Sport
3 December, 2024
Tayvian’s knockout triumph
Tullawong State High School student, Tayvian Marden-ryle has been crowned Queensland Junior Welterweight Muay Thai Champion last month, marking his biggest achievement to date.
Tayvian’s dream to become a household name in Muay Thai began when him and his family holidayed in Thailand.
“When I was seven years old I went to Thailand for the first time, and there were kids younger than me fighting and then I just kind of fell in love with the sport,” he said.
“When I came back I wanted to do it, and mum found a Muay Thai place and I’ve been doing it ever since.
“We watched professional Thai boxing while we were there and it was so much fun watching that.”
Fast forward eight years, Tayvian is now 16-years-old training out of Crittenden Muay Thai, and has just won his first state title on November 16, after being unsuccessful last year.
“I won last year but because I fought someone with a big name they won because the judges leaned more towards him,” he said.
“The fight this year was against Daniel Jones and he was Queensland champion last year.
“I obviously fought him this year and won by points decision and that went for five two-minute rounds.”
Tayvian was over the moon when he was victorious this time around.
“It was exhilarating and unbelievable at first,” Tayvian said.
“Still now I’m getting my head around the fact that I actually am the number one in Queensland.
“There are only a few people now who will fight me because I’ve had too many knockouts and too many wins.”
The Caboolture South-based junior Queensland Champion said what he loves most about Muay Thai is inspiring the younger generation.
“I love to inspire the younger kids in my gym, they all aspire to try and win their first title fight especially after seeing me win,” he said.
“I’ve always been really nervous before my fights because I don’t want to let anyone down.
“But my favourite thing is watching everyone else get really happy after I win.”
Tayvian is a long-distance, clincher Muay Thai fighter, and has a record of eight wins, three losses, and one draw.
