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SATURDAY, July 31st, 2004, AT 8:50 PM, PT Comparing
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NEWS OF 7-31-04
ANSWERS NEEDED...
Fighters and Trainers!!!
Please
take a moment to view the various registration pages.
If you have a RED QUESTION
with your name, WE NEED THE ANSWER NOW! If
you do not answer the question(s) we have asked, you could be DROPPED
from the event. If you know someone with a Question for verification listed with
their name, PLEASE INFORM THEM! We need EVERY ANSWER, even if it
is just about your height or age. ESPECIALLY
those without a fight.
There are "6" of you who are not
matched up yet for the Tournament. You have until Wednesday, August 4th to
inform us what your decision is. Move to another division or pull out and take
full credit for the 2005 Tournament. You can call us at (916) 663-2467 or notify
us by e-mail at main@ikfkickboxing.com
Here are the fighters
currently without a fight for the Tournament below:
WE NEED TO HEAR FROM YOU as to what you are able to do. Move to a certain division or drop out and receive a full credit for 2005? If you don't respond before Wednesday, August 4th, you will not receive any future credit for any future Tournament. Again, You can call us at (916) 663-2467 or notify us by e-mail at main@ikfkickboxing.com
WEIGHT
Also,
check ALL your information. Check the weight spread for your weightclass. YOU
NEED TO MAKE YOUR WEIGHT. At weigh-ins, you can lose, but you cannot GAIN
weight. If you do not make your weight by 7:PM you will be dropped from the
Tournament.
2 Fighter Brackets!
We
have already said many times before that we are not fond of 2 fighter brackets,
but here is REALLY WHY! If one fighter in the bracket does not show up,
there is no fight, which means, there will be no title awarded since there are
no walkover Champions anymore. We suggest that you call your opponents trainer
to assure they are coming. There is NOTHING unethical about doing this,
it's just making sure you will have a fight. If you are a trainer being called
by your opponents trainer, please be professional and respectful to each
other... Wait, we shouldn't have to be telling any of you this. You know this
already. Thank You...
PHOTOS
FIGHTERS...WE NEED YOUR PICTURE NOW!
"PASSPORT
HEADSHOT SIZE PHOTO" no larger than 2 inches X 2 inches. If not, you
will pay the price of "Time". If you are mailing in your photo
it needs to "BE HERE", not postmarked, it needs to BE HERE
no later then Wednesday, August 4th. If you bring your photo with you to
registration, you will be charged $10 for us to make your pass there.
If you do not have a photo and we have to take your photo
and make your fighter pass at registration
You
will be charged $15.00.
The reason we want your photos "AHEAD of TIME" as requested on your fighter application is because it saves everyone time if we can make them BEFORE the event.
TRAINERS & Cornermen:
You
do not have to send your photos in ahead of time. We will be making all trainer
passes when you arrive. This is because we will be making sure that those
receiving such passes are REALLY trainers and not just someone wanting a
cheaper ticket to the event. If you
bring your own "PASSPORT HEADSHOT SIZE PHOTO" no larger than 2
inches X 2 inches, with you, your trainer pass is $10. If we have to take your
photo, the fee is $15. Please abide by all Trainer - Cornerman rules at this
page HERE.
For additional badge/pass info CLICK
HERE.
OFFICIALS
Please
send in (mail or jpg e-mail file) a photo for us or bring one to
Registration. There is no charge for your passes as long as your name is listed
on the 2004 Officials Page located HERE.
Speaking
of Officials, we still need TIMEKEEPERS!
If you are able to confirm to do this during any portion of the event please
e-mail us. This goes for any other OFFICIALS. We can always use more
qualified Officials for the Tournament. We are also in need of more Doctors
still. Our Ringside Doctors need to be licensed MD's in the State of Florida. To
see our current list of Officials click HERE. If you are available to donate/volunteer
your time to assist as a Tournament Official, Please send us your name and
details to main@ikfkickboxing.com
NOT COMING?
If
you are a registered fighter and are not going to be able to make the
Tournament, please be professional and inform us now rather than just not
showing up. ESPECIALLY if you are in any of the smaller (3 fighters or less)
Brackets. You can call us at (916) 663-2467 or notify us by e-mail at
main@ikfkickboxing.com
Not notifying us is not only unprofessional but it will also put a negative
black mark on you from other fighters, trainers, and more so, Promoters who may
have wanted to book you for a fight in the future.
Regardless of your
reasons, it will assist the others in your bracket by letting them know NOW
who will be there in Orlando to "Walk The Walk" with them and "Bring
It ON!" For the 2004 IKF North
American Classic Title!
THURSDAY, July 29th, 2004, AT 7:45 PM, PT
Where Will YOU Be
On August 13th, 14th & 15th?
Hopefully...
ORLANDO FLORIDA!
Where EVERYONE Who Is
SOMEONE In North American KICKBOXING Will Be!
The 2004 IKF North American Amateur Kickboxing Classic is coming to The Wyndham Palace Resort and Spa in the Walt Disney World Resort in Orlando Florida this coming August 13th, 14th and 15th! As of today, Thursday, August 29th there are 241 Amateur Kickboxers from the USA and Canada attending. Registration ends August 1st. This year there will be over 60 IKF Amateur Kickboxing Champions crowned. Are you going to be one of them? do you know any of them? To see what Amateur Kickboxers will be in Orlando at The Classic "Walking The Walk", click HERE! The Host Hotel, the Wyndham Palace Resort and Spa in the Walt Disney World Resort will be this years host hotel. The Wyndham's EMPIRE BALLROOM is a beautiful 18,000 square foot venue Ballroom and will be set-up with 2 fight rings. The hotel itself is located 17 miles from the Orlando airport and has "3" Pools, Sauna, full Fitness Center, Steam Rooms, outdoor whirlpools, Tennis Courts, Volleyball, Basketball, Hot Tubs and Massage Therapy Center. The IKF Classic is truly the "Golden Gloves" for amateur kickboxing. It is the incubator for the future of the sport and has produced such Pro Stars as K-1 USA Champion Carter "The Beast" Williams of California, Woman's Pro Boxing World Champions, Trisha "TNT" Hill of Georgia and Sunshine Fettkether of Arizona, UFC and K-1 Max Champion Star Duane "Bang" Ludwig of Colorado, Actor/Model Jason Johnson of Wisconsin and undefeated Pro Fighter Stephen "Wonderboy" Thompson of South Carolina. Both Williams and Thompson |
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Over 170 bouts will be fought on Saturday and Sunday to
determine who are THE BEST Amateur
Kickboxers in North America! Over 100 preliminary bouts will be held Saturday
from 9:10 AM until approximately 5:00 PM. All IKF
North American Classic CHAMPIONSHIP Bouts will take place on Sunday starting at
9:15 AM.
Friends, Family and Fans are welcome to get the IKF Kickboxing reduced Hotel Rate of only $89.00 per
night. Hotel info can be found by clicking HERE. |
The BEST Of The
BEST!
WHO WILL "Walk The Walk" In 2004?
Here
are THE BEST of THE BEST
Amateur Kickboxers in North America
That Will Be IN
THE HOUSE In ORLANDO!...
- Along With Some Photos Of
The Past Tournament Champions Mentioned Above -
TEAM Arizona -7-
TEAM Arkansas -18- TEAM California -11- TEAM Colorado -7-
TEAM Florida -3-
TEAM Georgia -26- TEAM Idaho -4-
TEAM Illinois -26-
TEAM Indiana -7- TEAM Iowa -13- TEAM Michigan -9- TEAM Minnesota -1- TEAM Mississippi -3- TEAM New York -2- TEAM North Carolina -6-
TEAM Oklahoma -2-
TEAM South Carolina -10- TEAM Tennessee -3- TEAM Texas -13- TEAM Utah -5-
TEAM Virginia -31- TEAM Washington -1- TEAM Wisconsin -10- TEAM Ontario, Canada -8- TEAM Quebec, Canada -3-
TEAM Alberta, Canada -6- NO Fighters Qualified From: |
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WEDNESDAY, July 28th, 2004, AT 10:05 PM, PT
He's
Baaaaaaack......
Refueled & Ready For
Takeoff!
Rick "The Jet"Roufus
Returns To The Ring!
Scottsdale, Arizona,
USA "I'm looking forward to coming back, it's the right fight and the right time and timing is everything. I had to put my priorities in a different order before and even now." Says the 38 year old Roufus. He continues, "Now that I have my own gym which is operating successfully, now is the time for this. Its time to accomplish something I've been wanting to do which is get back in the ring. I'm settled enough to be able to put my focus on such a bout and looking forward to the challenge ahead of me and to answer back to all the critics out there...Simply put, "The Jet is BACK!" The 38 year old Roufus is now living in Scottsdale Arizona with wife Michelle and 15 month old daughter Kylene. As far as what will happen after this bout Roufus says he's not looking ahead. He's just taking it one bout at a time and right now, This is the Bout! Akebono is a former Sumo grand champion and the first foreign born sumo wrestler to earn the title of Yokozuna (Grand Champion). The 64th Yokozuna, stands 6'7" and use to weigh over 500 lbs. in his sumo days. In comparing him to some of the big men in K-1, he is the same height as Bob Sapp but outweighed him by somewhere in the neighborhood of 100 lbs. Akebono retired from Sumo in 2001. Last December, 2003 he fought Bob Sapp (Right). From the bell, Sapp rushed in, Beast-style, but Akebono was effective in pushing him back, Sumo-style. Akebono then attempted a low kick, but Sapp got in close and brought up the knee. An Akebono left uppercut looked good, but as the round wore on, Sapp, for perhaps the first time in his K-1 career, had more stamina than his opponent. "The Beast" threw some nice low kicks, and when a fatigued Akebono relaxed his guard, got a solid left punch through that stunned the Sumo wrestler. It was a right hook that sent Akebono to the canvas for the first down. But to his credit, Akebono struggled to his feet to beat the count. Akebono came back with another pushing attack, but Sapp answered this with a left straight punch and then a right hook to put the big guy down for good. |
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The Lights Go Out In
Arizona...
But Not From A Bartinelli Left Hook!
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IKF
Phoenix, Arizona, USA Nesbitt didn't make the required weight, heck, he wasn't even close. He weighted in at only 150 lbs. to Bartinelli's 168 lbs. Nesbitt's failure forced the bout to be scheduled as a 3 round exhibition instead of a "Real" 10 round bout. Still, Vierra paid for Nesbitt's plane ticket from New York along with his hotel and meals and paid him 20% of his purse which he "CLEARLY" did not deserve! In fact, according to IKF Rules and Regulations, Nesbitt owes Vierra "ALL" of his travel expenses and could be liable for much more due to being a "Professional" fighter who did not make his weight. According to Vierra, Nesbitt of course new the weight requirement before he except the match. "If he could not make the weight he should never have accepted the bout let alone made the trip!" Said Vierra. Now Vierra is out the airfare, hotel and meal money but we are sure we have not heard the end of this yet. Making things worse, Pro kickboxer James Martinez out of New Mexico did not make his weight either. Although the "Contracted Weight" was 150 lbs, Martinez weighed in at 154 lbs. Once off the scale he immediately started drinking his fluids. Then his opponent Jason Cleveland weight in and making matters worse, he only made 143 lbs. Vierra of course was extremely upset with Martinez. "How could he possible be a professional!" Said Vierra. He continued, "All the professional fighters I know always wait to see their opponent weigh-in and make sure they make weight before drinking fluids. He then refused to loose the weight and refused to give up any of his purse money to Jason if they were to agree on a weight. Cleveland has had his last 3 opponents either cancel or not make weight!" Vierra paid for all of James Martinez's medicals that was supposed to be deducted out of his purse not including flying him in and his trainer and paying for their hotel and meals. "I think that Martinez should be suspended from fighting!" Said a very angered Vierra. Still, all this had little effect on the Tuesday night card. The event was canceled due to a power outage. The fight is now rescheduled to next week. Vierra will need to find a new opponent for Bartenalli and for a few other fighters. "I am extremely upset with the lack of professionalism with the 2 individuals stated above." Said Vierra. For more info such as ticket outlets please contact Mr. Vierra at (602) 722-3216 or by e-mail at HARDKNOCKSGYM@aol.com |
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NEWS OF 7-28-04
Comparing The Numbers... AGAIN
The Clock is ticking and there are only 17 days until Prelim Saturday. Don't ask us if the pressure is on. It's STRESS CITY around here! We seem to be more busy at this time for this years event than we have ever been so if we seem short when we answer the phone, It's probably because we have someone else on hold and another person calling in... Not to mention trying to get work done around the office in preparation for the event.
See below "Where we are as of today" as compared to the "FINAL" numbers from last years 2003 IKF/TKO Nationals.
2003 Numbers Taken Form Tournament FACTS & STATS Page | |||
STAT |
JULY 28th
|
PAST | |
Total Registered Fighters |
242 |
235 |
265/2001/Kansas City |
Final Number Of Fighters Who Actually "FOUGHT" On Event |
200 |
Unknown |
207 /2001/Kansas City |
Number Of Bouts Fought |
146 |
167 |
146 /2003/Iowa |
Total Title Bouts Fought |
54 |
62 |
61 /2002/Iowa |
Junior Boys |
58 |
65 |
58 /2003/Iowa |
Junior Boys Full Contact |
37 |
48 |
45 /2002/Iowa |
Junior Boys International |
13 |
16 |
13 /2003/Iowa |
Junior Boys MuayThai |
0 |
1 |
5/2000/Iowa & 2001/Kansas City |
Junior Girls |
26 |
27 |
26 /2003/Iowa |
Junior Girls Full Contact |
13 |
13 |
16/2002/Iowa |
Junior Girls International |
10 |
14 |
10 /2003/Iowa |
Junior Girls MuayThai |
0 |
0 |
1/1999/Iowa |
Adult Men Fighters |
100 |
112 |
115/2001/Kansas City |
Adult Men Full Contact |
43 |
57 |
65/2001/Kansas City |
Adult Men International |
36 |
22 |
36/2003/Iowa |
Adult Men MuayThai |
21 |
33 |
30/2001/Kansas City |
Adult Women Fighters |
27 |
31 |
34/2001/Kansas City |
Adult Women Full Contact |
19 |
20 |
28/2002/Iowa |
Adult Women International |
4 |
5 |
13/2001/Kansas City |
Adult Women MuayThai |
4 |
6 |
13/2001/Kansas City |
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NEWS OF 7-28-04
POSTED AT 11:50 AM, PT
EXPLOSIVE!
"Punch - Kick - Throw!"
There is No Other Way To Describe
Cung Le's Born To Fight IV!
July 24th,
Mt. Pleasant High School, San Jose California, USA
It's not often when a World Champion fighter becomes a promoter, but for some, such a transition becomes natural... Along with a lot of hard work and of course TEAMWORK! When you have fought on some of the most explosive shows in the world it's hopefully natural that you can bring that kind of excitement to your own events. Well everyone, that is exactly what IKF Pro San Shou World Champion Cung Le (R) did this last weekend. Le along with a "DYNAMIC" Team/Staff organized and promoted his best event ever if you are looking for "TRUE" San Shou "Explosive Excitement!" Team Le, or better yet, "Team USH!" hosted a daytime San Shou tournament that brought fighters from all over USA and followed it up with a "KNOCKOUT" blow with a "16" bout "Super Fight" Night with 4 IKF US Amateur Title bouts (5 were scheduled but one of the fighters pulled out during the show). If you didn't know what San Shou was before the night, you sure as heck did when the final bell sounded. Here are the highlights of the nights bouts beginning with of course, the nights Title Bouts followed by the "EXPLOSIVE" undercard. IKF Amateur
Woman's San Shou U.S. Super Welterweight Title IKF Amateur
San Shou U.S. Middleweight Title IKF Amateur
San Shou U.S. Welterweight Title IKF Amateur
Woman's San Shou Featherweight Title
IKF Amateur
San Shou U.S. Super Lightweight Title |
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Here's how the nights "Explosive" undercard went...
For more info go to
www.borntofight.com
-
www.cungle.com |
MONDAY, July 26th, 2004, AT 7:30 PM, PT
"POWERHOUSE"
Is Back In The Ring While
Terry &
Montano Go For IKF
Gold!
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Phoenix, Arizona, USA
Also on the card is an IKF Light Heavyweight Arizona State Title with Christopher Terry of Phoenix, Arizona, USA, (10-3/7) Vs. Oscar Montano of Surprise, Arizona, USA (10-5/4). This should also be a Great match up. The under card has one more pro kickboxing match with Jason Cleveland from Rick Roufus Kickboxing Gym Vs. James Martinez from Mike Winklejohn's kickboxing from New Mexico. Also two pro boxing matches. There will be four amateur
kickboxing matches: Richie Hightower (Roufus Kickboxing) Vs. Steve Steinbeiss (ACS) Josh Pickthall (Roufus Kickboxing) Vs. Shane Brenner (Golden Cobra Kickboxing) Abu Marshall (Roufus Kickboxing) Vs. TBA For more info such as ticket outlets please contact Mr. Vierra at (602) 722-3216 or by e-mail at HARDKNOCKSGYM@aol.com |
POSTED AT 3:00 PM, PT
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NEWS OF 6-26-04
Message Board
Proves HELPFUL...
AGAIN!
Seeding Changes
Due To Registration Deadlines CORRECTED
Despite the occasional no name posts about negative issues, there are some no name posts on the message board that "DO" bring attention to things we need to correct. Such was the case today in the post that read:
SO RIGHT this person was and we apologize for
not remembering this when we were seeding the fighters after July 10th. This
question was also asked of us in some e-mails today which drew our attention to
the message board. The information this person is
referring to was written on the News Page on Friday, May 21st under the headline, "SEEDING & CHAMPION Answers In Regards To This Years 2004
IKF/TKO North American Classic". The same article was also
posted the same day on the Tournament
News page. In regards to this question, it reads:
#8:
BOTTOM SEED IN DIVISION: Any of the above but
registered AFTER the first Registration Deadline of
July 10th This year ALL fighters who register AFTER the first Registration Deadline of July 10th
will not only be charged a late fee, but also be seeded at the bottom of
their division. This rule applies to ALL CHAMPIONS
too.
This obviously changes several seeding positions for quite a few fighters. Still, it was a good idea when we created this rule and still a good rule today for the reasons stated above. We suggest everyone re-check their seeding now so they know where they are and we look forward to seeing you all in a few weeks in Orlando Florida to "Walk The Walk and Bring It ON!"
SUNDAY, July 25th, 2004, AT 4:10 PM, PT
CUNG
LE'S
BORN TO FIGHT IV!
July 24th, Mt. Pleasant High
School, San Jose California, USA
Quick Title Results Below - Full Story &
Undercard Results This Week!
IKF Amateur
Woman's San Shou U.S. Super Welterweight Title
Elaina
Maxwell won by forfeit when opponent, Melissa Alley of
Napa, CA, (Who was a fill in matched on Thursday, July 22nd who replaced a
previous opponent.) pulled out of the fight after weigh-ins.
IKF Amateur
San Shou U.S. Middleweight Title
Josh
Beauregard defeated Kevin Ruelas by split decision in a bout that
saw Beauregard give 2 standing 8 counts to Ruelas from a left hook in round 1
and a straight right in round 2.
IKF Amateur
San Shou U.S. Welterweight Title
Despite
Jose
Palacios picking up challenger Boy
Faphiamai over his head and slamming him to the ring canvas twice in
the first 30 seconds, Palacios actually won the bout by injury stoppage
at 37 seconds into the first round. Faphiamai injured (Possible
Fracture) his right ankle during one of his kicks to Palacios.
IKF Amateur
Woman's San Shou Featherweight Title
Jenna Castillo won yet another IKF Amateur San Shou title when she defeated Elizabeth DeCaussin by unanimous decision. This was
the third meeting of these two.
IKF Amateur
San Shou U.S. Super Lightweight Title
Chris
Cariaso defeated Ed Carpio in a close split decision in what was
truly the best "Toe to Toe" war of the night!
For more info go to www.borntofight.com - www.cungle.com or contact Team Cung Le - USH! at (408) 729-4468 or by e-mail at info@borntofight.com or at patty@cungle.com
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NEWS OF 7-25-04
This is a reminder for all Junior age fighters and their
parents and trainers coming to the IKF North American
Classic in August in Orlando, Florida.
As in the past, "ALL" JUNIOR
Division fighters (Ages 8-17) are required to bring a COPY of their birth certificate or a STATE PHOTO ID to be shown to the IKF Registration
staff at Friday's Registration to CONFIRM their age. A "Copy" of a
Junior age fighters birth certificate will be
accepted, a "State Photo ID"
would of course be much better and greatly appreciated by those providing them.
As brought up recently on the
Message Board: As for the worry of someone making
changes to their child's/students birth certificate just so their child/fighter
could fight younger, less experienced fighters is simply the lowest thing we can
imagine. We can only hope here, in the IKF
that no parent or trainer would stoop so low. We can only hope that "HONOR
AND HONESTY" are still apart of our sport.
If they do not have a birth certificate or other form of LEGAL
ID stating their legal age at registration and we cannot confirm their LEGAL age
by any LEGAL document, they will be dropped from the
Tournament.
PLEASE DO NOT ASK FOR EXCEPTIONS TO THIS RULE
AND PLEASE PASS THIS INFO
AROUND.
Sincerely
IKF Headquarters
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NEWS OF 7-25-04
Comparing The Numbers
AGAIN TODAY
See below "Where we are as of today" as compared to the "FINAL" numbers from last years 2003 IKF/TKO Nationals.
2003 Numbers Taken Form Tournament FACTS & STATS Page | |||
STAT |
SO FAR
|
CURRENT OR PAST | |
Total Registered Fighters |
242 |
225 |
265/2001/Kansas City |
Final Number Of Fighters Who Actually "FOUGHT" On Event |
200 |
Unknown |
207 /2001/Kansas City |
Number Of Bouts Fought |
146 |
155 |
146 /2003/Iowa |
Total Title Bouts Fought |
54 |
60 |
61 /2002/Iowa |
Junior Boys |
58 |
66 |
58 /2003/Iowa |
Junior Boys Full Contact |
37 |
50 |
45 /2002/Iowa |
Junior Boys International |
13 |
15 |
13 /2003/Iowa |
Junior Boys MuayThai |
0 |
1 |
5/2000/Iowa & 2001/Kansas City |
Junior Girls |
26 |
28 |
26 /2003/Iowa |
Junior Girls Full Contact |
13 |
15 |
16/2002/Iowa |
Junior Girls International |
10 |
13 |
10 /2003/Iowa |
Junior Girls MuayThai |
0 |
0 |
1/1999/Iowa |
Adult Men Fighters |
100 |
102 |
115/2001/Kansas City |
Adult Men Full Contact |
43 |
55 |
65/2001/Kansas City |
Adult Men International |
36 |
21 |
36/2003/Iowa |
Adult Men MuayThai |
21 |
26 |
30/2001/Kansas City |
Adult Women Fighters |
27 |
29 |
34/2001/Kansas City |
Adult Women Full Contact |
19 |
19 |
28/2002/Iowa |
Adult Women International |
4 |
3 |
13/2001/Kansas City |
Adult Women MuayThai |
4 |
7 |
13/2001/Kansas City |
SATURDAY, July 17th, 2004, AT 3:50 PM, PT
Comparing The Numbers
Many have asked where this years Tournament compares to this
years. Well, what we can tell you is that last year on July 17th, 2003 we had
179 Fighters Registered.
For this year, as of today we have
182.
See
below "Where we are as of today" as compared to the "FINAL"
numbers from last years
2003
IKF/TKO Nationals.
2003 Numbers Taken Form Tournament FACTS & STATS Page | |||
STAT |
SO FAR FOR 2004 |
RECORD SO FAR | |
Total Registered Fighters |
242 |
183 |
265/2001/Kansas City |
Final Number Of Fighters Who Actually "FOUGHT" On Event |
200 |
Unknown |
207 /2001/Kansas City |
Number Of Bouts Fought |
146 |
113 |
146 /2003/Iowa |
Total Title Bouts Fought |
54 |
59 |
61 /2002/Iowa |
Junior Boys |
58 |
57 |
58 /2003/Iowa |
Junior Boys Full Contact |
37 |
41 |
45 /2002/Iowa |
Junior Boys International |
13 |
14 |
14/2004/Florida |
Junior Boys MuayThai |
0 |
2 |
5/2000/Iowa & 2001/Kansas City |
Junior Girls |
26 |
25 |
26 /2003/Iowa |
Junior Girls Full Contact |
13 |
12 |
16/2002/Iowa |
Junior Girls International |
10 |
13 |
13/2004/Florida |
Junior Girls MuayThai |
0 |
0 |
1/1999/Iowa |
Adult Men Fighters |
100 |
75 |
115/2001/Kansas City |
Adult Men Full Contact |
43 |
36 |
65/2001/Kansas City |
Adult Men International |
36 |
21 |
36/2003/Iowa |
Adult Men MuayThai |
21 |
18 |
30/2001/Kansas City |
Adult Women Fighters |
27 |
25 |
34/2001/Kansas City |
Adult Women Full Contact |
19 |
18 |
28/2002/Iowa |
Adult Women International |
4 |
3 |
13/2001/Kansas City |
Adult Women MuayThai |
4 |
4 |
13/2001/Kansas City |
FRIDAY, July 16th, 2004, AT 3:25 PM, PT
THIS
WEEKEND IN THE
IKF!
"REVENGE OF
THE WARRIOR"
"Rumble In The Dome"
IKF Orlando, Florida, USA: This Saturday night, July 17th the IKF will sanction an event in the State of Florida. Nothing new right...? Well, actually it is. Back in May of this year the State of Florida made a new law that all amateur Kickboxing Events had to be sanctioned by an approved Amateur Sanctioning Body. After the IKF presented their Rules and Regulations to Jason Penley, Assistant Executive Director of the Florida State Boxing Commission back in mid June the IKF was approved on July 7th to be an Amateur Kickboxing Sanctioning body in the State of Florida.
Upon this approval the IKF was contacted by this weekends Promoter of "REVENGE OF THE WARRIOR - Rumble In The Dome," Dieusel Berto.Berto has been doing events on a regular basis in Florida and he looks to be a new IKF Promoter. Several other Florida Promoters have also contacted the IKF inquiring about IKF Sanctioning for their Florida Amateur Kickboxing events with the IKF.
Berto's event is an all Amateur Kickboxing card. He had previously planned to do Amateur Boxing too but those plans changed. There will also be 1 woman's submission grappling match on the event along with the Kickboxing. Serving as Official IKF Event Representative will be already established IKF Florida Promoter, Lee Barden (Right).
The event will take place at the Haven Orange Dome in Winter Haven, Florida, USA tickets are $15, $20 and $30. Doors open at 5:PM and the event begins at 7:PM. For more info please contact Mr. Dieusel "Tiger" Berto at tigersworldma@yahoo.com Or Go To www.tigersworld.net or rumbleinthedome.com
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NEWS OF 7-16-04
POSTED AT 11:10 AM, PT
ATTENTION
2004
IKF North American Classic
TRAINERS & FIGHTERS
As of today we have started matchmaking suggestions. We have completed the first phase for the Junior Divisions and will be working on the Adult Divisions (Mens & Woman's) later today and tomorrow. Please understand that although you may not like some of our suggestions, we have 5 years of matchmaking experience for this tournament (Over 20 years overall on events in general) so our suggestions are fare and valid. We ask that all trainers or fighters respond as soon as possible to all suggestions so we know where you stand and how we can list you.
In this process when trying to match up fighters we ask for certain fighters to move up rather than down in weight which is easier for most. Some though will be asked to lose weight and move down. Also, when fighters do not have other contenders in their rule styles, we will suggest for them to move to a different rule style. Although it is viable for an International Rules fighter to move to MuayThai, we never ask a Full Contact Rules fighter to move to leg kicks simply because Full Contact style fighters do not train doing leg kicks. In the end, we will never make everyone happy, but at least in the end, by event time you will know if you have a bout, rather than make the trip for nothing.
ALSO: Trainers, please
feel free to contact others in your suggested divisions to discuss rule style
changes, weight class changes etc. etc. You are all professionals and sometimes
you can come up with better solutions than we may offer, so simply put, we are
all ears. Please e-mail us any suggestions you may have after speaking to other
trainers at main@ikfkickboxing.com
Keep
in mind that we have spoken to many trainers and fighters who still plan to send
their registrations in so keep track of the brackets, watching for new
contenders. Thank you for your assistance and we look forward to seeing you all
in Orlando to "Walk The Walk!"
MONDAY, July 12th, 2004, AT 10:20 AM, PT
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SATURDAY, July 10th, 2004, AT 7:30 PM, PT
REVISED AT 9:25 PM
By First Deadline
NAC Sees
119 Registered Fighters!
FIRST ROUND IS OVER!
"Ding
Ding!" Stop the clock for round 1. The first deadline of 5:PM today,
July 10th, for this years 2004
IKF North American Classic is here.
For those who felt "Waiting around to see who is in your division"
was a good idea, you will now have to pay the first established late fee of
$30.00 on top of your registration fee. This fee can be sent in with your
registration, paid by mail between now and August 1st or paid at the event when
you register on Friday, August 13th. To see if your registration made it to us
on time go to the Registered
Fighters Page and check for your name. The
next deadline date is July 15th. If you miss that date your late fee
will go up to $50.00.
NO NEW DIVISIONS
Something
to note is that we will NOT be creating any "NEW" divisions after
today. If there has been no fighters registered in certain rule style weight
divisions, those divisions have been closed. All late registering fighters must
fit into the already established weight classes and rule divisions as currently
shown on each registration page.
WHERE WE STAND TODAY
This
years 2004
IKF North American Classic will
take place on August 13th, 14th and 15th in Orlando Florida. as of 5:PM today
the count sits at 119 registered fighters. For those wondering, this number is 5
more than at "First" deadline time last year which was 114.
Still, this does not mean this years event will have the turnout like last years
200 fighters. Only time will tell for that answer. Regardless there will be some
great talent at this years event which will include fighters from both USA and
Canada.
WHICH STATE HAS THE MOST FIGHTERS?
Earlier
this week the state of Arizona held a short lead as to the most registered
fighters. However they were overtaken in the last 2 days by the state of
Virginia with an outstanding representation of 20 Amateur fighters.
Today we spoke to more camps from California to Georgia who all said they have
registration forms coming in yet so we are sure to see more fighters added in
soon. Starting next week we will begin request posting on the registered fighter
pages to match all those registered up for the Finals. Here's how the standings
set as of today below:
NEXT DEADLINES...
Please
note that there are 4 different DEADLINE dates and as in the past, ALL
of these Deadlines will be followed sharply. The first Registration Deadline was
today, Saturday, July 10th, 2004.
Registrations received (NOT POSTMARKED but PHYSICALLY
RECEIVED) AFTER today will be charged the following additional late
fees.
NO REGISTRATIONS ACCEPTED AFTER
AUGUST 1st, 2004
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FRIDAY, July 9th, 2004, AT 12:30 PM, PT
Any Takers?
Bartinelli Looking For An Opponent
After Previously Booked Opponent Gets TKOed!
IKF Promoter Clement Vierra of Phoenix Arizona has an IKF Sanctioned event scheduled for July 27 at the Rodeo Nights Night Club in Phoenix, Arizona, USA. On the event Vierra was trying to get his fighter and current IKF Pro FCR Light Middleweight Champion Anthony Bartinelli (Kickboxing: 11-0/10 KO/TKO's, Boxing: 16-8-2/9 ko's) a good tune-up bout before making a challenge for the vacant IKF Pro FCR Super Middleweight title this fall.
So Vierra is now looking for an opponent for Bartinelli for his July 27th event in Arizona. He is in hopes of finding a fighter somewhere out west (Pacific or Mountain time zone) to save on travel expenses. So if you are a Pro FCR fighter around the Super Middleweight division, please contact Mr. Vierra at (602) 722-3216 or by e-mail at HARDKNOCKSGYM@aol.com
WEDNESDAY, July 7th, 2004, AT 11:40 AM, PT
IKF
NORTH AMERICAN CLASSIC
Officials &
Staff
As the 2004 IKF North American Classic Tournament comes closer and closer, we need to confirm all the event officials. If your name has already been added to the 2004 Officials List, please re-confirm for us that you will still be at the event by either calling us at (916) 663-2467 or by sending us an e-mail at main@ikfkickboxing.com If your name is not on the list and you would like to be one of the event Officials please let us know. Even if you have fighters at the event, you can still assist as an event Official, you just won't be able to judge/referee fighters in your fighters division. All registered event Officials will need to participate in the Friday night Officials seminar/meeting. After the meeting, Mr. Dan Stell, IKF Head of Officials and Mr. Mike Storm, Classic Tournament Head of MuayThai/International Rules Officials, will give out ring assignments or instruct what time for all Officials to meet on Saturday morning. Officials we will need include:
All registered event Officials who work a minimum of 10 bouts will receive an Official IKF (Polo Style) Officials Shirt.
MEDICAL STAFF
There
is a new law in Florida that must be followed by the State Boxing Regulations
for Amateur Kickboxing. One of the Rules and Regulations in this Law requires
all Event Physicians/Doctors (MD) to be
licensed in the state of Florida. Because of this we will not be able to use
some of the Medical Doctors we had previously confirmed for the
2004 IKF
North American Classic Tournament. Because of this we are asking any
of our associates if they may have Physicians in the State of Florida that would
be willing to work this event. We would need them to assist with fighter
physicals on Friday from noon to 7 PM and be ringside doctors for the event on
Saturday and Sunday from 8 AM until approximately 5 PM. If you are a Florida
Licensed Medical Doctor or if you can assist us in confirming Medical Doctors
who are, please contact us at (916) 663-2467 or by e-mail at
main@ikfkickboxing.com
Your assistance in this area would be greatly appreciated.
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NEWS OF 7-7-04
The question is, "What State will be best represented at this years 2004 IKF North American Classic Tournament?" So far, Arizona leads the way with 5 Registered Fighters. Here are all the states as of today that have registered fighters:
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NEWS OF 7-7-04
What Do The Champions Get...?
Like every year at the IKF Tournament, the Champions will have their hands full of awards and gifts. 2004 will be no different. This year the awards include:
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NEWS OF 7-7-04
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TUESDAY, July 6th, 2004, AT 1:15 PM, PT
IKF
NORTH AMERICAN CLASSIC
Championship
Finals
REGISTRATION DEADLINES
We have had a lot of trainers and fighters calling in or
e-mailing us saying they are planning to wait and see who is in their division
before they register for the IKF North American Classic Tournament.
However, this causes more problems than solutions.
If
everyone holds off to wait and see who is in their bracket, no one will have a
fight because they will be constantly waiting for someone else to register. Not
to mention the LATE FEES these fighters will be required to pay at the
event.
As in previous years, all matchmaking will begin after the first registration deadline to assure EVERYONE will have a fight. In the 5 year history of the Tournament we have only had 4 fighters turned away because we could not match them with a fight.
Please note that there are 4 different DEADLINE dates and as in the past, ALL of these Deadlines will be followed sharply. The first Registration Deadline is this Saturday, July 10th, 2004. Registrations received (NOT POSTMARKED but PHYSICALLY RECEIVED) AFTER July 10th will be charged the following additional late fees.
NO REGISTRATIONS ACCEPTED AFTER AUGUST 1st, 2004
All Late fees must be paid upon registration, NO EXCEPTIONS.
MONDAY, July 5th, 2004, AT 12:20 PM, PT
TEAM VIERRA
& TEAM ROUFUS
Team Up To Improve!
IKF
Phoenix, Arizona, USA: When Roufus moved to Arizona he didn't sit quiet too long. He opened up Roufus Kickboxing Center at 1155 W. 23rd Street Suite 2A in Tempe, Arizona. (480-966-KICK) Roufus & Vierra's fighters has been training hard for the upcoming event sharing ideas and adding new sparring partners to their already powerful mix. Among those fighters Roufus has been helping is Vierra's World Champion, Bartinelli. "Sparring with a legend like Mr. Roufus has help me a lot, in seeing how to put my hands and feet together better." said Bartinelli. He continued, "I have more Power then before and working out with someone at his level brought me to a new level. Thanks a whole lot Mr. Roufus!" *Roufus is in hopes of bringing some of his Amateur Fighters to Orlando this August to "Walk The Walk" at the IKF North American Classic Tournament. |
SATURDAY, July 3rd, 2004, AT 3:00 PM, PT
A Somber Note...
By Chuck Best (Right) IKF
Texas
Hey all.....
Anyone
who knows me is generally aware of my love of a good laugh and that I can "hold
my own" in a sarcasm contest, etc...HOWEVER, because many of you have
become friends of mine I want to share a bit of grief that has come my way
recently; both as an outlet here for me to 'vent' a bit, and as a warning to
take care of ourselves and that life is short.
I had a friend who recently passed away on June 21st under a very, very dark cloud. My friend's name was "Willie". I have known Wil 27 years, and we had been friends and business associates over that span of time. Wil was quite a bit older than me (he was 55 years young---I mean he was truly a "young" looking guy who could pass for someone in his mid 30's). Wille had a great build, dark tan, super personality and was one of my favorite people. I wish he'd confided more about what was going on inside of him than he let on.....let me explain:
Several years ago GHB was sold over the counter (was very popular with weightlifters, and sold at nutrition centers like GNC). The FDA soon found out how destructive GHB was an then banned it. However, as it turns out, many who were using GHB as a nutritional supplement had become addicted to it. A psychiatrist even told me it was "more addictive than heroin". Willie had gone thru rehab twice in an attempt to kick his "G" habit (he continued to get it 'blackmarket' after the FDA banned it). On the outside, Wille sat in my office here just days before he breathed his last, and was telling me how excited he was about his kids, grandkids, etc... Willie had always supported me in my athletic endeavors--came to almost all of my high school football games, followed my career(s) in college and pro, and showed for my kickboxing events---a true friend.....except that he was too afraid to show weakness, even to a close friend like me. Willie died from a drug overdose on June 21st.
I'd like to make 2 important points
here:
#1: If you are struggling with something like a
drug habit, it's virtually IMPOSSIBLE to "kick it" all alone
without the moral support of family and friends. You WILL NOT kick such a
habit alone or in secrecy!
#2: Value your friendships and
realize how precious they are, and never take them for granted... none of us is
guaranteed tomorrow! Willie and I had 'lunch plans' that kept
getting pushed back due our busy schedules, etc... How I wish we'd been able to
"break bread" one more time (who knows, maybe he'd have
opened up during our meal, and I could have helped???). Sorry if this note
is a big downer, but it's been therapeutic sharing it with you, my fellow
kickboxing enthusiasts and friends. May you all be blessed.
Chuck
Best
THURSDAY, July 1st, 2004, AT 8:25 PM, PT IKF
KILININGRAD!
POSTED AT 11:50 AM, PT RESULTS FROM THE IKF
Omaha, Nebraska, USA
**SPECIAL NOTE: Due to an e-mail glitch we did not receive the result write-ups of the remainder of the bouts on this event. We apologize for this error and the additional bout news will be posted later today. ADDED 7-1-04, 8:25 PM
For more info please contact Mr. Mick Doyle at (402) 498-9592 or by e-mail at Mick@mickdoyle.com or go to www.Mickdoyle.com | |||||||||
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