TWO Barnsley schoolboys fought it out for the International Combat Organisation’s English K1 kickboxing title.
Penistone’s Charlie Herbert, who represents The Combat Academy, triumphed over Mason Crawford, who represented Wombwell-based Submission MMA in the 52kg category in Leeds on Saturday.
Charlie, 14, delivered an ‘outstanding performance’ to beat the bigger and older fighter who was a late replacement for an original opponent.
Charlie stayed composed under pressure and showcased sharp boxing skills with some spectacular head kicks helping secure a unanimous victory.
“I’ve been training for eight years now starting when I was six,” Charlie said.
“I tried football but didn’t enjoy it, but I took to kickboxing immediately.
“I hope to go on and win an ICO world title.”
By James Bovington
