/ THE MIDDLEWEIGHTS
SATURDAY 22 MARCH
Suran 'Golden' Boy Juanmiry from SMAC gym in South Auckland emerged victorious on Saturday 22nd March, earning the coveted title and the $10,000 grand prize, $2000 bonus from Box Fitness PLUS a trip to to Bali to compete on the first ever Knees of Fury in May.
Hosted at Auckland's Eventfinda Stadium, the event featured eight of New Zealand's top strikers competing under international K-1 rules, showcasing a mix of techniques from kickboxing, boxing, Muay Thai, and other martial arts.
The format required fighters to win three bouts in a single night, testing their skill and endurance, and Suran's wins over Jon Anderson, Corin Ihimaera-Braddick and Daniel Ruwanga secured him the crown.
Juanmiry's triumph adds his name to a prestigious list of former Kings, including UFC stars Dan 'Hangman' Hooker and Israel 'The Last Stylebender' Adesanya.
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/ THE GOOD WORD
DAN
'HANGMAN'
HOOKER
"Everyone who is a combat sport fan in New Zealand is watching. King in the Ring is the peak of kickboxing success. It's the first step - and certainly the pinnacle of getting nationally recognised. You solidify yourself as one of the guys in NZ to be pushed on the international stage."
israel
'the last stylebender' adesanya
A fantastic, action packed show. For me, it was stepping stone, a platform that launched me into the mainstream in NZ. People love watching stand and bang, and if that's what you wanna see, that's what you're gonna get. it's a show that delivers all the time.
SHANE
'THE MOUNTAIN WARRIOR' CAMERON
"King in the Ring is definitely a good night out. It is well organised and always has a great lineup of top level fighters. I've attended in person and watched it live on TV, and am always impressed by the calibre of fighters and the way the night flows. "
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