Paul Slowinski
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Paul "The Sting" Slowinski (born 24 September 1980) is a Polish-Australian
kickboxer, a four-time WMC Muay Thai
World champion and two-time K-1 World GP 2006 in Auckland and K-1 World GP 2007 in Amsterdam champion. After two years training in Amsterdam, Netherlands under Ernesto Hoost
, Paul moved back to Adelaide in 2009, back to his former trainer Alan Wong.
, Poland
and immigrated to Adelaide
, Australia
in 1996 as a teenager with his mother and brother. He started kickboxing in 1998 under Alan Wong. He turned pro on February 2001 and moved through the ranks and three different WMC weight divisions as a World Champion showing real talent and dedication to the sport.
In 2005 Paul qualified through the K-1 Kings of Oceania League to be one of the 4 men representing Oceania in the K-1 World Grand Prix 2006 in Auckland. He defeated on points in the first round, leaving Jason Suttie
standing before him in the final. "The Sting" knocked out Suttie with a high kick to claim the K-1 World GP 2006 Oceania title.
He was then invited to Sapporo on 30 July 2006, to his first K-1 Japan event, and impressed the attendance with an easy victory over Japanese fighter Tatsufumi Tomihira.
His next bout was on 30 September 2006 in the Final 16 Qualification round at the Osaka-Jo Hall
. He faced 2005 finalist Glaube Feitosa
of Brazil
and while putting up a good show, was beaten on points.
Paul's next fight was on the Xplosion Macau WMC World Title event. He used effective knees, clinching and kicks to secure a close victory over Swiss Xhavit Bajrami
.
On 2 December 2006 at K-1 World Grand Prix 2006 Finals, Paul was selected to fight on undercard against Badr Hari
from the Netherlands. He lost the fight by unanimous decision.
At the start of 2007 Paul changed his trainers to the Dutch legend Ernesto Hoost
. On 23 June Paul entered the K-1 World Grand Prix 2007 in Amsterdam as a underdog. He shockingly knocked out all three of his opponents, including the defending champion Bjorn Bregy
.
He next fought at the Final 16, where he met defending World Grand Prix champion Semmy Schilt
. Again he put up a very impressive fight but was caught by a knee to the head in the first round. Though he surprisingly got up afterwards the fight was called off in favour of his opponent.
On 7 December 2007 he fought in the reserve fight at the finals. He fought K-1 World Grand Prix 2007 in Hawaii champion, Mighty Mo
. He again shocked the audience by defeating Mo in the second round with leg kicks.
In 2008 He fought in several superfights for K-1, against the likes of Aziz Jahjah
and Gokhan Saki
.
He again Fought at the final 16 where he met the eventual champion Remy Bonjasky
. He again put up a impressive performance, but was beaten on points after a very close fight.
He was again picked to fight on the undercard at the finals. This time he was knocked unconscious by Melvin Manhoef
in the first round.
In 2009 he moved back to his original trainer, Alan Wong. He did not fight in K-1 that year, instead he fought in Muay Thai matches, beating Patrice Quarteron
and Ben Edwards
, and losing to Hesdy Gerges
and Thor Hoopman.
In 2010 Paul tried his luck again in a regional K-1 tournament. He entered the Oceania Grand Prix in Canberra as a favourite. Though he was defeated in the final by Ben Edwards
, a fighter he had defeated twice previously in his career.
In 2011 took a rematch against Thor Hoopman who had beaten Paul on points. Paul knocks out Hoopman within one round with punches.
Paul plans to face Errol Zimmerman.
Polish Australian
Poland has been a source country of immigrants to Australia, in particular in the post-war period. Immigration from Poland has long tapered off, with Polish Australian population now part of the mainstream Australian community.-Demography:...
kickboxer, a four-time WMC Muay Thai
Muay Thai
Muay Thai is a combat sport from Thailand that uses stand-up striking along with various clinching techniques. It is similar to other Indochinese kickboxing systems, namely pradal serey from Cambodia, tomoi from Malaysia, lethwei from Myanmar and muay Lao from Laos...
World champion and two-time K-1 World GP 2006 in Auckland and K-1 World GP 2007 in Amsterdam champion. After two years training in Amsterdam, Netherlands under Ernesto Hoost
Ernesto Hoost
Ernesto 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...
, Paul moved back to Adelaide in 2009, back to his former trainer Alan Wong.
Biography and career
Paul Slowinski was born in StrzegomStrzegom
Strzegom is a town in Świdnica County, Lower Silesian Voivodeship, in south-western Poland. It is the seat of the administrative district called Gmina Strzegom. It lies approximately north-west of Świdnica, and west of the regional capital Wrocław...
, Poland
Poland
Poland , officially the Republic of Poland , is a country in Central Europe bordered by Germany to the west; the Czech Republic and Slovakia to the south; Ukraine, Belarus and Lithuania to the east; and the Baltic Sea and Kaliningrad Oblast, a Russian exclave, to the north...
and immigrated to Adelaide
Adelaide
Adelaide is the capital city of South Australia and the fifth-largest city in Australia. Adelaide has an estimated population of more than 1.2 million...
, Australia
Australia
Australia , officially the Commonwealth of Australia, is a country in the Southern Hemisphere comprising the mainland of the Australian continent, the island of Tasmania, and numerous smaller islands in the Indian and Pacific Oceans. It is the world's sixth-largest country by total area...
in 1996 as a teenager with his mother and brother. He started kickboxing in 1998 under Alan Wong. He turned pro on February 2001 and moved through the ranks and three different WMC weight divisions as a World Champion showing real talent and dedication to the sport.
In 2005 Paul qualified through the K-1 Kings of Oceania League to be one of the 4 men representing Oceania in the K-1 World Grand Prix 2006 in Auckland. He defeated on points in the first round, leaving Jason Suttie
Jason Suttie
Jason "Psycho" Suttie is a Samoan-born New Zealand former heavyweight kickboxer and 6 time Muay Thai World champion fighting out of Elite Thai Kickboxing Gym in Auckland, New Zealand.-Biography and career:...
standing before him in the final. "The Sting" knocked out Suttie with a high kick to claim the K-1 World GP 2006 Oceania title.
He was then invited to Sapporo on 30 July 2006, to his first K-1 Japan event, and impressed the attendance with an easy victory over Japanese fighter Tatsufumi Tomihira.
His next bout was on 30 September 2006 in the Final 16 Qualification round at the Osaka-Jo Hall
Osaka-jo Hall
, or Osaka Castle Hall, is a multi-purpose arena, in the Kyōbashi area, of Osaka, Japan. The hall opened in 1983 and can seat up to 16,000 people...
. He faced 2005 finalist Glaube Feitosa
Glaube Feitosa
Glaube "Brazilian Warrior" Feitosa is a Brazilian former kickboxer and a kyokushin full contact karate practitioner who was competing in K-1. In 2005 Feitosa won K-1 World Grand Prix 2005 in Las Vegas tournament and was the K-1 World Grand Prix 2005 finalist...
of Brazil
Brazil
Brazil , officially the Federative Republic of Brazil , is the largest country in South America. It is the world's fifth largest country, both by geographical area and by population with over 192 million people...
and while putting up a good show, was beaten on points.
Paul's next fight was on the Xplosion Macau WMC World Title event. He used effective knees, clinching and kicks to secure a close victory over Swiss Xhavit Bajrami
Xhavit Bajrami
Xhavit Bajrami is a Swiss kickboxer of Kosovar Albanian descent.-Biography:Bajrami was born in Pristina to Kosovar Albanian parents, the family later relocated to Switzerland. His family originate from south of Pristina. He became an accomplished kickboxer and won the K-1 Braves 1999 Champion...
.
On 2 December 2006 at K-1 World Grand Prix 2006 Finals, Paul was selected to fight on undercard against Badr Hari
Badr Hari
Badr "The Golden Boy" Hari is a Moroccan-Dutch super heavyweight kickboxer, fighting out of Mike's Gym in Amsterdam. He is a former K-1 Heavyweight champion and K-1 World Grand Prix 2009 finalist. As of May 2011, Hari is ranked the #2 heavyweight in the world by LiverKick.com...
from the Netherlands. He lost the fight by unanimous decision.
At the start of 2007 Paul changed his trainers to the Dutch legend Ernesto Hoost
Ernesto Hoost
Ernesto 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...
. On 23 June Paul entered the K-1 World Grand Prix 2007 in Amsterdam as a underdog. He shockingly knocked out all three of his opponents, including the defending champion Bjorn Bregy
Björn Bregy
Björn "The Rock" Bregy is a Swiss super heavyweight kickboxer, European Yoseikan Budo Champion and K-1 Europe 2006 in Amsterdam tournament Champion.-Career:...
.
He next fought at the Final 16, where he met defending World Grand Prix champion Semmy Schilt
Semmy Schilt
Semmy Schilt , also known as Sem Schilt, is a Dutch Ashihara karateka, kickboxer, mixed martial artist and four time K-1 World GP champion. He is the first and only fighter in K-1 history to win the championship three times in a row, and also shares the record with Ernesto Hoost for most GPs won,...
. Again he put up a very impressive fight but was caught by a knee to the head in the first round. Though he surprisingly got up afterwards the fight was called off in favour of his opponent.
On 7 December 2007 he fought in the reserve fight at the finals. He fought K-1 World Grand Prix 2007 in Hawaii champion, 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....
. He again shocked the audience by defeating Mo in the second round with leg kicks.
In 2008 He fought in several superfights for K-1, against the likes of Aziz Jahjah
Aziz Jahjah
Aziz "Boutahar" Jahjah is a Belgian-Moroccan super heavyweight kickboxer, fighting out of Golden Glory Gym in Breda, Netherlands and is trained by Ramon Dekkers...
and Gokhan Saki
Gökhan Saki
Gökhan Saki is a Turkish-Dutch heavyweight kickboxer, fighting out of Golden Glory Gym in Breda, Netherlands...
.
He again Fought at the final 16 where he met the eventual champion 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...
. He again put up a impressive performance, but was beaten on points after a very close fight.
He was again picked to fight on the undercard at the finals. This time he was knocked unconscious by Melvin Manhoef
Melvin Manhoef
Melvin Manhoef is a Dutch-Surinamese Muay Thai kickboxer and mixed martial artist, trained by Mike Passenier and fighting out of Mike's Gym in Amsterdam, Netherlands. In kickboxing, he is the current It's Showtime 85MAX World Champion, and in MMA he was the Cage Rage Light Heavyweight World champion...
in the first round.
In 2009 he moved back to his original trainer, Alan Wong. He did not fight in K-1 that year, instead he fought in Muay Thai matches, beating Patrice Quarteron
Patrice Quarteron
Patrice "The Dark Ronin" Quarteron is a French super heavyweight kickboxer, fighting out of Évry, Essonne. He is two time French and European Muay Thai champion and current IKF Muay Thai Super Heavyweight World champion.-Titles:...
and Ben Edwards
Ben Edwards
Ben Edwards is a British motor racing commentator. At the moment, he is the voice of Superleague Formula and the British Touring Car Championship, in addition to Formula One DVD Reviews for Duke Video. In the past, he has worked for Eurosport, ESPN, and F1 Digital +...
, and losing to Hesdy Gerges
Hesdy 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:...
and Thor Hoopman.
In 2010 Paul tried his luck again in a regional K-1 tournament. He entered the Oceania Grand Prix in Canberra as a favourite. Though he was defeated in the final by Ben Edwards
Ben Edwards
Ben Edwards is a British motor racing commentator. At the moment, he is the voice of Superleague Formula and the British Touring Car Championship, in addition to Formula One DVD Reviews for Duke Video. In the past, he has worked for Eurosport, ESPN, and F1 Digital +...
, a fighter he had defeated twice previously in his career.
In 2011 took a rematch against Thor Hoopman who had beaten Paul on points. Paul knocks out Hoopman within one round with punches.
Paul plans to face Errol Zimmerman.
Titles
- 2011 I.S.K.A.International Sport Karate AssociationThe International Sport Karate Association is one of the major international bodies regulating karate and kickboxing matches, and is based in the United States...
Heavyweight World champion - 2010 K-1 Oceania GP in Canberra runner up
- 2009 International Kickboxer Magazine Super Heavyweight(+95 kg) champion
- 2009 WMC Super Heavyweight World champion
- 2008 WMC Super Heavyweight World champion
- 2007 WMC Super Heavyweight World champion
- 2007 K-1 World GP in Amsterdam champion
- 2006 K-1 World Grand Prix in Auckland champion
- 2005 KOMA GP in Tokyo champion
- 2005 WMC World Heavyweight GP champion
- 2005 King of Oceania champion
- 2003 WMC Heavyweight World champion
- 2002 WMC Cruiserweight World champion
- 2001 WMC Light Heavyweight World champion
- 2001 Super 8 Tournament in Brisbane champion
- 1999 IAMTF Australian Super Light Heavyweight champion
- 1999 King's Birthday Cup Amateur champion
Fight record
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External links
- Flinders University Muay Thai Club
- Profile at K-1K-1K-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...