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"IKF
Kickboxing"
January 21st, 1995 - Watsonville California, USA
- Promoter: World Kickboxing Promotions, Abe Belardo
- Event Location: Ringside Gym, Fresno, California, USA
- IKF Representative: Steve Fossum
- CA Athletic Comm. Rep.: Dean Lohuis & Bobby Ponzio
- Judges: Marcos Rosales, Cecil Peoples, Rick Mendiol
- Referee: Rick Mendiola & Cecil Peoples
- Ring Announcer: Steve Fossum
- Scorekeeper: Weigh-ins, Dan Stell
- Physicians: Dr. Sydel & Dr. Hicks
- Timekeeper: Ralph McKnight Jr.
- All Fights Were "International Thai" Rules - (Leg Kicks Allowed,
no foot pads)
- Felix Garcia (146.5 - Palmdale, CA - 1-0) defeated Corey
Puttbrese (150 - Bakersfield, CA - 0-1) by TKO at 1:59 of Round 2.
- Kevin Jones (211 - Rhonert Park, CA - 1-0) defeated Manuel
Queseda (209 - Wasco, CA - 0-2) by TKO at Break of 2nd & 3rd
Round.
- Frank Veloz (126 - Sylmar, CA - 1-0) defeated Dao
Xiong (126 - Fresno, CA - 0-1) by KO at 1:51 of Round 1.
- Pete Garcia (171 - Redding, CA - 2-0) defeated Thin
Kong (165 - Redding, CA - 0-1) by TKO at 1:24 of Round 3.
January 1995 NEWS
"IKF
TAKES TOP CALIFORNIA HONORS
FOR 1994
In 1994, the IKF was the most active sanctioning body in the
state of California with more events than all of the other organizations
combined. Thanks everyone, and keep up the good work!
"NEW HEAVYWEIGHT AND
SUPER HEAVYWEIGHT
DIVISIONS FOR IKF "
The
IKF Heavyweight division now goes from
194.1 to 220 lbs. instead of to 202 lbs. The Super Heavyweight division now
begins at 220.1 lbs.
"NEW THINGS COMING UP
IN 1995 FOR THE IKF"
Trainers and school owners, beginning in 1995, the IKF will license official IKF
Certified kickboxing schools with certificates to display in your school lobby.
Fee: $25.00 per year. We are now scheduling seminars to certify our 1995
officials for the IKF. Trainers can also
be officially certified. All officially certified IKF
personnel will be listed in the February or March Newsletter. To schedule a
certification seminar, contact IKF Vice
President Dan Stell at (707) 422-1402.
"Rumble in Redding
III"
February 18th, 1995 - Redding, California, USA
- Promoter: D & D Productions. Dan Stell & Dan Verdugo
- Event Location: Win River Casino, Redding, California, USA
- IKF Representative: Steve Fossum
- Judges: Butch Stell, Eugene Ray, Abe Belardo
- Referee: Jon Shorlee II
- Ring Announcer: Marc Soares
- Scorekeeper: Dan Stell, Weigh-ins & Frank Curtis, Ringside
- Physicians: Dr. Dan McGrath
- Timekeeper: Tim Stell
- Attendance: 1,357
- Amateur FCR
Brad Russell (124
- Novato, CA - 1-0) defeated Ryan Maralit (123 - Daly City, CA -
0-2) by Unanimous Decision, 30-26, 29-27 and 29-27.
- Amateur FCR
Jamie Wardall (190
- Redding, CA - 3-1) defeated Bob Smith (188 - Redding, CA -
1-1) by TKO at 1:35 0f Round 1.
- Amateur FCR
Dominic Parker (175,
San Diego, CA - 2-0) defeated Ted Brown (180 - Santa Rosa, CA -
0-1) by Unanimous Decision, 29-24, 29-24 and 29-25.
- Amateur FCR
David Valaquez (146
- Sacramento, CA - 1-1) defeated Victor Cruz (141 - So. San
Francisco, CA - 0-1) by Unanimous Decision, 30-27, 30-27 and 30-27.
- Amateur FCR
Zenzo Tazawa (153
- Santa Rosa, CA - 4-2) defeated Randy Tsutsui (162 - Vallejo,
CA - 2-2) by Unanimous Decision, 30-27, 30-26 and 30-26.
- Vacant IKF
California Intl. Thai Rules Welterweight Title
George Tsutsui
(145 - Vallejo, CA - 8-2) was Fouled by Suji Yamaguchi (144
- San Diego, CA - 4-1) - Kicked in the Groin - at :06 of 2nd Round.
2
Possible Bout Rulings:
1: If both fighters accept an IKF sanctioned
re-match, the bout will be scored a "No Contest"
2: If
Yamaguchi declines a re-match, Tsutsui will be awarded the title
and receive a win & Yamaguchi a loss.
- Vacant IKF Intl.
Thai Rules United States Light Middleweight Title
Hong Phet Inthavong
(159 - Fresno, CA - 4-1-1) defeated Harry Vicaro (158 - San
Diego, CA - 1-2) by Unanimous Decision, 50-43, 50-43 and 50-44.
- Vacant IKF
California International Thai Rules Light Heavyweight Title
Julio
Nunez (177 - Albq., New Mexico - 12-4) defeated Alain Kelder
(174 - San Francisco, CA - 6-1) by Majority Decision, 40-38, 38-38 and
39-37
- IKF PRO Light
Middleweight Bout
Dan Stell (157 - Fairfield, CA - 15-0)
defeated Russell Franklin (156 - Albq., New Mexico, 23-4-7) by
Unanimous Decision, 40-35, 40-35 and 38-36
- IKF PRO Main Event
*Title
Defense Of The IKF International Thai Rules World
Featherweight Title
*Ramona Gatto (116 - San Francisco, CA -
21-1-1) defeated Lapin Padilla (124 - Albq., New Mexico - 19-4)
by TKO in round 9.
IKF Event Notes: Fighters
Mark Tabuso & Steve Delfierro were both given "Technical
Wins" One was told he was fighting "Full Contact" rules & the
other "International Thai" rules. Neither fought. Who was at fault was
yet to be undetermined.
"The Red Lion
Rumble"
February 26th 1995 - Bakersfield, California, USA
- Promoter: World Kickboxing Promotions - Abe Belardo & Eric
Nolan
- Event Location: Red Lion Inn, Bakersfield, California, USA
- IKF Representative: Steve Fossum
- California Ath. Comm. Rep.: Dean Lohuis, Dwayne Woodard &
Norman Wintjen
- Judges: Jerry Rabina, Cecil Peoples, Rick Mendiola & John
Forquera
- Referee: Rick Mendiola & Cecil Peoples
- Ring Announcer: Domi Tomate
- Scorekeeper: Ron Daniel
- Physicians: Dr. Robert Karns & Dr. Gary Seydel
- Timekeeper: Ralph McKnight
- All Fights Were "International Thai" Rules
- Jay Garner (115 - Bakersfield, CA - 1-0) defeated Zedenka
Brzica (113 - Costa Mesa, CA - 2-3) by TKO at end of round 1 -
Trainer Threw In The Towel.
- Eddie Bender (157 - Bakersfield, CA - 5-2-2) defeated Jamie
Comstock (154 - Taff, CA - 0-1) by Unanimous Decision, 30-24, 30-26
and 30-25.
- Frank Veloz (120 - San Fernando, CA - 2-0) defeated Billy
Olsen (119 - Santa Rosa, CA - 2-2-1) by TKO at 1:31 of Round 2.
- Dee Dufoe (127 - Bakersfield, CA - 4-0) defeated Christine
Dupree (126 - Venice, CA - 2-3-1) by Unanimous Decision, 30-29,
30-27 and 29-28.
- *Title Defense/Rematch
IKF
International Thai Rules United States Cruiserweight Title
*Richard
Kresechuk (193 - Venice, CA - 8-2-2) defeated Boyd Murphy (194
- Bakersfield, CA - 12-4) by head kick KO at :30 of Round 5.
- Semi - Main Event
*Title Defense
IKF International Thai Rules United States Featherweight
Title
*Jesus Andrade (125 - Delano, CA - 7-3-1) defeated
Rico John Washington (125 - Bakersfield, CA - 7-3) by Split
Decision , 47-48, 49-46 and 48-47.
- Main Event
*Title Defense
IKF International Thai Rules United States Middleweight
Title
*Tony Hannon (165 - Bakersfield, CA - 17-0-3) and
Wayne Grey (163 - Chandler, AZ - 9-0-1) fought to a split
decision Draw, 48-48, 47-48 and 48-47.
"Tremble At Travis"
April
29th, 1995 - Fairfield, California, USA
- Promoter: D & D Productions, Dan Stell
- Event Location: Travis AFB, Fairfield, California, USA
- IKF Representative: Steve Fossum
- Judges: Butch Stell, Alan Rayes, Mark Larrette
- Referee: Jon Shorlee II
- Ring Announcer: Mark Correrso
- Physicians: Dr. Jeffery Wood
- Timekeeper: Mr. Ng
- Eric Yanez (182 - Rhonert Park, CA - 4-4) defeated Chris Glynn
(183 - Walnut Creek, CA - 0-1) by TKO at 1:39 of Round 2.
- Billy Camaren (143 - Orland, CA - 1-0) defeated Joe
Aqvilizan (144 - Oakland, CA - 0-1) by majority decision, 30-27,
29-28 and 29-29.
- Ronny Wells (178 - Daly City, CA - 1-1) defeated Ted
Brown (177 - Santa Rosa, CA - 0-2) by Unanimous Decision, 30-27,
30-27 and 29-28.
- Greg Kirkpatrick (212 - Sacramento, CA - 5-0) defeated Aaron
Muffi (209 - Concord, CA - 0-1) by TKO at :41 of Round 2.
- Vacant IKF
International Muay Thai Rules California Welterweight Title
Vince
Soberano (147 - San Diego, CA - 5-2) defeated Yugi Takashiba
(146 - Orange, CA - 2-2) by TKO at 1:58 of Round 1.
- Vacant IKF
International Thai Rules California Bantamweight Title
Joan Talasig
(124 - Concord, CA - 2-1) defeated Billy Olsen (123 -
Rhonert Park, CA - 2-3-1) by Unanimous Decision, 39-36, 39-37 and 39-36.
- Vacant IKF
International Thai Rules California Super Middleweight Title
Dominque
Parker (167 - Vista, CA - 6-2) defeated Alain Kelder (172
- Daly City, CA - 6-2) by Unanimous Decision, 40-34, 39-37 and 40-36.
- Vacant IKF Full
Contact Rules California Welterweight Title
Zenzo Tazawa (152
- Santa Rosa, CA - 5-2) defeated Cory Morgan (152 - Sacramento,
CA - 3-1) by Split Decision, 40-36, 37-39 and 39-38.
- Main Event
REQUIRED REMATCH FROM: February
18th, 1995 - Redding, California, USA
Vacant IKF
International Thai Rules United States Light Welterweight Title
George
TsuTsui (142 - Vallejo, CA - 11-2) defeated Suji Yamaguchi (139
- San Diego, CA - 4-2) by Majority Decision, 49-45, 50-46 and 47-47.
"Kickboxing Mania
IV"
May 13th, 1995 - San Jose, California, USA
- Promoter: West Coast Studios / Scott Coker
- Event Location: San Jose State Event Center, San Jose, California,
USA
- IKF Representative: Steve Fossum
- Judges: Igor Oranski, Robert Mason, Dwight Brown, Susan Thomas
- Referee: Chuck Siminini, Cecil Peoples, Nelson Hamilton, Robert
Flynn
- Physicians: Dr. Paul Wallace
- Timekeeper: Marleen Swallow
- This Event Was Co-Sanctioned With The ISKA
These Were The Only 2 Bouts
Sanctioned By The IKF On This Show
- Attendance: Paid: 4,012, Comp: 487
- Gross Gate: $51,368.00
- 10 Rounds For The Vacant IKF
International Thai Rules Pro World Flyweight Title and the ISKA World Title.
Ramona
Gatto (120 - San Francisco, CA - 25-1) vs Olga Vlasour (119
- Moscow, Russia - 9-2)
- The judges at ringside scored the bout as follows;
- Canadian Judge: Dwight Brown 99 to 97.5 Vlasour
- Russian Judge: Igor Oranski 99.5 to 97.5 Vlasour
- American Judge: Susan Thomas (California State Commission judge)
98 to 92.5 Gatto
- However this fight was in favor of Ramona Gatto. After further
investigation, the IKF discovered that Dwight Brown shouldn't have been
a judge since Gatto had previously filed a protest against him for
another fight in France. This would disqualify him to judge Gatto's
bout. It was also discovered that the Russian judge, Igor Oranski, was
Vlasour's manager and contact person on her stat card which would
disqualify him to be a judge in the bout. IKF officials reviewed the bout after
the event and ruled the bout in favor of Gatto. However, the ISKA kept
the decision at ringside. By the IKF, Ramona Gatto was award the IKF
Women's Professional Flyweight World Title. However, due to the politics of this
bout, Gatto walked away from the sport. Read how the decision by ISKA
broke a Champion by clicking HERE.
- 10 Rounds: IKF
Full Contact Rules Professional World Light Middleweight Title
Francis
Farley (159 - Santa Cruz, CA - 25-0) vs Tom Montgomery (158
- Brighton, England - 48-9)
Montgomery hit Farley with
a spinning elbow. The strike cut open Farley's forehead and Farley
was unable to continue. The referee, Cecil Peoples stopped the bout
and the California State Commission Officials at ringside declared
Farley the winner by unintentional foul and Montgomery was
disqualified.
Farley was ahead on 2 of the 3 judges scorecards.
May 1995 NEWS
"JUMP ON BOARD NOW WHILE THE
IKF IS GROWING STRONG!"
In 1994, the IKF was the
most active sanctioning body in the state of California. In 1995 and 96, the
IKF will seek out more events across the
USA and worldwide. We have been in contact with a lot of promoters that are
looking for the respect the IKF has given
other promoters, fighters, and trainers. Watch for more events outside
California late this year or early 2006 and let us know of new promoters
interested in the IKF worldwide. "The
ship is leaving the harbor, jump on now or miss the boat."
"IKF Kickboxing"
May
13th, 1995 - Fresno, California, USA
- Promoter: World Kickboxing Promotions - Abe Belardo
- Event Location: Ringside Gym, Fresno, California, USA
- IKF Representative: Dan Stell & Tim Stell
- California Ath. Comm. Rep.: Dwayne Woodard & Mike Goosman
- Judges: Marcos Rosales, John Forquera, Jerry Rabina, Rick Mendiola
- Referee: Rick Mendiola & Marcos Rosales
- Scorekeeper: Erika Ducat
- Ring Announcer: Domi Tomate
- Physicians: Dr. Deluck & Dr. Edwards
- Timekeeper: Ralph McKnight Jr
- Special Guest: Benny "The Jet" Urquidez &
Paul Carmello.
- All Fights Were "International Thai" Rules - (Leg kicks
allowed, no foot pads)
- S.T. Her (142 - Fresno, CA - 1-0) defeated Joseph
Girado (136 - Bakersfield, CA - 0-1) by KO at :24 of Round 1.
- Alex Sevlith (184 - Fresno, CA - 1-0) defeated Keone
Kalahiki (190 - Sylmar, CA - 0-1) by TKO at :32 of Round 1.
- Danny Davila (151 - Delano, CA - 1-0) defeated Stephen
Shepard (157 - Fresno, CA - 2-1) by TKO at Break of 2nd & 3rd
Round.
- Fernando Servin (171 - Delano, CA - 2-0) defeated Ryan
Schmall (166 - Fresno, CA - 0-1) by TKO at :50 of Round 2.
- Amber Byrne (131 - Mission Hills, CA - 2-0-1) and Dee
Dufoe (130 - Bakersfield, CA - 5-0-1) fought to a Majority Draw,
29-28 (Byrne), 28-28 and 28-28.
- IKF United States
International Thai Rules Featherweight Title *Defense
*Jesus
Andrade (126 - Delano, CA - 8-3-1) defeated Keo Synchanthavong
(124 - Fresno, CA - 9-5) Lost by Unanimous Decision, 48-45, 48-45 and
48-45.
"The Red Lion
Rumble"
June 11th, 1995 - Bakersfield, California, USA
- Promoter: World Kickboxing Promotions - Eric Nolan with Abe Belardo
- Event Location: Red Lion Inn, Bakersfield, California, USA
- IKF Representative: Steve Fossum
- California Ath. Comm. Rep.: Dwayne Woodard, Joe Borrielli &
Norman Wintjen
- Judges: Jerry Rabina, Cecil Peoples, Rick Mendiiola & John
Forquera
- Referee: Rick Mendiola, Jerry Rabina & Cecil Peoples
- Scorekeeper: Ron Daniel
- Ring Announcer: Domi Tomate
- Physicians: Dr. Robert Karns & Dr. Jerry Seydel
- Timekeeper: Ralph McKnight Jr
- All Fights Were "International Thai" Rules Except Semi-Main
Event Which Was "Full Contact" Rules
- Dao Xiong (126 - Fresno, CA - 1-1) defeated Billy Olsen
(122 - Rhonert Park, CA - 2-4-1) by Majority Decision, 28-28, 29-27 and
29-28.
- Ray Gonzales (164 - Santa Fe Springs, CA - 5-1) defeated
Jeremy Campbell (170 - Bakersfield, CA - 1-1) by TKO at :31 of
Round 2.
- Julio Garcia (164 - Las Vegas, NV - *1-1) defeated Shon
Moore (165 - Redding, CA - 1-3-1) by TKO at 1:50 of Round 1
(*)
Garcia looked far better than the 0-1 fighter he claimed to be. Rumor has it his
record was more like 3 wins and 1 loss or has fought at least 3-4 bouts.
- Mike Flores (142 - Silmar, CA - 1-0) defeated Ron Minso
(138 - Bakersfield, CA - 1-1) by Unanimous Decision, 29-28, 29-27 and
28-27.
- Vacant IKF
International Thai Rules United States Lightweight Title
Rico
Washington (129 - Bakersfield, CA - 8-2) defeated Alfonso
Alcarez (132 - Las Vegas, NV - 10-1-1) by Majority Decision, 48-47,
48-47 and 48-48.
- The Title that NEVER WAS...
Using the name "Rico" Washington, Washington fooled the
California State Athletic Commission as well as the IKF
fighting as an amateur that had already fought as a Professional Kickboxer. Washington
(JOHN) was a licensed PRO. Somehow he skipped by the State Athletic
Commission system with the name "Rico". Although Alcarez should have
been awarded the title, the California State Commission ruled the bout a "No
contest" and no one won the title.
- Semi - Main Event
*Title Defense
IKF Full Contact Rules United States Heavyweight Title
Greg
Voyticek (205 - Las Vegas, NV - 12-0) defeated *Greg Kirkpatrick
(202 - Sacramento, CA - 5-1) by TKO at :46 of Round 5. The bout was
stopped due to a cut over Kirkpatrick's left eye..
- Main Event
Vacant IKF
International Thai Rules North American Middleweight Title
Toney
Hannon (166 - Bakersfield, CA - 18-0-3) defeated Milton Garcia
(170 - Hacienda Heights, CA - 6-1) by Unanimous Decision, 49-46, 48-47
and 49-46.
"Rumble In Redding
IV"
October 21st, 1995 - Redding, California, USA
- Promoter: Dan Verdugo & Win River Casino
- Event Location: Win-River Casino, Redding, California, USA
- IKF Representative: Steve Fossum
- California Ath. Comm. Rep.: Rob Lynch & Mike Guzman
- Judges: Steve Wenger, Butch Stell, Craig Ackerman
- Referee: Dan Stell
- Ring Announcer: Marc Soares
- Physicians: Dr. Dan McGrath
- Timekeeper: Tim Stell
RUMBLE
IN REDDING IV
RUMBLES ONCE AGAIN
- Jason Sage (130 - Sacramento, CA - 1-0) defeated Cayetano
Hernandez (126, Daly City, CA - 0-1) by Unanimous Decision, 30-27,
30-27 and 29-28.
- Dominick Robles (172 - Sacramento, CA - 1-0) defeated Jericho
Lane (175 - Redding, CA - 2-2) by Split Decision, 28-29, 29-28 and
29-28.
- Alfie Vivero (123 - Oakland, CA - 1-0) defeated Billy
Olson (120 - Santa Rosa, CA - 2-5-1) by Unanimous Decision, 29-28,
29-28 and 29-28.
- Erin Deafenbag (188 - Roseville, CA -1-0) defeated Hugo
Chavez (184 - Chico, CA - 0-1) by TKO at 1:51 of Round 1.
- Pete Garcia (174 - Redding,, CA - 3-0) defeated Eric
Barnowski (172 - Daly City, CA - 0-1) by TKO at 1:01 of Round 3.
- Paul Spencer (155 - San Rafel, CA - 1-0) defeated Ben
Davis (155 - Fairfield, CA - 0-1) by TKO at :43 of Round 3.
- Isaac Molina (159 - San Diego, CA - 2-0) defeated Randy
Tsutsui (160 - Vallejo, CA - 2-3) by Unanimous Decision, 28-26,
29-26 and 28-26.
- Steve Delfiero (130 - Oakland, CA - 3-0) defeated Mark
Tabusco (128 - Daly City, CA - 2-3) by Unanimous Decision, 29-28,
29-28 and 29-28.
- Ron Tsutsui (133 - Vallejo, CA 5-1) defeated Brett
Spaid (138 - Sacramento, CA - 3-1) by Split Decision, 29-28, 28-29
and 29-28.
- Eric Reagan (147 - Sacramento, CA - 5-0) defeated Zenzo
Tazawa (147 - Santa Rosa, CA - 5-3) by Unanimous Decision, 28-29,
30-27 and 30-27.
- *Defense Of the
IKF Full Contact Rules United States Cruiserweight
Title
JACK STEARNS RETAINS IKF TITLE IN
SLUGFEST WITH DANOVIS POOLER
IKFUnited
States Full Contact Rules Cruiserweight Champion Jack Stearns (5-0-1
of Auburn, CA) had his hands full defending his title against Danovis
Pooler (4-2 of Daly City). The bout was a slugfest going all 5
rounds with Stearns winning the Majority decision as the scorecards read
46-45, 47-43 and 45-45. The disappointing part of the bout was that Pooler
only recorded 12 kicks during the entire bout. According to IKF rules, a fighter will loose 1 point per round
after they are warned in 1 round for not getting all 6 required kicks in. While
Stearns got all of his kicks in, Pooler didn't get his 6 kick
minimum in any of the 5 rounds. Because of this, Pooler lost 4 points
from each judge. Pooler kept countering off Stearns kicks, but
if Pooler would have kicked, think about both these thoughts. 1-Stearns
has proved in the past that he can counter good off his opponents kicks. He
could have been able to score high off Poolers kicks and 2-If
Pooler could have kicked successfully, how would the score cards look?
Stearns is trained by
Greg Kirkpatrick while Pooler is trained by Mike Espinoza.
*Jack Stearns (190 - Auburn, CA - 5-0-2)
defeated Danovis Pooler (190 - Daly City, CA - 4-2) by Majority
Decision, 46-45, 47-43 and 45-45.
- Pooler lost 4 points from each judge for not getting his minimum 6
kicks in all 5 rounds. The first round was a warning. Pooler only threw
12 counted kicks during the entire 5 round bout.
- Vacant IKF Full
Contact Rules United States Middleweight Title
DAVE MARINOBLE
WINS 2ND IKF UNITED STATES TITLE
Probably
the most exciting bout of the night was the semi main event featuring Dave
Marinoble (5-0-1 of Roseville, CA) against Dominic Sivilon (6-3
of San Diego, CA) for the vacant IKF
Full Contact Rules United States Middleweight Title. Marinoble won the
bout on a unanimous decision scoring 49-46, 49-45, 50-44. Simply said, "THIS
WAS A GREAT FIGHT" by 2 great fighters! Keep up the great work guys!
Marinoble is trained by James Kane and Greg Kirkpatrick
while Sivilon is trained by Doug Dickey.
Dave Marinoble
(163 - Roseville, CA - 5-0-1) defeated Dominic Sivilon (160
- San Diego, CA - 6-3) by Unanimous Decision, 49-46, 49-45 and 50-44.
- Vacant IKF Full
Contact Rules United States Light Heavyweight Title
MIKE
DOUGHERTY WINS IKF INTL. RULES LIGHT HEAVYWEIGHT
TITLE
In the main event at the Rumble in Redding, Mike Dougherty (7-1
of Loomis, CA) defeated Julio Nunez (14-5 of New Mexico) by
a unanimous decision scoring 50-44, 49-45 & 48-46 to win the vacant IKF United States Light Heavyweight Title. Other
than the many kicks Dougherty suffered to his knees, this too was a
great fight. Dougherty is trained by
Greg Kirkpatrick while Nunez is trained by Tony Rosales.
Mike Dougherty (173 - Loomis, CA - 7-1) defeated
Julio Nunez (175 - Albq., New Mexico - 14-5) by Unanimous
Decision, 50-44, 49-45 and 48-46.
Great job in the promotion by Dan Verdugo & Win River
Casino! THE RUMBLE IN REDDING V is planned for APRIL 20th, 1996. Trainers,
contact Dan Verdugo to schedule your fighters to fight on this top rated
event. Mr. Verdugo's number is: (916) 241-8175. See you there!
October
NEWS - 1995
IKF
CO-FOUNDER
DANNIE "BAM BAM" STELL
RETURNS TO THE RING.
Fighting in his second bout since his return to the ring, Dannie "Bam
Bam" Stell proved he should have never left. Stell
recorded a first round knockout in Reno to attain the ISKA Pro North
American title this year and just recently walked through world contender Russell
Franklin. Stell put Franklin down twice in the opening round
on his way to a unanimous decision victory. He hopes to fight again this Fall or
Spring 96 and hopefully for an IKF title
if a promoter will step up as well as a challenger for him. Good luck Bam
Bam! Were proud of you and glad to see you doing the "Bam
Bam" thing again!
IKF U.S.
AMATEUR CHAMPION
VOYTICEK TURNS PRO
After winning the IKF U.S. Heavyweight
title from Greg Kirkpatrick in one of the greatest heavyweight bouts we
have ever seen, new IKF U.S. Amateur
Heavyweight Champion Greg "Sandman" Voyticek retired
his title and turned pro Kickboxer in July of 1995 against Jean Claude
Pierre Leuver of Arizona, USA. Leuver won by TKO in a brutal leg
kick bout. We are sure though that Greg will come back a winner. Both
fighters have proved to the IKF that they
are true champions in and out of the ring. Kirkpatrick will soon fight
for the now vacant IKF U.S. Heavyweight
title.
WASHINGTON'S
AMATEUR IKF U.S. TITLE
STRIPPED BY
IKF!
Turns out fight fans, "The Shadow" was once a licensed pro
fighter in California! According to the California State Athletic Commission,
Rico "The Shadow" Washington of Bakersfield, CA, USA
was once a professional kickboxer. Apparently, Washington was using his
brother's name for his amateur license. According to IKF
rules, Washington was stripped of his US title and his trainer, Eric
Nolan, notified. Washington listed his IKF
record as 8 wins and 4 losses with 3 knockouts. Hopefully the 25 year old
fighter will win his long awaited title in a pro bout. Good luck Rico.
IKF U.S
AMATEUR CHAMPION
TUSTSUI TURNS PRO
Past IKF U.S. Light Welterweight
Champion George Tsutsui turned professional kickboxer in July of 1995.
Although he lost his first pro bout, George will continue to strive on
to yet another IKF title, this time in the
pro ranks. Good luck George!
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Sanctioned USA Mainland Events
IKF Hawaii
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