{"id":4233,"date":"2023-09-26T13:26:27","date_gmt":"2023-09-26T13:26:27","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/muaythai.com\/?p=4233"},"modified":"2026-06-22T02:06:05","modified_gmt":"2026-06-22T02:06:05","slug":"best-kickboxers-of-all-time","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/muaythai.com\/th\/best-kickboxers-of-all-time\/","title":{"rendered":"Top 10 Best Kickboxers of All Time"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The sport of kickboxing is nearing another boom period, with millions of new fans following the sport. Many of these fans want to know who are the best kickboxers of all time.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">That\u2019s why we put this list together of 10 of the best kickboxers of all time. Read below to learn about these legends of kickboxing and what made them so great.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Best Kickboxers of All Time<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Remy Bonjasky<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-4-3 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe title=\"Remy Bonjasky Highlights !!!\" width=\"720\" height=\"540\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/Hckees7mlU0?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Record: 78-20<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Country: Netherlands<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Championships: 3x K-1 World GP Champion<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Starting off our best kickboxers of all time list with the highly-talented Remy Bonjasky. Remy was a 3x K-1 World GP Champion who had a well-rounded game.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Bonjasky stands at 6 foot 5 inches tall, with a great jab and powerful kicks. He could control the range and end the fight with one of his patented kicks or knees.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Also, his underrated defensive boxing, which he used to stay out of danger and hit hard counters.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201cThe Flying Gentleman\u201d beat numerous legendary kickboxers during his impressive fight career, and his now a respected coach. For any young kickboxer wanting to study old fighters, Remy is a great choice to emulate.  No question, one of the best kickboxers of all time.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/muaythai.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/Remy-Bonjasky-1024x1024.jpg\" alt=\"Remy Bonjasky\" class=\"wp-image-4318\" srcset=\"https:\/\/muaythai.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/Remy-Bonjasky-1024x1024.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/muaythai.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/Remy-Bonjasky-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/muaythai.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/Remy-Bonjasky-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/muaythai.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/Remy-Bonjasky-768x768.jpg 768w, https:\/\/muaythai.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/Remy-Bonjasky.jpg 1080w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Andy Hug<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe title=\"Andy Hug Legendary Highlights by Johan Lofgren\" width=\"720\" height=\"405\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/3wOIzDxzwcI?start=11&#038;feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Record: 37-9-1<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Country: Switzerland<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Championships: 20+ World Titles Between Kickboxing, Muay Thai, Kyokyshin World Titles<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Andy Hug was a legend of kickboxing in the 1990s. The Swedish Karate champion transitioned to kickboxing in the early 90s and took the sport over.  Becoming one of the best kickboxers of all time.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">For seven years, fight fans saw Andy Hug uses his trademark ax kick to decimate his opponents. His unreal striking skills made him one of the most popular fighters of the era.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Unfortunately, we tragically lost <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ikfkickboxing.com\/K1Hug.htm\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Andy in 2000 due to cancer<\/a>. Andy Hug took over the sport despite competing in kickboxing for seven years.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Today, more fight fans are discovering Hug\u2019s fights and seeing why he was one of the best kickboxers ever.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"914\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/muaythai.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/Andy-Hug-914x1024.jpg\" alt=\"Andy Hug\" class=\"wp-image-4325\" srcset=\"https:\/\/muaythai.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/Andy-Hug-914x1024.jpg 914w, https:\/\/muaythai.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/Andy-Hug-268x300.jpg 268w, https:\/\/muaythai.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/Andy-Hug-768x860.jpg 768w, https:\/\/muaythai.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/Andy-Hug.jpg 1080w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 914px) 100vw, 914px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Buakaw<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe title=\"Buakaw&#039;s Finest Moments (Knockouts &amp; Highlights) | \u0e1a\u0e31\u0e27\u0e02\u0e32\u0e27 \u0e1a\u0e31\u0e0d\u0e0a\u0e32\u0e40\u0e21\u0e06 | Muaythai\/Kickboxing\" width=\"720\" height=\"405\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/AbHvnKBxwi4?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Record: 240-24-14 (1 No Contest)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Country: Thailand<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Championships: 20+ World Titles in Muay Thai &amp; Kickboxing<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">When you ask a casual fan to name a kickboxer, there more than likely to see <a href=\"https:\/\/muaythai.com\/buakaw-banchamek\/\">Buakaw Banchamek<\/a>. The Thai legend has defined time and has stayed at the top of the sport for almost 40 years.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Buakaw gained a global audience when he stepped into K-1 during the 2000s. The champion Thai boxer transitioned to kickboxing, where he would also dominate.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Banchamek used his well-rounded skill and power for a decade and fought in the K-1 Max Tournament. Buakaw earned 2 K-1 world titles in that time before winning the Wu Lin Feng title in 2015.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">At 41, Buakaw has defied Father Time and has continued fighting at an elite level. No debate is needed for Buakaw being considered one of the best kickboxer ever.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/muaythai.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/Buakaw-1024x1024.jpg\" alt=\"Buakaw\" class=\"wp-image-4322\" srcset=\"https:\/\/muaythai.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/Buakaw-1024x1024.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/muaythai.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/Buakaw-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/muaythai.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/Buakaw-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/muaythai.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/Buakaw-768x768.jpg 768w, https:\/\/muaythai.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/Buakaw.jpg 1080w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Peter Aerts<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe title=\"Peter Aerts \u25ba Top 20 Best Knockout Highlights - Extreme high kick!\" width=\"720\" height=\"405\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/iuhoXouDN-Y?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Record: 108-35-2<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Country: Netherlands<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Championships: 3x K-1 World GP Champion<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">No hardcore kickboxing fan on Earth doesn\u2019t love \u201cThe Dutch Lumberjack\u201d Peter Aerts. The kickboxing legend was part of that legendary crew of Dutch fighters from the late 1980s.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">During the early 1990s, Peter would become the face of K-1 and earn the nickname \u201cMr. K-1.\u201d He was a 3x K-1 World GP Champion in the 1990s who was always searching for the title.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Astonishingly, the legend was one of the most elite kickboxers in the world for over 30 years. Any time Aerts steps into the ring, every kickboxing fans tune in to see the legend.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">At 53, the former champion has still not fully-retired and is open to fight offers. He was born to be a fighter and is a true legend of the sport.  Truly one of the best kickboxers of all time.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"819\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/muaythai.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/Peter-Aerts-1-819x1024.jpg\" alt=\"Peter Aerts\" class=\"wp-image-4328\" srcset=\"https:\/\/muaythai.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/Peter-Aerts-1-819x1024.jpg 819w, https:\/\/muaythai.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/Peter-Aerts-1-240x300.jpg 240w, https:\/\/muaythai.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/Peter-Aerts-1-768x960.jpg 768w, https:\/\/muaythai.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/Peter-Aerts-1.jpg 1080w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 819px) 100vw, 819px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Rico Verhoeven<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe title=\"The Legend of Rico Verhoeven - #1 Heavyweight Kickboxer in the World\" width=\"720\" height=\"405\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/-xT0ic-XcD0?start=7&#038;feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Record: 60-10<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Country: Netherlands&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Championships: Longest Reigning &amp; Current Glory Heavyweight Champion<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Rico Verhoeven is the current reigning king of kickboxing. He is the reigning and defending Glory Kickboxing champion, who has held the belt since 2014.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">When Rico started his reign, many critics dismissed his dominance, pointing to the talent of his opponents. Over the next decade, Rico would make those critics believe.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">As of now, the Dutch world champion has defended his title a record 10 times. Nearly all of them are one-sided affairs, where Rico controls the fight with his well-rounded skills before finishing his opponent.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Rico has already etched his name as one of the best kickboxers ever. At 34, Rico has a few years left and will continue adding to his impressive legacy.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"819\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/muaythai.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/Rico-Verhoeven-1-819x1024.jpg\" alt=\"Rico Verhoeven\" class=\"wp-image-4331\" srcset=\"https:\/\/muaythai.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/Rico-Verhoeven-1-819x1024.jpg 819w, https:\/\/muaythai.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/Rico-Verhoeven-1-240x300.jpg 240w, https:\/\/muaythai.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/Rico-Verhoeven-1-768x961.jpg 768w, https:\/\/muaythai.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/Rico-Verhoeven-1.jpg 1080w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 819px) 100vw, 819px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Giorgio Petrosyan<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe title=\"INSANE PRECISION \ud83c\udfaf Giorgio Petrosyan&#039;s PERFECT Striking\" width=\"720\" height=\"405\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/q8d4PnCQSRI?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Record: 105-3-2 (2 No Contests)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Country: Italy<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Championships: Won Every Major Kickboxing World Title<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Giorgio Petrosyan wasn\u2019t only one of the best kickboxers ever but arguably the closest to being a perfect fighter. The recently retired Italian kickboxers may be the most technically sound kickboxer of all time.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">In a total of 112 professional fights, Petrsoyan only tasted defeat three times. His winning percentage is the best in kickboxing history.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Seeing Giorgio fight was like watching art. He decimated multiple weight divisions, competed in every major kickboxing promotion, and won world titles.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Giorgio is an all-time great and one of the best to ever step into the ring. Nobody would ever argue the inclusion of Giorgio Petrosyan on an all-time best kickboxers list.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"819\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/muaythai.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/Giorgio-Petrosyan-1-819x1024.jpg\" alt=\"Giorgio Petrosyan\" class=\"wp-image-4334\" srcset=\"https:\/\/muaythai.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/Giorgio-Petrosyan-1-819x1024.jpg 819w, https:\/\/muaythai.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/Giorgio-Petrosyan-1-240x300.jpg 240w, https:\/\/muaythai.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/Giorgio-Petrosyan-1-768x960.jpg 768w, https:\/\/muaythai.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/Giorgio-Petrosyan-1.jpg 1080w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 819px) 100vw, 819px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Rob Kaman<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe title=\"Rob Kaman &quot;Mr. Low Kick&quot; Knockouts &amp; Highlights [Muaythai\/Kickboxing]\" width=\"720\" height=\"405\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/_4mdVzmcDsc?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Record: 98-12<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Country: Netherlands<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Championships: 9x Kickboxing World Champion<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">When talking about the pioneers of <a href=\"https:\/\/muaythai.com\/dutch-kickboxing\/\">Dutch kickboxing<\/a> and the best kickboxers of all time, there is no fighter more revered than legend <a href=\"https:\/\/muaythai.com\/rob-kaman-mr-low-kick\/\">Rob Kaman<\/a>. The Dutch champion was the generation before greats like Ramon Dekkers and Ernesto Hoost showed the world Dutch kickboxing.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Rob was a pioneer many of the legends on this list looked up to. Mr. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.lowkickmma.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Low Kick<\/a> helped grow the sport of kickboxing and introduced the effective Dutch style of kickboxing.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">In his incredible career, Kaman was able to earn a record of 98-12, with 78 knockouts. Anytime Rob stepped into the ring, you knew you were watching greatness.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">After retiring, Kaman became a highly-respected trainer who worked with countless world champions.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full is-resized\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"374\" height=\"374\" src=\"https:\/\/muaythai.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/Rob-Kaman.jpg\" alt=\"Rob Kaman\" class=\"wp-image-4337\" style=\"width:574px;height:574px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/muaythai.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/Rob-Kaman.jpg 374w, https:\/\/muaythai.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/Rob-Kaman-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/muaythai.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/Rob-Kaman-150x150.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 374px) 100vw, 374px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Ramon Dekkers&nbsp;<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe title=\"Ramon Dekkers - Beautiful Brutality (Knockouts &amp; Highlights) | Muay Thai\" width=\"720\" height=\"405\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/KH2RXZr7R-w?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Record: 186-36-10<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Country: Netherlands<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Championships: 8x World Champion<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Ramon \u201cThe Diamond\u201d Dekkers is one of the best kickboxers of all time and also one of the most beloved. His aggressive style and power helped put Dutch kickboxing on the map.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Dekkers and Rob Kaman were among the first Western fighters to compete in Thailand. By actively fighting in Thailand, Ramon opened the doors for future Western fighters to compete there.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If that wasn\u2019t enough, The Diamond turned the sport of Muay Thai on its head. Ramon\u2019s high-level boxing made Thai boxers realize they needed to improve their boxing.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/muaythai.com\/ramon-dekkers\/\">Ramon Dekkers<\/a> would earn 8 world titles between kickboxing and Muay Thai in his illustrious career.&nbsp; The Dutch legend left us too soon, but we will always remember his contribution to kickboxing.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"944\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/muaythai.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/Ramon-Dekkers-3-944x1024.jpg\" alt=\"Ramon Dekkers\" class=\"wp-image-4340\" srcset=\"https:\/\/muaythai.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/Ramon-Dekkers-3-944x1024.jpg 944w, https:\/\/muaythai.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/Ramon-Dekkers-3-277x300.jpg 277w, https:\/\/muaythai.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/Ramon-Dekkers-3-768x833.jpg 768w, https:\/\/muaythai.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/Ramon-Dekkers-3.jpg 1080w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 944px) 100vw, 944px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Semmy Schilt<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe title=\"Top Knockouts: Semmy Schilt, HD\" width=\"720\" height=\"405\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/zgejjFq7opQ?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Record: 43-6-1<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Country: Netherlands<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Championships: 8x Kickboxing World Champion<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If you watched kickboxing in the 2000s, there was no fighter more dominant than Semmy Schilt. The Dutch Karate champion turned kickboxer was one of the best kickboxers of all time.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The incredibly tall and large Semmy was an intimidating figure. Then, to make him more frightening, he was a technically sound striker with a great jab and front kicks.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Not to mention his vicious clinch and knees that beat numerous world champions down. During the 2000s until he retired in 2012, Schilt became one of the greatest fighters of all time.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">When Schilt retired, he was tied with legend Ernesto Hoost for most K-1 titles in history. The Dutch Karateka is an easy choice for the best kickboxers of all time list.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"819\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/muaythai.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/Semmy-Schilt-1-819x1024.jpg\" alt=\"Semmy Schilt\" class=\"wp-image-4343\" srcset=\"https:\/\/muaythai.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/Semmy-Schilt-1-819x1024.jpg 819w, https:\/\/muaythai.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/Semmy-Schilt-1-240x300.jpg 240w, https:\/\/muaythai.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/Semmy-Schilt-1-768x960.jpg 768w, https:\/\/muaythai.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/Semmy-Schilt-1.jpg 1080w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 819px) 100vw, 819px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Ernesto Hoost&nbsp;<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-4-3 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe title=\"Ernesto Hoost highlight by Damien\" width=\"720\" height=\"540\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/SCocBsKI5vU?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Record: 99-21-1<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Country: Netherlands<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Championships: 24x World Champion<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Out of all the best kickboxers of all time, no fighter personified excellence like <a href=\"https:\/\/muaythai.com\/ernesto-hoost-mr-perfect\/\">Ernesto Hoost<\/a>. The kickboxing legend, &#8220;Mr. Perfect,\u201d was as nearly a perfect fighter as possible.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Hoose dominated the sport of kickboxing for over 30 years. He won every major kickboxing world title, which totaled 24 by the end of his long career.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Ernesto is the embodiment of the Dutch kickboxing style.&nbsp; He wasn\u2019t only aggressive with KO power and a well-rounded master technician.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">There was next no weakness in Hoost\u2019s game. His dominance in K-1 was the stuff of legend. After winning his first GP title in 1997, Mr. Perfect would reign as K-1 Champion from 1999 to 2002.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Beating numerous legends of the sport to become the king of kickboxing. Nobody had a run like Ernesto Hoost and he\u2019s easily one of the best kickboxers of all time.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"819\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/muaythai.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/Ernesto-Hoost-1-819x1024.jpg\" alt=\"Ernesto Hoost\" class=\"wp-image-4346\" srcset=\"https:\/\/muaythai.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/Ernesto-Hoost-1-819x1024.jpg 819w, https:\/\/muaythai.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/Ernesto-Hoost-1-240x300.jpg 240w, https:\/\/muaythai.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/Ernesto-Hoost-1-768x960.jpg 768w, https:\/\/muaythai.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/Ernesto-Hoost-1.jpg 1080w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 819px) 100vw, 819px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The sport of kickboxing is nearing another boom period,&#8230;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":209954,"featured_media":4349,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_kad_blocks_custom_css":"","_kad_blocks_head_custom_js":"","_kad_blocks_body_custom_js":"","_kad_blocks_footer_custom_js":"","_kadence_starter_templates_imported_post":false,"_kad_post_transparent":"","_kad_post_title":"","_kad_post_layout":"","_kad_post_sidebar_id":"","_kad_post_content_style":"","_kad_post_vertical_padding":"","_kad_post_feature":"","_kad_post_feature_position":"","_kad_post_header":false,"_kad_post_footer":false,"_kad_post_classname":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[34],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-4233","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-muay-thai-101"],"taxonomy_info":{"category":[{"value":34,"label":"Muay Thai 101"}]},"featured_image_src_large":["https:\/\/muaythai.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/Top-10-Best-Kickboxers-of-All-Time-1024x536.jpg",1024,536,true],"author_info":{"display_name":"Bobby Bradshaw","author_link":"https:\/\/muaythai.com\/th\/author\/bobby\/"},"comment_info":"","category_info":[{"term_id":34,"name":"Muay Thai 101","slug":"muay-thai-101","term_group":0,"term_taxonomy_id":34,"taxonomy":"category","description":"","parent":0,"count":74,"filter":"raw","cat_ID":34,"category_count":74,"category_description":"","cat_name":"Muay Thai 101","category_nicename":"muay-thai-101","category_parent":0}],"tag_info":false,"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/muaythai.com\/th\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/4233","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/muaythai.com\/th\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/muaythai.com\/th\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/muaythai.com\/th\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/209954"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/muaythai.com\/th\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=4233"}],"version-history":[{"count":1,"href":"https:\/\/muaythai.com\/th\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/4233\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":9642,"href":"https:\/\/muaythai.com\/th\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/4233\/revisions\/9642"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/muaythai.com\/th\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/4349"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/muaythai.com\/th\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=4233"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/muaythai.com\/th\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=4233"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/muaythai.com\/th\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=4233"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}