Papua New Guinea Kick boxing Federation is off to a good start with all its events for 2026 set, both domestic as well as international events with much focus on giving fighters exposure to internation events.

This was revealed by the Kickboxing Federation President and Head-hunter, Mr. Stanley Nandex.

Mr. Nandex highlighted that the federation is off to a good start with 3 of the country’s best male fighters already in Melbourne Australia for an international fight.

“The three (3) male fighters have left the country yesterday, Wednesday 11th February for big fight this Saturday in Melbourne”.

Nandex added that the PNG team of fighters were in Australia last year with the ambition of world title contention in kickboxing; however, 3 fighters missed out when they lost, so these three fighters now will try for the second time to prove if they best fit to be contesting in the world titles.

“Mr. David Kingstone in the 80kg division, Clinton Hanku in the 65kg division and young Brendan Simbari, who is just 17 years old, will be fighting in the 65kg as well.”

“The total cost of sending these fighters over to Australia was paid off by the promoters in Australia, and here at the PNG Kickboxing Federation we are grateful for this support and assistance, as most times we will be out looking for sponsors.”

“This is a great opportunity given to us by the Australia Boxing Federation, and we hope our boys can pull some clean fights and secure some placings in the international fights”.

Nandex further added that this is their last chance to prove their worth on the internation arena, so they need to give it their all, because if they fail to win, they will not be considered again, opportunities will be given to other upcoming fighters.