John Wayne Parr

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John Wayne Parr
Full name Wayne Gregory Parr
Nickname The Gunslinger
Nationality Flag of Australia Australia
Date of birth May 25, 1976 (1976-05-25) (age 32)
Fighting out of Gold Coast, Australia
Height 1.77 m (5 ft 9+12 in)
Weight 72 kg (158.7 lb/11.3 st)
Reach 71 in (180 cm)
Style Muay Thai
Stance Orthodox
Team Boonchu Gym [1]
Years active 16 (1992-present)
Boxing record
Total 13
Wins 10
By knockout 10
Losses 3
By knockout 0
Kickboxing record
Total 95
Wins 69
By knockout 34
Losses 26
By knockout 2
MMA record
Total 1
Wins 0
Losses 1
By submission 1
Other information
Spouse Angela Parr
Career boxing record from Boxrec

John Wayne "The Gunslinger" Parr a.k.a. JWP (born May 25, 1976) is a professional Australian super welterweight kickboxer, boxer and martial artist, fighting out of Boonchu Gym in Gold Coast, Australia. He is the current WMC Muay Thai World champion and a finalist in The Contender Asia.

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[edit] Biography & career

[edit] Early life

Wayne Parr began training in Taekwondo at the age of 11. As Parr was growing up, his family moved a lot and his mother helped him find a new gym each time they settled in a new place, in order to keep her son in training. At the age of sixteen, his family moved back to Queensland, and Parr began training with Blair Moore. Moore trained Parr for 13 fights, with Parr winning an Australian title (63kg) at the age of 17. A South Pacific title by 5th round knock out over Scott Lovelock was also won when Parr was 19.[1]

In 1995 Parr moved to Thailand and lived in a Muay Thai camp for four years, training in Pattaya and Bangkok, competing in 30 fights and winning two world titles. He was voted the Best Farang Fighter of the year in 1997, fought at Lumpinee Stadium three times, and at his first Thai King's birthday. In 1999 Parr moved back to Australia to open his own gym.[2]

[edit] The Contender Asia Finals

On April 12, 2008 Parr fought Yodsaenklai in Singapore for The Contender Asia title and USD $150,000. The fight was an emotional battle for Parr; just weeks before the contest, his father had been diagnosed with terminal cancer.[citation needed] His wife was also pregnant. Parr recovered from two knockdowns during the fight, but lost by unanimous decision.

[edit] Titles

  • 2008 WMC Contender Asia Runner up
  • 2007 WKBA World Champion defence
  • 2007 WMC Middleweight World champion
  • 2005 WKBA World Champion
  • 2004 S-1 World Middleweight tournament champion
  • 2001 Australian Boxing Middleweight Champion
  • 2001 Kings Cup Champion
  • 2000 IMF Kings Cup World Middleweight champion
  • 2000 ISKA World Middleweight champion
  • 1999 WMTC Australian Jr. Middleweight champion
  • 1994 WKA South Pacific Super Lightweight champion
  • 1992 WKA Australian Super Lightweight champion[3]

[edit] Awards

  • 2004 Fighter of the Year by IronLife Magazine
  • 2004 Fighter of the year by International Kickboxer Magazine
  • 1997 Best Farang Fighter in Thailand.

[edit] Kickboxing Record

70 Wins (34 (T)KO's, 35 Decisions), 26 Losses
Date Result Opponent Event Method Round Time
09/16/2008 Flag of the United Arab Emirates Dzhabar Askerov Evolution 14 "The Contenders", Brisbane, Australia
06/20/2008 Flag of Suriname Marco Pique International Muay Thai Fight Night, Montego Bay, Jamaica
04/12/2008 Loss Flag of Thailand Yodsaenklai Fairtex The Contender Asia Finale, Singapore Decision 5 3:00
01/20/2008 Win Flag of Japan Kozo Takeda Brave Hearts 7,WKBA World Titel, Tokyo, Japan KO 4 1:20
12/01/2007 Win Flag of Brazil Cosmo Alexandre Evolution 12, WMC World title, Brisbane, Australia Decision 5 3:00
10/00/2007 Win Flag of Russia Dzhabar Askerov The Contender Asia, Episode 14, Singapore Decision 5 3:00
10/00/2007 Win Flag of Switzerland Dominic Zidov The Contender Asia, Episode 11, Singapore KO (Right punch) 3 1:44
09/00/2007 Win Flag of France Rafik Bakkouri The Contender Asia, Episode 3, Singapore Decision 5 3:00
07/21/2007 Win Flag of South Korea Jun Kim K-1 Fighting Network KHAN 2007, Seoul, Korea Decision 3 3:00
11/25/2006 Win Flag of Australia Bruce Macfie Evolution 9 "Revenge or Repeat", Gold Coast, Australia Decision 5 3:00
09/16/2006 Win Flag of Australia Soren Monkongtong Evolution 8 "Final Count Down", Gold Coast, Australia KO (Right punch) 4
07/28/2006 Win Flag of Australia Greg Foley Jabout presents Destiny, Penrith, Australia Decision 5 3:00
06/02/2006 Loss Flag of Thailand Wanlop Sitpholek Evolution 7 "Fight for a Cause", Brisbane, Australia Decision (Split) 5 3:00
04/28/2006 Loss Flag of Thailand Oomsin Sitkuanam TITANS 3rd, Shin Nihon Kickboxing, Tokyo, Japan Decision (Majority) 3 3:00
03/12/2006 Loss Flag of the United Kingdom Steven Wakeling WBC Muay Thai Championships, London, England Decision 5 3:00
12/10/2005 Loss Flag of Thailand Yodsanklai Fairtex Xplosion 12 Super Fights, WBC World title, Gold Coast, Australia Decision 5 3:00
11/25/2005 Win Flag of Australia Bruce Macfie Evolution 6 "Two Tribes Go To War!", Gold Coast, Australia Decision 5 3:00
10/12/2005 Win Flag of Japan Toshiyuki Kinami K-1 World MAX 2005, Tokyo, Japan Decision 3 3:00
08/22/2005 Win Flag of Japan Kozo Takeda TITANS 2nd, Shin Nihon Kickboxing,WKBA World Titel, Tokyo, Japan KO (Right hook) 3 2:24
07/20/2005 Loss Flag of the Netherlands Albert Kraus K-1 World MAX 2006 World Tournament Final, Tokyo, Japan Decision 3 3:00
05/04/2005 Win Flag of New Zealand Shane Chapman K-1 World MAX 2006 World Tournament Open, Tokyo, Japan KO (Left Punch) 3 2:08
12/18/2004 Loss Flag of Thailand Sakmongkol Sithchuchok Xplosion Super Fight 2004 K-1 Challenge, Sydney, Australia Decision (2 Ext.R Split) 5 3:00
11/06/2004 Win Flag of Thailand Oomsin Sitkuanam TITANS 1st, Shin Nihon Kickboxing, Tokyo, Japan Decision 3 3:00
10/13/2004 Loss Flag of Russia Arslan Magomedov K-1 World MAX 2004 Final, Tokyo, Japan Decision (Ext.R Majority) 4 3:00
07/07/2004 Loss Flag of Thailand Buakaw Por. Pramuk K-1 World MAX 2004 World Tournament Final, Tokyo, Japan Decision (Ext.R Split) 4 3:00
05/22/2004 Win Flag of Belgium Gregory Swerts SuperLeague Switzerland 2004, Winterthur, Switzerland KO 4
04/07/2004 Win Flag of the United States Duane Ludwig K-1 World MAX 2004, Tokyo, Japan Decision 3 3:00
03/20/2004 Win Flag of Austria Fadi Merza SuperLeague Italy 2004, Padova, Italy Decision 5 3:00
03/04/2004 Win Flag of Thailand Nuangtrakarn S1 World Championships 2004, Bangkok, Thailand Decision 3 3:00
03/04/2004 Win Flag of France Jean-Charles Skarbowsky S1 World Championships 2004, Bangkok, Thailand TKO (Referee stoppage) 3 0:40
03/04/2004 Win Flag of Russia Magomed Magomedov S1 World Championships 2004, Bangkok, Thailand Decision 3 3:00
12/06/2003 Loss Flag of Germany Kamal El Amrani SuperLeague Netherlands 2003, Rotterdam, Netherlands Decision 5 3:00
07/04/2003 Win Flag of Japan Ryuji Goto Shoot boxing, Tokyo, Japan KO (2 Ext.R) 7
04/27/2003 Win Flag of Japan Hiroyuki Doi Xplosion 4 "Shoot boxing vs Muay Thai 3", Sydney, Australia KO (Jumping knee strike) 4 2:23
02/00/2003 Win Flag of Japan Ryuji Goto Shoot boxing, Tokyo, Japan Decision 5 3:00
11/26/2002 Loss Flag of Greece Mike Zambidis K-1 Oceania MAX 2002, Melbourne, Australia Decision 3 3:00
11/26/2002 Win Flag of New Zealand Shane Chapman K-1 Oceania MAX 2002, Melbourne, Australia KO (Straight right punch) 3
11/26/2002 Win Flag of New Zealand Alex Tui K-1 Oceania MAX 2002, Melbourne, Australia TKO (Corner stoppage) 3 1:30
10/25/2002 Win Flag of Australia Scott Bannan Boonchu Cup, Southport, Australia Decision 5 3:00
06/01/2002 Win Flag of the United States Baxter Humby World Championship Kickboxing, Bernalillo, NM TKO 3
03/23/2002 Win Flag of Thailand Rodtung Wor-Taveekeat Kickboxing @ Stardust Casino, Las Vegas, NV Decision 5 3:00
12/05/2001 Win Flag of Portugal Miguel Marques Kings Cup, Bangkok, Thailand Decision 3 3:00
12/05/2001 Win Flag of Thailand Duen Easarn Kings Cup, Bangkok, Thailand Decision 3 3:00
12/05/2000 Win Flag of Thailand Orono Por.Muang U-Bon Kings Cup, IMF World title, Bangkok, Thailand Decision 5 3:00
10/13/2000 Win Flag of Australia Scott Bannan K-1 Queensland 2000, ISKA World title, Brisbane, Australia KO (Right knee strike) 2 2:09
06/17/2000 Win Flag of Australia Oliver Olsen The Ashes Muay Thai Megashow, Brisbane, Australia TKO
05/20/2000 Win Flag of Australia Darren Reece Boonchu Cup Muay Thai Explosion, Southport, Australia TKO 2
02/04/2000 Loss Flag of New Zealand Shane Chapman Judgement Day Super 8 , Melbourne, Australia Decision 3 3:00
02/04/2000 Loss Flag of Australia Daniel Dawson Judgement Day Super 8 , Melbourne, Australia Decision (Ext. R) 4 3:00
12/05/1999 Win Flag of Thailand Plangit Sor.Praporn Kings Cup, Bangkok, Thailand Decision 5 3:00
10/03/1999 Win Flag of Australia John Myles Gold Coast Encounter, Southport, Australia
05/23/1999 Win Flag of Australia Daniel Dawson Explosion I, Gold Coast, Australia Decision 5 3:00
04/25/1998 Win Flag of Japan Takayuki Kohiruimaki J-Network, Tokyo, Japan Decision 5 3:00
12/05/1997 Loss Flag of Thailand Wihoknoi Ch.Malithong Kings Cup,Samutprakarn, Thailand Decision 5 3:00
09/13/1997 Win Flag of Thailand Nueangtrakarn Samutprakarn, Thailand KO 3
08/17/1997 Loss Flag of Thailand Nueangtrakarn Chachoengsao, Thailand Decision 5 3:00
07/06/1997 Loss Flag of Thailand Orono Por.Muang U-Bon Chachoengsao, Thailand TKO (Referee stoppage) 3 0:56
05/31/1997 Win Flag of Thailand Joe Louis Muangsurin Lumpinee Stadium, Bangkok, Thailand KO 2
04/29/1997 Win Flag of Thailand Dej Por.Nobnom Lumpinee Stadium, Bangkok, Thailand KO 4
03/15/1997 Win Flag of Thailand Rak-Thae Muangsurin Satul, Thailand KO 3

[edit] Professional Boxing

10 Wins (10 TKOs), 3 Losses.
Date Result Opponent Event Method Round
06/13/2003 Loss Flag of Cameroon Sakio Bika Auburn RSL Club, Auburn, New South Wales, Australia Decision 12
04/13/2003 Win Flag of Australia Mike Cope Carrara Sports Complex, Carrara, Queensland, Australia KO 1
10/24/2001 Loss Flag of Scotland Ian McLeod Palladium Nightclub, Surfers Paradise, Queensland, Australia Decision 12
09/21/2001 Win Flag of Pakistan Rasheed Baloch Southport, Queensland, Australia TKO 5
08/17/2001 Loss Flag of AustraliaNader Hamdan The Octagon, Sydney, Australia Decision 12
07/08/2001 Win Flag of Ukraine Andriy Khamula Conrad Jupiters Casino, Broadbeach, Queensland, Australia TKO 10
06/08/2001 Win Flag of Samoa Moroni Schwalger Westpac Trust Centre, Christchurch, New Zealand TKO 1
03/16/2001 Win Flag of Australia Brad Mayo Coogee-Randwick RSL Club, Sydney, Australia TKO 6
12/17/2000 Win Flag of Australia Byron Lucas Palladium Night Club, Surfers Paradise, Queensland, Australia KO 1
07/28/2000 Win Flag of Australia Brandon Wood Seagulls Leagues Club, Tweed Heads, New South Wales, Australia KO 6
06/30/2000 Win Flag of Australia John Keong Seagulls Leagues Club, Tweed Heads, New South Wales, Australia TKO 4
02/13/1998 Win Flag of Australia Vance Watterson Ipswich Showgrounds, Ipswich, Queensland, Australia KO 1
01/29/1998 Win Flag of Australia Jim Shannon Southport RSL Club, Southport, Australia TKO 2

[edit] Mixed Martial Arts

0 Wins, 1 Loss.
Date Result Opponent Event Method Round Time
02/04/2007 Loss Flag of Australia Tony Bonello King of the Cage "Lords of War", Penrith, Australia Submission (Tap out) 1 0:20

[edit] See also

[edit] External links

[edit] References

  1. ^ Parr, Wayne. "John Wayne Parr Biography". www.boonchu.com. Retrieved on 2008-03-31.
  2. ^ Parr, Wayne. "About me:". www.myspace.com. Retrieved on 2008-03-31.
  3. ^ Parr, Wayne. "Fighter Bio: John Wayne Parr". www.evolutionpromotions.com.au. Retrieved on 2008-03-31.
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