Branko Cikatić
Branko Cikatić (4 October 1955 – 22 March 2020) was a Croatian heavyweight kickboxer, the first Croatian-born fighter to achieve international success. He is widely considered to be one of the greatest heavyweight kickboxers of all time. He was the first K-1 World Grand Prix Champion. The tournament was held on April 30, 1993 in Japan.
| Branko Cikatić | |
|---|---|
| Born | Branimir Cikatić 4 October 1955 Split, PR Croatia, Yugoslavia |
| Died | 23 March 2020 (aged 64) Solin, Croatia |
| Other names | The Croatian Tiger |
| Nationality | Croatian |
| Height | 1.89 m (6 ft 2.5 in) |
| Weight | 98 kg (216 lb; 15.4 st) |
| Division | Cruiserweight Heavyweight |
| Reach | 73 in (190 cm) |
| Style | Kickboxing |
| Fighting out of | Amsterdam, Netherlands |
| Team | Tigar Gym Chakuriki Gym (1984–1998) |
| Trainer | Thom Harinck |
| Rank | black belt in Shotokan black belt in Taekwondo blue belt in Judo |
| Years active | 1972–1999 |
| Kickboxing record | |
| Total | 100 |
| Wins | 87 |
| By knockout | 82 |
| Losses | 11 |
| By knockout | 2 |
| Draws | 1 |
| No contests | 1 |
| Mixed martial arts record | |
| Total | 2 |
| Wins | 0 |
| Losses | 2 |
| By submission | 1 |
| By disqualification | 1 |
| Amateur record | |
| Total | 170 |
| Wins | 152 |
| By knockout | 138 |
| Losses | 15 |
| Draws | 3 |
| Other information | |
| Occupation | Gym owner/Trainer |
| Notable students | Mirko "Cro Cop" Filipović, Antonio Plazibat |
| Mixed martial arts record from Sherdog | |
Last updated on: February 12, 2010 | |
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