Faisal Zakaria

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Faisal Zakaria
BornFaisal Zakaria
8 November 1973
Sudan
Other namesDiamond Flyer
Nationality Sudanese
Height1.93 m (6 ft 4 in)
Weight105 kg (231 lb; 16.5 st)
Division Heavyweight
Style Shotokan Karate
TeamDiamond Flyer Muay Thai
Last updated on: June 2, 2012

Faisal Zakaria (born 8 November 1973) is a Sudanese kickboxer, fighting out of Auckland, New Zealand. He was WBC International Muay Thai Heavyweight Champion. [1]

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Biography and career

Faisal Zakaria was born and raised in Sudan. He started to train in karate and represented his country in international competition. In 1990, he left Sudan after political unrest and created a karate school in Libya with other Sudanese expats and trained and tutored in Syria, Greece, Turkey and Lebanon. It was in Lebanon that Zakaria was introduced to Muay Thai.

Faisal Zakaria went to Thailand and within six months was fighting professionally and building a strong following with his entertaining style. Zakaria holds notable victories over Eh Phoutong, Ricardo van den Bos and Saksit.

Titles

Kickboxing record

Kickboxing record
wins ( KO's), losses, draw
DateResultOpponentEventLocationMethodRoundTime
2016-04-23Loss Flag of the People's Republic of China.svg Asihati Kunlun Fight 43 Zhoukou, China TKO2
2016-03-22Win Flag of the United States.svg Steve BanksSuper Muaythai China Decision33:00
2015-11Win Flag of Thailand.svg Yak NonaskinSuper Muaythai Bangkok, Thailand KO
2013-11-11Loss Flag of New Zealand.svg Tafa MisipatiThe King in the Ring 7 Auckland, New ZealandDecision (Unanimous)33:00
2013-07-13Loss Flag of New Zealand.svg Antz Nansen The King in the Ring 7 Auckland, New ZealandTKO (corner stoppage)3
2010-09-03Loss Flag of New Zealand.svg Andrew Peck Universal Soldier Auckland, New ZealandKO40:45
For WMC Super Heavyweight Intercontinental Championship.
2010-07-10Loss Flag of Australia (converted).svg Ben Edwards K-1 World Grand Prix 2010 in Canberra, Quarter Final Canberra, Australia KO (Left hook)11:03
2010-01-02Win Flag of the Netherlands.svg Ricardo van den Bos Battle at the Beach Show Pattaya, Thailand Decision (2-1)53:00
Wins WBC Muay Thai International Heavyweight Championship.
2009-08-28Loss Flag of New Zealand.svg Andre MeunierKnees of Fury 26 Adelaide, Australia KO (Uppercut)3
2009Loss Flag of Japan.svg Japan
2009Win Flag of Japan.svg Japan TKO
2009-05-30Loss Flag of Turkey.svg Mehmet OzerThe Challenger 2009 Macau, China KO (Spinning back high kick)
2009-05-30Win Flag of Brazil.svg Eduardo Maiorino The Challenger 2009 Macau, China KO (Knee strike)
2009Loss Flag of Poland.svg China
2008WinFlag placeholder.svg Fred Okinawa, Japan Decision
2008Loss Flag of Japan.svg Tokyo, Japan
2007-09-16Loss Flag of Japan.svg Nobu Hayashi TITANS NEOS II Tokyo, Japan Decision (2-0)33:00
2007Win Flag of Iran.svg Abus Iran Decision53:00
2007-07-28Loss Flag of Poland.svg Paul Slowinski Fists of Fury Singapore TKO (Low kick)40:08
For WMC Super Heavyweight World Championship.
2007-03-24Win Flag of New Zealand.svg Terry TutereWho's the man! Auckland, New ZealandDecision53:00
2006-12-04Draw Flag of Germany.svg Mohammed OudrisKing's Birthday 2006 Bangkok, Thailand Decision Draw53:00
2006Win Flag of Belarus.svg Andreas New Zealand Decision53:00
2006Win Flag of New Zealand.svg John Gallia New Zealand Decision53:00
2005Win Flag of New Zealand.svg Simon Dome New Zealand Decision53:00
2005Win Flag of New Zealand.svg Simon Dome New Zealand Decision53:00
2005-11-18Win Flag of New Zealand.svg John GalliaLee Gar vs The World Auckland, New ZealandKO (Knee strike)2
2005Win Flag of New Zealand.svg Vinnie Mahoney New Zealand Decision53:00
2004Win Flag of Thailand.svg Saksit Rajadamnern Stadium Bangkok, Thailand Decision53:00
2004Win Flag of Canada (Pantone).svg Alex Ricci Thailand Decision53:00
Wins WMC Super Middleweight World Championship.
2004Win Flag of Thailand.svg Painiran Asani Thailand Decision53:00
2003-11-19Loss Flag of Russia.svg Magomed Magomedov Golden Panther Cup, Semi Finals Moscow, Russia Decision
2003-11-19WinFlag placeholder.svgGolden Panther Cup, Quarter Finals Moscow, Russia
2003Win Flag of Thailand.svg Painiran Asan Thailand KO
2003Loss Flag of Germany.svg RobChaweng StadiumChaweng, ThailandDecision
2003WinFlag placeholder.svg Neils Elkand Thailand Decision53:00
2003LossFlag placeholder.svg MohammedKing's Birthday 2003, Finals Bangkok, Thailand Decision
2003WinFlag placeholder.svg AndreasKing's Birthday 2003, Semi Finals Bangkok, Thailand Decision
2003-06-30Loss Flag of Thailand.svg Lamsongkram Chuwattana Rajadamnern Stadium Bangkok, Thailand Decision53:00
2003-05-26Loss Flag of Thailand.svg Kaoklai Kaennorsing Rajadamnern Stadium Bangkok, Thailand Decision53:00
2003Loss Flag of Australia (converted).svg Eugene Ekleboom Thailand Decision53:00
2003Win Flag of Hungary.svg Mraztyl Abu Dhabi KO
2003WinFlag placeholder.svg Thailand Decision53:00
2003Loss Flag of Thailand.svg Mot Eck Muangsemaa Thailand Decision53:00
2003-11Loss Flag of Cambodia.svg Eh Phoutong Olympic Stadium Cambodia Decision53:00
Loses CBA International Championship.
2003Win Flag of Thailand.svg Payak Sochionto Thailand Decision53:00
2002Win Flag of Thailand.svg Saksit Rajadamnern Stadium Bangkok, Thailand Decision53:00
2002Win Flag of Hong Kong.svg Hong Kong Decision53:00
2002-12-05Loss Flag of Denmark.svg Ole Laursen King's Birthday 2002, Final Bangkok, Thailand KO2
For King's Cup 2002 Tournament -70 kg Championship.
2002-12-05Win Flag of Portugal.svg Nuno MartinKing's Birthday 2002, Semi Finals Bangkok, Thailand
2002Loss Flag of Thailand.svg Saksit Thailand Decision53:00
2002Win Flag of Thailand.svg Noiya Thailand Decision53:00
2002-10Win Flag of Cambodia.svg Eh Phoutong Borei Keila Stadium Phnom Penh, Cambodia Decision53:00
Wins CBA International Championship.
2002Win Flag of Thailand.svg Nokweed Devy Chaweng StadiumChaweng, ThailandDecision53:00
2002Win Flag of Thailand.svg Yoddecha Sityodthong Thailand KO
2001-12-23Loss Flag of Poland.svg Paul Slowinski Bangkok, Thailand TKO (Low kick)3
For WMC Light Heavyweight World Championship.
2001-09-08Loss Flag of the People's Republic of China.svg Sun TaoChina vs Thailand Beijing, China Decision33:00
2001Draw Flag of Cambodia.svg Eh Phoutong Cambodia Decision Draw53:00
2001Loss Flag of France.svg YohanChaweng StadiumChaweng, ThailandDecision53:00
For WMC Super Middleweight World Championship.
2001Win Flag of Thailand.svg Mot Eck Muangsemaa Pattaya, Thailand Decision53:00
2001Win Flag of Thailand.svg Caulan Rajadamnern Stadium Thailand Decision53:00
2000Draw Flag of the People's Republic of China.svg China Decision Draw53:00
2000Win Flag of Thailand.svg Sammat Thailand Decision53:00
1998WinFlag placeholder.svg Libanon KO
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References

  1. "Champions". wbcmuaythai.com.