Steve Wakeling

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Stephen Wakeling
BornStephen Wakeling
(1983-10-04) 4 October 1983 (age 39)
York, England
Nationality English
Height1.85 m (6 ft 1 in) [1]
Weight84 kg (185 lb; 13.2 st)
Division Middleweight
Style Muay Thai
Fighting out of Beckenham, 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

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]

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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]

On the 15th of October 2022 Steve was added to the WBC Muay Thai Hall of Fame. [13] [14] [15]

Titles

Fight record

Kickboxing record
37 wins (15 KOs), 4 losses, 1 draw
DateResultOpponentEventLocationMethodRoundTime
2017-9-22Loss Flag of France.svg Cheick Sidibé Phoenix 3 London London, United Kingdom TKO43:00
2013-03-23Win Flag of the United States.svg Eddie Walker Glory 5: London London, England KO2
2012-07-07Draw Flag of Russia.svg Artem Levin Xplosion Muay Thai England Draw53:00
2011-01-08Win Flag of Thailand.svg Jaochalam ChatkranokgymThe Champions Club 6 Pattaya, Thailand TKO (Knee)4
Wins the WBC Muay Thai World Super Middleweight title.
2008-08-16Win Flag of Thailand.svg Diesellek TopkingBoxing Muaythai Legends - England vs Thailand London, UK Decision53:00
2007-12-08Win Flag of France.svg Yohan Lidon Steko's Fight Night Final Munich, Germany Decision (Split)43:00
2007-12-08Win Flag of Portugal.svg Luis Reis Steko's Fight Night Semi Final Munich, Germany Decision33:00
2007-12-08Win Flag of France.svg Odjeh MandaSteko's Fight Night Quarter Final Munich, Germany KO1
2007-09-15Win Flag of Belgium (civil).svg Jan De KeyserSteko's Fight Night, Final Munich, Germany
2007-09-15Win Flag of France.svg Yohan Lidon Steko's Fight Night, Semi Final Munich, Germany TKO(Doctor Stoppage)2
2007-02-25Loss Flag of Thailand.svg Lamsongkram Chuwattana Thunder & Lightning 10 London, England Decision53:00
Loses the WBC Muay Thai World 160lbs title.
2006-08-19Win Flag of Thailand.svg Jomhod Kiatadisak Muaythai Legends - England vs Thailand London, UK Decision53:00
2006-03-12Win Flag of Australia (converted).svg John Wayne Parr WBC Muay Thai Championships London, England, UK Decision (Split)53:00
Wins the 1st WBC Muay Thai World 160lbs title.
2005-08-12Win Flag of Thailand.svg Pairot Wor.Wolapon S-1 World Championship, Final Bangkok, Thailand KO (Knee to the head)3
Wins the 2005 S-1 World Championship -72kg title.
2005-08-12Win Flag of Russia.svg Arslan MagomedovS-1 World Championship, Semi Final Bangkok, Thailand Decision33:00
2005-08-12Win Flag of Belarus.svg Sergey MakogonovS-1 World Championship, Quarter Final Bangkok, Thailand Decision33:00
2004-11-14Win Flag of France.svg Abdoul ToureLast Man Standing London, England, UK TKO (Doctor Stoppage)
2004-10-02Win Flag of France.svg Aree NadirMuay Thai Warriors 3 Crawley, England, UK TKO1
Wins the IMKO World title.
2003-06-22Loss Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Kevin HarperNow is the Time of Combat London, England, UK TKO (Injury)1
Loses WAKO Pro Muay Thai World title.
2003-02-17Win Flag of Thailand.svg Yingyai Jaothaleethong London, England, UK Decision (Split)53:00
Wins the WMC World 147lbs title.
2002-Win Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Kevin Harper England, UK TKO (Doctor Stoppage)
2002-08-18Win Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Junior Herbert Reading, England, UK Decision (Unanimous)53:00
Wins the IKF Pro Muay Thai European Super Welterweight title.
Legend:   Win   Loss   Draw/No contest   Notes

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References

  1. 1 2 "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
  13. ↑ "HALL OF FAME - WBC MUAYTHAI". 18 March 2021. Retrieved 16 September 2023.
  14. ↑ "Steve Wakeling - WBC MUAYTHAI". 16 April 2021. Retrieved 16 September 2023.
  15. ↑ "WBC Muay Thai press release on Instagram". www.instagram.com. Retrieved 16 September 2023.
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