John' Wayne Parr, Journalism, Kickboxing with tags Angie Parr, Blair Moore, Boonchu, Buakaw, Caged Muay Thai, Dip Muay Thai, Duane Ludwig, Japan, Jenk Behic, jiu jitsu, Jupiter's Casino, K1, King's Birthday, Kohi, Lumpini Stadium, Masato, Master Toddy, Mike Zambidis, Orono, Pattaya, Ram Muay, Richard Vell, S1, Senchai, Steve 'Superkick' Vick, Super League, Tae Kwon Do, Thailand, The Contender Asia, The Karate Kid, UFC, Van Damme, Yodsanklai on November 3, 2012 by Jarrod Boyle
International Kickboxer Magazine, Sept/Oct 2012
‘John’ Wayne Parr has reached retirement. His last fight – his 114th – was his last, and has him more excited than ever. Continue reading
Theme Park at its Darkest 