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Kickboxing is coming to the heart of Belfast on Saturday when the sport runs its annual fund raising event. The Parades Commission had an easier task deciding on this particular march, which brings people from both sides of the community together. Sportsmen from across the province will meet at the Prokick gym in east Belfast at 2pm for the walk into the town.

Some of the adults that will walk to the city centre

Organised by chief trainer Billy Murray, the walk should help the Wilgar Street gym buy new equipment and maintain old materials. Dressed in full kickboxing attire, the group will parade down the Newtownards Rd , proceeding via Royal Avenue, assembling at the City Hall for a photo opportunity, pausing for a second wind before returning home via the Albertbridge Road. Established stars like Gary Noade and Gary Hamilton will lead the parade, which should feature 60 enthusiastic kids.


Continuing the theme kickboxing Mania weekend - Sunday’s show is dubbed Kickboxing’s “Next Generation 2” show is set to rock the Ulster Hall this month where glory hunting Gary Noade will hit the headlines. The Welterweight British and European champion will face Scottish champion Zander Patterson in the Group Theatre on Sunday, August 18. Noade’s outing will be part of his build up towards an Intercontinental challenge this autumn.
Also, Super-heavyweight James Gillen will be taking his fifth fight and is confident he will beat his opponent. “If I can get the left jab off and do not stand off him then I think I will do well,” he said. “ I am sure he will be very fast but I think I can pin him down. If I get him on the ropes I hope I can knock him out.” Tony Millar, Paul Day and Darren McNally will also take the ring against opponents from the Republic, Scotland and England. Mark Caddoo* is returning to the fray after a year off for dental treatment. The cruiserweight is a big hitter and is looking forward to getting back into the ring. Promoter Billy Murray hoped to hold Group Theatre shows each month and believed the 250-seat venue was perfect for medium-sized events. “I am pretty excited about this weekend,” he admitted. “There is a great atmosphere to the place and this provides an opportunity for some of our inexperienced fighters to build up their records.”

The first fight will be at 4pm, doors open 3pm. Tickets are still available from Prokick HQ priced £7.50 for adults and £5 for children, please don’t turn up at the door as seats are limited. Ring 90651074 for details.
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