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 | |
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Born | Donald Glen Wilson September 10, 1954 Alton, Illinois, U.S. |
Other names | The Dragon Don Hoshino |
Nationality | American |
Height | 6 ft 0 in (1.83 m) |
Division | Light Heavyweight |
Style | Kickboxing, Pai Lum White Dragon Kung-Fu, Gōjū-ryū Karate |
Fighting out of | Los Angeles, California, U.S. |
Years active | 1974–1991, 1999–2002, 2013–Present |
Professional boxing record | |
Total | 9 |
Wins | 6 |
By knockout | 4 |
Losses | 3 |
By knockout | 3 |
Kickboxing record | |
Total | 82 |
Wins | 72 |
By knockout | 48 |
Losses | 5 |
Draws | 2 |
No contests | 3 |
Other information | |
Notable relatives | Jim Wilson (brother), Kathleen Karridene (wife) |
Website | www |
In 2015, he was inducted into the International Sports Hall of Fame.
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