Steve Wakeling
| Stephen Wakeling | |
|---|---|
| Born | Stephen Wakeling 4 October 1983 York, England |
| Nationality | English |
| Height | 1.85 m (6 ft 1 in)[1] |
| Weight | 84 kg (185 lb; 13.2 st) |
| Division | Middleweight |
| Style | Muay Thai |
| Fighting out of | Beckenham, England |
| Team | Scorpions Gym |
| Trainer | Mark Wakeling |
| Years active | 2000–present |
| Kickboxing record | |
| Total | 41 |
| Wins | 37 |
| By knockout | 15 |
| Losses | 4 |
| By knockout | 1 |
| Other information | |
| Notable relatives | Michael Wakeling, brother |
Last updated on: 23 March 2013 | |
Stephen Wakeling (born 4 October 1983) is an English Middleweight Muay Thai kickboxer, fighting out of Kent, England. He is former British, European and four time World Muay Thai champion.[1]
Early life
Wakeling's parents were both Muay Thai fighters, his father competed in the famed King's Cup in Thailand. [2]
Biography and career
He was expected to face Joe Schilling at Glory 5: London in London, England on 23 March 2013[3] but his opponent was changed to Simon Marcus.[4] Marcus then withdrew from the bout to face Artem Levin, however, and Eddie Walker stepped in as his third opponent.[5] He stopped Walker with low kicks in round two.[6][7][8]
He was set to compete in the four man 85 kg/187 lb tournament at Glory 10: Los Angeles - Middleweight World Championship Tournament in Ontario, California, United States on 28 September 2013[9][10] and face Joe Schilling in the semi-finals.[11] However, he was unable to compete due to visa issues and was replaced by Kengo Shimizu.[12]
Titles
- 2011 WBC Muay Thai Supermiddleweight World champion
- 2008 WMC M.A.D. World champion
- 2007 WKA Tournament World Middleweight Champion
- 2006 WBC Muay Thai Middleweight World champion
- 2005 S-1 Tournament World champion
- 2004 IMKO World champion
- 2003 WMC Muay Thai World champion
- 2003 WAKO-PRO World title (68 kg)
- 2002 IKF Super Welterweight European Champion - Stephen won the IKF Pro Muay Thai European Super Welterweight Title on 18 August 2002 in Reading, England when he defeated Junior Herbert of Bedford England by unanimous decision.
- 2001 British champion
Kickboxing record
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37 wins (15 KOs), 4 losses, 1 draw
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See also
References
- ^ a b "Profile Steve Wakeling". www.thaiboxen.de. Retrieved 10 February 2009.
- ^ http://gloryworldseries.com/en/news/view/277 Meet The Fighter - Stephen Wakeling
- ^ Joe Schilling vs. Steve Wakeling Slated for GLORY 5 London
- ^ GLORY 5 London Fight Card
- ^ Steve Wakeling Now Fights Eddie Walker at GLORY 5 London, 23 March
- ^ GLORY 5 London Live Results
- ^ Results and Recap: Glory 5 Archived 20 March 2015 at the Wayback Machine
- ^ GLORY 5 Aftermath: Steve Wakeling Has Arrived
- ^ GLORY 10 Los Angeles: Middleweight Tournament
- ^ Glory 10 set for Ontario, CA with 4-man middleweight tournament Archived 28 August 2013 at the Wayback Machine
- ^ Match ups announced for Glory 10 middleweight tournament Archived 27 September 2013 at the Wayback Machine
- ^ Steve Wakeling out of Glory 10 middleweight tournament, Kengo Shimizu now set to face Joe Schilling Archived 3 December 2013 at the Wayback Machine