Kickboxer James Gridley takes European title

PUBLISHED: 10:37 03 December 2012

James Gridley with Paul Haworth

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British kickboxing champion James Gridley from Star Kickboxing went head to head with the French National champion for the IKF European Middleweight titles this month.

A stylistic finish from the 19-year-old Gravesend teenager caught his opponent out leading to James walking away as European champion.

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Kickboxer James Gridley takes European title

British kickboxing champion James Gridley from Star Kickboxing went head to head with the French National champion for the IKF European Middleweight titles this month.

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