South Leauge Extreme Kickboxing

Atlanta, Georgia

Ryan “The Lion” Madigan makes successful return in AtlantaAfter spending over a year away from the ring, Ryan “The Lion” Madigan once again showed why he is widely considered to be one of the top kick-boxers in the170 lb class. Madigan gained a unanimous decision victory over Jeff Perry (6-3) at Lane Collyer’s Extreme Kickboxing Challenge (USMTA sanctioned) this past weekend in Atlanta, GA. Madigan now 6-1 (3 KO’s) as a pro and the current IKF East Coast Super Middleweight Champion, is scheduled to take on Rasheed Lee on October 23rd for the USKBA Super Middleweight title. After a very accomplished amateur career (18-2), Madigan was slowed by a leg injury which kept him out of action for nearly 18 months but now at one hundred percent Madigan says it’s time to make his run to a world title. Trained by legendary boxing coach Lorenzo Scott and former K-1 star Mark “The Shark” Miller, the 27 year old Madigan has his sights set on a future ISKA title but is taking it one fight at a time in the process. Counting his October title fight in Michigan, Madigan may fight as many as three more times in 2004. Ryan credits his trainers and sponsors (Real Fight Gear, Griffon-Rawl Gym) for a successful run so far, but promises he is far from finished.For tickets or event info on the October 23rd USKBA fight card in Michigan, email info@prokarateweekly.com. Ryan Madigan will be making a LIVE appearance this Wednesday night on PKW to discuss his recent win and upcoming title fight with Rasheed Lee. PRO KARATE WEEKLY (PKW) can be heard live exclusively on http://www.sportstalkcleveland.com/ and/or http://www.prokarateweekly.com/ Wednesday nights from 9 to 10:30 pm EST. All shows are archived so fans can listen to the show if they have missed a live broadcast. Archives, sound bytes, interviews, rumors, and all of the latest martial arts news are available daily by logging onto http://www.prokarateweekly.com/.Fans are encouraged to contribute to the show by calling during live broadcasts to 1-866-371-4STC on our national toll free hotline or email PKW live at Studio@sportstalkcleveland.com. For all other Pro Karate Weekly questions please email info@prokarateweekly.com. Written by:Greg Kalikas - SportsTalkCleveland.com Regional Director Marketing & SalesPro Karate Weekly - Executive Producergkalikas@sportstalkcleveland.com (330) 324-3034