Martine Michieletto officially declares her departure from professional life
Kickboxing Chaos at Oktagon Valle d'Aosta: A Night to Remember!
Jumping right into the heart of Courmayeur, we find ourselves at the electrifying Oktagon Valle d'Aosta event, where the action was all about kickboxing and Muay Thai. The evening was far from ordinary, filled with unexpected twists and heartbreaking moments.
The highly anticipated match between Valdostan champion Martine Michieletto and the formidable Portuguese Déborah Evora in the 57 kg Iska category, left many stunned as Martine was knocked out in the third round. Déborah strutted away with the victory, celebrating her newfound title. Yet, the night took an emotional turn as Martine announced her retirement, sending chills down the Courmayeur crowd. The decision stemmed from a health predicament - an autoimmune thyroid disease that had been increasingly challenging her competitive edge in recent years. As the tears fell and the hugs poured, the Courmayeur evening was undeniably Martine Michieletto's.
Fights Gone Wild
Despite the heavy loss, Fighting Club Valle d'Aosta found solace in the brilliant victory of Pietro Bellini, who fought against Dennis Tardanico (Team Kombat Torino) in the Fight Code Rules' 58 kg category. The super heavyweight K1 Kickboxing World Championship battle between Mattia Faraoni and Italian-naturalized Romanian Claudiu Istrate went sideways when Istrate dished out some forbidden blows to Faraoni's neck. The referee stepped in to halt the match, disqualifying Istrate, and handing the belt to the brave Roman.
The Iska World Championship in the 75 kg category also had its shocking moment, as the Italian-Moroccan Moustapha Haida (Asd Rua 67) delivered a knockout blow to the reigning champion Christian Guiderdone (Dojo Team) in the second round. The Courmayeur ring was also the birthplace of a potential new Muay Thai star, Oscar Cambiaghi, a Lottatori Milano fighter born in 2006. He dominated Swiss athlete Loik Rouge, who had triple match experience under his belt.
A Brief Look:
Martine Michieletto's current rank as the fourth-best kickboxer in the Combat Press rankings suggests she remains an active force in the sport. However, there's no specific mention of health issues leading to her retirement in the information available[1]. For the most current and accurate details, it's best to consult recent interviews or official statements from Martine or her management team.
The highly anticipated match in the world of kickboxing between Martine Michieletto and Deborah Evora ended with a shocking turn when Martine was knocked out in the third round. However, the night also saw a spirited sports comeback as Pietro Bellini from Fighting Club Valle d'Aosta won a brilliant victory in a forbidden blow-marred Super Heavyweight K1 Kickboxing World Championship match.
