The Ox and Palm Cup now called “The Last Man Standing”, is all set for the month of March where the fight will be massive with titles on the line.

This is the time where fighters from all local Kick boxing clubs send in their best fighters to do battle in 5 divisions to determine who will be the last men standing to win it all.

PNG Kick Boxing Federation President Mr. Stanley Nandex highlighted that all clubs and fighters are now gearing up for the event which will commence on the 28th of March which is just next week Saturday.

Mr. Nandex clarifies that 8 top fighters from the 5 divisions will make their way to the finals and the last man standing take the price.

“This fight will attract fighters both locally as well as overseas, and its focus is entirely on the Armature level.”

This is one avenue where we create opportunity for our young fighters to gain experience, as well as getting the chance to expose their skills in the ring for promoters to scout, and if they are lucky, they can be paid by promoters, thus also giving them the chance to make it to the pro-level.

“This armature fights are hosted, so from these fights we build their confidence in the ring, give them more ring experience, thus promoting them to the professional level,” said Nandex.

Nandex also highlighted that arrangements have been made with the K-1, a professional kickboxing promotion founded and based in Tokyo, Japan, to take in PNG’s best fighter to compete in their fights.

“The PNG winner here will have the opportunity to go take part in the K-1’s 8 men circuit around the world fighting against the world’s best fighters and the last men standing will win the K-1 showdown grand fix.”

Nandex further added that unlike in the past, more promoters are now showing interest in the local fighters and PNG Kick Boxing Federation is looking at pushing, grooming and exposing more of the local talents, so they can be scouted by promoters and be able to start their professional career and earn money from it.