Jamaica will be my 100th fight!

[JWP]

Just a little trivia but Buakaw in Jamaica will be my 100th fight. I had my first fight when I was 14yo and on the 25th of May will be 33yo, it feels as though it has taken bloody forever but finally made it and it will be against one of the best fighters on the planet on the biggest Muay Thai show in the world.
I remember when I started how I couldnt wait to reach 10 fights, then 20, then 50. After Buakaw I can raise my bat in Aussie cricket style to finally hit a century of fights. I hope I can keep fighting for a few more years yet as I still feel young, but just look old :(. If Peter Aerts can keep going I hope I can follow in his foot steps.
Now all I have to do is win (big ask but not impossible) and it really will be a fight to remember.
Thanks to everyone that has supported me all these years as your the people that make me excited to fight in front of and make my fighting enjoyable.

[Hellfighter]

have fun mate, you're the BEST in Australia by far and deserve everything you've acheived in your career

[kathy]

Well HAPPY BIRTHDAY... for the 25th!
Hope Champions of Champions is on PPV here???

[don c]

i remember watching a very young 'wonderkick' fight nugget back in the old tribal days. its been inspirational watching you grow into the fighter and champion that you have become.

well done on reaching your tonne and good luck for the fight. win,lose or draw you always do your country proud

[Makaba]

Congratulations on your century. You are the greatest cricketer,whoops I mean muay thai fighter this country has produced.Hope you do us all proud in Jamaica By the way, being a bit of an artist and a huge fan of yours I have drawn a picture of you recently. I would like to post it on this forum and send you a copy also.How do I post pictures on here and where can I send you a copy?

[JWP]

Wow Makaba, Thats really crazy, I hope I am not naked?? other wise you would need a really big peice of canvas to draw it on because you know, I have really really long............arms.
my gym address is:
Boonchu Gym,
7/9 Kortum Dr,
Burleigh Heads,
Qld 4220

Thank you so much, excited to see how it looks.

[imported_n/a]

email it to me Kane and Ill put it up for you.
sales@landscapes.net.au

[Makaba]

quote:Originally posted by JWP

Wow Makaba, Thats really crazy, I hope I am not naked?? other wise you would need a really big peice of canvas to draw it on because you know, I have really really long............arms.
my gym address is:
Boonchu Gym,
7/9 Kortum Dr,
Burleigh Heads,
Qld 4220

Thank you so much, excited to see how it looks.


You will notice I did draw it from the waist up.

[Makaba]

quote:Originally posted by Russ

email it to me Kane and Ill put it up for you.
sales@landscapes.net.au

Thanks Russ.Will email it to you asap.

[JWP]

I seen the drawing already!

http://img34.imageshack.us/img34/4386/stick2n.jpg (http://img34.imageshack.us/my.php?image=stick2n.jpg)

[seanmcgrath]

quote:Originally posted by JWP

I seen the drawing already!

Haha I wouldn't say you're exactly a 'stick' either Jdub. I really can't wait for this fight. What a match up! The form you're in at the moment, and Buakaw's ability even though he doesn't seem his best at the moment. Best of luck for your preparation and the fight. It's a good thing you picked up no injuries at all from Zambo so you can take all that prep into your fight in Jamaica. Hope its 100 not out (whatever that might mean)

[GUVNER]

Congratulations on the century mate. You couldn't ask for a better representative of the sport and Australia.

If i can be half the fighter you are at the end of my career il be a happy chappy.

Now where are my pants...

[Heeta]

all the best jwp.
its alll yours bro

[imported_n/a]

http://landscapes.net.au/JWP/JWP 1.jpg

[imported_n/a]

geez you got some talent there Maky

[kathy]

Wow that's a great drawing... look at those rippling abs!

[Kano]

That looks sensational, Great work Makaba.
And good luck for the fight JWP!!

[nagas]

Wow awesome drawing Makaba, your really good.
Good luck in your 100th fight JWP hopefully you can get revenge on Baukaw in your rematch, even though the rules are different this time.

[Makaba]

Thanks very much for putting the picture up Russ.

Hope you like it Wayne. I'm pretty happy the way it turned out but could do a much better job had I done the picture bigger.Very hard to draw faces at such a small size(actual picture size is about 11" x 14"). Probably would have looked better if I shaded it a little darker too. I'm still pretty inexperienced in drawing so hopefully my drawings will keep getting better as I go on.

[JWP]

Wow, that is amazing, Thank you so much. Even my hair looks real. When it comes in the mail I will be getting that bad boy framed and straight to the pool room (um, I dont have a pool, or a room, DOH!) so it will take pride and place in my gym somewhere.
Cant thank you enough mate, that would have taken a while to make up for sure and thank you for your time. I feel truely honored you would make that up for me, waking up to see that makes it feel like its my birthday already.
I keep saying it but really really thank you.
(hope you dont mind if I use it for my facebook/myspace profile?)

[Makaba]

quote:Originally posted by JWP

Wow, that is amazing, Thank you so much. Even my hair looks real. When it comes in the mail I will be getting that bad boy framed and straight to the pool room (um, I dont have a pool, or a room, DOH!) so it will take pride and place in my gym somewhere.
Cant thank you enough mate, that would have taken a while to make up for sure and thank you for your time. I feel truely honored you would make that up for me, waking up to see that makes it feel like its my birthday already.
I keep saying it but really really thank you.
(hope you dont mind if I use it for my facebook/myspace profile?)

Just happy you like it.Feel free to use it on your facebook/my space profile.
I'll make a deal with you. How about I send 2 pictures. One a copy and the other the original. You keep the original. Would it be possible to sign the copy and send back to me so I can hang it in my imaginary pool room.Promise I won't sell it on ebay if you do this for me.Would really appreciate if you could do this but is o.k if you can not.

[Aaron Kerr]

Wow, that drawing is pretty damn good!

You've got some talent there dude.

All the very best with the fight JWP, and congrats on the hundy.

[JWP]

Deal Makaba, least I could do. When I sign it does it have to be my name or can I just put a X?

[kocho]

the drawing looks tuff
good wrk

[Makaba]

quote:Originally posted by JWP

Deal Makaba, least I could do. When I sign it does it have to be my name or can I just put a X?

As long as you don't put a X through the whole picture. That would make me cry.

[samuaythai]

Awesome pic Mak and congrats on the 100 JWP.

[DanielBoonchu]

quote:Originally posted by Makaba

quote:Originally posted by JWP

Wow, that is amazing, Thank you so much. Even my hair looks real. When it comes in the mail I will be getting that bad boy framed and straight to the pool room (um, I dont have a pool, or a room, DOH!) so it will take pride and place in my gym somewhere.
Cant thank you enough mate, that would have taken a while to make up for sure and thank you for your time. I feel truely honored you would make that up for me, waking up to see that makes it feel like its my birthday already.
I keep saying it but really really thank you.
(hope you dont mind if I use it for my facebook/myspace profile?)

Just happy you like it.Feel free to use it on your facebook/my space profile.
I'll make a deal with you. How about I send 2 pictures. One a copy and the other the original. You keep the original. Would it be possible to sign the copy and send back to me so I can hang it in my imaginary pool room.Promise I won't sell it on ebay if you do this for me.Would really appreciate if you could do this but is o.k if you can not.

*as makaba is typing this he also has a window open for "JWP drawing signed by JWP" starting price:.....on ebay

[don c]

wow,thats a sweet piece of art makaba! clean lines,great consistency through shading...you ever thought of becoming a tattooist?

if you could transfer that level of technique to skin,you'd be minted son[8D]

[seanmcgrath]

that's some top draw work right there makaba. if you think you're inexperienced, cant wait to see what you come up with later on!

[Voice]

JWP, did you ever see that movie 'The Fan' with DeNiro and Snipes?[:0];)
Good job Makaba, very talented.

[Makaba]

quote:Originally posted by don c

wow,thats a sweet piece of art makaba! clean lines,great consistency through shading...you ever thought of becoming a tattooist?

if you could transfer that level of technique to skin,you'd be minted son[8D]


Wouldn't mind giving tattooing a go but I think it's a different art in itself.If given the opportunity and some guinea pigs to practice on, would love to.

[Makaba]

*as makaba is typing this he also has a window open for "JWP drawing signed by JWP" starting price:.....on ebay
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Heh...Heh...Heh....[}:)]

[HAMMER]

NICE work Makaba!

JWP 100 quality fights my friend, working hard to get the show on Main Event as a PPV so all your Aussie followers can see your Centenary fight, and the other Aussies including Angie, Carnage, Paul "The Sting" and Eugene taking on the best for World titles.. plus 5 other WMC World titles up for grabs! what a way to celebrate the 100!

[seanmcgrath]

quote:Originally posted by HAMMER


NICE work Makaba!

JWP 100 quality fights my friend, working hard to get the show on Main Event as a PPV so all your Aussie followers can see your Centenary fight, and the other Aussies including Angie, Carnage, Paul "The Sting" and Eugene taking on the best for World titles.. plus 5 other WMC World titles up for grabs! what a way to celebrate the 100!


Please do. I think this will get quite a few people tuning in. Im definately happy to pay to watch such a quality night of fights

[brave]

That would be awesome! would ppv aswell.

[HAMMER]

Hopefully get a few watching and encourage more Muay Thai and Kickboxing world events as PPV's here,
With 10 World titles and 5 of Australia's best fighting its going to be a hard show to Top!