Contender Promotions: K-1 Next Generation

We all know Contender Promotions put on some of the best shows in the country, not just the north east.

Now heading into 2017, Contenders chief Garry Bell and the rest of his team are building a solid platform for the next generation of north east K-1 stars with a full junior-only card in January.

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North East Star Leif Taggart in British Title Battle at Super Fight Series

North East star Leif Taggart, who fights out of Rich Cadden’s Chokdee gym in York, put his WKA British title on the line against Anthony Ferguson of Renegade gym in Stevenage in a fight-of-the-night contender at SuperFight Series on Sunday evening.

Amir Subasic’s SuperFight Series II: Pure was held at the St. Albans Arena in front of a sold out crowd, featuring a stacked card which included a 4-man tournament, a WKA English title fight, two WKA British title fights and a WKA World Title main event featuring Kev Ward.

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Another Huge Bout Added to Contenders Promotions’ K-1 Rising Stars in July

Contender Promotions chief Garry Bell, who has recently been appointed North England Director for the World Kickboxing Association, has added yet another huge bout to the K-1 Rising Star: New Blood card in July that is sure to excite North East fight fans.

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