«I trained a lot and I hope to be improved. So I agreed to get back in the ring." So Elisabetta Canalis ready to challenge alla Venaria Palace in Turin Angelica Donati in a kickboxing fight with the rules of the kick light style : punches above the belt, full body kicks, but without sinking the punches at full power because the knock out is not allowed.
In the event, scheduled for June 24th as part of the "Night of Kick and Punch 14 - Black Tie Edition" , the two athletes will wear helmets and shin guards. The expected distance is three rounds of one and a half minutes each.
Both train with a former world champion: Elisabetta Canalis is followed by Angelo Valente, while Angelica Donati is followed by Massimo Liberati.
«It was my teacher who suggested that I enter the ring again », explains Elisabetta Canalis. «Despite a tiring year for me at an organizational level, I decided to accept». «In any case – he continues – it will be fun and it will be an opportunity to share a new and important experience with the team with which I have been preparing for a long time . Angelo made me discover kickboxing and guided me in its exploration. He and the whole Kick and Punch team, thanks to the passion for this discipline, manage to inspire others through rigor, sacrifice and humility».
«I train every day – comments Angelica Donati – for at least an hour and I dedicate myself above all to kickboxing techniques. The technique I do best is the side kick. I also do athletic training. I am 24 years old and have been practicing kickboxing for 4 years. Massimo Liberati has been following me for a year. Previously, I practiced muay thai for one year. In addition to kicks and punches, muay thai includes elbows, knees and throws (but when the opponent is on the ground, the attack must be stopped). They asked me to challenge Elisabetta Canalis a month ago, I took two or three days to reflect and then I accepted. When I train, I always think that sooner or later I will play an important match. I am convinced that this is my chance to do something important. I'm not a professional kickboxer and therefore it's unlikely I'll get a better offer than this one."
