Marlon Hunt (kickboxer)

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Marlon Hunt is a retired full contact kickboxer who held 13 world titles across the rules of Full Contact, K-1 and Muay Thai. [1] Marlon at his peak was ranked number one in full contact kickboxing. [2] [3]

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Marlon Hunt
Born (1978-12-01) December 1, 1978 (age 46)
Ipswich, England
NationalityIpswich, England
Height1.78 m (5 ft 10 in)
Weight81.5 kg (180 lb; 12.83 st)
Division Light-Heavyweight
Middleweight
Cruiserweight
Light Cruiserweight
Style Full Contact Kickboxing
Fighting out ofIpswich, England
TeamRed Phoenix Muay Thai & K-1 Kickboxing Academy (Ipswich, UK)
Kickboxing record
Total42
Wins39
Losses3
Draws0

Career

In 2006 Marlon held 2x British titles with 80 percent knockout rate. [4]

In 2007 Marlon got ranked 5th in the world and number one in Britain in full contact. [5]

From 2008-2012 Marlon achieved the ISKA, WAKO Pro, IKF, and WKA full contact world titles holding a total of 9 titles in full contact and would then switch to K-1 rules, grabbed two belts. [6] [7] In 2013, Marlon made appearances in Glory, Enfusion [8] [9]

In 2014, Marlon was able to simultaneously capture the ISKA, WBC Muay Thai World Titles. [10]

According to the IKF, Marlon Hunt record in full contact pro stands at 35-1 with 16 knockouts and an amateur record of 42-0(32kos), Marlon went 3-2 in K-1 rules and 1-0 in Muay Thai resulting into a combined pro record of 39-3. [11]

Titles

Professional kickboxing record

Kickboxing record
39 Wins, 3 Losses
DateResultOpponentEventLocationMethodRoundTime
2014WinAndreij ManzoloDecision33:00
Wins The ISKA, WBC Muay Thai Cruiserweight World Title.
2013Loss Andrew Tate Enfusion 6EnglandDecision33:00
2013WinAndreij Manzolo Glory 5: London EnglandDecision33:00
2012WinLyndon KnowelsEngland
2012WinSteven DossettEngland
2011LossJoe McGovernDecision3:00
For The WFFKO K-1 Rules Title.
2011Loss Jamie Bates [21] Decision122:00
For The WKF Full Contact Title.
2011WinRandy PogueRumble In The ValleyEnglandDecision122:00
Wins The IKF Full Contact Light Heavyweight World Title.
2010WinRobert CassellsEnglandDecision122:00
Wins The WKA Full Contact Light Heavyweight World Title.
2009WinLukas WolfEnglandDecision122:00
Wins The ISKA Full Contact Light Heavyweight World Title.
2008WinChristian Di PoaloEnglandDecision122:00
Wins The WAKO Pro Full Contact Light Cruiserweight World Title.
2008WinWaine TurnerEnglandDecision122:00
Wins The WFFKO Pro Full Contact Title.
2008WinBenoit BourhisEnglandDecision122:00
Wins The WKBC Full Contact Title.
WinJamie NorkettEnglandDecision
WinShaun LomasEnglandDecision
2006WinMo Kargbo [22] EnglandDecision2:00
WinGareth JohnsonEnglandKO
WinBrad JohansonEnglandDecision

References

  1. "New milestone for Hunt after Smash 8 series win". Times of Malta. 25 April 2014. Retrieved 2025-07-19.
  2. "Hunt makes world title history". East Anglian Daily Times. 3 July 2008. Retrieved 2025-07-19.
  3. "Gallery: Hunt wins fourth and fifth world titles". Ipswich Star. 13 October 2008. Retrieved 2025-07-19.
  4. "WAKO Hosting WFKKO World Titles in New Zealand". Fight Times Magazine. 16 June 2006. Retrieved 2025-07-19.
  5. "Marlon Hunt Q&A". BBC Suffolk. Retrieved 2025-07-19.
  6. "HUNT Marlon_ENG_9 times World Champion". World Kickboxing Federation. 2011-07-16. Retrieved 2025-09-26.
  7. "MMA Interview: Full Contact Kickboxing Champion Marlon Hunt". WhatCulture. 21 March 2013. Retrieved 2025-07-19.
  8. "Glory 5: London". Tapology. Retrieved 2025-07-16.
  9. "Enfusion Live 6: Andrew 'King Cobra' Tate vs Marlon Hunt". Tapology. Retrieved 2025-07-16.
  10. "Every UK Fighter To Ever Win A WBC MuayThai World Title". Fight Record. 8 June 2021. Retrieved 2025-07-19.
  11. "Past Professional Champions". International Kickboxing Federation. Retrieved 2025-07-19.
  12. "ISKA Full Contact World Light Heavyweight Title". TitleHistories. Retrieved 2025-07-16.
  13. "WAKO Full Contact World Light Cruiserweight Title". TitleHistories. Retrieved 2025-07-16.
  14. "IKF Past Professional Champions". International Kickboxing Federation. Retrieved 2025-07-16.
  15. "WKA Full Contact World Super Light Heavyweight Title". TitleHistories. Retrieved 2025-07-16.
  16. "WBC Muay Thai World Champion List". TitleHistories. Retrieved 2025-07-16.
  17. "ISKA Muay Thai World Champion List". TitleHistories. Retrieved 2025-07-16.
  18. "Gallery: Hunt wins fourth and fifth world titles". Ipswich Star. 13 October 2008. Retrieved 2025-07-19.
  19. "Suffolk world champ's comeback". East Anglian Daily Times. 18 January 2008. Retrieved 2025-07-19.
  20. Dobson, Rick (2006-10-17). "World Association of Kickboxing Organisations August 2006 Tournament". Fight Times Magazine. Retrieved 2025-09-26.
  21. "Jamie Bates – Kickboxing to Glory". Sidekick Boxing. 9 December 2020. Retrieved 2025-07-16.
  22. "IKF News May 2009". International Kickboxing Federation. Retrieved 2025-07-19.