On Saturday 12th November 2005, Neil Holden’s Warrington Kickboxing Studio hosted its last Amateur Kickboxing event of 2005, at Woolston Leisure Centre. There were 21 bouts on the day featuring players from across the across the country, with the main bout being the A.K.A. European Middleweight Title between Warrington’s Graham Sayer and from Holland Arthur Boerjan.

The atmosphere was electric for the main bout, following the Dutch and then British national anthems.

Once the anthems ended, the hall became almost deafening as the cheers of encouragement were echoed around the packed hall.

Round 1.
The opening round was very close. Boerjan who is renown for his Shin-kicks to the leg immediately started with his trade mark attack. Sayer was prepared for this, defending well and then scoring with fast hand combinations and Kicks to the body.

Round 2.
Boerjan changed his tactics and tried to work in close with holding-knee-kicks. Sayer though came out of the exchanges much better, scoring with more techniques. Back on the outside Boerjan fired in some low kicks, and then a high kick that caught Sayer perfectly. Graham took the shot well, and came back strong with some more hand combinations. Boerjan was having to rush his work, as Graham picked him off constantly never letting him settle and extending his points lead.

Round 3.
Boerjan, now behind on the scorecards, launched a strong attack on the outside, followed by holding-knees-kicks. Graham again really dominated this exchange on the inside. Back on the outside Boerjan was throwing every shot with all of his strength simply looking for a K.O. finish. Graham was switching between speed combinations, racking up the points, and then powerful shots of his own to try and hurt his opponent. These tactics worked very well, as by the final bell Grahams lead had now extended by 20 points, which resulted in a 3rd round T.K.O. ( by outclass ). With this result Graham Sayer captured the A.K.A. European Middleweight Title.


The show was a great success, with profits going towards the N.S.P.C.C. and I would like to thank everyone involved who help make this event happen.

I Hope that my fellow AXers enjoy the photos...