Trevor TNT Smandych

Trevor Smandych is one of the most outstanding fighters to emerge from Canada, with a raft of international titles under his belt. Entering the world of martial arts at 11 and training in traditional karate under renowned coach Mike Miles, Trevor switched to Muay Thai and Kickboxing at 13, preferring the full contact allowed for these disciplines. After winning his first fight at 16 against a bigger opponent, coach Miles gave Trevor the nickname ‘TNT’ for his sudden and often lethal explosions in the ring.

Trevor chalked up 36 amateur wins and including the IFMA Canadian Superlightweight Muay Thai Champion title the IKF North American Superlightweight Full Contact and Kickboxing Champion titles in 1998, and the WKA World and Intercontinental Superlightweight Muay Thai Champion titles in 1999. Trevor has represented Canada at the IFMA World Championships Turning pro soon after, Trevor continued his winning ways, capturing three WMC titles and two CMAX titles from 20002004.

Trevor also won the Muaythai against Drug Title in Thailand held in honor of His Royal Highness the Prince of Thailand . Outside the ring, Trevor is an instructor whose technical accuracy and genuine nature makes him an excellent coach. His armory includes superb elbow and knee skills, and a deadly roundhouse kick. His professional fight record stands at 24 wins (11 KOs), 4 losses and 1 draw from 29 bouts. Trevor’s ambition is to be a Professional World Muay Thai Champion.

Trevor is a Canadian fighter who represents Mike Mile's National Kickboxing gym in Calgary. Trevor has a professional record of 24-4-1.

Trevor started training in early 1991 in traditional Shorinryu Karate under his coach Mr. Mike Miles, then in 1994 he changed to Muay Thai and Kickboxing.

Personal Information

• Name: Trevor TNT Smandych
• Country: Canada

Technorati : Asian Contender, Trevor TNT Smandych

16 fighters of the Contender Asia 2008 including Trevor Smandych

16 fighters of the Contender Asia 2008. 16 fighters from 12 countries. The more detail about each fighters will be available soon. Here we go:

1. Alain Sylvestre from Canada
2. Bruce Macfie from Australia
3. David Pacquette from England
4. Dzhabar Askerov from United Arab Emirates
5. James Martinez from USA
6. John Wayne Parr from Australia
7. Naruepol Fairtex from Thailand
8. Jose Pitu Sans from Spain
9. Rafik Bakkouri from France
10. Sean Wright from Scotland
11. Soren Mongkontong from Australia
12. Trevor Smandych from Canada
13. Yodsaenklai from Thailand
14. “Yukay” Joakim Karlsson from Sweden
15. Zig Zach from Singapore
16. Zidov Dominik from Switzerland

Asian muscle mayhem attracts Canadian fighters Trevor Smandych and Alain Sylvestre

A reality show with blood, guts, heart-tugging drama and a dash of comedy is making waves in the Far East. Contender Asia, the Asian version of the American boxing reality show pits the thoughts and actions of 16 hand-picked Muay Thai fighters from around the world.

The show follows 16 aspiring kickboxers including two Canadians from training camp through an evolving series of outdoor challenges and real, sanctioned matches over 16 episodes. For the first eight episodes, the winner of the fight-of-the-week will be rewarded with a guaranteed spot in the Quarter Finals. After four weeks of these Quarter Finals, two weeks of Semi-Finals will follow. The total prize pool is US$250,000.

In the show’s last week, the final victor will claim the title of Contender Champion and the money prize. The two Canadians on the show are Trevor Smandych and Alain Sylvestre, the current holder of Canada’s Middleweight Muay Thai Championship title.

The Contender Asia website says Quebec-born Alain lives in Ottawa and trains at Ronin MMA. A hard worker, he puts a lot of heart into his fights and will be a tough opponent to wear down. Alain has fought at many international events around the world.

Trevor Smandych is one of the most outstanding fighters to emerge from Canada, with a raft of international titles under his belt. Entering the world of martial arts at 11 and training in traditional karate under renowned coach Mike Miles, Trevor switched to Muay Thai and kickboxing at 13, preferring the full contact form allowed in these disciplines. After winning his first fight at 16 against a much larger opponent, coach Miles gave Trevor the nickname ‘TNT’ for his sudden and often lethal explosions in the ring.

Trevor has represented Canada at the IFMA World Championships. Outside the ring, Trevor is an instructor whose technical accuracy and genuine nature makes him an excellent coach. His armory includes superb elbow and knee skills, and a deadly roundhouse kick. Trevor’s ambition is to be a Professional World Muay Thai Champion.

At a press conference held in Singapore recently, Riaz Mehta, the CEO of Imagine Omni Media and executive producer of Contender Asia, said: “We have established a new standard in Asian television and raised the bar in Asian productions based in Asia. Putting together this program, we’ve done an Asian first, it was made here, and it’s being distributed in the United States.”