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Letterkenny kickboxers impress in Strabane show

written by Chris McNulty July 24, 2018
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The Fir Trees Hotel, Strabane was the venue for a top night of Kickboxing showcasing the very best fighters Ireland has to offer.

Donegal had a strong contingent with four lads fighting out of one of Ireland’s longest standing and respected Martial Arts clubs, Letterkenny-based MuayThaiLK / KickboxingLK.

Ryan Fanneran was first to represent the club. His opponent was forced to retire in round two due to sustained leg-kicks.

Rhys Nugent won his fight forcing his opponent into two standing counts in what was a very dominant performance.

Joe McGrinder won a good technical fight landing some very solid knees and kicks.

Aodhan Logue gave an excellent account on his debut but lost on points in a very close fight.

Kyle Canning was also due to fight but his opponent was forced to pull out and a match could not be sourced in time.

Letterkenny’s MuayThaiLK / KickboxingLK was declared the best club on the night with some exceptional performances from some of the best up and coming fighters from the club.

Former Kickboxing World-Champion, Head-Coach and corner-man, Tommy ‘The Ghost’ McCafferty said: “These lads trained hard for this night. “They put in months of training and dedication and by putting in this ground work showed on the night. 

“They are a credit to themselves and to the club and testament to the high standards we set at both MuayThaiLK & KickboxingLK.”

MuayThaiLK / KickboxingLK has gained a remarkable history of World, European and Irish title holders as well as having members, both male & female of all ages from beginners up to Black-Belts.

Letterkenny kickboxers impress in Strabane show was last modified: July 24th, 2018 by Chris McNulty
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Chris McNulty

Author of 'Boxing In Donegal: A History (2021)' - the definitive history of the sport in County Donegal - and 'Relentless: A Race Through Time', the 2019 memoir of former Irish Athletics Team Manager Patsy McGonagle. From St Johnston and now based in Letterkenny, Chris was a nominee for NUJ Sports Journalist of the Year in 2010. Honoured by the Donegal Boxing Board in 2016 for his coverage on the sport.

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