Paul Timmins Title Fight

Paul Timmins is fighting Dale Singh (Krusader gym) for an English Title in Coventry on Sunday September 30th 2007 and Thomas McCormick will have his first Full Thai rules fight at the same event.

Coach trip from Wicker Camp will be leaving at 4pm on Sunday afternoon. Ticket and coach £30. Contact Mick or Trix at Wicker Camp for further details.

Sunday 30th September,
Alan Higgs Sports Centre,
Allard Way,
Binley, Coventry
CV3 1HW

Live web streaming tickets will be avalable for sale on the 28th Sept .
Price £1.50 from www.fightnightlive.co.uk

Imran Khan vs Richard Cadden

Imran Khan is scheduled to fight Richard Cadden (Bad Company) on 11th November 2007 at Wolverhampton Civic Hall. This much-awaited fight will be one of the highlights of the Muay Thai Superfights Show.

Information from the organisers:

Showsport International will stage MUAYTHAI SUPERFIGHTS 07 on the 11^th November at Wolverhampton Civic Hall. The annual Superfight card is always the major attraction on the UK Muaythai calendar, last years event was a complete sell out with the venue having to issue an extra 100 standing tickets to accommodate the walk up and avoid leaving people standing outside.

A Stella lineup is already coming together for 2007 with the focus on major domestic showdowns, UK's No. 1 Welterweight Michael Dicks will face ISKA World Champion Tim Thomas. UK's No. 1 Light-welterweight and World Champion Richard Cadden will face the No. 2 and two times World Champion Imran Khan. These contests will truly define the best Welterweights in the UK. The card will also feature Jordan Watson, Reece Crooke, Richard Barnhill, Colin Farricker and Dean James.

Several ISKA titles will also be contested, Greg Severs will defend his ISKA British Welterweight title against the current Super-welterweight Champion Liam Robinson. Rising star Colin Johnson will meet ISKA Southern Area Champion Dave Fensom to contest the ISKA British Super-Lightweight title. A rematch between Light-heavyweights Christian Di Paolo and Damien Hood is currently being negotiated. Di Paolo will put his ISKA Commonwealth title on the line. The ISKA ladies Super-flyweight title will be decided in a rematch between Michelle Newell and Charlotte Webster.

Ticket Prices: £22.00

Doors Open: 5.00pm

http://www.wolvescivic.co.uk/index.asp?loc=whatsonshow&woid=8861

Mehdi wins British Light Heavyweight Title

Wicker News Update

Mehdi Firoozi won the SIMTA British Light Heavyweight Title vs Paul Grant (Sit Ayuthaya) with a 4th Round KO on 9th September 2007.



Well done Mehdi!

Imran Khan vs 'Boo' Full World Title Fight

The much-awaited recording of the full World Title fight - Imran Khan (Wicker Camp) vs Seangatit 'Boo' Sasiprapa (Thailand) is now online. Rounds 1 and 2 are below. For the remaining rounds follow the youtube links. Recording and commentary (Ronnie Green) by www.fightnightlive.co.uk.

Novice Fighters in Wolverhampton

Novice Fighters in Wolverhampton

Sunday 5th August at Wombourne Leisure Centre, Wolverhampton was the debut for 4 of our novice fighters.
Chicara Gerrard 34kg, age 9 fought a local girl from Base Muaythai and gave away 2yrs and 4 kilos. A very tough first fight for Chicara she landed some effective straight punches and body kicks doing extremely well and was awarded a draw.

Jamie Shepherd 64kg had a tough fight against a more experienced opponent (2 fights) from a very good camp (Sai Varley's Studio 2000 in Derby). Jamie fought like a lion landing some good kicks and punches. The fight was very close throughout but judges gave it unanimously to the lad from Derby. An excellent performance from Jamie for his first fight, another rising star from Wicker Camp.

Dave Cantor 78kg had a worrying start against a tough southpaw again from Derby. The Derby lad came charging out all guns blazing! It unsettled Dave and it took him a while to find his feet. When he relaxed he started to land clean powerful punches and kicks and at the very end of the first round (in the last 10 seconds) landed a powerful right shin to his opponents neck. Unconscious on his feet he was saved by the bell. Credit to the Derby lad he came out for the 2nd round but got KO'd by a strong left hook to the chin. A spectacular performance from Dave who can't wait to fight again.

Andy Davies 70kg. This was an amazing fight as Andy gave away at least 6-8kg! against a very muscular fighter from Black Widows Muaythai. His opponent came out fast and furious to try and KO Andy in the 1st round. With a solid defence and dazzling footwork he managed to weather the storm. After losing the 1st round Andy picked up the pace and landed a series of solid knees and strong punching combinations. As Andy got stronger his opponent got weaker and by the last round Andy was winning the fight easily. A very exciting nailbiter to watch, but Andy won unanimously on points. Andy too can't wait to fight again.

All our novice fighters were extremely nervous on the day, but demonstrated real strength of character and performed brilliantly. A credit to Wicker Camp and Mick's brutal training. It was sad that our other 2 rising stars Hiren Patel and Dale Gordon weren't able to get matched on the day but we look forward to seeing them perform at Skens Interclub Sunday August 19th.

Trix

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