TEENAGE kickboxing champion Max Emeny won two golds and a silver at the WKO World Open Championship held at Metrodome.
Max, who turned 17 in June and lives in Worsbrough, now has a medal collection which weights 12 kilograms.
Max, who trains at the Combat Academy in Wombwell, said: “I’ve trained as a kickboxer as far back as I can remember. I guess I’ve done well to sport 12 kilos of medals plus quite a few trophies. But it’s what I love.
“It’s made me who I am. Such success as I’ve had is down to high-quality teaching and training from my coaches Mick Crossland and Gasan Gindra.”
Max is hoping to represent Team England at the ISKA World Championships in Brisbane, Australia in October. He has been to the championship twice before and has been funding himself through sponsored spars, with the hope of winning a gold medal.
“The truth is I enjoy the art of fighting. It’s exhilarating. There can be a beautiful brutality to it. Although I’ve hurt some opponents, there’s no cruelty.
“Fighters expect to be tested and challenged and relish rough and tumble.”
Individuals or companies interested in sponsoring Max should contact Steph Rowett at: stephcrowett@gmail.com.
