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CLONLARA woman Trisha Mason confirmed her status as one of the rising stars of Irish kickboxing by claiming victory at the recent John Hoban Kickboxing tournament.
Mason was part of the Ennis Kick- boxing Club that travelled to Limer- ick to take part in one of the newest tournaments on the Irish kickboxing calendar.
While club members performed with distinction at the tournament, the real glory of the day belonged to Mason who achieved a near flaw-
less victory over the experienced and highly fancied Cliona Goodwin.
Ennis Kickboxing Clubs quickest rising star boasts an impressive near- ly flawless fight record of six fights five wins and on controversial split decision. Mason’s preparation for the bout was far from ideal.
The east Clare woman took her fight at just one hours notice against a heavier and much vaunted oppo- nent. But that proved far from dis- ruptive for Mason, who produced an assured and confident performance that ranks among the best in her fledgling career.
From the moment the bell went, the Clonlara Cyclone was a whirlwind of devastating hand and leg combi- nations that her opponent had no an- Swer to.
The fight ended as a (TKO) techni- cal knockout when the stunned Clio- na Goodwin simply could no longer defend herself against the much stronger and skillful Mason, who is now well on her way to challenging at the very top for the ladies 60kg Irish Kickboxing Federation title.
Mason wasn’t the only Clare com- petitor who performed well in Lim- erick as two of her Ennis teammates
achieved notable success as well.
Adam Leyden re-affirmed his po- sition as one of Ireland’s best young kickboxers when he retained his title and status as Ireland’s number one 60kg
Fighter Seamus Geoghegan, anoth- er fighter from the Ennis kickboxing stable, ensured a good day for the club when he also added yet another victory to his fight record.
Anyone wishing to join these fighters, martial arts and fitness enthusiasts please contact Tony O’Donnell on O87 2796401 or enniskickboxing@hotmail.com.