Introduction
Stephen Wakeling (born 4 October 1983) is an English Middleweight Muay Thai kickboxer, fighting out of Kent, England. He is former British, European and four time World Muay Thai champion.
Early life
Wakeling's parents were both Muay Thai fighters, his father competed in the famed King's Cup in Thailand.
Biography and career
He was expected to face Joe Schilling at Glory 5: London in London, England on 23 March 2013 but his opponent was changed to Simon Marcus. Marcus then withdrew from the bout to face Artem Levin, however, and Eddie Walker stepped in as his third opponent. He stopped Walker with low kicks in round two.
He was set to compete in the four man 85 kg/187 lb tournament at Glory 10: Los Angeles - Middleweight World Championship Tournament in Ontario, California, United States on 28 September 2013 and face Joe Schilling in the semi-finals. However, he was unable to compete due to visa issues and was replaced by Kengo Shimizu.
Titles
- 2011 WBC Muay Thai Supermiddleweight World champion
- 2008 WMC M.A.D. World champion
- 2007 WKA Tournament World Middleweight Champion
- 2006 WBC Muay Thai Middleweight World champion
- 2005 S-1 Tournament World champion
- 2004 IMKO World champion
- 2003 WMC Muay Thai World champion
- 2003 WAKO-PRO World title (68 kg)
- 2002 IKF Super Welterweight European Champion - Stephen won the IKF Pro Muay Thai European Super Welterweight Title on 18 August 2002 in Reading, England when he defeated Junior Herbert of Bedford England by unanimous decision.
- 2001 British champion
Kickboxing record
| Date | Result | Opponent | Event | Location | Method | Round | Time | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
37 wins (15 KOs), 4 losses, 1 draw
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| Date | Result | Opponent | Event | Location | Method | Round | Time | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 2013-03-23 | Win | Eddie Walker | Glory 5: London | London, England | KO | 2 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 2012-07-07 | Draw | Artem Levin | Xplosion Muay Thai | England | Draw | 5 | 3:00 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 2007-12-08 | Win | Yohan Lidon | Steko's Fight Night Final | Munich, Germany | Decision (Split) | 4 | 3:00 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 2007-09-15 | Win | Yohan Lidon | Steko's Fight Night Semi Final | Munich, Germany | TKO(Doctor Stoppage) | 2 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 2007-02-25 | Loss | Lamsongkram Chuwattana | Thunder & Lightning 10, WBC Middleweight title | London, England | Decision | 5 | 3:00 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 2006-03-12 | Win | John Wayne Parr | WBC Muay Thai Championships | London, England, UK | Decision (Split) | 5 | 3:00 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| The bout was for the 1st vacant title of WBC Muay Thai World Middleweight(160lbs/72.575kg) Championship. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| 2013-03-23 | Win | Eddie Walker | Glory 5: London | London, England | KO | 2 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 2012-07-07 | Draw | Artem Levin | Xplosion Muay Thai | England | Draw | 5 | 3:00 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 2007-12-08 | Win | Yohan Lidon | Steko's Fight Night Final | Munich, Germany | Decision (Split) | 4 | 3:00 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 2007-09-15 | Win | Yohan Lidon | Steko's Fight Night Semi Final | Munich, Germany | TKO(Doctor Stoppage) | 2 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 2007-02-25 | Loss | Lamsongkram Chuwattana | Thunder & Lightning 10, WBC Middleweight title | London, England | Decision | 5 | 3:00 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 2006-03-12 | Win | John Wayne Parr | WBC Muay Thai Championships | London, England, UK | Decision (Split) | 5 | 3:00 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| The bout was for the 1st vacant title of WBC Muay Thai World Middleweight(160lbs/72.575kg) Championship. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||