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last years winner of the prestigious Thai Fighter...UK Male Fighter of the Year 2014
So onto this year, its been difficult to pick our five male finalists because there have been so many impressive performances throughout the year. We have tried to represent a broad range with our finalists and remind everyone it is subjective, we offer a guide or statement to explain the criteria but oipnions will obviously vary....and again only one person will win!
Results are taken from January to December with the criteria simple, all boxers who compete in the UK can qualify, there is no set amount of fights nor does winning all neccaserily guarentee being short listed, same can be said for a loss. We are looking for boxers who excede expectation and achieve a level of consistancy throughout the year.
FIRST NOMINEE: Reece McCallister(PHOENIX) 69
After finishing second last year (one vote in it) Reece has had another fantastic year, winning the Top King Tournament and destroying a top domestic opponent in one round, even more impressive is that all this was done above his natural division
Jesus Romero (SPAIN) A CLASS WIN TKO4 25/04
Dmytro Konstantynov (UKRAINE) A CLASS WIN PTS 28/07
Josh Turbill (Spitfire) #3 A CLASS WIN TKO1 10/10
SECOND NOMINEE: Keith MClachlan (GRIPHOUSE) 59
Undefeated in 2015, he cemented his place as the UK's #1 with an amazing come from behind stoppage against the division aboves former King, taking a fight on two weeks notice at a higher weight, beating two top Europeans with one of the greatest KO's the UK has ever seen and finishing up with another stoppage of a tough Thai
Paul Karpowicz (2Technical) #2 A CLASS WIN TKO3 21/03
Yannis Belacel (FRANCE) A CLASS WIN TKO2 20/06
Ian Houillebecq (Legions) #8 @61 A CLASS WIN PTS 10/10
Ahmed Moutif (france) A CLASS WIN KO2 08/11
Super Kim (THAILAND) A CLASS WIN KO4 05/12
THIRD NOMINEE: Charlie Peters (DOUBLE K) 67
Controversial points loss in Canada the road warrior Peters fought in America and Cyprus before coming home and winning a four man against top opposition
Hakeem Dwadou (CANADA) A CLASS LOSS PTS 24/01
Taha Neck (THAILAND) A CLASS WIN KO2 27/06
Kevin Burmester (GERMANY) A CLASS WIN PTS 19/07
Jo Nattawut (THAILAND) A CLASS LOSS KO3 25/09
Ben Lucas (Prao Cha Suua) #5 A CLASS WIN PTS 22/11
Alex Bublea (Knowlsey Academy) A CLASS WIN PTS 22/11
FOURTH NOMINEE: Jake Purdy (FSC) 72.5
Jake who? people said until his YOKKAO debut in October defeating the UK#1 and taking top spot. However we at Thai Fighter had heard about him a long time ago, an impressive away win against Jedrejewski who himself was making waves brought him to the forefront of the top promoters and the rest is history.
Duane Barnes (Stanky MT) #8 A CLASS WIN 07/02
Duane Barnes (Stanky MT) #8 A CLASS DRAW 30/05
Daniel Jedrejewski (Hanuman Scotland) #3 A CLASS WIN 05/09
Soloman Wickstead (Franks Gym) #1 A CLASS WIN 10/10
FIFTH NOMINEE: Jordan Watson (BAD COMPANY) 70
A surprise loss to Dahlbeck (rematch booked for March) didnt stop Watson from another great year, a tournament win in Malaysia and an impressive home win all against top level opposition
Sanny Dahlbeck (SWEDEN) A CLASS LOSS TKO4
Jordan Piker (HOLLAND) A CLASS WIN PTS 10/10
Faizal Ramli (MALAYSIA)A CLASS WIN PTS 05/12
Tum Mardsua (THAILAND) A CLASS WIN TKO3 05/12
Votes will be collected and the final three will be announced very soon along with a new major sponsor for
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