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At a recent seminar held at Kenshiro Muay Thai at Brighton Racecourse, hosted by Kenny Moyston, Sidekick Boxing owner Daniel Knight had the unique opportunity to step into the ring with none other than Jonathan Haggerty. Known worldwide as the reigning ONE Championship star and one of the most exciting Muay Thai fighters of his […]

When two icons like Rico Verhoeven and Badr Hari collide, it goes beyond sport—it becomes a saga. Their rivalry has already spanned years, and now, with Verhoeven teasing a trilogy fight, the buzz around a third and potentially final showdown is stronger than ever. A Rivalry Born in Collision The first fight took place on

Glory Kickboxing is set to return with another blockbuster event, as Glory 104 will take place on October 11 at the RTM Stage in Rotterdam. Fans of elite striking can mark their calendars because this card is already shaping up to be a must-watch. The Return to Rotterdam Rotterdam has long been one of Glory’s

GLORY 103 brings the heat back to Rotterdam Ahoy on August 23, 2025, with a thunderous heavyweight main event between Levi Rigters and Jamal Ben Saddik. This bout kicks off Phase Two of the Last Heavyweight Standing tournament—a high-stakes clash with no second chances. Both men are known for their knockout power, but they bring

In the world of kickboxing, few names evoke as much admiration and awe as Ramon Dekkers. Known as “The Diamond,” Dekkers was a Dutch fighter who blazed through the Muay Thai and kickboxing scenes in the 1980s and 1990s. But was he truly the best kickboxer ever? That’s a question worth unpacking — not just for

Controversial internet personality Andrew Tate has once again sparked massive attention online—this time with a dramatic financial declaration. Known for his defiant stance against mainstream institutions, Tate took to X (formerly Twitter) to make a bold announcement: “I have allocated 400,000,000 of personal funds to battle Google, Meta, TikTok – Every single girl who lied

Kickboxing continues to evolve, with a new generation of fighters stepping up and bringing explosive talent, athleticism, and highlight-reel finishes to the ring. Whether they’re dominating in Glory, ONE Championship, or on the European circuits, these five rising stars are poised to make 2025 their breakout year. 1. Abderrahmane Coulibaly The French heavyweight is quickly

Once considered a cornerstone of European kickboxing, It’s Showtime was a combat sports promotion based in Amsterdam, Netherlands. Founded by Simon Rutz in 1998, the promotion quickly earned a reputation for delivering high-level striking events across Europe, especially in the Netherlands, which has long been a hub for elite kickboxing talent. It’s Showtime held its

Kickboxing has come a long way from smoky dojos and local fight cards to packed arenas and global broadcasts. What began as a hybrid combat sport combining boxing with karate and Muay Thai techniques has evolved into a dynamic, high-level striking sport. Two promotions in particular—K-1 and GLORY Kickboxing—have been central to that evolution, shaping