Remy Bonjasky - An Inspiration to Muay Thai Kickboxing in Portland

Remy Bonjasky – An Inspiration to Muay Thai Kickboxing in Portland

Weighing 234 pounds and standing 6 feet 4 inches, Remy “The Flying Gentleman” Bonjasky is a professional kickboxer who is fighting out of Netherlands. Remy, who holds a professional record of 71 wins and 15 losses, has been competing since 1995.  He has won numerous titles in his career and is one of the icons of Muay Thai Kickboxing in Portland due to his flying knees (which made him famous).

Originally from Paramaribo, Suriname, Remy was born on January 10, 1976. His family moved to the Netherlands when he was five to reunite with his father, who had moved there two years earlier, because of work.  Remy started to play soccer at the age of five and eventually fell in-love with the sport.

At the age of 16, in an unfortunate event, Remy injured his left leg and that caused him to be sidelined and eventually ended his soccer career. His dream to become a professional player was shattered, but made way for kickboxing.

After turning 18, Remy began to study kickboxing after watching  Jean Claude Van Damme’s movie, “Bloodsport”. His friends invited him in Mejiro Gym and challenged him to swee who could imitate Van Damme the best. There, they trained together in the academy and Remy fell in love with the discipline after his first session.

Six months later, Remy began his career as a pro and debuted in 1995 defeating experienced fighter Valentijn Overeem with knees and won via corner stoppage. As his career progressed, he started winning titles in 1998. He won the IPMTF European Super Heavyweight title and was a runner-up in the KO Power Tournament. In 1999, he won the WPKA World Super Heavyweight championship over Rani Berbachi via KO.

At the age of 25, Remy had a hard time managing his work as a network operator and a fighting career. Fortunately, a good friend of his offered to sponsor him so that he could focus on his dream. Remy grabbed that chance and harnessed his skills.

In 2003, he won the K-1 World Grand Prix in Las Vegas.  Remy won over Vernon White via flying high kick, Jeff Ford via TKO, and Michael McDonald via split decision to win the Gran Prix in Las Vegas and to qualify for the year’s World Grand Prix. In the World Grand Prix on the other hand, fans of Muay Thai Kickboxing in Portland watched as he defeated Peter Graham, Cyril Abidi, and Musashi in the finals via referee stoppage, flying knee strike, and unanimous decision respectively.

After that year, he continued his dominance in 2004 winning over fighters respected by Muay Thai Kickboxing in Portland. He won against Ernesto Hoost, Francois Botha, and in the finals against Musashi all by way of decision.

As he went on, Remy again won the K-1 World Grand Prix after four years in 2008. In the event, he defeated Jérôme Le Banner when Jérôme injured his arm that cause Remy to win via TKO, Gokhan Saki via jumping mid-kick, and Badhr Hari in the finale due to disqualification via illegal kick.

In 2009, Remy went 3-1 and was named the Full-Contact Fighter of the Year by the Black Belt Magazine.  He won over Alistair Overeem , Melvin Manhoef and Errol Zimmerman, before losing on his last fight to Semmy Schilt via right low kick.

At present, Remy is now managing the Bonjasky Academy, which he established on September 6, 2010.

Remy is a fighter who is known for his high kicks and flying knees which always impressed practitioners of Muay Thai Kickboxing in Portland. And judging by his moves, he is one of the most athletic fighters in the heavyweight division.

In his wins, 36 came in the way of knockouts and 35 via decisions.

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Bovy So Udomson - Respected by Muay Thai Kickboxing in Portland

Bovy So Udomson – Respected by Muay Thai Kickboxing in Portland

A pound for pound fighter and considered as a star to Muay Thai Kickboxing in Portland due to his explosiveness, Bovy So Udomson is a professional Muay Thai Kickboxer who is fighting out of Bangkok, Thailand. Standing 5 feet 5 inches, he’s been competing since 1998 and fights in the Welterweight, Lightweight, and Featherweight divisions. He holds a current record of 84 wins, 44 losses with 2 draws, and has won numerous titles in his career.  He has trained at three different camps before, and now represents Sitsongpeenong Gym.

Born on January 21, 1984, Bovy is originally from Kalasin Northeastern region of Thailand.  He began his career at the age of 13, and fought for the Rungrapa Gym. After 40 fights in two years, he then moved to Bangkok when he was 15 and was trained by Sor Udomson. Under Sor Udomson, he fought for 10 years, and during that time won the 2003 Rajadamnern Stadium Junior Featherweight title.

As his career in Muay Thai Kickboxing progressed, practitioners of Muay Thai Kickboxing in Portland were impressed as he won Thailand Junior Featherweight title, Thailand Featherweight title, WMC Lightweight World Muay Thai title, and the S1 Battle Lightweight title. In his career, he has beaten some of the big names familiar to Muay Thai Kickboxing in Portland like Mickael Piscitello, Hiroki Shishido, Moussa Konaté, Toby Imada, and Gago Drago.  He also faced big time fighters such as Anuwat Kaewsamrit, Saenchai Sor Kingstar, and Fabio Pinca.

Bovy is an orthodox fighter known as a puncher and for his vicious elbow strikes.  In 2011, he moved to Sitsongpeenong Gym which is located in Bangkok, and now represents this gym.

In his wins, 52 came in the way of knockouts and 32 by decisions.

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