Jonathan Di Bella

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Jonathan Di Bella
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Di Bella at Glory 55
Born (1996-08-18) August 18, 1996 (age 28)
Montreal, Quebec, Canada
Nationality Italian Canadian
Height1.75 m (5 ft 9 in)
Weight57 kg (126 lb; 9.0 st)
Reach68 in (173 cm)
Style Kickboxing
Stance Southpaw
Fighting out of New York City, New York, U.S.
TeamDi Bella Kickboxing
TrainerAngelo Di Bella [1]
RankBlack belt in Kyokushin karate
Kickboxing record
Total14
Wins13
By knockout4
Losses1
Other information
Boxing record from BoxRec

Jonathan Giovanni Di Bella (born August 18, 1996) is an Italian-Canadian kickboxer, currently signed with ONE Championship where he is the former Kickboxing strawweight world champion. He was ranked as a top ten bantamweight kickboxer in the world by Beyond Kickboxing between November 2022 and May 2023. [2] [3]

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Kickboxing career

Early career

Di Bella began practicing martial arts at his father's Di Bella Kickboxing gym, where he acquired a Kyokushin karate black belt. He would go on to win 20 consecutive fights as an amateur kickboxer, with 13 of those victories coming by way of stoppage. [4] Di Bella made his professional kickboxing debut against David Weintraub at Battle of the Millenium 3 on June 10, 2016. He won the fight by a second-round technical knockout, as he stopped his opponent with low kicks, after he knocked him down twice with left straights. [5]

Glory Kickboxing

Di Bella made his Glory debut against Will Calhoun at Glory 33: New Jersey on September 9, 2016, in what was his second professional appearance. [5] He won the fight by a first-round technical knockout, due to doctor stoppage. [6]

After he beat Pampos Grigoriou by unanimous decision at Battle of the Millenium 4 on May 12, 2017, [7] Di Bella was booked to face Lennox Chance at Glory 43: New York on July 14, 2017. He once again won by unanimous decision. [8]

Di Bella won two more bouts, a unanimous decision over Tommy Espinosa at Glory 48: New York on December 1, 2017 and a first-round knockout of Chris Johnson at Battle of the Millenium 5 on April 13, 2018, before he was given the chance to face Ahmad Ibrahim for the ISKA North American Lightweight title at Glory 55: New York on July 20, 2018. He captured the title by unanimous decision. [9]

Di Bella made his fifth and final promotional appearance with Glory against Mohammed Lemjerdine at Glory 61: New York on November 2, 2018. He won the fight by unanimous decision. [10]

Di Bella would then depart from Glory and face Dejaun Mishael Davis for the ISKA East Coast Featherweight title at Combat at the Garden on April 20, 2019. He won the fight by unanimous decision. [11]

ONE Championship

On June 1, 2020 it was announced Di Bella signed a contract with ONE Championship. [12] Di Bella faced Zhang Peimian for the vacant ONE Kickboxing Strawweight Championship at ONE 162 on October 21, 2022, in what was his debut with the promotion. [13] He captured the vacant title by unanimous decision. [14]

Di Bella made his first ONE Strawweight Kickboxing World Championship defense against Danial Williams at ONE Fight Night 15 on October 6, 2023. [15] He won the bout via unanimous decision. [16]

Di Bella was expected to defend his ONE Strawweight Kickboxing World Championship against Prajanchai P.K.Saenchaimuaythaigym at ONE Friday Fights 58 on April 5, 2024. [17] He was stripped of his title after failing to meet the required hydration levels at the weigh-ins. [18] The bout, now for the vacant title, was re-scheduled for ONE Friday Fights 68 on June 28, 2024. [19] Di Bella lost the fight by unanimous decision. [20]

Di Bella faced Rui Botelho on December 7, 2024, at ONE Fight Night 26. [21] He won the fight via unanimous decision. [22]

Professional boxing career

Di Bella signed a promotional contract with Groupe Yvon Michel on June 9, 2023, after amassing a 2–0 record in professional boxing. [23]

Titles and accomplishments

Amateur

Professional

Kickboxing record

Professional Kickboxing Record
13 Wins (4 (T)KOs), 1 Loss, 0 Draw
DateResultOpponentEventLocationMethodRoundTime
2025-03-23 Flag of Thailand.svg Sam-A Gaiyanghadao ONE 172 Saitama, Japan
For the interim ONE Strawweight Kickboxing World Championship.
2024-12-07Win Flag of Portugal.svg Rui Botelho ONE Fight Night 26 Bangkok, ThailandDecision (Unanimous)33:00
2024-06-28Loss Flag of Thailand.svg Prajanchai P.K.Saenchaimuaythaigym ONE Friday Fights 68 Bangkok, ThailandDecision (Unanimous)53:00
For the ONE Strawweight Kickboxing World Championship.
2023-10-06Win Flag of Australia (converted).svg Danial Williams ONE Fight Night 15 Bangkok, ThailandDecision (unanimous)53:00
Defended the ONE Strawweight Kickboxing World Championship.
2022-10-21Win Flag of the People's Republic of China.svg Zhang Peimian ONE 162 Kuala Lumpur, MalaysiaDecision (Unanimous)53:00
Wins the vacant ONE Strawweight Kickboxing World Championship
2019-12-06Win Flag of the United States.svg Nick BurgosCombat at the Garden 2 New York City, New York, United StatesTKO (Referee stoppage)32:36
Wins ISKA Intercontinental Featherweight title.
2019-04-20Win Flag of the United States.svg Dejaun Mishael DavisCombat at the Garden New York City, New York, United StatesDecision (Unanimous)33:00
Wins ISKA East Coast Featherweight title.
2018-11-02Win Flag of the United States.svg Mohammed Lemjerdine Glory 61: New York New York City, New York, United StatesDecision (Unanimous)33:00
2018-07-20Win Flag of the United States.svg Ahmad Ibrahim Glory 55: New York New York City, New York, United StatesDecision (Unanimous)33:00
Wins ISKA North American Lightweight title.
2018-04-13Win Flag of the United States.svg Chris JohnsonBattle of the Millenium 5 New York City, New York, USAKO (High kick)11:20
2017-12-01Win Flag of the United States.svg Tommy Espinosa Glory 48: New York New York City, New York United StatesDecision (Unanimous)33:00
2017-07-14Win Flag of the United States.svg Lennox Chance Glory 43: New York New York City, New York, USADecision (Unanimous)33:00
2017-05-12Win Flag of Cyprus.svg Pampos GrigoriouBattle of the Millenium 4 New York City, New York, USADecision (Unanimous)33:00
2016-09-09Win Flag of the United States.svg Will Calhoun Glory 33: New Jersey Trenton, New Jersey, USATKO (Doctor stoppage)13:00
2016-06-10Win Flag of the United States.svg David WeintraubBattle of the Millenium 3 New York City, New York, USATKO (Low kicks)2
Legend:   Win   Loss   Draw/No contest   Notes
Amateur Kickboxing Record
20 Wins (13 (T)KOs), 0 Loss, 0 Draw
DateResultOpponentEventLocationMethodRoundTime
2015-12-07Win Flag of the United States.svg Cornell WardBattle of the Millenium 2 New York City, New York, USATKO (corner stoppage)2
2014-07-13Win Flag of Canada (Pantone).svg Ethan Doucette2014 IKF World Classic Amateur Kickboxing Championships, Final Orlando, Florida, USAKO11:16
Wins IKF Junior Muay Thai Super Lightweight title.
2014-07-12Win Flag of the United States.svg Marquis Mike2014 IKF World Classic Amateur Kickboxing Championships, Semi Final Orlando, Florida, USATKO22:00
2014-07-11Win Flag of the United States.svg Trevor Oden2014 IKF World Classic Amateur Kickboxing Championships, Quarter Final Orlando, Florida, USATKO11:08
Legend:   Win   Loss   Draw/No contest   Notes

Professional boxing record

2 fights2 wins0 losses
By knockout10
By decision10
No.ResultRecordOpponentTypeRound, timeDateLocationNotes
2Win2–0 Flag of Mexico.svg Jesus Omar Chavez VelazquezKO2 (4)29 Jul 2022 Flag of Canada (Pantone).svg Montreal Casino, Montreal, Quebec, Canada
1Win1–0 Flag of Mexico.svg Brian Lopez SalinasUD4 (4)2 Jun 2022 Flag of Canada (Pantone).svg Montreal Casino, Montreal, Quebec, Canada
Legend:   Win   Loss   Draw/No contest   Notes

See also

References

  1. ↑ "The Italian Tornado". italocanadese.com. Retrieved 22 October 2022.
  2. ↑ Strobel, Kevin (November 1, 2022). "Kickboxing Rankings November 2022 — Jonathan Di Bella Wins Inaugural ONE Strawweight Championship in Thrilling 5-Round War Against Peimian Zhang". beyondkick.com. Retrieved November 2, 2022.
  3. ↑ Abdat, Ulysse. "Kickboxing Rankings May 2023". Beyond Kickboxing - The Home of Kickboxing. Retrieved 5 April 2024.
  4. ↑ Carbert, Michael (10 June 2016). "Meet Jonathan Di Bella". thefightcity.com. Retrieved 22 October 2022.
  5. 1 2 "Glory 33: Jonathan Dibella". newyorkfighting.com. 24 August 2016. Retrieved 22 October 2022.
  6. ↑ Diamond, Kyle (19 October 2022). "ONE 162: Get to know Jonathan Di Bella, ONE strawweight kickboxing world title challenger". sportskeeda.com. Retrieved 22 October 2022.
  7. ↑ "Battle Of The Millennium 4 - 5/12/17". louneglia.com. 20 May 2017. Retrieved 22 October 2022.
  8. ↑ Carbert, Michael (14 July 2017). "Di Bella Victorious At MSG". thefightcity.com. Retrieved 22 October 2022.
  9. 1 2 Crist, Adam (24 July 2018). "Jonathan Di Bella captures ISKA belt at Glory 55: New York City". mymmanews.com. Retrieved 22 October 2022.
  10. ↑ "Glory 61 Results". kickboxingz.com. Archived from the original on 22 October 2022. Retrieved 22 October 2022.
  11. 1 2 "Combat At The Garden Results - April 20 2019". louneglia.com. 4 May 2019. Retrieved 22 October 2022.
  12. ↑ Crist, Adam (4 June 2022). "Jonathan Di Bella discusses ONE Championship signing". mymmanews.com. Retrieved 22 October 2022.
  13. ↑ Goyder, James (3 October 2022). "Zhang Peimian faces Jonathan Di Bella at ONE 162". asianmma.com. Retrieved 22 October 2022.
  14. 1 2 Atkin, Nicolas; Taylor, Tom (21 October 2022). "ONE Championship 162 results: Jon Di Bella beats Zhang Peimian to claim kickboxing title". scmp.com. Retrieved 22 October 2022.
  15. ↑ Strobel, Kevin (17 August 2023). "Jonathan Di Bella Makes Return To Defend His Strawweight Title Against Danial Williams on October 6". beyondkick.com. Retrieved 17 August 2023.
  16. ↑ "Jonathan Di Bella Dominates Danial Williams in Impeccable Strawweight Kickboxing World Title Defense". ONE Championship – The Home Of Martial Arts. 2023-10-07. Retrieved 2023-10-07.
  17. ↑ Yomjinda, Woradon. "Di Bella vs. Prajanchai Set for April 5". Beyond Kickboxing - The Home of Kickboxing. Retrieved 2 March 2024.
  18. ↑ Strobel, Kevin. "Jonathan Di Bella vs. Prajanchai Has Been Cancelled". Beyond Kickboxing - The Home of Kickboxing. Retrieved 5 April 2024.
  19. ↑ "Jonathan Di Bella Discusses His Title Defense Against Prajanchai". Combat Press. 28 June 2024. Retrieved 29 June 2024.
  20. ↑ Atkin, Nicolas. "ONE Championship: Jonathan Di Bella hopes for Atlanta rematch after controversial Prajanchai loss". sportskeeda.com. Retrieved 29 June 2024.
  21. ↑ Wheaton, Timothy (2024-11-01). "Former Champion Jonathan Di Bella Returns Against Rui Botelho at ONE Fight Night 26 on December 6". Beyond Kickboxing. Retrieved 2024-11-01.
  22. ↑ "ONE Fight Night 26: Lee vs. Rasulov Results". Combat Press. 2024-12-06. Retrieved 2024-12-09.
  23. ↑ Random Hits (9 June 2023). "Jonathan Giovanni Di Bella Inks Promotional Pact With GYM". boxingscene.com. Retrieved 10 June 2023.
  24. ↑ "2014 IKF World Classic Event Results". ikfkickboxing.com. Retrieved 22 October 2022.
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