11/28/2025
Today was special.
Three out of five Team Proper athletes are now the new 2025 WAKO WORLD CHAMPIONS, and they did it on the biggest stage in our sport: Abu Dhabi.
Bailey Murphy (USA) – 79kg WORLD CHAMPION
Francesca Ceci (Italy) – 60kg WORLD CHAMPION
Riccardo Albanese (Italy) – 89kg WORLD CHAMPION
I’m proud of them not only as their coach, but as someone who knows the sacrifices and long hours of training that brought them here.
You made your countries proud.
You made Team Proper proud.
And you made me proud beyond words.
My only regret is not being there in Abu Dhabi to witness greatness live, but the magnitude of what you accomplished felt just the same.
And to Conor (Ireland) and Colocho (Guatemala) — I’m just as proud of you both.
You stepped onto that tatami with pride, representing your countries and Team Proper against the best in the world.
This is legacy.
This is Team Proper.
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