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Ian Jacobs

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Ian "Powerhouse" Jacobs is an Australian kickboxer and former 3 time World Kickboxing Champion.[1][2]

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He has had victories over other former World Champions, such as Gurkan Ozkan by Unanimous points decision, and 'Diamond' Dale Westerman by Knockout. [3] [4] [5]

Ian Jacobs made a comeback to Kickboxing in November 2009, at Tarik Solak's A-1 8 man eliminator tournament. In his 1st match, Ian set a new world record for the fastest KO in kickboxing history, breaking a record held for 17 years by Stan Longinidis, as Ian Jacobs knocked out The Headhunter in 6 seconds. However, Ian Jacobs then lost to Baris Nezif in the Semi-final via Knockout. Ian's only other 2 losses came from earlier in his career against Manson Gibson and Alex Tui.[6]

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Titles and accomplishments

  • WKA World Middleweight Kickboxing Title
  • WKA World Middleweight Muay Thai Title
  • ISKA World Super Middleweight Muay Thai Title
  • 2 x Commonwealth Super Middleweight Title
  • Commonwealth Middleweight Title
  • Australia Middleweight Title
  • Australia Super Light Heavyweight Title
  • Queensland Super Middleweight Title
  • Queensland Light Heavyweight Title
  • National hardest hitting champion in both light & heavy weight divisions
  • Best ever kick Knock Out award
  • Inducted into the Kickboxing Hall of fame
  • Best fight ever seen on FOX Sports
  • Three-time winner of the open "National Martial Arts League". Hardest punch, hardest kick and hardest punch/ kick combination. Winner of both lightweight and heavyweight divisions.

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