Calladine revels in new environment

SO FAR, so good for Wayne Calladine, who began his kickboxing career with success last weekend in Jersey.

Fighting at one of the sister isle's regular tournaments at the Mayfair Hotel, boxer-cum-kickboxer Calladine earned an impressive points victory over home fighter Jamie Venton after three gruelling rounds.

He admitted that it was a step up from the norm, but something he will be continuing for at least the near future.

'It was a really good result because I didn't know what to expect,' he said.

'It was a lot harder than I thought it would be and I felt quite run down after it.'

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