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/ THE MIDDLEWEIGHTS

satURDAY 22 MARCH
EVENTFINDA STADIUM, TĀMAKI MAKAURAU

The middleweight division is back in centre ring with an 8 man line up that is guaranteed to be fireworks.

The electric atmosphere of the K1 rules  elimination tournament is second to none as eight of the country's top strikers go toe to toe in a survival series of three-round elimination bouts, battling it out for the coveted King in the Ring crown and the $10,000 grand prize. 

Squaring off under international K-1 rules, they bring together their own techniques born from kickboxing, boxing, muay thai, kyokushin karate, MMA and other martial arts.

 

Former Kings include Joey 'Soufpaw' Hopkins, Tony 'Killa' Jaggard, Blood Diamond and UFC Lightweight, Dan 'Hangman' Hooker.

 

Eight fighters. Only ONE will be King. 

EIGHT FIGHTERS ONE KING

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/ HOW TO WATCH

King in the Ring Highlights

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King in the Ring Fight Series

King in the Ring Fight Series
72kg : Mike Kapi vs Tony Jaggard

72kg : Mike Kapi vs Tony Jaggard

07:22
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95kg : Navajo Stirling vs Kurt Douglas

95kg : Navajo Stirling vs Kurt Douglas

16:45
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The rivalry is intense! #boxing #ufc #mma #fight #kinginthering #kickboxing

The rivalry is intense! #boxing #ufc #mma #fight #kinginthering #kickboxing

00:15
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63kg : Yassin Yass vs Dominic Reed

63kg : Yassin Yass vs Dominic Reed

11:21
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/ UPCOMING EVENTS

22 MARCH 2025

72KG | the MIDDLEWEIGHTS

14 JUNE 2025

80KG | the light heavyweights

29 NOVEMBER 2025

62KG | the lightweights

/ THE GOOD WORD

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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."

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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.

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SHANE
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"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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8 MAN EVENTS

461

FIGHTS

133

KNOCKOUTS

27

KINGS
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