GLORY Kickboxing - London Feb 2013 :

London, England February 2013 – Heavyweight superstars Remy Bonjasky (77-14, 40 KO’s) and Tyrone Spong (68-6-1 42 KO’s) will collide in the main event of GLORY 5  London at the British capital’s Excel Arena on Saturday, Feb. 16, 2013. 

Also confirmed for the kickboxing mega-card are lightweight (70 kilograms/154 pounds) British standouts Jordan Watson (29-5-1, 14 KO's) and Liam Harrison (67-13-2, 38 KO’s). Both have tough tests ahead of them - Watson faces the hard-hitting ‘Stone Cold’ Steve Moxon of Australia (29-4-1, 16 KO’s) while Harrison faces the aggressive Moroccan lightweight Mosab ‘Jaguar’ Amrani (48-7-4, 14 KO’s).

Tickets for the event go on sale in December. Pricing and vendors will be announced in the coming weeks.

‘The Flying Gentleman’ Bonjasky is a household name among kickboxing fans and this will be the first time that British fight fans have the opportunity to see him fight live. One of the most athletic fighters ever to step into the ring, Bonjasky’s flying knees and kicks have provided some of the most thrilling images of the sport and helped propel him to victory in three Grand Prix tournaments in the old K-1 fight series.

An eye ailment forced a temporary retirement on him for nearly three years but, after undergoing surgery, the 1.93 meter (6-foot-4), 108 kilogram (240 pound) fighter was ready to put the gloves back on. 

At GLORY 2 Brussels on Oct. 6, he made a triumphant return with a decision win over No. 1 ranked Brazilian heavyweight Anderson ‘Braddock’ Silva. Bonjasky demonstrated superior conditioning and reflexes in the fight, showing his rivals that all the old magic is still there.

Like Bonjasky, Amsterdam native Spong, who recently relocated to Boca Raton, Fla. to train with the famed ‘Blackzilians’ fight squad, is a world-class athlete. Standing 1.88 meters (6-foot-2) and weighing 103.5 kilograms (228 pounds), he started his career as a middleweight and has retained that speed and fluidity as he has moved up through the weight classes to heavyweight. 

With explosive power in his hands, nearly two-thirds of Spong’s wins have been by stoppage, including his June KO of legend Peter Aerts.  Spong was the last reigning 95 kilogram (210 pound) champion in world championship kickboxing league It’s Showtime which GLORY purchased in October. 

“This is a dream fight that kickboxing fans around the world have been wanting to see for some time. Bonjasky is one of the sport’s all-time greats and anybody who watched him fight in Brussels could see immediately that he was as sharp as ever. He had the same dynamic fighting style that earned him tremendous success and acclaim in the sport before he went on hiatus three years ago,” said GLORY Managing Director Marcus Luer.

“As for Spong, his speed and technicality are just amazing. He is unbelievably agile for a heavyweight and he makes fighting look like ballet. He also has plenty of power and a real killer instinct, which we saw in his win over Peter Aerts earlier this year. Bonjasky and Spong are two of the most natural athletes the sport of kickboxing has ever seen. They are going to thrill the London fight fans in February.” 

GLORY Chairman Pierre Andurand remarked, “I live in London and I am very proud to be bringing these two world-class fighters to the British capital. Bonjasky and Spong are at the top of their games right now and the winner will take a step closer to a shot at the GLORY heavyweight title.”

Both fighting out of the Bad Company gym in Leeds, England, Watson and Harrison have carved out solid reputations on the international Muay Thai circuit and have a legion of fans in their native northern city. Watson made his GLORY debut in November with a win over Mustapha Haida of Belgium.

Harrison is a four-time world champion in kickboxing and Muay Thai. He has faced elite Thai champions such as Saenchai Sor Kingstar and Anuwat Kaewsamrit and has competed extensively in Thailand with some of the nation’s top fighters. Among the titles Harrison has held are the prestigious WAKO and WMC belts, the latter being arguably the top honor in the Muay Thai world.

Additional matchups for GLORY 5 London will be announced soon. Visit www.gloryworldseries.com for more information. 

Wow, Harrison Vs Amrani.

Waited so long to see that match up.

Great to see Mosab back after such a devastating injury.

This will be a great event!

Definately not to be missed!!

I guess everyone is 'KICKBOXING' now eh!

Sorry - had to be said ( light heartly of course )

Best of luck for this!

harrison amrani is a great fight, liam being way too smart but amrani can fight some.

It'll be interesting to see if he has any ring rust after being out so long.

I believe he actually had to use a zimmer frame to get around during his recovery.

After his fight with Khamal at that end of year It's Showtime promotion, he seemed to be a little lackluster, not as sharp as noraml, but he had a stint before that where he was really on fire.

My-fight-

Is-65kg-not70

Liam will destroy mosab and moxon won't touch Jordan great show Spong to beat up remy easily

Harrison and Amrani a fight i've wanted too see for ages deffo need to be at this good luck all UK fighters!!

+1!

The very best of luck to all U.K. fighters!

Can't wait for this!

Lets hope the card gets stacked with more U.K. fighters!

I believe Kerrith Bella has a bout too!

He was awesome at the FightSport Grandprix!

awsome
wow
great
Great Britain :-)

is it 3x3 ? and any Knee Kicks? :-0

hey vinny unsure if jordan will be having it all his own way against stone cold. its a great match up for sure i favor watson but moxon likes to put on a show and can bang a bit. Awsome show for the uk either way.

Sandy Holt
Posted: 2012-11-20 17:42:11

...and any Knee Kicks? :-0

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Of course!

Glory 'KICKBOXING' allows all of the same Kicks as 'K-1' Kickboxing.

Still, I think we are all past that now, no need to derail the thread.

Over the next several weeks a lot of people are going to be very excited as the full-card is gradually released!

GLORY 'London'... Not to be missed!

glory rules are a bit different to k1...glory is like modified muaythai without elbows, so this is why uk should do very well under these rules. unlike k1 you can catch the kicks and sweep catch and throw etc and can clinch for 3-4 seconds, twist and knee in the clinch too. k1 used to allow you to catch kicks cos i remember watching bukaw do it all time i think they were sick of him kneeing and catching kicvks etc so they just stopped it ha.

GLORY 'KICKBOXING' ( please do not miss out what it is called in an attempt to disguise the fact of what the sport is, or what sport you will be competing in ).

Maybe the rule set is 'LIKE' ( ie similar ) but it is still... KICKBOXING as in the brands stated name.

And being KICKBOXING, 'GLORY' like 'K-1', allows every type of kick, as well as Boxing.

Anyway, I am genuinely pleased that you have such an opportunity and will be one of the many cheering you on.

Best of luck - fly the flag!

what you talking about you madman i just said what the rules are i cant wait to fight these rules think will defo suit my style and the show in rome was best one iv ever been to. lookin forward to it although theres a change in the date now its in march

Sorry, I have re-read the last few posts, and my sharp response was uncalled for. I thought your 'ha' comment was directed at me, but it can read differently.

Sometimes I can be too quick at the hip for a shoot-out.

I do get annoyed at people calling something Muaythai when it does not include elbows to the head, and also when people call Kickboxing ( as it is widely known today ), "modified thai".

This is because I feel these key things have held the sport/s back in this country for many years.

Times seem to be changing.

Nice to hear that the GLORY show impressed you.

Please accept my apology!

Well, I am the sort of person that will admit when he is wrong and make an apology if I am out order.

Not many people will!

Back to the topic...

The thread title says February, but I have now heard March is being considered instead.

Source: www.Liverkick.com

GLORY - LONDON : February 16th date has now today been announced to be pushed back to Saturday, March 23rd.

The official reason for the delay is that Remy Bonjasky is participating in Glory's grueling 16-man tournament on December 31st and should be given the proper recovery time and time for a training camp to prepare for such a big fight as Tyrone Spong.

“Remy was more than happy to take part in the tournament and then fight again in February,” explains GLORY Chairman Pierre Andurand. “But this is the first time that he and Spong will have fought and there was such huge interest in the match when we announced it that we decided to move the date and give him some time to rest up. It means that he and Spong will be in peak condition when they face each other.”

Moxon has just destroyed Mosi Abdollahi stopping him in 2 rounds .People still thinking that Jordan having an easy fight with Moxon may have to revise their thinking because under these rules it's shaping up to be a pick em fight and Moxon will be on a mission to impress being his 1st appearance on a Glory show.

I agree, but I have to say if there is a U.K. gym that can have fighters compete at top level in both Kickboxing as well as Muaythai it is Bad Company.

Definately going to a great show!

why is that big 2011-2012 badge up there when its a 2013 show? Why dont the 2 DUTCH fighers fight in HOLLAND?

Why did Neil get owned by Liam? Ha