Peter,

I can't agree with you.

First, you say Solak does nothing to help promote the sport of kickboxing. Well, he is the one who has a contract with FoxSports and it is his shows that have been broadcast on national TV for the first time with regularity for Aussie kickboxing. He also floods Triple M radio with advertisements (more mainstream exposure) and gets his fighters interviews on air, in all the magazines, etc.

Secondly, you say that Mordey and Fenech are bigger promoters than Solak...surely you're kidding. Have a look at the standard of Solak's shows (have you ever been to one) compared to Mordey or Fenech. It is a different level. Lights, pyrotechnics, smooth running, all professional. The crowds are also larger on average.

Third, you say Solak puts his boys up against easy beats...hmmm, Trevor Ambrose, Dendenai and Warren Elson were no easy beats for Ozkan...neither was Fagan at the recent K1 Oceania. Dawson was no easy beat for Hamza. Bannan, Dawson and Hallford were not easy beats for Amir, neither was Tetoros many years ago or Myles. Sure, in the past he has staged some easy fights for his boys, but what promoter hasn't. But in recent times they have all had their share of tough fights. (And you think that Fenech hasn't promoted his boys against some absolute shonks? Mordey has also promoted his fair share of mismatches)

Solak is know to be involved in the drug trade...I do not know the truthfulness of that statement but true or not it has no reflection on the terrific standard of his shows. You'd be surprised how many people in the industry are involved in wayward business.

Solak has no friends in KB and his fighters would not score a fight in a pub brawl...Solak's fighters need not engage in pub brawls Peter when they fight in the best venue in Australia - the Crown Casino - another positive that Solak has brought to kickboxing.

Look, I know that Solak has his downfalls and that he can be very abrupt on the mike, I agree, but he has done a lot for kickboxing and his shows are the best ring promotions in the country, FULL STOP.

The Aussie Watch Dog
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