Tariq Osaro

Tariq Osaro
Born	Kevin Tariq Osaro (1995-09-12) 12 September 1995 (age 28) Zwolle, Netherlands
Nickname	Cookie
Height	1.98 m (6 ft 6 in)
Weight	125.2 kg (276 lb; 19 st 10 lb)
Division	Heavyweight
Style	Kickboxing
Fighting out of	Amsterdam, Netherlands
Team	Mike's Gym (2021-Present) SB Gym (former)
Trainer	Mike Passenier
Years active	2018–Present
Kickboxing record
Total	18
Wins	12
By knockout	7
Losses	4
By knockout	0
Draws	2

Kevin Tariq Osaro (born September 12, 1995) is a Nigerian-Dutch professional kickboxer, currently competing in the heavyweight division of Glory. He also competed for OSS Fighters. As of 1 November 2023, Osaro is ranked the #2 heavyweight in the world by Beyond Kickboxing. ^[1]

Career

Early career

Osaro was born in Zwolle, Netherlands and grew up in Amersfoort where he was a football player until his late teens when he discovered kickboxing training during injury recovery. He first fought out of SB Gym before moving to Mike's Gym in October 2021. ^[2]

At Enfusion 98 on October 3, 2020 Osaro lost to Martin Terpstra by unanimous decision. Osaro won Lazar Todev at next fight. He added significant victory to his record after defeating Cristian Ristea at OSS Fighters 07 in Constanța, Romania. ^[3]

Osaro took part in Road to ONE: Utrecht, four fighter heavyweight tournament on 2022. He was scheduled to face Tarik Cherkaoui in semifinal. ^[4] Cherkaoui suffered an injury during the fight, awarding Osaro a technical knockout victory. In final bout of the tournament, Osaro met Badr Ferdaous and defeated him by unanimous decision.

Glory

Osaro faced fellow Rhys Brudenell debutante Rhys Brudenell at Glory 80 Studio on May 14, 2022. He won the fight by a third-round technical knockout. ^[5]

Osaro faced the former Enfusion Super Heavyweight champion Levi Rigters at Glory: Collision 4 on October 8, 2022. He lost the fight by unanimous decision, with all five judges scoring the bout 29–28 in favor of Rigters. ^[6]

Osaro faced Abderrahman Barkouch at Glory: Collision 4 on November 5, 2022. He won the fight by a third-round knockout. ^[7]

On April 29, 2023, Osaro took part in a four-man heavyweight tournament tournament at Glory 85, held to determine the contender who would face Antonio Plazibat for the interim Glory Heavyweight Championship. In addition, the winner would be guaranteed a spot in the December Glory Heavyweight Grand Prix. ^[8] Osaro overcame Jahfarr Wilnis by a second-round technical knockout, after knocking him dow four times. In the tournament final, Osaro knocked Murat Aygun out in the third round, with a combination of punches and knees. ^{[9] [10]}

Osaro faced Rico Verhoeven in a title unification bout at Glory: Collision 6 on November 4, 2023. ^[11] He lost the fight by unanimous decision. ^[12]

Osaro faced Bahram Rajabzadeh in the quarterfinals of the Glory Heavyweight Grand Prix on March 9, 2024. ^[13] He lost the fight by unanimous decision. ^[14]

Championships and accomplishments

• Glory
  • 2023 Glory Four-Man Heavyweight Tournament Winner
  • 2023 interim Glory Heavyweight Champion (One time, former)
• ONE Championship
  • 2022 Road to ONE Heavyweight Tournament Winner

Kickboxing record

12 Wins (7 (T)KO's), 4 Losses, 2 Draws
Date	Result	Opponent	Event	Location	Method	Round	Time
2024-03-09	Loss	Bahram Rajabzadeh	Glory Heavyweight Grand Prix, Quarterfinals	Arnhem, Netherlands	Decision (Unanimous)	3	3:00
2023-11-04	Loss	Rico Verhoeven	Glory: Collision 6	Arnhem, Netherlands	Decision (Unanimous)	5	3:00
For the Glory Heavyweight Championship.
2023-06-17	Win	Antonio Plazibat	Glory: Collision 5	Rotterdam, Netherlands	KO (Punches and knee)	5	2:08
Won the interim Glory Heavyweight Championship.
2023-04-29	Win	Murat Aygün	Glory 85, Tournament Final	Rotterdam, Netherlands	TKO (Four knockdown rule)	3	2:08
Glory Heavyweight interim title eliminator. Qualifies for the 2024 Glory Heavyweight Grand Prix.
2023-04-29	Win	Jahfarr Wilnis	Glory 85, Tournament Semi Final	Rotterdam, Netherlands	TKO (Knees and punches)	2	1:26
2022-11-05	Win	Abderrahman Barkouch	Glory Rivals 3	Amsterdam, Netherlands	KO (Right hook)	3	2:08
2022-10-08	Loss	Levi Rigters	Glory: Collision 4	Arnhem, Netherlands	Decision (Unanimous)	3	3:00
2022-05-14	Win	Rhys Brudenell	Glory 80 Studio	Netherlands	TKO (Punches)	3	0:29
2022-03-12	Win	Badr Ferdaous	Road to ONE: Utrecht - Heavyweight Tournament, Final	Utrecht, Netherlands	Decision (Unanimous)	3	3:00
Wins the Road to One Utrecht Heavyweight Tournament.
2022-03-12	Win	Tarik Cherkaoui	Road to ONE: Utrecht - Heavyweight Tournament, Semi Final	Utrecht, Netherlands	TKO (Arm injury)	1	2:20
2021-11-19	Win	Cristian Ristea	OSS Fighters 07	Constanța, Romania	Decision (Unanimous)	3	3:00
2021-10-24	Win	Marciano Bhugwandass	Akira FC	The Hague, Netherlands	Decision (Unanimous)	5	3:00
Wins the Dutch Muay Thai Heavyweight title.
2021-09-18	Win	Reinis Porozovs	KOK 92	Riga, Latvia	KO (Right cross)	1	1:46
2021-07-16	Win	Lazar Todev	Enfusion Cage Events 5	Alkmaar, Netherlands	Decision (Unanimous)	3	3:00
2021-07-04	Draw	Asdren Gashi	Fight for Honor VII	Brussels, Belgium	Decision	3	3:00
2020-10-03	Loss	Martin Terpstra	Enfusion 98	Alkmaar, Netherlands	Decision (Unanimous)	3	3:00
2019-03-03	Draw	Elder Garcia	Next Generation Warriors 8	The Hague, Netherlands	Decision	3	3:00
2018-11-03	Win	Shota Dolidze	Global Fights Holland II	The Hague, Netherlands	Decision	5	3:00
Legend:   Win   Loss   Draw/No contest   Notes

External links

• Profile at Glory

References

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2. "Tariq Osaro: "I will show the world what I have to offer"". glorykickboxing.com. Retrieved 4 May 2023.
3. https://enfusionlive.com/fighters/370-Kevin%20Tariq%20Osaro
4. van Dinter, Sean. "BREAKING! Road to ONE zaterdag 12 maart in Nederland (Gratis Kijken)". vechtsportinfo.nl. Retrieved 4 May 2023.
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7. van Dinter, Sean (5 November 2022). "KO Alarm! Tariq Osaro sloopt 'Barry' Barkouch op Glory Rivals 3". vechtsportinfo.nl. Retrieved 4 May 2023.
8. Collet, Bjarne (16 March 2023). "Murthel Groenhart Makes His Return to Challenge Endy Semeleer for the GLORY Welterweight Championship on April 29, Plus 4-Men Heavyweight Tournament Revealed". beyondkick.com. Retrieved 16 March 2023.
9. Kuhl, Dan. "GLORY 85 Results: Osaro Wins Tournament; Semeleer Retains". combatpress.com. Retrieved 4 May 2023.
10. Collet, Bjarne. "GLORY 85 Results: Tariq Osaro Dominates Tournament to Earn Interim Heavyweight Title Shot". beyondkick.com. Retrieved 4 May 2023.
11. Pico, Borna (24 August 2023). "Rico Verhoeven To Return Against Tariq Osaro At GLORY COLLISION 6 on November 4". beyondkick.com. Retrieved 24 August 2023.
12. Kowalski, Alex (4 November 2023). "Rico Verhoeven verslaat Tariq Osaro onder luid boegeroep van het publiek". Vechtsport info (in Dutch). Retrieved 5 November 2023.
13. "Tariq Osaro waarschuwt Rico Verhoeven: 'Als ik nu tegen hem vecht, dan win ik'". Sportnieuws.nl (in Dutch). 31 January 2024. Retrieved 31 January 2024.
14. "Fight Site - Bahram Rajabzadeh školovao je Osara i prošao dalje, Plazibatov krvnik izgubio je odlukom sudaca". fightsite.hr (in Croatian). 9 March 2024. Retrieved 10 March 2024.