HAYLE'S young Muay Thai kick boxer Isaac Ashley (pictured) is off to Thailand – the home of the sport – in preparation for a European title fight at the Penzance Leisure Centre on May 9.

Isaac, 14, will train in Thailand for three weeks, alongside other fighters from the Touchgloves Gym at Penzance, of which he is a member.

The Fast and Furious event in May will be one of his most important and toughest fights yet, but the Hayle School pupil is determined to do well.

His school has given him plenty of support and allowed Isaac to be away from school to train for this competition.

He has been able to travel to Thailand with financial support by Mr B's Ice Cream Parlour based in Hayle.

The fight has been sponsored by The Play Zone based in Carbis Bay.

Without this support, Isaac would not be fulfilling his life long dream of one day being a world champion.

● For Fast and Furious show tickets, VIP tables and sponsorship details, or to join Touchgloves for fun, fitness or self defence call Julie Kitchen on 07976 245 880 or visit their regularly updated website at www.touchgloves.co.uk