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Ian Young vs Uwe Menzzer – The Trilogy Finally Happened
Eighteen years after their last clash. Seven months of waiting. Two cancellations. One unfinished story. At long last, the trilogy between Ian Young of Saintfield, Northern Ireland, and Uwe Menzer of Rostock, Germany finally came to its conclusion — and what a moment it was. This was more than a fight. This was a bookend to two remarkable careers.
Celebrating the end of their trilogy match - When the judges rendered their decision, it was the red corner — Ian Young — who edged the victory. The crowd erupted for both men.
Ian Young, a former Irish League football star turned top-flight kickboxer, had already met Menzer twice in their prime. Uwe, a former WKN world champion renowned for his power and grit, had been the perfect rival. Time moved on, life moved on, and both men stepped away from the sport — but one final chapter waited to be written.
And it was Ian’s son, Jude, who unknowingly turned the key.
Jude, now a young fighter training at ProKick, wanted to compete on the same show as his father. Ian agreed — but only if he could share the very same fight card. And with that, the trilogy was reborn.
A Veteran’s Battle — One Last Time
Just getting the two men back into the ring wasn’t easy.
Injuries on both sides.
Postponements.
Doubt creeping in.
But like every legendary trilogy, the struggle only added power to the final act.
When the bell rang for Round One, it was as if the years rolled away.
Ian, the kicker.
Uwe, the boxer.
Two contrasting styles, perfectly matched.
Ian worked the legs, mixed the levels, and kept his distance with smart, seasoned strategy. Uwe stalked forward with pressure, always dangerous, always hunting that overhand right — the same punch that had rattled opponents throughout his championship years. Each time he landed it here, the crowd gasped, roared, and begged Ian to keep his hands up.
Back and forth they went — three hard, competitive rounds fought with the pride of champions and the respect of old warriors.
The Final Bell
When the judges rendered their decision, it was the red corner — Ian Young — who edged the victory. The crowd erupted for both men.
In a moment that captured the heart of the entire night, the two veterans embraced, raised each other’s arms, and thanked one another for the bout. No bitterness. No rivalry. No questions left unanswered.
Just closure.
Just respect.
Just the end of a trilogy 18 years in the making.
“There’ll be no fourth,” Ian laughed afterward — and Uwe happily agreed.
A Family Legacy Continues
Though Jude’s scheduled opponent didn’t show, the Young family still had its moment. Jude stepped into the ring for a technical demonstration alongside teammate Ethan Rodgers, showcasing sharp skills, confidence, and promise for the future.
He walked out with his father.
He stood in his father’s corner.
He gave advice between rounds.
And he shared a night that will live in Young family history forever.
A Unique Spectacle — A Perfect Ending
In front of an electric crowd, two former champions returned not for titles, not for glory, but for legacy — their own, and the ones now being built by the next generation.
The trilogy is complete.
Ian Young vs Uwe Menzer — finally settled.
A moment that reminded everyone why we love this sport: heart, history, and the unbreakable bond forged between fighters who give everything for one final round.
Official Results for CFL #15 at the ProKick Gym | 6th December.
WKN Low-Kick Rules 3x2 - a Catchweight Contest
Ian Young 76.4Kg (Saintfield, N,Ireland) vs. Uwe Menzzer 76.1kg (Rostock, Germany)
WINNER on Points
WKN Professional British Super Featherweight title -
K-1 Oriental Rules 5x3 - 62.1.kg. 5 x 3 rounds
Jay Snoddon 62.1kg (Irish Champion) vs. Shea Barnett 61.6kg (Sco Champion)
WINNER 1st round TKO
WKN International K1-Style - 4x2 Minute Rounds - Fight Weight 68-70kg
Dan Braniff 70kg (N,Ireland) vs. Jassanprint Singh 67.9kg (Hamburg, Germany)
WINNER on Points
WKN Pro-Am Northern Irish Title - K-1 Oriental Rules 4x2 - 62.1.kg
Owen White 61.5kg (ProKick, Belfast) vs. Shea Dillon 62.1kg (Golden Dragon)
WINNER 3rd round KO
WKN International Amateur (Teenagers) - K-1 Oriental Rules 3x2 - 68kg
Max Murray 69.2kg (N,Ireland) vs. Petrus Zagatiti 70.1kg (Sokudo Gym Holland)
WINNER on Points
WKN K1-Style - 3x2 Minute Rounds - Fight Weight 74-76Kg
Cameron Parkinson 74.9kg (ProKick, Belfast) vs. Eoin McSweeny 73.5kg (Billy O'Sullivan Gym Waterford) WINNER on Points
WKN International Amateur (Teenagers) - K-1 Oriental Rules 3x2 - 57kg
Rueben Graham 57kg (N,Ireland) vs. Redouan El Aouad 56.6kg (Sokudo Gym Holland)
WINNER on Points
WKN Light-Contact Low-Kick rules - 3x1 minute rounds - Fight weight - 40-42kg
Leo Smith (ProKick) vs. Evan O’Connor (PT’s KB club Derry / LondonDerry)
WINNER on Points
Opener Demo Bout - 3x1 minute rounds - A Catchweight Match
Jude Young (ProKick) played against team mate Ethan Rodgers (ProKick)
Young Jude is the son of Ian Young who the event was built around who took on Germany’s Uwe Menzzer in their third and final showdown.
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