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02.26.06 - Philip Lam - the Father of New Zealand Muay Thai An article that appeared in the last issue of International Kickboxer magazine on the man responsible for introducing Muay Thai to New Zealand. - Matthew Henderson

The old adage about books and covers certainly applies to the City Lee Gar gym. Tucked away on the fringe of Auckland’s CBD it sits on the 4th floor of an old (bordering on decrepit) building on Anz ... (read more)

02.26.06 - Matman's archives: Shane 'Choppa' Chapman An article written for 'Player' magazine back in 2004 just before Choppa won the NZ K-1 Max - Matthew Henderson

Before Scribe and P- Money’s hip hop hit blew up the charts and became a kiwi catch phrase, it was the ring entrance music for the biggest kiwi international sports star that you’ve probably ... (read more)

02.26.06 - Ray Sefo Q&A Full version of a Q&A that appeared in the latest 'Player' magazine in New Zealand. - Matthew Henderson

Ray Sefo Q&A You’re consistently voted ‘the best K-1 fighter never to have won a World Grand Prix’ on internet polls. Last year’s Grand prix obviously didn’t go as well as you would hav ... (read more)

10.07.05 - K-1 Kings of Oceania Round 1 An article written for NZ's 'Player' Magazine on the new K-1 Oceania format and the emergence of 3 new Kiwi K-1 talents - Jay Hepi, Sydney Asiata, and Daniel Tai - Matthew Henderson

New Kids on the Block It’s a dilemma that’s faced by every sport: keeping your established stars versus creating opportunities for your emerging talent. It’s an issue that has certainly kept ... (read more)

10.02.05 - Psycho psyched up!
An article written for NZ paper 'the Sunday News' on Jason and his preparation for his upcoming K-1 fight against Paula Mataele - Matthew Henderson
05.10.05 - Suttie Speaks Out!
- Matthew Henderson
12.14.04 - latest stadium rankings
the latest rankings issued at the end of November for Ratchadamneon and Lumpini stadiums - Rob Cox
10.09.04 - The Hard Road to Dome
An article featured in the September issue of 'Player' magazine following Jason 'Psycho' Suttie's progress through the K-1 Oceania tournament. - Matthew Henderson
09.15.04 - Aaron Boyes Bombs Away!
One of New Zealand's most popular fighters, Aaron Boyes has fought some of the biggest names in the business - Choppa, Gurkan, and Ian Jacobs to name just a few. From middleweight to light heavyweight 'The Bomber' always comes ready to rumble no matter who or where he fights. - Matthew Henderson
08.31.04 - Suk onesongchai
a review of the latest Songchai show featuring two of his biggest names and some stars of tommorow - Rob Cox
08.18.04 - Sukbangrajan
Ratchadamneon stadium 11-08-2004 - Rob Cox
08.17.04 - WARRIORS AT WAR
Karen “Bullet” Williams presented a full card of warriors - Chloe Green
08.13.04 - Behind the Battle-lines
An behind the scenes look at the 'K-1 Battle of the Anzacs' written for "Player", NZ's largest sport magazine. - Matthew Henderson
08.13.04 - Suk Saengmorakot
Friday 6th August 2004 - Rob Cox
07.31.04 - Por Pramuk promotions
Lumpini stadium 30-7-2004 - Rob Cox
07.28.04 - Ratchadamneon stadium
28th July 2004 - Rob Cox
07.27.04 - Suk Pinsinchai
Lumpini stadium 27-04-2004 - Rob Cox
07.25.04 - Nak Muay in focus
Namsaknoi Yuthgarngamthon - Rob Cox
07.23.04 - Ratchadamneon stadium big guns
a short review of suk yodwanpadet promotions 22-7-2004 - Rob Cox
05.09.04 - Lolo Heimuli: Trainer of Champions
Lolo Heimuli is easily New Zealand's most successful trainer, counting Ray Sefo, 6 x World Champ Jason Suttie, and Current NZ K-1 Champ Ron Sefo among the many champions he has trained. Lolo speaks about his life and most well known fighters. - Matthew Henderson
04.28.04 - Evolution 1
EVOLUTION HAS STARTED - Chloe Green
03.25.04 - J-Kick Warriors: A Mongol in the land of the rising sun.
Profile of Japan-based Mongolian light-weight, Shinobu Hanato. - Gareth Yeulet
03.22.04 - Day Of Action xii
endurance promotions presents day of action xii WKBF - Chloe Green
03.19.04 - Nak Muay in focus
A profile of Panomrunglek Kiatmuu 9 - Rob Cox
03.16.04 - Queensland Kickboxing Gala
Tarik Solak & Ian Jacobs present their first show together in Queensland - Chloe Green
03.06.04 - Japan Febuary Round-Up
A quick look at Febuary`s results in Japan. - Gareth Yeulet
02.21.04 - J-Kick Warriors: Hiroshima's Young Guns Pt. 2
A profile of Yuya Yamamoto. - Gareth Yeulet
02.10.04 - J-Kick Warriors: AJKF's Light-weight King
Profile of Haruaki Otsuki including his full fight record. - Gareth Yeulet
02.06.04 - NZ K-1: The Aftermath
New Zealand K-1 contestants reflect on the events and controversies of the country's biggest kick boxing event of 2003. - Matthew Henderson
02.02.04 - J-Kick Warriors: Hiroshima's Young Guns Pt.1
A profile of up and coming Japanese fighter Noriyuki Hiratani. - Gareth Yeulet
02.01.04 - Japan January Round-up
A quick round-up of events from the opening month of the year. - Gareth Yeulet
01.30.04 - J-Kick Warriors- Part I: Satoshi Koide
With the shadow of K-1 now casting itself across the globe, the Japanese Muay Thai scene is often overlooked outside of Japan. In this new series- J-Kick Warriors I will be aiming to shed light upon the best of Japanese fighters. - Gareth Yeulet
01.20.04 - Muay Thai legends
A profile of Lamnamoon Sor Sumalee - Rob Cox
01.19.04 - AJKF Wilderness- Jan 4th `04 Tokyo, Japan
Thailand`s Samkor Kiatmontep took on Japan`s Masaaki Kato. Full report. - Gareth Yeulet
12.22.03 - Kiatmuu 9 gym
A profile on this years winner of best Muay Thai camp in Thailand - Rob Cox
12.18.03 - Lumpini stadium birthday show
Lumpini's 47th birthday show featuring two title fights and one eagerly awaited rematch. - Rob Cox
12.16.03 - Suk Praiannant 2-12-2003
Two title fights and some minor controversy in one night at Lumpini stadium. - Rob Cox
12.14.03 - MuayThai legends
Apidet Sithirun-master MuayThai kicker - Rob Cox
12.01.03 - Yoshihiro Sato Profile
Yoshihiro Sato is one of Japan's top fighters. Now signed with Superleague, he will be hoping to make his mark in Europe. Here is a detailed profile of his career and his full professional fight record.... - Gareth Yeulet
11.29.03 - Lumpini superfights
A review of the show where international boxing came to the Lumpini along with some of Songchai's stars. - Rob Cox
11.26.03 - SukMuayThai nanachartyiipeng
Report from Loy Krathong festival show Chiang Mai - Rob Cox
11.20.03 - Bangkok Round Up
Short review of some of the recent events from Thailand's fight capital - Rob Cox
11.16.03 - K-1 New Zealand 2003
Ray Sefos Fight Academy secured an historic double in taking both the K-1 and K-1 Max titles at Aucklands ASB Stadium on Friday Night. - Matthew Henderson
11.16.03 - Suk wanbunyaa
Lumpini stadium 28th October. - Rob Cox
11.16.03 - MuayThai legends
Sangthiennoi sor Rungrot 'the deadly kisser' - Rob Cox
11.06.03 - Konnichiwa! Welcome to AX News Japan...
An introduction to AX News from the land of the rising sun... - Gareth Yeulet
10.19.03 - Kaewsamrit boxing camp
An introduction to one of the many famous camps in Thailand - Rob Cox
10.12.03 - Khunsuk Petsuphapaan vs Jean Charles Skarbowski
A report on the latest fight featuring the current foriegn star fighting in Bangkok - Rob Cox
10.09.03 - Suk Pinsinchai 12th sep 2003
battle of the legend"s - Rob Cox
09.19.03 - Nak Muay in focus
Noppakao sor Wanchart - Rob Cox
09.18.03 - Welcome to Ax News Thailand
An introduction to a Lumpini fight night. - Rob Cox
09.12.03 - MuayThai Stars in Korea
A short report and photo's from 'Attack from Kingdom' show - Rob Cox
09.04.03 - Welcome to Ax News Thailand!
An introduction to news from the home of MuayThai - Rob Cox
08.15.03 - Welcome to Ax News!
Ax is entering new territory with our own attempt at bring you the latest and greatest news stories. - Brian Ritchie
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