A First, for the Last: Wayne Parr Calls it a Day

International Kickboxer Magazine, Sept/Oct 2012

‘John’ Wayne Parr has reached retirement. His last fight – his 114^th – was his last, and has him more excited than ever.

Uncaged: ‘John’ Wayne Parr

International Kickboxer Magazine, July/August 2012

‘John’ Wayne Parr has supplied international Muay Thai with some of its greatest moments over the course of his twenty-one year career. His skills as a promoter have allowed him to hatch a novel idea – Muay Thai in the cage – for his last fight. He talks to JARROD BOYLE about events in the lead-up to one of the most significant dates in this country’s history of the sport.

Frank Giorgi – ‘The Showdown’ on April 28

Frank Giorgi faces off against Steve Moxon on April 28. It’s hyped to be one of the fights of the year. We’ve heard from Steve; let’s find out what Frank has to say.

The Coming Storm: Frank Giorgi

International Kickboxer Magazine, March/April 2012

2011 was an enormous year for Frank Giorgi. He’s come storming into the forefront of Australian Muay Thai and made a significant impact on the world stage.

Soren Mongkontong Retires!

 

 

International Kickboxer Magazine, Vol.19, no.3

At age 31, Soren Mongkongtong has spent fifteen years in Muay Thai, which equates to very nearly half his life in the sport.

Three Levels of the Front Kick

International Kickboxer Magazine, Vol.17, No.2

The front kick, or push kick is a unique weapon in the skilful kickboxer’s arsenal. It has a smaller contact area than the round kick, which allows as much of the shin as you decide to use. With a push kick, the sole of the foot, its most pronounced areas being the heel and the ball, will focus most or all of the impact.

Champion vs Champion II: Parr vs Buakaw

International Kickboxer Magazine Vol. 17 No.3

Being cut from the K1 roster would be a difficult thing for anyone to accept, but a fighter’s job is all about challenges. John Wayne Parr is committed; consistently rising to them is what fans know and love him ‘J Dubya’ for. In the last 12 busy months he has only suffered two losses, one to rising star Yodsanklai Fairtex in the final of The Contender Asia reality series. Fellow K1 Max star who recently found himself without a job in Japan, ‘Iron’ Mike Zambidis, was Parr’s most recent opponent on May 8. Many felt that Zambidis would repeat the outcome of their previous contest in the final of the K1 Max Oceania in 2002. That night Parr had been great with kicks and in close, tried to beat Zambo to the punch with his knees. It was a high-octane affair with both fighters scrambling to the finish and Zambidis just got over the line.