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]

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
Date Result OpponentEventLocation MethodRoundTime
2017-9-22LossFrance Cheick SidibéPhoenix 3 LondonLondon, United KingdomTKO43:00
2013-03-23WinUnited States Eddie WalkerGlory 5: LondonLondon, EnglandKO2
2012-07-07DrawRussia Artem LevinXplosion Muay ThaiEnglandDraw53:00
2011-01-08WinThailand Jaochalam ChatkranokgymThe Champions Club 6Pattaya, ThailandTKO (Knee)4
Wins the WBC Muay Thai World Super Middleweight title.
2008-08-16WinThailand Diesellek TopkingBoxingMuaythai Legends - England vs ThailandLondon, UKDecision53:00
2007-12-08WinFrance Yohan LidonSteko's Fight Night FinalMunich, GermanyDecision (Split)43:00
2007-12-08WinPortugal Luis ReisSteko's Fight Night Semi FinalMunich, GermanyDecision33:00
2007-12-08WinFrance Odjeh MandaSteko's Fight Night Quarter FinalMunich, GermanyKO1
2007-09-15WinBelgium Jan De KeyserSteko's Fight Night, FinalMunich, Germany
2007-09-15WinFrance Yohan LidonSteko's Fight Night, Semi FinalMunich, GermanyTKO(Doctor Stoppage)2
2007-02-25LossThailand Lamsongkram ChuwattanaThunder & Lightning 10London, EnglandDecision53:00
Loses the WBC Muay Thai World 160lbs title.
2006-08-19WinThailand Jomhod KiatadisakMuaythai Legends - England vs ThailandLondon, UKDecision53:00
2006-03-12WinAustralia John Wayne ParrWBC Muay Thai ChampionshipsLondon, England, UKDecision (Split)53:00
Wins the 1st WBC Muay Thai World 160lbs title.
2005-08-12WinThailand Pairot Wor.WolaponS-1 World Championship, FinalBangkok, ThailandKO (Knee to the head)3
Wins the 2005 S-1 World Championship -72kg title.
2005-08-12WinRussia Arslan MagomedovS-1 World Championship, Semi FinalBangkok, ThailandDecision33:00
2005-08-12WinBelarus Sergey MakogonovS-1 World Championship, Quarter FinalBangkok, ThailandDecision33:00
2004-11-14WinFrance Abdoul ToureLast Man StandingLondon, England, UKTKO (Doctor Stoppage)
2004-10-02WinFrance Aree NadirMuay Thai Warriors 3Crawley, England, UKTKO1
Wins the IMKO World title.
2003-06-22LossUnited Kingdom Kevin HarperNow is the Time of CombatLondon, England, UKTKO (Injury)1
Loses WAKO Pro Muay Thai World title.
2003-02-17WinThailand Yingyai JaothaleethongLondon, England, UKDecision (Split)53:00
Wins the WMC World 147lbs title.
2002-WinUnited Kingdom Kevin HarperEngland, UKTKO (Doctor Stoppage)
2002-08-18WinUnited Kingdom Junior HerbertReading, England, UKDecision (Unanimous)53:00
Wins the IKF Pro Muay Thai European Super Welterweight 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
  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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