Remy Bonjasky
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| Full name | Remy Kenneth Bonjasky | ||
| Nickname | The Flying Gentleman | ||
| Nationality |  Dutch |
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| Date of birth | January 10, 1976 | ||
| Place of birth | Paramaribo, Suriname | ||
| Fighting out of | Amsterdam, Netherlands | ||
| Height | 1.92 m (6 ft 31⁄2 in) | ||
| Weight | 105 kg (231.5 lb/16.5 st) | ||
| Style | Muay Thai | ||
| Team | Mejiro Gym [1] | ||
| Trainer | Andre Manaart Ivan Hippolyte |
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| Years active | 13 (1995-present) | ||
| Kickboxing record | |||
| Total | 77 | ||
| Wins | 63 | ||
| By knockout | 35 | ||
| Losses | 14 | ||
| By knockout | 3 | ||
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Remy "The Flying Gentleman" Bonjasky (born January 10, 1976 in Paramaribo, Suriname) is a Muay Thai fighter from the Netherlands, and two-time K-1 World Grand Prix champion in Japan. He is famous for his excellent defense, powerful kicks, and knee attacks.
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[edit] Biography
Bonjasky was born in Suriname, and moved to the Netherlands when he was 5 years old.
Bonjasky was involved in soccer during his teens, but when he broke his leg he chose to stop playing. At the age of 18, when a friend brought him to a Muay Thai gym (Mejiro Gym) to "see who is the best", Bonjasky decided to stay and train and eventually fell in love with Muay Thai.
Bonjasky had his first fight at the age of 19 against an established Dutch mixed martial arts (MMA) fighter named Valentijn Overeem. Bonjasky won by TKO. From this moment on he quit his job as a network operator and focused on training full time.
Remy Bonjasky made his K-1 debut against an established K-1 fighter, Ray Sefo. Despite the odds he won the fight by TKO.
[edit] Career
On December 6, 2003 at the K-1 World Grand Prix 2003 quarter-finals in Tokyo, Japan, Bonjasky was matched up against Australian fighter Peter "The Chief" Graham. Remy won the fight by a TKO in the first round. In semi-finals Cyril Abidi fell victim of The Flying Gentleman's flying knee attacks, and after defeating Musashi in the tournament finals by unanimous decision Bonjasky was crowned the K-1 World champion.
In 2004 he accumulated wins over Tsuyoshi Nakasako, Francois Botha, Aziz Khattou and ex-sumo champion Chad "Akebono" Rowan.
On December 4, 2004 at the K-1 World Grand Prix 2004, with three decision wins over Ernesto Hoost, Francois Botha and Musashi, Bonjasky successfully defended his K-1 WGP title.
He presented himself on November 19, 2005 for the K-1 World Grand Prix 2005 finals in Tokyo, to keep his title for a third consecutive year, but was stopped by Semmy Schilt's knee strikes in the tournament's semi-finals.
In 2006, after his divorce and change of trainers, he came back to the K-1 World Grand Prix 2006 finals. In his quarter-final match against German fighter Stefan Leko, Bonjasky got hit in the groin twice in the first round and the fight was postponed for 30 minutes. When the bout resumed, Bonjasky still managed to win the fight by a unanimous decision. However, because of a persisting injury to the groin, he was not able to continue the tournament and was replaced by Peter Aerts.
Near the end of July 2007 Bonjasky helped Dutch police in the arrest of two British criminals. The two men had shot darts at passers-by with a rifle while they were on the move in a van. Bonjasky was their last victim, and after having been hit by the dart he pursued the van in a cab and proceeded to call the police who managed to arrest the criminals. Following the arrest, Bonjasky received a medal for this courageous and honorable act. In addition he could declare the costs of the cab.
On September 29, 2007 Bonjasky had a rematch with Stefan Leko at the K-1 World GP 2007 in Seoul Final 16 event. He won the fight in a controversial stoppage during the first round after landing his trademark flying knee strike. The win qualified him for the K-1 World Grand Prix 2007 Finals which were held on December 8, 2007 at the Yokohama Arena in Japan.[1]
At the K-1 World Grand Prix 2007 Finals, Remy Bonjasky faced fellow Dutch Muay Thai fighter Badr Hari. He won that fight by point decision. In the semi-finals he faced Dutch legend Peter Aerts, who he lost to, leaving him as eliminated.
On April 26th, 2008, He faced Melvin Manhoef in the K1 It's Showtime event in the Amsterdam ArenA. Remy being far superior to his smaller opponent, won by KO in the third round.
[edit] Titles
- 2004 K-1 World GP champion
- 2003 K-1 World GP champion
- 2003 K-1 World GP in Las Vegas champion
- 1999 WPKA World Super Heavyweight Muay Thai champion
- 1998 IPMTF European Super Heavyweight champion
[edit] Kickboxing record
| 63 Wins (35 (T)KO's, 28 decisions), 14 Losses | |||||||
| Date | Result | Opponent | Event | Method | Round | Time | |
| 04/26/2008 | Win | Melvin Manhoef |
K-1 World GP 2008 in Amsterdam, Netherlands | KO (High kick) | 3 | 1:55 | |
| 12/08/2007 | Loss | Peter Aerts |
K-1 World GP 2007 Final, Japan | Decision | 3 | 3:00 | |
| 12/08/2007 | Win |  Badr Hari |
K-1 World GP 2007 Final, Japan | Decision | 3 | 3:00 | |
| 09/29/2007 | Win |  Stefan Leko |
K-1 World GP 2007 in Seoul Final 16, Korea | KO (Flying knee) | 1 | 2:50 | |
| 04/28/2007 | Win |  Glaube Feitosa |
K-1 World GP 2007 in Hawaii, Hawaii | Decision | 3 | 3:00 | |
| 12/02/2006 | Win | Stefan Leko |
K-1 World Grand Prix 2006, Japan | Decision | 3 | 3:00 | |
| 09/30/2006 | Win |  Gary Goodridge |
K-1 World GP 2006 in Osaka, Japan | KO (Low Kicks) | 3 | 0:52 | |
| 07/30/2006 | Win |  Mighty Mo |
K-1 World GP 2006 in Sapporo, Japan | Decision | 3 | 3:00 | |
| 05/13/2006 | Win |  Jerome Le Banner |
K-1 World GP 2006 in Amsterdam, Netherlands | Decision | 3 | 3:00 | |
| 12/31/2005 | Win | Sylvester Terkay |
K-1 PREMIUM 2005 Dynamite!!, Japan | Majority Decision | 3 | 3:00 | |
| 11/19/2005 | Loss | Semmy Schilt |
K-1 World Grand Prix 2005, Japan | KO (Knee Strike) | 1 | 2:08 | |
| 11/19/2005 | Win |  Hong Man Choi |
K-1 World Grand Prix 2005, Japan | Decision | 3 | 3:00 | |
| 11/19/2005 | Win |  Alexey Ignashov |
K-1 World Grand Prix 2005, Japan | Ext. R Decision | 4 | 3:00 | |
| 05/21/2005 | Win |  Rickard Nordstrand |
K-1 Scandinavia GP 2005, Sweden | Decision | 3 | 3:00 | |
| 04/30/2005 | Loss | Mighty Mo |
K-1 World Grand Prix 2005 in Las Vegas, USA | Split Decision | 3 | 3:00 | |
| 03/19/2005 | Win | Ray Mercer |
K-1 World Grand Prix 2005 in Seoul, Korea | KO (Right High Kick) | 1 | 0:22 | |
| 12/04/2004 | Win |  Musashi |
K-1 World Grand Prix 2004, Japan | 2 Ext. R Decision | 5 | 3:00 | |
| 12/04/2004 | Win |  Francois Botha |
K-1 World Grand Prix 2004, Japan | Decision | 3 | 3:00 | |
| 12/04/2004 | Win | Ernesto Hoost |
K-1 World Grand Prix 2004, Japan | Ext. R Decision | 4 | 3:00 | |
| 09/25/2004 | Win | Akebono |
K-1 World GP 2004 in Tokyo, Japan | KO (Right High Kick) | 3 | 0:33 | |
| 07/17/2004 | Win | .svg/22px-Flag_of_Belgium_(civil).svg.png){kind=small} Aziz Khattou |
K-1 World GP 2004 in Seoul, Korea | TKO (Low Kicks) | 2 | 1:59 | |
| 06/06/2004 | Win | Francois Botha |
K-1 World GP 2004 in Nagoya, Japan | Decision | 3 | 3:00 | |
| 05/30/2004 | Loss | Francisco Filho |
Ichigeki Kyokushin vs K-1 All Out Battle, Japan | Decision | 3 | 3:00 | |
| 02/15/2004 | Win | Tsuyoshi Nakasako |
K-1 Burning 2004, Japan | KO | 3 | 2:54 | |
| 12/06/2003 | Win | Musashi |
K-1 World Grand Prix 2003, Japan | Decision | 3 | 3:00 | |
| 12/06/2003 | Win | Cyril Abidi |
K-1 World Grand Prix 2003, Japan | KO (Flying Knee Strike) | 1 | 1:46 | |
| 12/06/2003 | Win |  Peter Graham |
K-1 World Grand Prix 2003, Japan | KO (Right Knee Strike) | 1 | 2:58 | |
| 10/11/2003 | Win | Bob Sapp |
K-1 World Grand Prix 2003 in Osaka, Japan | DQ (Punch on the ground) | 2 | ||
| 08/15/2003 | Win |  Michael McDonald |
K-1 World GP 2003 in Las Vegas II, USA | Ext. R Split Decision | 4 | 3:00 | |
| 08/15/2003 | Win | Jeff Ford |
K-1 World GP 2003 in Las Vegas II, USA | KO (Low Kicks) | 1 | 1:28 | |
| 08/15/2003 | Win | Vernon White |
K-1 World GP 2003 in Las Vegas II, USA | KO (Flying Right Kick) | 1 | 1:55 | |
| 07/13/2003 | Loss | Semmy Schilt |
K-1 World GP 2003 in Fukuoka, Japan | Decision | 5 | 3:00 | |
| 03/30/2003 | Win |  Bjorn Bregy |
K-1 World GP 2003 in Saitama, Japan | TKO (Corner Stoppage) | 3 | 1:29 | |
| 09/29/2002 | Win | Antoni Hardonk |
It's Showtime 6 - As Usual, Netherlands | Decision | 5 | 3:00 | |
| 08/17/2002 | Loss | Stefan Leko |
K-1 World GP 2002 in Las Vegas, USA | Decision | 3 | 3:00 | |
| 07/14/2002 | Loss |  Mirko Filipovic |
K-1 World GP 2002 in Fukuoka, Japan | TKO (Referee Stoppage) | 2 | 2:06 | |
| 05/25/2002 | Win | Petar Majstorovic |
K-1 World GP 2003 in Paris, France | KO (Kick) | 4 | 0:27 | |
| 02/24/2002 | Loss | Errol Parris |
K-1 Holland GP 2002 in Arnhem, Netherlands | KO | 1 | 1:20 | |
| 02/24/2002 | Win | Melvin Manhoef |
K-1 Holland GP 2002 in Arnhem, Netherlands | Decision | 3 | 3:00 | |
| 01/25/2002 | Win |  Sergei Arkhipov |
K-1 France GP 2002 in Marseilles, France | TKO (Corner Stoppage) | 5 | 2:00 | |
| 06/24/2001 | Win |  Ray Sefo |
K-1 Survival 2001, Japan | TKO (Corner Stoppage) | 4 | 2:00 | |
| 02/04/2001 | Loss | Jerrel Venetiaan |
K-1 Holland GP 2001 in Arnhem, Netherlands | Split Decision | 3 | 3:00 | |
| 12/12/2000 | Win |  Peter Varga |
It's Showtime 4, Haarlem, Netherlands | ||||
| 10/22/2000 | Loss | Jerrel Venetiaan |
It's Showtime 3 - Exclusive, Haarlem, Netherlands | Decision | 5 | 3:00 | |
| 09/03/2000 | Win | Attila Karasc |
Battle of Arnhem II, Netherlands | KO | 1 | ||
| 05/20/2000 | Win |  Stanislaf Bahchevanov |
Thaiboxing - Thrill of the Year!, Amsterdam, Netherlands | KO | 2 | ||
| 10/24/1999 | Win |  Ayhan Ozcelik |
It's Showtime 1, Haarlem, Netherlands | TKO | 2 | ||
| 09/05/1999 | Win | Peter Verchuren |
Battle of Arnhem I, Netherlands | KO | 1 | ||
| 09/05/1999 | Win | Frank Otto |
Battle of Arnhem I, Netherlands | KO | 1 | ||
| 06/06/1999 | Win | Rani Berbachi |
WPKA World Super Heavyweight title, Netherlands | KO | 2 | ||
| 1998 | Loss | Alexey Ignashov |
WPKL Muay Thai Fight Night, Poland | Decision | 5 | 3:00 | |
| 04/14/1998 | Loss | Lloyd van Dams |
KO Power Tournament, Netherlands | Decision | 3 | 3:00 | |
| 04/14/1998 | Win | Peter Verchuren |
KO Power Tournament, Netherlands | Decision | 3 | 3:00 | |
[edit] See also
[edit] External links
[edit] References
- ^ "In with the Old and the New at the K-1 Final Elimination". K-1 Grand Prix Website. Retrieved on 2007-09-29.
