Triple delight for Isaan Gym

Isaan prospects JJ Taylor and Tommy Lowe

Three boxers from the Oldham-based Isaan Muay Thai training centre competed at the iconic Liverpool Olympia on the Next Generation supershowdown promoted by Brian Calder.

And the local outfit returned home with three wins from their three fighters.

First up was JJ Taylor, who is 15 and from New Moston.

He put on a great performance despite giving away experience to highly regarded Charlie from Bad Company in Leeds.

It was great match up, though, with JJ getting the nod after five rounds.

Next up was 11-year-old Calen Watson from Derker, who put on an assured performance against Harley from Thai Fist, with Calen taking a well-deserved points win

Last but certainly not least, 16-year-old Tommy Lowe from Greenacres made his pro debut in the C class against the superbly talented Kasper Domitor from UMA Crewe.

Kasper has been one of the dominant forces on the UK junior Muaythai scene in the last 7-8 years.

They were both making their C class debuts.

It was a superb fight - Kasper setting a fast pace in the first two rounds with heavy boxing and leg kicks.

Local lad Tommy started to use his clinch, scoring well with knees and started pull away, giving Kasper an eight count at the end of round four and forcing the stoppage in round five with knees.

Isaan Gym head coach Ste Donnelly said: "I was extremely proud of the lads.

"It’s always a worry when one of your fighters is making his pro debut, but I'm extremely proud of the results and performances of all my boxers."

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