'The Jet' Zahra defeated in Italy

"The Jet" faced Christian Zahe from Italy in a 5x3 match with K1 rules. It was a tough one for Zahra, where he used his technique to encircle his opponent and wait for the time to go for the hit. Zahe had the height advantage and used it well to keep the Maltese at a distance while gaining points.

In the first three rounds the Italian kept more control of the match, it was in the fourth and fifth round that Zahra started to gain points. At the end it was a jury's decision to give the victory to Zahe.

The event was of a professional level where 7000 spectators were watching 22 matches between athletes from 10 different countries in the disciplines of K1, MMA and Thai Boxing. The main match was that of Giorgio Petrosyan who is well known in Italy as well as in the world of K1.

During the event Master Noel Mercieca, Zahra's coach, was also as "Cornerman" with Erkan Varol from Turkey who has around 100 matches on a professional level. This year Zahra also came third in the finals for the Sportsman of the year award.

Between the 13 and 14 February Team Noel will bring Fabio Siciliani for a seminar of Thai Boxing. Siciliani is known for winning several international titles as well as matches in Thailand in this discipline.

For more information please visit the Facebook page of Ying Yang Kickboxing or contact Master Noel Mercieca on 79208283.