Hopefully this won't develop into a pathetic slanging match but in support of Ngakau I'd like to share my humble opinion.

He is a very talented up and coming fighter - and he is at a professional level albeit just starting out on his professional career. He will only continue to get better. He actually fought very well against Arron Boyes, a seasoned capaigner, who has fought some of the best fighters in the world at Middle, Super Middle and Light Heavy. Ultimately experience rather than talent won through on the day. That level of experience can add the extra 5% necessary to control a fight, and at top level that slim margin is crucial. Ngakau, as a result of this year's experience will be a genuine threat at next years K1 max

Also the quality of fighters that Rex is producing (in a short time frame) is a testement to his training methods and dedication. He is one of the people responsible (among others) for lifting the standard of Mauy Thai in Wellington.

As to why the other fighters weren't there - rather than crticise Ngakau, which is pointless, those questions might be better posed to the Promoter. And I'm sure they would receive a fairly logical answer.

Incidentally I think Vince, Richard, Ngakau and co are fairly evenly matched -again the slimest margins would decide those match ups.

Slinky, your comments above didn't really deserve an answer but when you pointlessly criticise people who have got in to the ring and actually proved their talents- I cant help but wonder what personal agenda you might have.

Lets be constructive please.