Don Wilson (kickboxer)

Donald Glen Wilson (born September 10, 1954), nicknamed "The Dragon", is an American martial artist, film actor, and former professional kickboxer. An 11-time world champion who scored 47 knockouts in four decades, he has been called by the STAR System Ratings as "perhaps the greatest kickboxer in American history. He has disposed of more quality competition than anyone we've ever ranked".

Don Wilson
BornDonald Glen Wilson
(1954-09-10) September 10, 1954
Alton, Illinois, U.S.
Other namesThe Dragon
Don Hoshino
NationalityAmerican
Height6 ft 0 in (1.83 m)
DivisionLight Heavyweight
StyleKickboxing, Pai Lum White Dragon Kung-Fu, Gōjū-ryū Karate
Fighting out ofLos Angeles, California, U.S.
Years active1974–1991, 1999–2002, 2013–Present
Professional boxing record
Total9
Wins6
By knockout4
Losses3
By knockout3
Kickboxing record
Total82
Wins72
By knockout48
Losses5
Draws2
No contests3
Other information
Notable relativesJim Wilson (brother), Kathleen Karridene (wife)
Websitewww.donthedragonwilson.com

In 2015, he was inducted into the International Sports Hall of Fame.

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