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World Super Heavyweight Champion
Although this list was in no particular order, it seemed fitting to put the late Andy Hug in the No. 1 spot.
Andreas “Andy” Hug (September 7, 1964 – August 24, 2000) was a Swiss Kyokushin Karateka and Kickboxer who competed in the heavyweight division.
In that same year Midori started training Kyokushin Karate under the guidance of the famous Kyokushin Karate-ka and teacher, Tsuyoshi Hiroshige.
Midori began competing in 1980 and for the next 10 years placed in the All Japan tournaments.
Kazumi’s reason for leaving the IKO1 was to “pursue true Budo Karate”.
For this reason, the dojo was not called Kyokushin but instead Fuurinkazan (風林火山) from his hometown hero Shingen Takeda. The list is in no particular order, as it’s next to impossible to select one fighter over another, and further, it is something that no one would agree on.
The 20 Greatest Kyokushin Karate Fighters of All Time was first published by Liver Kick in 2013, with #20-17.
At the first competition, Yamazaki fought Kannanpai, one of the strongest boxers of Muay Thai, and knocked him out with a right cross in the first round. As I have stated before (and before you send emails and comments), PLEASE know this is by no means the definitive list, I am sure there are names missing, but I have done my best to complete the list with fighters based mainly on achievement, quality of competition and technical skill.
When the doctor told me about it, it was an enormous shock even for myself. Don’t lose hope!
Greetings, Andy Hug”
Hug posted the message to his fans on the internet on August 22, 2000 after learning of his illness. Royama was a specialist in low roundhouse kicks and he had practiced extensively before this championship.
On the threshold of the 5th Kyokushin Karate World Championship the founder of Kyokushin Karate, Masutatsu Oyama, went to Amami Oshima to persuade Midori’s father to give his son the chance to become the world champion. In addition to his in-ring accomplishments, he was also known for his articulation, humility and strong work ethic.
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A kyokushin egy japánból származó full-kontakt rendszerű harcművészet, amelyet Sosai Masutatsu Oyama alapított.
Because he fought and defeated Muay Thai boxers, he created a reputation for Kyokushin before the First All-Japan Open Full Contact Karate Championships was even held.
Kickboxing was very popular in Japan between 1965 and 1975, when it was broadcast across the country on all major stations. Kazumi began Kyokushin Karate under the great teacher Tsuyoshi Hiroshige at age of fifteen, and by the age of twenty Kazumi defeated many top fighters to reach the finals of the All Japan Karate Tournament.
On August 23, he fell into a coma and his illness was made public. He fought ten kickboxing matches in all, with a record of eight knock out wins and two losses (on decision). He told him: “Your son has the abilities to become a world champion. He continues to manage this organization.
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03: Kenji Midori
Achievements:
- 1991: 5th Kyokushin Karate World Tournament – 1st place
- 1990: 22nd All Japan Tournament – 2nd place
- 1990: 7th All Japan Weight Tournament – 1st place
- 1988: Sursee Cup – 2nd place (Lost toAndy Hug)
- 1987: 4th Kyokushin Karate World Tournament – Last 16 (Lost toMichael Thompson)
- 1987: 4th All Japan Weight Tournament – 1st place
- 1985: 17th All Japan Tournament – 5th place
- 1985: 2nd All Japan Weight Tournament – 1st place
Kenji Midori, nicknamed the “Little Giant”, was born April 18, 1962 on the island of Amami Oshima, to the family of a prominent businessman.
As mentioned in my an earlier post, due to time commitments I wasn’t able to complete the list, until now.