Dan Sims and Andrew Spatafora, who were both debuting in their first fights, showed amazing skills and came away with victories over their opponents.

The Main Event was definitely the most exciting bout!! Jermaine Haughton and Mark McDonald (Toronto Kickboxing and Muay Thai) brought the crowd to their feet with the intensity of their match. Unfortunately, the decision of the bout went to Mark McDonald. However, Jermaine’s skills and talent were truly displayed and proved why he is one Ontario’s Top Athletes. Congratulations to all of our athletes!!

Thanks to all the participating schools, athletes, volunteers, and our sponsors without whom the event would not have been possible.

We look forward to bringing you the best in Boxing and Thai Boxing in the new year. Our next Thai Boxing event is tentatively planned for April 26th, 2008. Hope to see you then!

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Andrew Spatafora bout – Round 1, Round 2, Round 3.

Dan Sims bout Round 1, Round 2, Round 3.

Jermaine Haughton bout Round 1, Round 2, Round 3.

Congratulations to Jermaine Haughton on his victory over Paulo Dultra of Kombat Arts, in Mississauga, in the provincial finals on Sunday.

His victory makes him the 2007 Provincial Thai Boxing Champion in the under 64kg division.

Also, congratulations to his Teammate Saman ‘Ego Boy’ Mohammadzadeh on taking home a silver medal (under 60kg division) having lost in the finals to Matt Embree of Siam No. 1, in Toronto.

In the first match of the evening Nino faced off against Richard Parker of Phoenix Fight Club in Hamilton, losing by decision. Despite his opponent having had previous fight experience Nino put up a great fight, making his opponent earn every point of his win. 

This was followed up by a very close split decision loss by Saman against Mark Mendoza of the hosting club, Kombat Arts in Mississauga. This was one of the most exciting bouts of the evening. Saman controlled much of the bout with amazing clinch fighting, and a very strong kicking game. However, the decision of the judges fell in favour of his opponent.

Despite having the most memorable ring entrance of the evening Jermaine was defeated later in the evening by Denis Luu of TKO, in Kitchener. Jermaine effectively used his longer reach to give Denis a good fight, but his opponent’s kicking game and effective use of the leg catch earned him the victory.

Sam Ronin placed 4th in his division losing the 3rd place match. With only seconds remaining in the match Sam had partially mounted the back of his opponent, but ran out of time before he could remove his opponents arm from his head and tie the score. 

Unfortunately, Ethan Hyatt who had won his first match; but hurt his neck during his 2nd and was unable to continue his next two matches. 

I received some very positive comments from other coaches about our kids’ performance. We are very proud of each of them, and the hard work they put into getting ready for the tournament. Congratulations Team.

After some early pre-fight jitters Josh put on an excellent performance against his opponent, Francis Pastolero, who just came off a victory in last weekends Brampton Cup. Josh was able to continue the fight, despite suffering a bloody nose at the end of the first round, until the fight was ended in the second round by the referee in favour of his opponent. 

They represented the club very well and I am extremely proud of both athletes. We are currently working on a second fight for Andrew next Friday the 23rd, 2007.