I love AX,

It not only brings forward different view points, that others may never have considered before, but it also raises new ideas from which people can build upon.

Tyler, Herrcutt and Noii666 - thanks for your comments, and keep them coming..

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Thai-Kickboxing and Western Boxing have so many similarities. Especially true is the fact that both are different games when it comes to the Amateur Style or the Pro. Style.

Of course, the Pro Styles in both systems give more weight to effective damage, where as the Amateur game is more speed and technique.

However getting a good grounding, i.e. an Amateur record before turning Pro., should in theory result in NEW Pro's ( N-Class or C-Class ) that have cleaner technique.

Which returns us to the problem mentioned on other threads about taking the sport forward, only to show novice Pro. bouts on television that just ruin the sport. If all of these undercard TV bouts were more technical, then they should be more exciting to watch.

On an interesting note, Peles recent show featured 5 former A.K.A. Amateur competitors on his undercard, competing as C-Class Novices. There was certainly some action on there as there were quite a few stoppages early!

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As for Chris Macdonald, he has always been one of my favourite fighters, ever since he was a Junior when my brother shared the ring with him on 3 occasions for Junior British Titles (both defending the title against each other).

I would describe Chris as being very accurate with his techniques, his win with a perfectly timed Elbow to the temple of an opponent for a British MT Title being a excellent example. No power - as such in that K.O., just awesome technique!

Keiren padding up against Buakow, was a good move experience-wise, showed great management, and is also a reflection of Character. Keiren respecting all systems. As too with Mr C, padding up for his country.

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Professional Boxing (UK) has a title known as the British Masters Title. I am not 100% on the criteria for the title, wether it is age, or that it can only be contested by boxers ranked outside the top 10.

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Herrcutt - email me your address, and I will send you a DVD of the last AKA event.

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Although quite exciting as we enter 2006, the only detriment to there being more Amateur Activity is the presentation of the game.

Promoters of Amateur bouts really need to insist the competitors wear all matching armour, be it RED, BLUE, BLACK or WHITE - and desperately need to use matching coloured tape over the shin-pads. PLEASE!!!