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Snoddon vs Cocu III: The Trilogy for European Glory
September 10, 2026
On November 21st, Jay “The Belfast Samurai” Snoddon travels to France for the biggest fight of his career - the long-awaited third meeting with French champion Jordan Cocu, with the WKN Professional European K-1 title at 64kg on the line...The rivalry stands at one victory each...This time, there will be no unanswered questions. Everything will be decided in the trilogy as Snoddon and Cocu meet one final time to settle the score and battle for European glory.
Jay Snoddon is set to face French champion Jordan Cocu for the third time, with the WKN Professional European K-1 title at 64kg on the line.
SNODDON VS COCU III:
THE TRILOGY FOR EUROPEAN GOLD
At just 23 years of age, the Belfast fighter has already demonstrated the discipline, courage and professionalism required to reach the very top. His work rate is second to none - and the European title fight will be the culmination of a relentless seven-week mission featuring three major contests in three different countries.
The road to France begins on October 1st when Jay travels to Cyprus to compete on a major WKN international event, promoted by Mr Chris Christodoulou and broadcast live on television.
Fighting away from home holds no fear for the Belfast Samurai. Jay has already shown that he will face anyone, anywhere and at any weight from 64kg to 69kg - even at extremely short notice.
Why? Because he lives the life, puts in the work and keeps himself ready all year round.
If he comes through Cyprus injury-free, there will be little time to rest.
Just ten days later, Jay returns to action in Cork City, where he will face the determined Tadhg English at 68kg over three three-minute rounds. The contest will feature on Mr Martin Horgan’s renowned Siam Warriors Superfight Series - another major stage and another serious challenge on the road to France.
Cyprus and Cork are not the destination - they are the buildup.
The ultimate goal awaits on November 21st: Jordan Cocu, the deciding fight and the WKN Professional European K-1 title.
Three major fights. Three different countries. Just over seven weeks.
Most fighters would be satisfied with that - but Jay is already looking beyond France. He recently asked his coach and mentor, former four-weight world champion Billy Murray:
“Can we fit another one in during December?”
That question says everything you need to know about Jay Snoddon.
Relentless. Focused. Fearless.
A man on a mission who knows exactly what he wants.
First, the WKN Professional European K-1 crown. Then the WKN World title.
After that, Jay “The Belfast Samurai” Snoddon is ready to challenge the rest.
Hard Work Pays Off - the ProKick Way.
