Wayne Barrett (kickboxer)

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Wayne Barrett
Born1986 (age 36–37)
Georgia, United States
Nationality American
Height1.88 m (6 ft 2 in)
Weight84.8 kg (187 lb; 13.35 st)
Division Cruiserweight
Reach77.0 in (196 cm)
Style Kickboxing, Boxing, Muay Thai
Stance Orthodox
Fighting out of Queens, New York, United States
TeamSquare Circle Muay Thai
Renzo Gracie Fight Academy
American Top Team Whitestone
Church Street Boxing
TrainerRob Rogan
Kelly Richardson
Jason Strout
Years active2006–present
Kickboxing record
Total12
Wins6
By knockout4
Losses6
By knockout2
Amateur record
Total20
Wins19
By knockout15
Losses1
Draws0
Last updated on: June 21, 2014

For the American journalist, see Wayne Barrett.

Wayne Barrett (born 1986) is an American kickboxer who competes in the cruiserweight division. A tall and rangy fighter, Barrett came to prominence as an amateur when he became a WKA national champion and turned professional in 2013. He signed with Glory after just one pro fight.

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Career

Early career (2006–2013)

Wayne Barrett began training in karate at ten years old before transitioning to Muay Thai and compiling a record of 19–1 with 15 knockouts as an amateur. He also successfully competed as an amateur boxer, winning a Golden Gloves title in his native Georgia and then relocating to New York City to train under Rob Rogan at Square Circe Muay Thai in Manhattan, Jason Strout for Striking at Church Street Boxing and Kelly Richardson at the Renzo Gracie Fight Academy in Brooklyn. [1] Notable sparring partners of his include Douglas Lima, Jarrell Miller, James Besselman, Costas Philippou, Brian Stann, Gian Villante, David Branch and Eddie Walker. [2] [3]

He defeated Simon Camaj by unanimous decision to claim the WKA Amateur United States Cruiserweight (-86 kg/189 lb) Muay Thai Championship on April 29, 2011 [4] [5] and had his last match in the amateur ranks on December 7, 2012, taking a unanimous decision over Quinton O'Brien. [6]

Barrett made his professional debut on February 22, 2013, at Take-On Muay Thai XIX, winning by technical knockout after forcing twelve fight pro Strahinja Ivanović to retire in round two. [7]

Glory (2013–present)

Following this, Barrett signed with Glory as a competitor in the kickboxing organization's -85 kg/187 lb middleweight division. In his promotional debut against the previously undefeated Mike Lemaire at Glory 9: New York in New York City on June 22, 2013, it took him less than 2 rounds to establish his dominance in the ring as he scored an early standing eight count. In the second round, Barrett dropped Lemaire with a knee before stopping him with a left hook followed by a right cross that sent him crashing to the canvas face first. [8] [9] [10]

In the reserve match for the Glory 10: Los Angeles - Middleweight World Championship Tournament in Ontario, California on September 28, 2013, Barrett delivered another impressive performance as he knocked out the overmatched Robby Plotkin in the first round after flooring him earlier. [11] [12] [13]

Taking a large step up in competition in just his fourth fight, he was matched with the Glory Middleweight Tournament Champion Joe Schilling in the main event of Glory 12: New York in New York City on November 23, 2013. Barrett struck first in the second round when he knocked Schilling down twice. The first knockdown came from a right overhand early in the round and the second from a right hook as the round ended. In the third, Schilling was able to gain some ground back when he connected with a knee that dropped Barrett, but he was able to beat the count. The fight went to the judges and Barrett was awarded a unanimous decision victory. [14] [15] [16]

It was announced during the Glory 15: Istanbul broadcast that Barrett would be one of eight fighters competing in the Glory 17: Los Angeles - Last Man Standing middleweight tournament in Inglewood, California on June 21, 2014. [17] [18] He drew Bogdan Stoica in the quarter-finals and won via third-round knockout when he countered one of the Romanian's signature flying knees with a vicious left hook. In the semis, he met Joe Schilling in a rematch but was unable to replicate his prior success against the Ohio native as he lost a split decision. [19] [20] [21]

Championships and awards

Boxing

Kickboxing

Kickboxing record

Professional kickboxing record
6 wins (4 KOs), 6 loss, 0 draws
DateResultOpponentEventLocationMethodRoundTimeRecord
2017-12-01Loss Flag of Canada (Pantone).svg Robert Thomas Glory 48: New York, Middleweight Contender Tournament, Semi Finals New York City, New York Decision (unanimous)33:006–6
2016-02-26Loss Flag of the United States.svg Dustin Jacoby Glory 27: Chicago - Middleweight Contender Tournament, Final Hoffman Estates, Illinois, USA TKO21:066-5
For the Glory Middleweight Contender Tournament.
2016-02-26Win Flag of Canada (Pantone).svg Robert Thomas Glory 27: Chicago - Middleweight Contender Tournament, Semi Finals Hoffman Estates, Illinois, USA Decision (unanimous)33:006-4
2015-10-09Loss Flag of the United States.svg Dustin Jacoby Glory 24: Denver Denver, Colorado, USA TKO (punches)31:405-4
2015-04-03Loss Flag of Canada (Pantone).svg Simon Marcus Glory 20: Dubai - Middleweight Contender Tournament, Semi Finals Dubai, UAE Decision (unanimous)33:005-3
2014-11-07Loss Flag of the Netherlands.svg Jason Wilnis Glory 18: Oklahoma Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, USA Decision (unanimous)33:005-2
2014-06-21Loss Flag of the United States.svg Joe Schilling Glory 17: Los Angeles - Middleweight Last Man Standing Tournament, Semi Finals Inglewood, California, USA Decision (split)33:005-1
2014-06-21Win Flag of Romania.svg Bogdan Stoica Glory 17: Los Angeles - Middleweight Last Man Standing Tournament, Quarter Finals Inglewood, California, USA KO (left hook)30:585-0
2013-11-23Win Flag of the United States.svg Joe Schilling Glory 12: New York New York City, New York, USA Decision (unanimous)33:004-0
2013-09-28Win Flag of the United States.svg Robby Plotkin Glory 10: Los Angeles - Middleweight World Championship Tournament, Reserve Match Ontario, California, USA KO (right cross)12:263-0
2013-06-22Win Flag of France.svg Mike Lemaire Glory 9: New York New York City, New York, USA KO (left hook)21:122-0
2013-02-22Win Flag of Serbia.svg Strahinja Ivanović Take-On Muay Thai XIX New York City, New York, USA TKO (retirement)22:431-0
Amateur kickboxing record
19 wins (15 KOs), 1 loss, 0 draws
DateResultOpponentEventLocationMethodRoundTime
2012-12-07Win Flag of the United States.svg Quinton O'Brien Friday Night Fights New York City, New York, USA Decision (unanimous)32:00
2011-04-29Win Flag of Albania.svg Simon Camaj Friday Night Fights New York City, New York, USA Decision (unanimous)32:00
Wins the WKA Amateur United States Cruiserweight (-86 kg/189 lb) Muay Thai Championship.
2010-02-27Win Flag of the United States.svg Jessie Williams Bangkok Fight Night V Atlanta, Georgia, USA TKO21:10

Legend:   Win   Loss   Draw/No contest   Notes

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  2. ↑ Fightday Exclusive: Interview With GLORY 9′s Wayne Barrett
  3. ↑ Stets, Michael (23 November 2013). "Wayne Barrett: Tonight's Fight Will Do Wonders".
  4. ↑ ChampionsWay. "WKA USA".
  5. ↑ Friday Night Fights Recap - Hasanov wins via split decision, Valtellini wins by TKO
  6. ↑ "Wayne Barrett wins his last amateur Muay Thai fight at Friday Night Fights! - Square Circle New York".
  7. ↑ "SCNY's Wayne Barrett Makes His Successful Pro Debut! - Square Circle New York".
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  13. ↑ Glory 10 Results and Recap: Schilling stuns Levin to win 4-man tournament
  14. ↑ Glory 12 Results and Recap: Andy Ristie shocks the world with two huge knockouts
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