Fighters
Phon’s Thai Martial Arts Centre provides the opportunity to individuals who are interested in competitive competition with some very skilled rising stars, a range of international fighters and champions from state, national to world status.
Past Fighters
Phon's Gym has been around since the dawn of Muay Thai (since 1989) in Australia and has created many successful world-class fighters since the gym first opened its doors in 1989. Phon's Gym can also boast teaching the basics and foundations to the starting out champions of past & present and even some promoters of today!
Below are fighters of the past & their titles who achieved champion status under the teachings and training of Phon Martdee & Phon's Thai Martial Arts Centre. Those retired have gone on to lead successful careers in their endeavours and everyday life.
We believe that through our teachings of not only the art of Muay Thai but also life itself; has instilled the spirit of success to all those who were once champions.
The fighters above include:
Top Row (from left): Phon Martdee (Phon's Thai Martial Arts/Australian Muay Thai Promotions Founder & Trainer of Champions), Sanapar Noi (6 X Undisputed World Champion), Richard Price (South Pacific & Australian Champion), Gary Ede (Phon's first ever champion (State)), Mark McAllan (State Champion), Chris Dalziel (State & Australian Champion), Asako Saioka (World Champion, World Championship Gold Medallist ’01& Japanese Champion).
Middle Row (from left): Manuel Jardim (State Champion), Daniel Dawson (State & Australian Champion), Abel Jardim (State Champion), Chris White (Australian & World Champion), Adam Bailey (State & Thai King's Cup Champion ’04).
Bottom Row (from left): Nelson Pellegrino (State Champion), John Myles (State Champion & Australian Champion), Khalid Ahmed (State Champion & Australian), Gareth Van Didden (Phon's second ever champion (State)), Harold Olsen (State & Australian Champion), Raymond Scepanovich (State Champion, World Championship Bronze Medallist ’05), Oliver Olsen (Phon's third ever champion (State Champion (After beating Danny ”The Machine“ Green Nov. ’92) & Australian Champion) and Craig Carberry (State Champion).
