Yusuke Fujimoto
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Yusuke Fujimoto is a Japanese
former heavyweight
kickboxer who competed in K-1
and was the K-1 World GP 2007 in Hong Kong tournament champion. He is called "Bun Bun Maru" because he takes big swings when he throws punches.
in K-1. He was knocked down with right leg kick three times and the referee stopped the bout. After this bout, he had his retirement ceremony and he received a bunch of flowers from his family and thanked his authorities and fans.
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Japanese people
The are an ethnic group originating in the Japanese archipelago and are the predominant ethnic group of Japan. Worldwide, approximately 130 million people are of Japanese descent; of these, approximately 127 million are residents of Japan. People of Japanese ancestry who live in other countries...
former heavyweight
Heavyweight
Heavyweight is a division, or weight class, in boxing. Fighters who weigh over 200 pounds are considered heavyweights by the major professional boxing organizations: the International Boxing Federation, the World Boxing Association, the World Boxing Council, and the World Boxing...
kickboxer who competed in K-1
K-1
K-1 is a defunct world-wide kickboxing promotion based in Tokyo, Japan founded by Kazuyoshi Ishii, a formerKyokushin karate practitioner. K-1 combines stand up techniques from Muay Thai, Karate, Taekwondo, Savate, San Shou, kickboxing, western-style boxing, and other martial arts...
and was the K-1 World GP 2007 in Hong Kong tournament champion. He is called "Bun Bun Maru" because he takes big swings when he throws punches.
Retirement
On December 11, 2010, he had his retirement against Hesdy GergesHesdy Gerges
Hesdy Gerges is a Dutch kickboxer of Egyptian descent, fighting out of the Chakuriki Gym in Amsterdam, Netherlands. He holds the W.F.C.A. Super Heavyweight World title and It's Showtime World Title .-Biography and career:...
in K-1. He was knocked down with right leg kick three times and the referee stopped the bout. After this bout, he had his retirement ceremony and he received a bunch of flowers from his family and thanked his authorities and fans.
Titles
- Professional
- 2007 K-1 World Grand Prix in Hong Kong champion
- 2006 K-1 World Grand Prix in Seoul champion
- 2005 K-1 World Grand Prix in Hawaii runner up
- 2005 Japan GP 3rd place
- 2003 K-1 Japan GP runner up
- 2002 K-1 Japan GP 3rd place
- Amateur
- Monster Challenge 2000 K-2 Tournament Heavyweight Winner
Kickboxing record
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See also
- List of kickboxing organizations
- List of male kickboxers
- List of K-1 Events