Remy Bonjasky

Remy Bonjasky
Bonjasky in 2012
BornRemy Kenneth Bonjasky[1]
(1976-01-10) January 10, 1976 (age 48)
Paramaribo, Suriname
Other namesThe Flying Gentleman[2]
Height1.93 m (6 ft 4 in)[3][4]
Weight108 kg (238 lb; 17.0 st)
DivisionHeavyweight
Reach77.0 in (196 cm)
StyleMuay Thai
Fighting out ofAmsterdam, Netherlands
TeamMejiro Gym
Vos Gym
TrainerAndre Mannaart
Ivan Hippolyte
Eric Warmerdam
Years active1995–2009, 2012–2014, 2017
Kickboxing record
Total98
Wins78
By knockout40
Losses20
By knockout5
Other information
OccupationBonjasky Academy, Gym owner
Notable studentsDanyo Ilunga
Websitewww.bonjaskyacademy.com
Last updated on: March 8, 2014

Remy Kenneth Bonjasky (born January 10, 1976) is a Surinamese-Dutch former kickboxer. He is a three-time K-1 World Grand Prix heavyweight champion, winning the title in 2003, 2004, and 2008.[5] He is widely considered one of the greatest kickboxers of all time.[6][7] Bonjasky has been known for his flying kicks, knee attacks and strong defense, hence the nickname "The Flying Gentleman".

  1. ^ Kickboxing Show Results : August 17, 2002, Bella Gio Hotel & Casino, Las Vegas Archived August 7, 2011, at the Wayback Machine, Nevada Athletic Commission
  2. ^ "Models dance on the Ice", 4 February 2011, Glamour (in Dutch) or "Remy Bonjasky opent ‘vandalismeproject’ op Baken Stad College!", 26 November 2010, De Echo (in Dutch)
  3. ^ (sound) Wed. 12 Oct. 2022 Dutch television Koffietijd Retrieved 12 October 2022
  4. ^ Bio Remy Bonjasky Retrieved 15 October 2022
  5. ^ "Remy Bonjasky and Fighting for Success" by Bernie Connors, 14 January 2011, LiverKick.com
  6. ^ "Top 10 K-1 Fighters of All-Time". Archived from the original on 2013-08-26.
  7. ^ "The 13 Best Kickboxers of All Time [REVIEWED] – Fighters Vault". 6 March 2022.