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Corentin Jallon
Algerian-French kickboxer From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Corentin Jallon is an Algerian-French Kickboxer competing in the heavyweight and cruiserweight division.[2] He is the former World Kickboxing Network (WKN) Cruiserweight World Champion[3] as well as the Muaythai & K-1 FFSCDA France -91kg Champion,[4] King of the Ring -91kg Champion[5][6][7] and he has competed in Superkombat.[8] In 2013, Jallon became the WKN World Champion after defeating Cristian Bosch in Buenos Aires, Argentina.[9][10][11]
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Early life
Jallon was born in France and was introduced to kickboxing at a later age. He started training with his coach Badri Rouabhia at AJSR in Saint Raphaël and competed in his first match at the age 26 years old.[3]
Career
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Kickboxing
On Juin 30, 2012, Jallon faced Zinedine Hameur-Lain at the Pro fightKarate 4[1] in the heavyweight category and lost on points.[12]
On May 24, 2014, Jallon fought Sebastian Ciobanu -95 kg to a draw with at SUPERKOMBAT World Grand Prix II 2014 in Constanta, Romania.[8]
On May 10, 2014, Jallon avenged his previous 2012 loss and rematched Zinedine Hameur-Lain at King of the Ring 3 in Longeville-lès-Metz, Metz, France, winning by TKO in the first round.[5]
On September 23, 2017, Jallon faced Romain Falendry and lost by decision.[13]
On December 2, 2017, Jallon faced the Spanish Ivan Valenzuela at La 13ème Nuit Du Muay Thai in France and won by decision.[14]
On April 27, 2019, Jallon faced Gabriele Casella at Fighting Spirit 7[15] in Rome, Italy and lost by decision.[16]
On December 14, 2019, Jallon faced Anthony Valerde under K-1 rules in L'Isle-sur-la-Sorgue, France[17] and lost by decision.[18]
WKN
On October 13, 2012, Jallon had his first shot at a World Kickboxing Network title, when he faced 2007 WAKO World Championship finalist and PFL fighter Sadibou Sy.[19][20] The match was for the WKN European Cruiserweight title in Berns, Stockholm.[21] Both athletes threw some hard strikes, but ultimately the fight went to the judges, declaring Sadibou Sy victorious by decision.[22]
In 2013, during a winning streak, Jallon was offered to fight against the current WKN Cruiserweight Champion (-195 lbs/-88.5 kg), Argentinian Cristian Bosch.[23] On August 4, 2013, Jallon faced Bosch in Buenos Aires, Argentina. The first round started wrong for Jallon received some heavy damage from the champion, resulting in two standing 8 counts.[24] In the third round, Jallon landed an elbow on Bosch's face, securing the knockout win[3] and become the new WKN Cruiserweight Champion.[25][26]
On May 15, 2015, Jallon defended his WKN cruiserweight title against the Czech Ondrej Srubek in Prague, winning on points.[27]
On September 12, 2015, Jallon put his WKN title on the line when he faced the Slovak Adrian Valentin in Saint-Raphaël, France.[11] Jallon shook Valentin early with some punches, but the Slovak recovered well and was able to land many shots from the outside in the following rounds.[28] Adrian Valentin was declared winner by decision, capturing the WKN Cruiserweight title.[29]
Lethwei
In 2017, Jallon challenged Dave Leduc, Openweight Lethwei World Champion under traditional Lethwei rules.[30][31] The traditional challenge was accepted and on December 10, 2017, Jallon faced Leduc inside the Thein Pyu Stadium in Yangon, Myanmar.[32] Just before their first exchange, Leduc performed the Lekkha moun and Jallon automatically replied with a flurry of punches, which Leduc countered with an elbow counterattack.[33] Jallon was floored several times during the fight and used his two minute injury time-out, but finished the bout on his feet, making it a draw according to Lethwei rules.[34] Leduc retained the openweight Lethwei World championship title.[35][36]
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Championships and accomplishments
Championships
- World Kickboxing Network
WKN Cruiserweight World Championship (one time)[8]
- Other championships
- King of the Ring 3 Champion 91 kg
- FFSCDA National Muaythai Champion 91 kg
- FFSCDA National K-1 Champion 91 kg
Lethwei record
Kickboxing record
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