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Martial Arts Thaiboxing (MUAY THAI)

Sunday November 20th 2005

The Civic Hall, Wolverhampton


England call-up for Thai-boxer Reece Crooke

Wombourne Thai Boxer Reece faces a daunting comeback to the ring on Sunday November 20th when he takes on Komkit Sornchai, one of the very best fighters from the Far East, on a mouth watering night of England versus Thailand super fights.

For Crooke, who hasn’t fought since May when he suffered a badly gashed head against Japan’s Nobuchika Terado at the NEC, there couldn’t be a harder return to action than trying to beast one of the masterful Thais at their own sport (Muay Thai, perhaps more commonly known in the UK as Thaiboxing).

“Some people have said that I should have taken an easier contest,” said bantamweight Crooke, “but representing my country in my home town is something I could hardly turn my back on”.

He added: “At the NEC I was so disappointed that the fight had to be stopped, so this contest against Komkit Sornchai is a great chance to prove myself again on the world stage”.

It promises to be a highly tactical yet explosive night at the Civic; indicative of the very considered way that the Thai fighters handle themselves in the ring; relying more on their highly skilful use of knees, kicks and elbows, compared arguably to the superior boxing and punching power of the English.

Also featured on the 10-fight bill is the eagerly awaited return to the UK of the amazing Thai ‘Torphatak’, who when he last fought on these shores became one of the few men to beat Reece Crooke’s elder brother Peter. This time, Torphatak takes on the highly rated Kevin Harper, but top of the bill is England’s Liam Harrison against one of the all time Thai Boxing greats, ‘Thailand Pinsinchai’.

In addition to the main England versus Thailand superfights, there is a full support card, which includes fighters from Wolverhampton’s Firewalker Gym in Salisbury Street.

Tickets are available on 01902 552 121 or 01902 311 800 (Firewalker)
Priced:
£40 (inner ringside)
£30 (outer ringside)
£22 (stalls and balcony)
www.midlandboxoffice.com

Doors Open 5pm
First bout 6pm
 

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