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Big Bad Bazley challenges The Pilgrim Ryan Williams for Heavyweight title May 29 in Perth

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Credit: Mike O'Hara/ Dragon Fire Boxing   Press Release: April 6, 2026 By Dragon Fire Boxing - May 29th, Dragon Fire Boxing hits the Metro City Arena for the second time this year for 54th Edition of the Iconic Thunderdome series with a stacked card. One of the main events features undefeated Michael “Big Bad” Bazley 2-0 taking of Ryan Williams for the Western Australian State Championship Bazley opened up about his title fight challenge; “For years, people around me like teammates, coaches, and friends told me I had what it takes to be a champion and that I could beat these guys if I really put my mind to it. At the time though, I was just happy staying active and doing it for fun.” “One of my close mates and I used to joke all the time about me becoming champion. It was always something we laughed about until he passed away in 2025.” “That hit me like a lightning bolt and changed everything. From that moment, I knew I couldn’t treat this like a hobby anymore. I ha...

Holly McMath looks to make a statement in high-stakes trilogy fight

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Press Release: March 5, 2026 By Lewis Moss - On March 13, Dragon Fire Boxing Promotions returns to the Metro City Arena for their first event of the year. Credit: Mike O'Hara/Dragon Fire Boxing    In the main event, Ryan Daye looks to continue his climb back up the boxing ranks when he fights Jaidyn Chin for the WBC Australasian Silver Super Middleweight Title.   Earlier in the card, the rivalry between Holly McMath and Sarah Higginson finally comes to a close in their highly anticipated trilogy fight.   When speaking with McMath, she made it clear that no stone has been left unturned in preparation.   “I am very excited about this fight, I've changed a lot in my camp,” McMath said.    “I've sacrificed more than I ever have. I've moved [to Big Rigs Gym] and I’m training with more intensity.    “There's no way I'm going to lose, this has been a long camp.”   Back in April 2025, the two women met for the first time. Despite a dominating di...

ThunderDome 52 Results From Metro City Nightclub, Perth, Australia

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Credit: Mike O'Hara/Dragon Fire Boxing  Press Release: November 26, 2025 By Lewis Moss - Last night, (Friday, November 28th) DragonFire Promotions returned to the Metro City Night Club for their final event of the year.   The main event saw Lewis Clarke defeat Bilal Seidu to put himself in pole position for a shot at the State Cruiserweight Title .   The undercard saw Sherwyn Watkins claim championship gold, along with other exciting prospects.   Bilal Seidu vs Lewis Clarke II In the main event of the evening, Lewis Clarke defeated Bilal Seidu in their highly anticipated rematch to win the Interim WA State Cruiserweight Championship.   Back in August, the two fought for the first time in what was said to be a Cruiserweight title eliminator.    Despite many believing Seidu had done enough to get the victory, it was Clarke who walked away with the controversial split decision.   Both men started off the fight on the front foot, eage...

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

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Credit: Mike O'Hara Dragon Fire Boxing   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 ...

ThunderDome 52 Card Preview:

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Press Release: November 18, 2025 By Lewis Moss -  Credit:Mike O'Hara/Dragon Fire Boxing  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 decisio...

Belated Thunderdome 51 Results From Perth, Metro City Australia

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Credit: Mike O'Hara Dragon Fire Boxing  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 fi...

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

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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   Credit: Mike O'Hara/Dragon Fire Boxing  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 th...

Alex Winwood Eyes Next Opponents In Pursuit Of World Title Dream

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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. Credit: Mike O'Hara/Dragon Fire Boxing    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 ...