EIGHT FIGHTERS ONLY ONE WILL BE KING
/ THE SUPER middleWEIGHTS
The Super Middleweight King in the Ring delivered another unforgettable night of elite kickboxing, with eight of New Zealand's toughest strikers battling through the gruelling elimination tournament where only one would claim the crown.
After a series of explosive contests, it was Ashton Harris from Pukekohe, Auckland who rose above the field, winning three fights in a single night to earn the title of King in the Ring Super Middleweight Champion for 2026.
Congratulations to Ashton and the entire Matariki Kickboxing team on an outstanding achievement, and thank you to every fighter, coach, official, sponsor and fan who helped make the event another incredible chapter in King in the Ring history.
With the Super Middleweights now decided, attention turns to the next tournament as the Welterweights take centre stage on 28 November, where eight new contenders will begin their quest for the throne.
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King in the Ring Fight Series
75kg : Dion Wilson vs Titus Proctor
70kg : Greg Lemanu vs Caeden Skipper
51kg : Ashley Nesbitt vs Sarah Ahmed
75kg : Dion Wilson vs Arshia Ebadi
/ 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. "
