Joel Lewis Talks Boxing Evolution Ahead Of Thunderdome 52 Bout This Friday In Perth, Australia

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Press Release: November 26, 2025 By Lewis Moss - This Friday, November 28th Dragon Fire Boxing Promotions returns to the Metro City Night Club for their final event of the year.

 

In the main event, Bilal Seidu and Lewis Clarke clash in a highly anticipated rematch for the Interim WA State Cruiserweight Championship.

 

Earlier in the card, “Lethal” Joel Lewis looks to extend his impressive winning streak when he fights Sonny Manakane, who is stepping in on short notice in place of the injured Yong Shuai Liuan.

 

Two weeks ago, it was announced that Lewis had signed a new long-term managerial deal with Dragon Fire Boxing, stating that he was excited to continue his development under the promotion.

 

“I'm excited for what the future beholds” Lewis said. “We've got a great team at Dragon Fire and that's what will take me to the top.

 

“The management and everything that I've got at Dragon Fire is going to be a real big factor towards my future and my boxing career.

 

“I know [DragonFire] will look after me in 2026 and I'm sure it'll be a massive year for me now that I’m entering my prime. 

 

“I'll be getting a lot more wins under my belt and hopefully I'll be getting a lot more titles as well.”

 

Ever since debuting in 2023, Joel Lewis has solidified himself as one of the best fighters in WA, accumulating a record of 7-1 and a resume of highlight-reel finishes.

 

In June 2024, Lewis suffered his first defeat when he travelled to Bangkok to fight Mardi Sarbaz. The former State champion credits this moment as a massive learning experience in terms of his approach to the sport.

 

“[The Sarbaz fight] was a massive learning curve for me” Lewis told, “it was a good experience because it really changed the way I looked at my career.

 

“I was on a winning streak at that point, it just made me realise that I was still human and I still had a lot to work on.

 

“I just went back to the drawing board, got my boxing skills up and came back a lot stronger. In my recent fights, I've got some good stoppage wins, that first loss really switched me on.”

 

Since his first defeat, Joel Lewis has been on a tear in the regional scene. Currently riding a three-fight knockout streak, the Aussie’s most impressive performance came in his most recent fight against Fano Kori, as he dominated the veteran in every round before knocking him out in the dying seconds of the fight.

 

“I knew it was going to be a hard fight. Fano [Kori] is not an easy opponent.” Lewis said. 

 

“He's got a lot of experience, a lot more than I had going into the fight. So I knew it was going to be a tough job, but I just stayed true to what I knew.”

 

The win over Kori was Lewis’ first fight since relocating to New South Wales to train under Angelo Hyder. Hyder is a highly respected figure in Australian boxing, having trained multiple world champions such as Danny Green and the Moloney Brothers.

 

Lewis credits Hyder with the improvements that he has made in the ring.

 

“[Training with Hyder] has been amazing, my boxing has come a long way,” Lewis revealed.

 

“My camp is what made the difference against Kori, I felt I was ready for that fight. I have a lot of power in my hands and my boxing has come a long way.

 

“I was just a good fighter, but [Hyder] has really turned me into a great boxer and that's what I'm going to show again come Friday night.” 

 

Standing in Lewis’ way this time is Sonny Manakane, an international opponent who is stepping in on short notice to replace Yong Shuai Liuan whose injury forced him out of his scheduled fight with the Aussie.

 

“I've watched a little bit of his fights” Lewis told. “I think he'll come forward quite a bit and that will work well with my boxing style, because I like to draw my opponents into my big shots.”

With an exciting fight style and an aggressive demeanour, any fight that involves “Lethal” Joel Lewis is guaranteed to be a must see bout.

 

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ThunderDome 52 Card Preview:

Press Release: November 18, 2025 By Lewis Moss - 

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On November 28, Dragonfire Boxing makes its return to Metro City Night Club for their final event of the year.

The main event features a highly anticipated rematch between Bilal Seidu and Lewis Clarke for the Interim WA State Cruiserweight Title.

The undercard also features a whopping fifteen fights, including a mix of exciting matchups and rising prospects from the Perth regional scene.

Bilal Seidu vs Lewis Clarke

Thunderdome 52 will be headlined by the rematch between Bilal Seidu and Lewis Clarke.

Going into their first encounter in August, Clarke was a former heavyweight who dropped to cruiserweight to chase a second state championship. Seidu, looked to get himself back into contention after losing a state title fight earlier in the year.

Despite many thinking that Seidu had done enough to earn the victory, it was Clarke who was awarded the controversial split decision, sparking calls for a second meeting.

With current WA State Cruiserweight Champion Billy Quinncroft unavailable, Promoter Tony Tolj announced that the rematch will be for the interim title, adding significant stakes.

Fans can expect an intense showdown as the pair settle the score once and for all.

Binny Folan vs Sherwyn Watkins

In the co-main event, Binny Folan looks to continue his undefeated streak as he faces the returning Sherwyn Watkins for the WA NITRO Super Middleweight Title.

After six years out of the ring, Ireland’s Folan made his comeback in 2025, scoring two victories over Rusty Oates. For his third fight back, he sets his sights on championship gold against Watkins.

Watkins, who holds a 6-3-1 record, returns for the first time in seven years as he aims to halt Folan’s momentum. 

With both men seeking to re-establish themselves in the Perth boxing scene, the stakes are very high.

Holly McMath vs Sarah Higginson II

The card also features a rematch between Holly McMath and Sarah Higginson for the ANBF Australasian Flyweight Title.

Earlier this year, the pair met for the first time at the RAC Arena in an action packed contest. 

The fight was cut short after an accidental head clash left Higginson unable to continue, resulting in a technical decision win for McMath.

On November 28, they meet again in hopes of scoring a decisive victory and settling unfinished business.

Joel Lewis vs Sonny Manakane

Joel Lewis aims to extend his impressive winning streak when he faces international opponent Sonny Manakane.

Lewis has been on fire since suffering his first defeat overseas in June 2024, racking up three consecutive stoppage victories. 

His latest win was an emphatic finish against Fano Kori, as he dominated the veteran before closing the show in the dying seconds of the fight.

Standing in the Perth fighter’s way this time is Yong Shuai Liuan, an international opponent who looks to stop the momentum of the Aussie.

 

Lewis’ fight against Liuan will be his second since relocating to the Gold Coast to train under Angelo Hyder, an experienced coach who has multiple world champions to his name including Danny Green and the Moloney brothers.

Sam Rennie vs Sunardi Gamboa

The Isle of Man’s Sam Rennie takes on Sunardi Gamboa in another intriguing matchup.

Rennie is coming off his first fight outside Australia, where he scored a lopsided decision win in Phuket over Pyae Thein Oo back in October. 

The WBC Silver Australasian Champion now returns to Perth to face Sunardi Gamboa, a seasoned competitor who has shared the ring with former WBA Featherweight world title challenger Sam Goodman.

The fight looks to be a step up in competition for Rennie as he continues his journey up the boxing ladder.

Owen Corrigan vs Liang Wang II

Owen Corrigan makes his return to the ring in a rematch with Liang Wang.

Since 2024, Ireland’s ‘Bomber’ has made a statement as a rising force holding an undefeated 3-0 record. Liang Wang however, remains the only opponent he hasn’t been able to stop inside the distance.

In their first fight, Corrigan dominated throughout, but Wang showed tremendous resilience to hear the final bell. 

This time, The Irishman hopes to secure the knockout he narrowly missed.

Damien Johnson vs Michael Bazley

Damien Johnson and Michael Bazley will fight each other for the fifth annual Alan Pond Cup.

Bazley will be making his professional debut against Johnson, who is stepping in on two weeks notice to replace the injured Ryan Willams.

 

Full Fight Card Line Up

Bilal Seidu vs Lewis Clarke

 5 rounds - Interim WA State Cruiserweight Title

Binny Folan vs Sherwyn Watkins

 5 × 2 rounds - WA NITRO Super Middleweight Title

Holly McMath vs Sarah Higginson

 6 × 2 rounds - ANBF Australasian Flyweight Title (vacant)

Joel Lewis vs Yong Shuai Liuan

 6 rounds

Owen Corrigan vs Liang Wang

 4 rounds

Sam Rennie vs Sunardi Gamboa

 4 rounds

Jaidyn Chin vs Rigor Angeles

 4 rounds

Joel Hogan vs Tanaka Saburi

 4 rounds

Damien Johnson vs Michael Bazley (Debut)

 4 rounds - Alan Pond Cup 2025

Alan Amin (Debut) vs Alex Muster

 4 rounds

Gareth Hilton vs Faturochman

 4 rounds

Tyrone Lacey (Debut) vs Mitchell Arnold

 4 rounds

Youseff Radawan vs Joel Pinci

 4 rounds

Harigan Sutton vs Sherwyn Watkins Jr

 4 rounds

Harrison Kruenert vs Gerrie Camama

 4 rounds

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Belated Thunderdome 51 Results From Perth, Metro City Australia

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Press Release: September 3, 2025 By Dragon Fire Boxing - Friday night,(August 29th) Dragonfire Promotions returned to the Metro City Night Club for another exciting display of young talent.

 

The main event saw “Lethal” Joel Lewis capture his second state title with a knockout win over Fano Kori.

 

The card also saw WBA Oceania Super Bantamweight Champion “Fist of Fury” Runqi Zhou with a 99 second KO, the return of “The African Dream” Kazeem Soyoye & The Isle of Man’s Sam Rennie continue his undefeated streak, along with other exciting prospects on display.

 

Joel Lewis Captures WA State Super Welterweight Title with Win Over Fano Kori

 

Joel Lewis claimed the WA State Super Welterweight title, defeating Fano Kori by a sixth-round KO in the evening’s main event. The victory marks the second state title of his professional career.

 

The Perth fighter has been on the comeback trail since suffering his first defeat overseas in June 2024. He responded with two straight wins before meeting Kori, who had originally been scheduled to face him earlier this year.

 

The bout was Lewis’ first since relocating to Queensland to train under Angelo Hyder, a respected coach with multiple world champions to his name.

 

The change in camp paid off as Lewis produced a composed and clinical performance to secure the belt.

 

The fight started fast, with both men chasing a quick stoppage.

 

In the second round, Lewis caught Kori coming in with a quick uppercut that sent him to the canvas. Kori was able to answer the count, but Lewis remained in control throughout the rest of the round.

 

Lewis continued to lure Kori into his uppercut to counter the aggression of his opponent.

 

Midway into the fourth round, Lewis landed a perfect left cross that sent Kori to the canvas yet again. Kori chased the finish for the next two rounds and it ultimately cost him, as he got clipped in the final round by yet another uppercut that sent him crashing to the ground.

 

Kori got to his feet before being dropped by a vicious left hand, giving Joel Lewis the victory with three seconds left in the fight.

 

After yet another amazing performance to make it three wins in a row, the sky is the limit for Joel Lewis.

 

Runqi Zhou steamrolls Asyer Aluman in 99 seconds

 

Runqi Zhou defeated Asyer Aluman by first-round TKO to score his second straight victory since his appearance at the WBC Grand Prix.

 

The fight started with Zhou immediately putting pressure on his opponent. He continued roughing Aluman up against the ropes before landing a short-left hook to the body that knocked him to his knees.

 

Aluman was able to get to his feet before Zhou fired off one more flurry that prompted the referee to stop the fight after 99 seconds of action.

 

 

Lewis Clarke defeats Bilal Seidu to become the top contender for State Title

In the co-main event of the evening, Lewis Clarke defeated Bilal Seidu by a controversial split decision.

 

The win for Clarke sets him up for a potential fight with current WA State Cruiserweight Champion Billy Quinncroft.

 

After coming up short in the WBC Heavyweight Grand Prix, Lewis Clarke looked to put his career back on track.

 

After winning his last fight in Thailand, Clarke fought in Perth for the first time in almost a year against Bilal Seidu. 

 

When the bout was announced, it was classed as a WA State Cruiserweight title Eliminator, an accolade that Seidu had come up short in achieving only months prior.

 

With plenty at stake for both men, the bout promised to be an intriguing contest. Ultimately, it was Clarke who emerged victorious.

 

Seidu started the fight aggressively by roughing his opponent up against the ropes. Clarke stayed composed and timed his uppercut well.

 

The onslaught from Seidu continued in the middle rounds, as he was able to catch Clarke in the centre of the ring before following him to the ropes to unload a barrage of punches. 

 

In the final round, both men were clearly fatigued. Clarke was able to rip combinations to the body while Seidu landed massive power punches that got a big reaction from the crowd.

 

Both men gave it everything they had before the final bell sounded.

 

Many in attendance on the night believed Bilal Seidu had done enough to be victorious. However, the judges saw it differently with Lewis Clarke being awarded a split decision win.

 

Sam Rennie remains undefeated against George Lumoly

Earlier in the night, Sam Rennie kept his undefeated record alive with a comfortable third-round stoppage victory over George Lumoly.

 

Coming off his historic regional title win, The Isle of Man’s Sam Rennie looked to continue his dominance in the Perth Boxing Scene.

  

His opponent George Lumoly seemed to be a tough test on paper, but the Brit breezed through him to deliver another smooth performance.

 

The fight started with Rennie being in complete control of the range, keeping Lumoly on the end of his jab.

 

In the second round, the Brit started to unload more power shots to the body before dropping Lumoly with a right hook before the bell.

 

Rennie cornered Lumoly throughout the third round before knocking his opponent down yet again with a body shot.

 

Lumoly recovered before being finished off with an uppercut, giving the referee no choice but to stop the fight.

 

With yet another impressive victory under his belt, Rennie has set his sights on a WA State Title fight in the future.

 

 

FULL CARD RESULTS

Joel Lewis DEFEATED Fano Kori by 6th Round KO

 

Lewis Clarke DEFEATED Bilal Seidu by Split Decision

 

Kazeem Soyoye DEFEATED Reynold Kunaming by 3rd Round KO

 

Sam Rennie DEFEATED George Lumoly by 3rd Round TKO

 

Gareth Hilton DEFEATED Bahtiyar Sonyol by Unanimous Decision

 

Devon Kelly DEFEATED Beejay Boonket by 3rd Round TKO

 

Runqi Zhou DEFEATED Asyer Aluman by 1st Round TKO

 

Luke Dowsett DEFEATED Mitch Arnold by Unanimous Decision

 

Craig O Sullivan DEFEATED Ryan Stokoe by 4th Round TKO

 

Ryan Daye DEFEATED Turahman by 2nd Round KO

 

Nathan Lingois DEFEATED Daniel Kent (Exhibition Fight)

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Billy “Big Bosh” Quinncroft is back. Friday August 29, Perth – Thunderdome 51

Press Release: August 12, 2025 By Lewis Moss and Dragon Fire Boxing - ‘When I look back from my first pro debut to now, I feel like a totally different fighter’ State Champion Billy Quinncroft talks moving gyms and upcoming title defence

 

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On August 29, Metro City Night Club sees the return of Dragonfire Promotions for their third event of the year.

 

Early in the night, undefeated WA State Cruiserweight Champion Billy Quinncroft makes his first title defence when he steps into the ring against former training partner Will Cleggett.

 

When catching up with the defending Brit he stated that he was fit and ready to go, having started his camp straight after his previous outing.

 

“I’ve just gone straight into another camp after the last fight” Quinncroft said, “I'm feeling fit, strong and ready to defend my title.

 

Quinncroft won the state title in his last fight against Bilal Seidu last May. Throughout the encounter, Quinncroft showed superior technique with his footwork and use of the jab, but there were some moments where Seidu was able to catch him.

 

When reflecting, Quinncroft said that he was happy with his performance that night.

 

“I watched [the fight] back, I was definitely the more technical boxer” Quinncroft felt. “He threw some big shots, but not a lot of them hit me.

 

“He did catch me once in the third and again in the fifth when he caught me straight on the chin. 

 

“But after watching it back multiple times, I was very comfortable and felt in control of the fight.”

 

The Englishman’s upcoming fight will be his second under the coaching of Big Rig’s gym, which has produced some of Perth’s best prospects such as Jude Grant, Joel Lewis and Jordan LaRuccia.

 

Throughout his time in camp, Quinncroft has admitted to being surprised at his rapid progress as a fighter.

 

“The training is a lot more intense and I’ve just been levelling up” Quinncroft said.

 

“When I look back from my pro debut to now, I feel like a totally different fighter.

 

“I'm excited to put in a good performance for this one and see the difference to where I'm at now after changing gyms.

 

“I’ve come so far in such a short time.”

 

Standing in his way this time is former training partner Will Cleggett. On the same card Quinncroft won the state title, Cleggett won his fight against Cameron Moffat which was said to be a title eliminator.

 

Having trained with him in the past, the state champion feels that he knows what to expect from his worthy opponent.    

 

“I've sparred Will a lot and I've watched his fight back” Quinncroft said.

“Will is very technical and has a very tight guard.

 

“He's a bit of a counterpuncher but I should be able to manage that with my reach and distance.

 

“The fight will be more of a technical battle compared to my fight with Bilal [Seidu], so I'm hoping it should be a decent chess match.”

 

After his upcoming title encounter, Quinncroft is in no rush to get back into the ring.

 

“[After this fight] I'm going to have a short break” Quinncroft told. 

 

“There's potentially talks for a fight either before or after November. If not, then I'll be ready to go again in March.”

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Alex Winwood Eyes Next Opponents In Pursuit Of World Title Dream

Press Release July 13, 2023 By Jarred Cross and Dragon Fire Boxing - Aussie boxing sensation Alex Winwood says "video can only tell you so much" in sizing up potential opponents in the ring, but he'll keep a close eye on those contesting belts for when his time arises.

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The brief he's set himself is simple - win a world title inside seven fights.

Undefeated at 3-0 since turning professional last year, the 25-year-old has three fights to work with to beat Jeff Fenech as the fastest Australian man to do so.

 

Current WBC strawweight champ Panya Pradabsri held off Japanese contender Norihito Tanaka with an eighth round TKO at home in Thailand on June 28.

 

The pair met last year 2022 in a fight which went the distance.

WBC interim champion Yudai Shigeoka circles as Pradabsri's next fight - something Winwood knows is an opportunity to get another look at who's around the top of the tree.

 

A shot at a world title means toppling over those currently in the way.

At minimum weight, Winwood said taller opponents are something he's used to, and a challenge he's able to match even when limiting his natural ability as an outside fighter.

 

He joked that entering any fight "I'd love to knock them out with the first punch I threw" but knows versatility is his strong suit against more experienced fighters.

 

"I've got a pretty well-rounded boxing ability,"

 

"Naturally, I'm an outside boxer. But when it comes to size it doesn't really suit me in some fights.

 

"I'm pretty adept to fighting on the inside, the outside or anywhere in between…my amateur career has obviously allowed me to have that depth of experience fighting at all different ranges."

 

At 5-foot-four, Pradabsri has "an inch or two" on the Western Australian.

Winwood anticipates taking plenty away from seeing Pradabsri face a faster, more reactive, "more explosive" Shigeoka.

 

Panya Pradabsri retained the WBC strawweight title against Norihito Tanaka in Thailand on June 28.

 

"It's gonna be interesting to see how he (Pradabsri) matches up in his next fight because then that gives us a pretty good understanding of where we need to be in the ring against him."

 

Winwood and the team behind him, notably respected trainer Angelo Hyder & manager Tony Tolj, are setting their sights on fights that give those making the decisions in boxing no choice but to offer chances at more belts.

 

In his previous two bouts the 25-year-old has claimed the WBC International titles at both light flyweight and strawweight.

 

It now a matter of extracting approach out of the vision available of potential future matchups and training at his base on the far north coast of NSW.

 

From what he has seen already, Winwood feels he has every chance of showing he belongs at the top of the tree.

 

"I've sure beaten some of the best already so I know that it's hard to go off three fights and every fight is a learning curve for me and kind of shows us where we are in the mix," he said.

 

"I think from everything we've seen that we do believe that I have a pretty big chance at taking on these guys sooner rather than later.

 

Winwood says he doesn't care who he joins in the ring next "as long as they've got something to offer me, in terms of rating positions."

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