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Ionuț Iftimoaie
Romanian kickboxer From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Ionuţ Iftimoaie (born August 26, 1978) is a retired Romanian kickboxer. Besides the K-1, Iftimoaie has fought for a number of other promotions including the Local Kombat and Superkombat Fighting Championship. He was one of Romania's most popular fighters and for his retirement fight he headlined the Superkombat World Grand Prix IV 2016 against Jorge Loren in his hometown of Comănești, Romania.[1][2] The event drew a record-setting crowd of 34,000 spectators, marking the largest attendance for a kickboxing event in Europe at the time.[3] As of 28 September 2016, he was ranked the #7 light heavyweight in the world by LiverKick.com.[4]
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Personal life
He is married and has four children.[5]
Kickboxing career
Iftimoaie faced Milan Dašić at K-1 ColliZion 2010 Croatia on March 27, 2010. Dašić won the fight by a first-round knockout.[6]
Iftimoaie was scheduled to fight the K-1 veteran Ray Sefo at K-1 World Grand Prix 2010 in Bucharest on May 21, 2010. He lost the fight by unanimous decision.[7]
Iftimoaie was scheduled to face Dževad Poturak at SUPERKOMBAT The Pilot Show on March 18, 2011. He lost the fight by unanimous decision.[8]
Iftimoaie was scheduled to face Luca Panto at SUPERKOMBAT World Grand Prix IV 2011 on October 15, 2011. He won the fight by unanimous decision.[9]
Iftimoaie was scheduled to face James Wilson at SUPERKOMBAT World Grand Prix 2012 on November 10, 2012, following a year long absence from the sport.[10] He won the fight by unanimous decision.[11]
Iftimoaie was scheduled to challenge the reigning Superkombat and WKN Super Cruiserweight champion Jorge Loren at SUPERKOMBAT World Grand Prix IV 2016 on August 6, 2016.[12] He won the fight by unanimous decision.[13]
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Championships and awards
Kickboxing
- 2016 Combat Press Comeback Fighter of the Year[14]
- 2016 WKN Diamond Super Cruiserweight Title
- 2016 SUPERKOMBAT Super Cruiserweight (-95 kg/209 lb) Championship (one time)
- 2005 Fight.ro Fighter of the Year
- 2005 Fight.ro Most Popular Fighter
Kickboxing record
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See also
References
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