The Docks in Down-town Toronto saw some of the best Kickboxing action on a show for years. Top of the bill was defending champion Christine Mourer of France on her forth title defence against Chantal Nadon a World champion herself a weight division below Christine (Trained by the twins). The main event was dubbed battle of the beauties as two world class athletes met in what many would argue is a man's sport. However, the two models of the ring proved that the ladies can do it every bit as good as their counterparts.

From round one to the final bell, both girls showed why there're both at the top of their chosen sport. Conditioned bodies that some men would die for and excellent techniques that has taken both to the top. The fight started with all the razzmatazz that comes with World Championship events.

The first few rounds of the fight Mourer used her kicks to keep Nadon on the outside preventing the Canadian from capitalising on her strong boxing skills. It seemed to be working well until Chantal's corner encouraged her that the way to win the fight was to use more boxing and pressure at close range. Almost immediately the Canadian did so and from round five on she out worked the French belle. Chantal was proving to be the more aggressive of the two and grew with confidence in every round, to the point when most onlookers thought one more big push would be enough to put the defending champion on the canvas. But Mourer proved just why she was the champion and her metal by fighting back with great kicks and precision punching. The pair scrapped like two calculated cats on a hot tin roof right to the end of the ten rounder at which stage the audience were on their feet to give the tiny titans a standing ovation. The look on the champions face said it all, as she knew before the judges totted up their scores that she hadn't done enough to hold on to her title. Chantal's corner was a different case, proclaiming that Chantal had lifted another world title which just so happens was the case when the referee raised her hand making her the new WKN Super Flyweight World Champion. The former World Champion showed true sportsmanship by being the first to congratulate the gallant winner from Canada. A rematch is imminent

Belfast Intercontinental Champion Gary Hamilton made his mark in America last week when he devastated the unbeaten North American Champion in 53 seconds. Hamilton started strongly concentrating on hard kicks to the body which noticeably gave the American difficulties. Gary wasted no time as Travis Coleman dropped his hands to help protect his body, Gary brought a left roundhouse kick over the top to the head of the American who was sent straight to the canvas. The referee picked the count up at eight when Travis pulled himself off the canvas but obviously the legs of the North American champion was still on shaky ground and the referee made the right decision to stop the fight..

Super heavyweight James Gillen had the fight of his life when he faced Raoul Doucet of Ottawa Ontario. The Big Craigavon man showed the fight fans that it's not just the lighter weights that can kick and showed tremendous power and agility which undoubtedly the fitter looking of the two after two rounds. Unfortunately for Gillen he was caught with a right hand in the dying seconds of the second. During the break Billy Murray called the doctor to the corner who called a halt to the bout, with James having suffered a suspected broken nose, the result of the only real blow that Doucet dealt in the both rounds. Disappointment for James but Billy Murray was more than happy " This was James first fight abroad and he really excelled himself, he will take a lot from this experience and hopefully he will be fighting fit for the Irish Championships". After a trip to the Hospital James got the all clear.

Former World Champion Paul Cummins of Kilkenny and all ringsiders were stunned when a split points decision went against him on Sunday. In only his third bout back since a two year absence from the sport Paul met Cecil Sipes of London Ontario. " Paul was the busier and more clinical fighter " said Billy Murray. However, Paul wasn't too disappointed " I have had a great trip to Toronto and I couldn't be happier with my performance, sometimes results just don't go your way". This was also a perfect warm up for Paul as he is due to face the current British Champion Ian Mitchenson in the Strathclyde Hilton in October. However, Sipes will be in Belfast on the 5th October and is keen to get back in the ring with the Irish

Don't forget tickets for the Irish Championships at the Ulster Hall were Gary Hamilton and Gary Noade will be in action on 5th October are on sale from all ticketmaster outlets, online at www.ticketmaster.ie and from Prokick Gym 028 90 651074. Costing £7.50 for stage, £10.00 for Outer Ringside, £15.00 for Balcony and £21.50 for Ringside.
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