Famous Belgian Kickboxers

Jamal Ben Saddik is a Belgian professional kickboxer known for his achievements in the heavyweight division. He has competed in Glory, where he was a two-time championship challenger and won the 2018 Glory Heavyweight Grand Prix tournament. Ben Saddik was ranked as a top ten heavyweight by Combat Press, reaching as high as No. 3. However, his career was marred by doping controversies, resulting in his removal from the official rankings by the promotion in 2023. Despite notable victories, such as against Anderson Silva and Benjamin Adegbuyi, these wins were nullified due to his positive drug tests and subsequent suspensions.

Marat Grigorian is an Armenian-Belgian kickboxer known for his technical aggressive fighting style and knockout power. He currently competes in the featherweight division for ONE Championship, where he is ranked #2 in the Featherweight Kickboxing rankings. Grigorian previously held the title of Glory Lightweight Champion and has competed for Glory as well. Recognized as the #2 lightweight and #4 pound-for-pound kickboxer globally by Combat Press, he continues to make his mark in the professional kickboxing world with his impressive skills and achievements.

Youssef Boughanem is a highly accomplished Moroccan-Belgian Muay Thai fighter, kickboxer, and mixed martial artist with an impressive list of championships to his name including the Lumpinee Stadium, Rajadamnern Stadium, Omnoi Stadium, WMC, WBC, ISKA, WKN, WAKO, Thai Fight, MAX Muay Thai, and IBF titles. He currently trains at Petchsaman Gym in Thailand, honing his skills and continuing to make a mark in the world of combat sports with his exceptional talent and dedication to his craft.

Harut Grigorian is an Armenian-Belgian kickboxer known for his impressive career in various promotions such as Glory, It's Showtime, and K-1. He achieved the title of Glory Welterweight Champion during his time in the sport. Grigorian has consistently been ranked among the top welterweights by Combat Press, showcasing his skill and talent in the ring. His recent reentry into the rankings in March 2022 further solidifies his reputation as a formidable competitor in the kickboxing world.

Filip Verlinden is a Belgian kickboxer known for competing in the cruiserweight and heavyweight divisions. He gained recognition in 2008 by winning the WKA European Super Cruiserweight Muay Thai Championship and followed it up with the WKA World Cruiserweight title in the subsequent year. Verlinden's amateur success includes securing the gold medal at the 2010 IFMA World Championships. Transitioning into professional fighting, he challenged for the It's Showtime 95MAX Championship before eventually joining Glory in 2012.

Yassine Boughanem is a highly accomplished Muay Thai fighter with an impressive professional career since 2011. He holds the prestigious title of the WKN World Super Heavyweight Muay Thai champion and has also previously held the title of WBC Muaythai World Super Heavyweight champion, successfully defending it three times. Additionally, he has been the WPMF World Heavyweight champion with two successful title defenses. Yassine's skill and dedication have solidified his reputation as a top competitor in the world of Muay Thai.

Rustemi Kreshnik was a Belgian kickboxer who competed in the heavyweight division. He began training in Muay Thai and kickboxing while working as a bouncer, turning professional in 2003. Kreshnik claimed the Belgian and Benelux titles and became a gatekeeper in the It's Showtime promotion from 2009 to 2012. He rose to prominence in the kickboxing world, showcasing his skills and talent throughout his career.

Murat Direkçi is a skilled middleweight kickboxer of Belgian-Turkish descent. He competes out of Universal Gym in Antwerp, Belgium, showcasing his fighting prowess and dedication to the sport. With a focus on the middleweight category, Direkçi has established himself as a formidable presence in the kickboxing world. His professional career is marked by intense training, strategic fighting techniques, and a strong competitive spirit. Direkçi's performances in the ring reflect his commitment to honing his skills and achieving success in the highly competitive kickboxing scene.