SKA - Southern Kickboxing Academy


	2007
	Biased Decision robs Healy At FX3
	SKA were back at the Rivermead centre on the 7th July for another amazing show put on by Paul and Simon James. This time it was Jon Healy Vs. Nathan Ward everybody thought Jon was punching above his weight taking this fight on as Nathan has had over a hundred amateur boxing fights and fourteen pro fights 11-3.The first round saw Nathan working his boxing skills as we expected the second saw Jon working good kicks, which were unsettling Nathan by the third both fighters were showing fatigue but Jon was still dominating. At the end we thought Jon had won to be told it was a draw which meant there would be a forth round! The fourth sore Jon step up a gear to win the round with good high switch kicks and punches and we knew Jon had won to be told it was a draw? Everybody we spoke to afterwards said he was robbed and that he won. The next day Paul (promoter) phoned Luke to tell him the fight had now been scored a no contest? Nathan was very tough and showed warrior spirit but was beat on the day. As for a rematch, who knows?
	2007
	Jon Healy Losses Split Decision
	On the 10th March SKA were back at FX3 an MMA and cage kickboxing show promoted by Paul and Simon James, this time it was in the Rivermead Leisure Centre Reading. Fighting for SKA was Jon Healy in his first K1 rules kickboxing fight his opponent was local fighter Damien Hamilton from Hurricane Warriors. We didn't think Damien's legs would be ready for this type of fight because of his full contact background (shin and feet pads) but he came to fight even throwing a couple of jump spinning back kicks. Jon spent most of the fight working in close with the knee strikes to good effect but Damien got the decision on the night. When tickets go on sale for this rematch don't miss out!!
	2006
	Garcia wins debut - Sheridan 4-0
	On the 12th November the SKA fight team travelled to Plymouth. It was a great night put on by Wildkick and Taurus Promotions. In action for SKA were Conner Garcia and Darren Sheridan. This was Conner's debut against Adam O'Neil from GMAC and he surprised us all. Conner has all the ability but lacks in confidence however during his first bout he showed grit and determination and even threw a jump spinning crescent kick at one point! He concentrated on advice from the corner and did what we said. The third round was all heart and all judges agreed with a brilliant unanimous points win for the 17 year old first timer. Darren Sheridan took on Mark Rowlett. On paper it looked like an easy fight, Mark had had one fight and been stopped but Darren had 3 fights with 3 wins. We were wrong....... Mark put his combinations together well and gave Darren a tough time. Darren being Darren "Billy Elliott" was moving and scoring well on kicks. It was a good fight to end a successful year for Darren, he is now undefeated at 4 - 0. We hope to get him fighting for a title next year on a home show!
	2006
	Sheridans kicks are too slick
	On 28th October SKA travelled to Weston Super Mare to another packed house promoted by Stuart Davies. Fighting for SKA was Darren Sheridan in his third bout. He took on a very tough opponent in Mike Nudd from Touch Gloves in Cornwall. After hearing about Mike stopping his last opponent in the first round four weeks earlier we knew it wasn't going to be an easy ride. The first round was as we expected it with Mike coming forward aggressively with hard punches and Darren trying to settle into the fight using his kicks. The second round saw more of the same and by the third Mike just didn't have an answer to Darren's kicks. Another good fight with a good work rate from both fighters and another points win for Darren Sheridan whose new nickname is "Billy Elliott".
	2006
	SKA at Bracknell MMA show on July 15th
	On the 15^th July SKA travelled to Bracknell leisure centre. Fighting for SKA was Jon Healey in his 2^nd bout. After a first round stoppage at the home show a month earlier Jon was keen to keep busy. Unaware of the rules of the fight to our surprise it was in an octagon cage with no foot or shin pads. Jon being Jon was up for the fight. The SKA team were a little apprehensive at first but with Jon's aggressive style and his unwillingness to let his supporters down he took the fight. His opponent was Rob Neisham. In the first round Jon started off with hard punches and kicks and Rob had to take a standing 8 count at the end of the round from a body punch. To our surprise the round ended to save Neisham. Knowing his man was hurt, the corner told Jon to work the body. There was more of the same in the second round and Neisham had to take another standing 8 count after another body shot. In the third round, Jon had no respect for his opponent and showed true SKA spirit by trying to knock him out even though he was already clearly ahead on points. In the end it was a unanimous decision and undefeated Jon is looking forward to another fight under the same rules on our October 1^st home show. Watch this space!
	2006
	SKA puts full contact on the map
	SKA hosted its first full contact fight night at Ferneham hall on 18^th June. It was a busy night with a good line up. We had 3 of our own fighters taking part. And they all did SKA proud. First up 13 year old Josh Hawker who was in his 2^nd fight. The pressure was on in front of his home crowd to win because of a points loss a month earlier. Both boys showed good skill and the fight ended in a draw. Next up was Martine Becque who was making her debut against Zarina Vidale. Most people in the crowd called it the fight of the night with both girls wanting to win. Martine was the aggressor moving forward all the time with Zarina scoring well on kicks. After 3 rounds of non-stop battling the fight was scored a draw. This will make for a great rematch. Finally was SKAs Jon Healey versus Brett Argile. This was Jons debut. After sparring experience in the paratroopers the SKA team knew Jon was ready for competition. After a really aggressive start and a barrage of punches at 44 seconds of the first round Jon caught Brett with a left hook that knocked him sideways and on to the canvas. After he stood up it was apparent he was concussed and the ref stopped the fight. Good first round TKO for Jon on his debut.
	2006
	Jason Eames is first Junior Black Belt
	On the 10^th June SKA held another Blue belt and above high grading. This time 10 year old Jason Eames took his junior black belt. After failing in his last grading he was determined to pass this time. In the past 6 months Jason has really changed since his last grading and it showed in this one. Congratulations to Jason in becoming the first SKA junior black belt.
	2006
	Return to the Casino Rooms
	On the 14^th may SKA were back at the casino rooms. This time Darren Sheridan was back in action along with one of SKAs junior fighters Josh Hawker. First up was 13 year old Josh who was making his debut in another well-matched light contact belt. He took on George Hennon from TKO kickboxing. Both fighters showed composure with good technique. George won on points. Good fight. Next up was Darren Sheridan. He took on Caesar Chamumerwa. Caesar came out bouncing around the ring with his arms up in the air but we all know not to judge a book by the cover. The first round was very scrappy with Caesar flying at Darren not thinking about his shots. Darren caught him with a side kick to the body that sent him down to the canvas. At the end of the round and a few words from his corner to work his front leg side kick it all paid off as Caesar came flying out again he ran straight into the kick and was out on the canvas and failed to beat the count. Good second round stoppage for Darren Sheridan.
	2006
	Sheridan wins his debut
	On 26^th feb the SKA fight team travelled to the casino rooms in Rochester, Kent to see Darren Sheridan make his debut. After years of semi contact experience and being one of our SKA blackbelts, Darren felt it was time to pay his dues in the ring. Darren took on Louis Lourcoubie in a well matched bout with plenty of kicks from both fighters. Darren won the fight on a majority points decision. A good win for the 19 year old SKA fighter.
	2005
	Luke Carter takes WKA British Title
	On 16th October 2005, Luke Carter beat Billy Gallop in the Circus Tavern, Purfleet, Essex, to win the WKA British Super Welterweight Championship belt. Luke found Billy an awkward southpaw who was very evasive which didn't make the fight a very exciting one. The fight went the distance, 7 rounds and Luke was declared the winner on points.