K-1 World Grand Prix 2004
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K-1 World Grand Prix 2004 Final was a kickboxing
event promoted by the K-1
organization. It was the twelfth K-1 World Grand Prix final, involving twelve of the world's best K-1 fighters (four being reservists) from eight countries, with all bouts fought under K-1 Rules (100 kg/156-220 lbs). The tournament qualifiers had almost all qualified via the K-1 World Grand Prix 2004 Final Elimination with the exception of Remy Bonjasky
who was the reigning champion.
The tournament winner was Remy Bonjasky
who won his second consecutive K-1 World Grand Prix title by defeating Musashi
in the final by second extra round unanimous decision
in a repeat of the previous years final
. The tournament was also notable for the inclusion of Kaoklai Kaennorsing
who was the youngest (21 years) and lightest (172 lbs) competitor to ever participate in a K-1 World Grand Prix final. During the course of the competition Kaoklai managed to get to the Semi Finals by defeating the heaviest competitor at this years finals, Mighty Mo
, who weighed in at 280 lbs. The event was held at the Tokyo Dome
in Tokyo, Japan on Saturday, December 4, 2004 in front of 64,819 spectators.
Quarter Finals: K-1 Rules / 3Min. 3R Ext. 1R
Reserve Fight 2: K-1 Rules / 3Min. 3R Ext. 2R
Semi Finals: K-1 Rules / 3Min. 3R Ext. 1R
Final: K-1 Rules / 3Min. 3R Ext. 2R
Kickboxing
Kickboxing refers to a group of martial arts and stand-up combat sports based on kicking and punching, historically developed from karate, Muay Thai and western boxing....
event promoted by the 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...
organization. It was the twelfth K-1 World Grand Prix final, involving twelve of the world's best K-1 fighters (four being reservists) from eight countries, with all bouts fought under K-1 Rules (100 kg/156-220 lbs). The tournament qualifiers had almost all qualified via the K-1 World Grand Prix 2004 Final Elimination with the exception of Remy Bonjasky
Remy Bonjasky
Remy "The Flying Gentleman" Bonjasky is a Dutch super heavyweight kickboxer of Surinamese descent. He is a three-time K-1 World Grand Prix champion, who has won the title in 2003, 2004, and 2008...
who was the reigning champion.
The tournament winner was Remy Bonjasky
Remy Bonjasky
Remy "The Flying Gentleman" Bonjasky is a Dutch super heavyweight kickboxer of Surinamese descent. He is a three-time K-1 World Grand Prix champion, who has won the title in 2003, 2004, and 2008...
who won his second consecutive K-1 World Grand Prix title by defeating Musashi
Musashi (kickboxer)
is a retired professional Japanese Heavyweight karateka and kickboxer. He is 4 time K-1 Japan tournament champion, a former WAKO Heavyweight Muay Thai champion and two time K-1 World Grand Prix finalist...
in the final by second extra round unanimous decision
Unanimous decision
A unanimous decision is a winning criterion in several full-contact combat sports, such as boxing, kickboxing, Muay Thai, mixed martial arts and others sports involving striking in which all three judges agree on which fighter won the match....
in a repeat of the previous years final
K-1 World Grand Prix 2003
K-1 World Grand Prix 2003 Final was a kickboxing event promoted by the K-1 organization. The event was held at the Tokyo Dome in Tokyo, Japan on Saturday,December 6, 2003 in front of 67,320 spectators. It was the eleventh K-1 World Grand Prix final involving ten of the world's best fighters...
. The tournament was also notable for the inclusion of Kaoklai Kaennorsing
Kaoklai Kaennorsing
Kaoklai Kaennorsing is a Thai light heavyweight Muay Thai kickboxer. He is also the winner of K-1 World Grand Prix 2004 in Seoul tournament, and the former champion of Rajadamnern Stadium at two weight divisions, and the current world champion of WBC Muay Thai at light heavyweight...
who was the youngest (21 years) and lightest (172 lbs) competitor to ever participate in a K-1 World Grand Prix final. During the course of the competition Kaoklai managed to get to the Semi Finals by defeating the heaviest competitor at this years finals, Mighty Mo
Mighty Mo (kickboxer)
Siala-Mou "Mighty Mo" Siliga , is an American kickboxer, boxer and mixed martial artist, fighting out of Millennia MMA. He is the K-1 World Grand Prix 2004 in Las Vegas II and the K-1 World Grand Prix 2007 in Hawaii tournament champion....
, who weighed in at 280 lbs. The event was held at the Tokyo Dome
Tokyo Dome
Tokyo Dome is a 55,000-seat baseball stadium located in Bunkyo Ward of Tokyo, Japan.The stadium opened for business on March 17, 1988. It was built on the site of the Velodrome which was next door to the site of the predecessor ballpark, Kōrakuen Stadium...
in Tokyo, Japan on Saturday, December 4, 2004 in front of 64,819 spectators.
K-1 World Grand Prix 2004 Final Tournament
Results
Reserve Fight 1: K-1 Rules / 3Min. 3R Ext. 2R- Jérôme Le BannerJérôme Le BannerJérôme "Geronimo" Le Banner , is a French kickboxer and K-1 superstar, famous for his aggressive fighting style and knockout power....
vs Hiromi AmadaHiromi AmadaHiromi Amada is a Japanese super heavyweight kickboxer and boxer from Gunma, Japan competing in K-1.-Biography and career:He made his K-1 debut in 1999 with a unanimous decision win over John Wyatt...
- Le Banner defeated Amada by KO (2 Knockdown, Left Low Kick) at 1:03 of the 2nd Round.
Quarter Finals: K-1 Rules / 3Min. 3R Ext. 1R
- Kaoklai KaennorsingKaoklai KaennorsingKaoklai Kaennorsing is a Thai light heavyweight Muay Thai kickboxer. He is also the winner of K-1 World Grand Prix 2004 in Seoul tournament, and the former champion of Rajadamnern Stadium at two weight divisions, and the current world champion of WBC Muay Thai at light heavyweight...
vs Mighty MoMighty Mo (kickboxer)Siala-Mou "Mighty Mo" Siliga , is an American kickboxer, boxer and mixed martial artist, fighting out of Millennia MMA. He is the K-1 World Grand Prix 2004 in Las Vegas II and the K-1 World Grand Prix 2007 in Hawaii tournament champion....
- Kaennorsing defeated Mo by KO (Right High Kick) at 2:40 of the 1st Round.
- Ray SefoRay Sefo"Sugar" Ray Sefo is a New Zealand kickboxer, boxer and mixed martial artist. He is five time Muay Thai World champion and eight time K-1 World Grand Prix Finals tournament participant, currently living in Las Vegas, Nevada and training with Xtreme Couture.He holds notable wins in the K-1 over...
vs MusashiMusashi (kickboxer)is a retired professional Japanese Heavyweight karateka and kickboxer. He is 4 time K-1 Japan tournament champion, a former WAKO Heavyweight Muay Thai champion and two time K-1 World Grand Prix finalist...
- Musashi defeated Sefo by Extra Round Unanimous Decision 3-0 (9.5-9, 10-9.5, 10-9.5). After 3 rounds the judges had scored it a Decision Draw (28.5-29, 30-30, 29-28.5).
- Peter AertsPeter AertsPeter "The Dutch Lumberjack" Aerts is a Dutch super heavyweight kickboxer. He is a three-time K-1 World Grand Prix and Muay Thai World Champion. Aerts is best known for his powerful strikes and high kicks.- Biography :...
vs Francois BothaFrancois BothaFrancois Botha , also known as Frans Botha, is a South African boxer, nicknamed the "White Buffalo". Botha won the vacant IBF heavyweight title in 1995 when he outpointed Axel Schulz in Germany...
- Botha defeated Aerts by KO (2 Knockdown, Leg Injury) at 1:13 of the 1st Round.
- Remy BonjaskyRemy BonjaskyRemy "The Flying Gentleman" Bonjasky is a Dutch super heavyweight kickboxer of Surinamese descent. He is a three-time K-1 World Grand Prix champion, who has won the title in 2003, 2004, and 2008...
vs Ernesto HoostErnesto HoostErnesto Fritz "Mr. Perfect" Hoost is a Dutch former kickboxer and four-time K-1 World Champion. He made his debut in 1993 at the K-1 World Grand Prix 1993, where he came just one win short of the world title...
- Bonjasky defeated Hoost by Extra Round Unanimous Decision 3-0 (10-9.5, 10-9.5, 10-9.5). After 3 rounds the judges had scored it a Decision Draw (29-29, 30-30, 29-28.5).
Reserve Fight 2: K-1 Rules / 3Min. 3R Ext. 2R
- Cyril AbidiCyril AbidiCyril "Marseille Bad Boy" Abidi is a French former super heavyweight kickboxer. His road to fame started in 2000 when he entered K-1 and created a huge upset with a first round knockout win over legendary Peter Aerts....
vs Gary GoodridgeGary GoodridgeGary Goodridge , nicknamed "Big Daddy", is a Trinidadian and Tobagonian-Canadian former super heavyweight kickboxer and heavyweight mixed martial artist fighting out of Barrie, Ontario. Goodridge is known for his hard-hitting fighting style and showmanship...
- Goodridge defeated Abidi by KO (2 Knockdown, Right Hook) at 3:00 of the 1st Round.
Semi Finals: K-1 Rules / 3Min. 3R Ext. 1R
- Kaoklai KaennorsingKaoklai KaennorsingKaoklai Kaennorsing is a Thai light heavyweight Muay Thai kickboxer. He is also the winner of K-1 World Grand Prix 2004 in Seoul tournament, and the former champion of Rajadamnern Stadium at two weight divisions, and the current world champion of WBC Muay Thai at light heavyweight...
vs MusashiMusashi (kickboxer)is a retired professional Japanese Heavyweight karateka and kickboxer. He is 4 time K-1 Japan tournament champion, a former WAKO Heavyweight Muay Thai champion and two time K-1 World Grand Prix finalist...
- Musashi defeated Kaennorsing by Extra Round Unanimous Decision 3-0 (10-9.5, 10-9.5, 10-9.5). After 3 rounds the judges had scored it a Decision Draw (30-30, 29.5-29.5, 30-29.5).
- Francois BothaFrancois BothaFrancois Botha , also known as Frans Botha, is a South African boxer, nicknamed the "White Buffalo". Botha won the vacant IBF heavyweight title in 1995 when he outpointed Axel Schulz in Germany...
vs Remy BonjaskyRemy BonjaskyRemy "The Flying Gentleman" Bonjasky is a Dutch super heavyweight kickboxer of Surinamese descent. He is a three-time K-1 World Grand Prix champion, who has won the title in 2003, 2004, and 2008...
- Bonjasky defeated Botha by 3rd Round Unanimous Decision 3-0 (27.5-25.5, 28.5-27.5, 28.5-27.5).
Final: K-1 Rules / 3Min. 3R Ext. 2R
- MusashiMusashi (kickboxer)is a retired professional Japanese Heavyweight karateka and kickboxer. He is 4 time K-1 Japan tournament champion, a former WAKO Heavyweight Muay Thai champion and two time K-1 World Grand Prix finalist...
vs Remy BonjaskyRemy BonjaskyRemy "The Flying Gentleman" Bonjasky is a Dutch super heavyweight kickboxer of Surinamese descent. He is a three-time K-1 World Grand Prix champion, who has won the title in 2003, 2004, and 2008...
- Bonjasky defeated Musashi by 2nd Extra Round Unanimous Decision 3-0 (10-9, 10-9.5, 10-9.5). After 3 rounds the judges scored it a Majority Draw in favour of Bonjasky (28.5-28, 28.5-27.5, 29-29). After the 1st Extra Round the judges scored it Majority Draw in favour of Bonjasky (9.5-9.5, 10-9.5, 9.5-9.5)
See also
- List of K-1 events
- List of K-1 champions
- List of male kickboxers
- List of kickboxing organizations