Three Waikato combat sports athletes are preparing for big competitions.
Titus Proctor will next month fight for his second world title, while Alejandro Tellez and Isaac Tshikula will compete at the King in the Ring kickboxing event this weekend.
Proctor, 21, already holds the World Kickboxing Federation (WKBF) World Middleweighttitle, but he now aims for the WBC Muay Thai World Super Middleweight title.
Proctor will take on reigning champion Daniel Bonner, 32, from England.
Proctor said the upcoming world title fight was “massive” for him.
Having won the fight could eventually lead to a long-term deal with One Championships, however, for now, Proctor has his eyes on his second world title.
Bonner holds two world titles: the WMO World Light Heavyweight title and the WBC World Super Middleweight title.
Having 49 fights to his name, 41 wins and 8 losses, makes him a very dangerous and experienced opponent.
Hamilton fighter Titus Proctor, who recently won the WKBF World Middleweight title, is now getting ready for his second world title.
Bonner is already looking past Proctor as he is booked to fight ISKA World champion Joakim Hagg in April 2026, with his WMO world title on the line.
Meanwhile, the King in the Ring kickboxing tournament, will be for the lightweight 62kg division and take place in Auckland.
Tellez, 22, of Hamilton, has had an impressive career so far, holding several New Zealand titles, including WKBF Youth Welterweight title, ISKA Adult Lightweight title, and AMTA Adult Pro Lightweight title.
He has a record of 32 wins and 9 losses.
Alejandro Tellez Alejandro Tellez, 22, of Hamilton, had an impressive combat sports career. Photo / CSN.WATCH
Isaac Tshikula, 21, also of Hamilton, is a regional and national champion.
He is known for his fast and unpredictable fighting style. He comes with a record of 18 wins and 8 losses.
Other fighters joining the King in the Ring tournament include Dominic Reed, Ongjaneh Rott, Waelin Kerekere and Zion Perry.
The tournament will take place on November 29 at Auckland’s Eventfinda Stadium. Tickets are available online via Eventfinda. The event will also be broadcast live on TVNZ.
The Proctor vs Bonner fight will take place at Mercury Baypark Arena in Tauranga on December 6.
Benjamin Watt is a retired boxing judge and New Zealand boxing writer with a decade of experience. Watt has also been BoxRec’s New Zealand record-keeper since 2014.
