Abdallah becomes World Kickboxing Association Cruiserweight champion

AMMAN — Jordan has a new world champion after professional kickboxer Amer Abdallah knocked out Britain’s Daniel Hughes to win the World Kickboxing Association (WKA) Cruiserweight World Title in Lockport, New York, according to a statement from the Jordan Olympic Committee News Service. [caption id="attachment_1057" align="alignleft" width="300"] Amer Abdallah celebrates…

All systems go for WKA title fight

Lockport hosts WKA world title fight tonight: Abdallah vs. Hughes BY JOHN D'ONOFRIO  john.donofrio@lockportjournal.com For many, tonight's professional fight card at the Kenan Arena is just the beginning. For Lockport native Amer Abdallah, it's a closing chapter. Abdallah, one of the Lock City's greatest ring champions and life-long MMA ambassadors,…

Fight of the century

It's Abdallah versus Hughes Saturday night for the WKA world championship BY JOHN D'ONOFRIO    john.donofrio@lockportjournal.com Ventura. Hicks. Hackmer. Cuillo. Taylor. Gill. Esposito. Ford. All had tremendous ring careers, making a name for themselves not only their hometown of Lockport, N.Y., but at venues, big and small, throughout the United…