Sport
30 May, 2024
Nak muay ready for Cairns’ biggest fight
THREE of Mareeba’s toughest fighters are set to go up against some of the best in Muay Thai this weekend for Explosive Fight Promotion’s Elite Cage Fighting series.
Spirit Muay Thai nak muay (fighters) Bryan Wyborn, Jye Whibberley and Chris Obodin have all stepped up to the challenge of the “biggest fight in Cairns’ history”, set to kick off at Fred Moule Exhibition Centre.
With two wins already behind him, Wyborn is confident heading into his third-ever fight.
He said he had trained harder than ever, focusing mainly on cardio and stamina.
“A lot of cardio work ... that way I don’t die as quickly in the ring,” he said.
“I have done a lot of cardio training over the years and lots of weight training, but now I am working on getting my heart rate up and last as long as possible.”
At only 13-years-old, Whibberley has been going above and beyond in the ring and has his eyes set on the prize.
Doing double training sessions every day in the lead-up, he is ready to rumble.
“I am training at 110%, making sure I am out there everyday training,” he said.
“(My opponent) seems to be a more forward pushing fighter that wants to go into the clinch, so my plan is to just control what I am doing and to try and control his movements.
“I think the main thing I am really wanting to improve for this fight is applying more pressure and making more work instead of standing back and just pushing.”
Door open from 6pm this Saturday, with the first fight at 7pm. Tickets are available to purchase at www.explosivefightpromotions.com.au
