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Wins first NSW K1 Kickboxing Title at just 17

ROSELANDS resident Tyson Martin, 17, (pictured) has won the NSW State K1 Kickboxing Title after being the youngest ever fighter selected to challenge for the championship.

His opponent, 26, battled over five rounds but the judges’ unanimous decision was in favour of Tyson.
Earning his stripes at Campsie’s Australian Kickboxing Academy under founder and coach Jim Perdios, Tyson is the first of the gym’s athletes to fight for the title and the gym’s first championship win after just seven years.
“We were confident of Tyson’s success and are sure that his drive, dedication and hard work will see him fulfil his aspirations of going on to become a world champion,” a spokesperson said.
Coaching young Kickboxers and working in the family restaurant when he is not training twice a day for four to five hours, Tyson is incredibly excited with the victory.
“My goal is to turn professional and I feel like everything is falling into place now,” he said.
“You have to find your limits and push past those limits to achieve your goals; as long as you are dedicated you will have success.”