Steve Wakeling

Stephen Wakeling (born 4 October 1983) is an English Middleweight Muay Thai kickboxer, fighting out of Kent, England. He is former British, European and four time World Muay Thai champion.[1]

Stephen Wakeling
BornStephen Wakeling
(1983-10-04) 4 October 1983
York, England
NationalityEnglish
Height1.85 m (6 ft 1 in)[1]
Weight84 kg (185 lb; 13.2 st)
DivisionMiddleweight
StyleMuay Thai
Fighting out ofBeckenham, England
TeamScorpions Gym
TrainerMark Wakeling
Years active2000–present
Kickboxing record
Total41
Wins37
By knockout15
Losses4
By knockout1
Other information
Notable relativesMichael Wakeling, brother
last updated on: 23 March 2013

Early life

Wakeling's parents were both Muay Thai fighters, his father competed in the famed King's Cup in Thailand. [2]

Biography and career

He was expected to face Joe Schilling at Glory 5: London in London, England on 23 March 2013[3] but his opponent was changed to Simon Marcus.[4] Marcus then withdrew from the bout to face Artem Levin, however, and Eddie Walker stepped in as his third opponent.[5] He stopped Walker with low kicks in round two.[6][7][8]

He was set to compete in the four man 85 kg/187 lb tournament at Glory 10: Los Angeles - Middleweight World Championship Tournament in Ontario, California, United States on 28 September 2013[9][10] and face Joe Schilling in the semi-finals.[11] However, he was unable to compete due to visa issues and was replaced by Kengo Shimizu.[12]

Titles
  • 2011 WBC Muay Thai Supermiddleweight World champion
  • 2008 WMC M.A.D. World champion
  • 2007 WKA Tournament World Middleweight Champion
  • 2006 WBC Muay Thai Middleweight World champion
  • 2005 S-1 Tournament World champion
  • 2004 IMKO World champion
  • 2003 WMC Muay Thai World champion
  • 2003 WAKO-PRO World title (68 kg)
  • 2002 IKF Super Welterweight European Champion - Stephen won the IKF Pro Muay Thai European Super Welterweight Title on 18 August 2002 in Reading, England when he defeated Junior Herbert of Bedford England by unanimous decision.
  • 2001 British champion

Kickboxing record
Kickboxing record
37 wins (15 KOs), 4 losses, 1 draw
DateResultOpponentEventLocationMethodRoundTime
2017-9-22Loss Cheick SidibéPhoenix 3 LondonLondon, United KingdomTKO43:00
2013-03-23Win Eddie WalkerGlory 5: LondonLondon, EnglandKO2
2012-07-07Draw Artem LevinXplosion Muay ThaiEnglandDraw53:00
2007-12-08Win Yohan LidonSteko's Fight Night Final Munich, GermanyDecision (Split)43:00
2007-12-08Win Luis ReisSteko's Fight Night Semi Final Munich, GermanyDecision33:00
2007-09-15Win Yohan LidonSteko's Fight Night Munich, GermanyTKO(Doctor Stoppage)2
2007-02-25Loss Lamsongkram ChuwattanaThunder & Lightning 10, WBC Middleweight title London, England Decision53:00
2006-08-19Win Jomhod KiatadisakMuaythai Legends - England vs ThailandLondon, UKDecision53:00
2006-03-12Win John Wayne ParrWBC Muay Thai ChampionshipsLondon, England, UKDecision (Split)53:00
Wins the 1st WBC Muay Thai World 160lbs title.
2003-02-17Win Yingyai JaothaleethongLondon, England, UKDecision (Split)53:00
Wins the WMC World 147lbs title.

Legend:   Win   Loss   Draw/No contest   Notes

See also

References
  1. "Profile Steve Wakeling". www.thaiboxen.de. Retrieved 10 February 2009.
  2. http://gloryworldseries.com/en/news/view/277 Meet The Fighter - Stephen Wakeling
  3. Joe Schilling vs. Steve Wakeling Slated for GLORY 5 London
  4. GLORY 5 London Fight Card
  5. Steve Wakeling Now Fights Eddie Walker at GLORY 5 London, 23 March
  6. GLORY 5 London Live Results
  7. Results and Recap: Glory 5 Archived 20 March 2015 at the Wayback Machine
  8. GLORY 5 Aftermath: Steve Wakeling Has Arrived
  9. GLORY 10 Los Angeles: Middleweight Tournament
  10. Glory 10 set for Ontario, CA with 4-man middleweight tournament Archived 28 August 2013 at the Wayback Machine
  11. Match ups announced for Glory 10 middleweight tournament Archived 27 September 2013 at the Wayback Machine
  12. Steve Wakeling out of Glory 10 middleweight tournament, Kengo Shimizu now set to face Joe Schilling Archived 3 December 2013 at the Wayback Machine
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