Ivan Hippolyte
Ivan "The Hydro" Hippolyte (born 7 October 1964) is a Surinamese-Dutch former kickboxer. He was a multiple world champion in kickboxing and Muay Thai. He was the winner of the K-3 Grand Prix '95.
| Ivan Hippolyte | |
|---|---|
| Born | 7 October 1964 Suriname |
| Other names | Hippo, The Hydro |
| Nationality | Surinamese / Dutch |
| Height | 1.78 m (5 ft 10 in) |
| Weight | 75 kg (165 lb; 11.8 st) |
| Division | Welterweight Middleweight |
| Style | Kickboxing, Muay Thai, Savate |
| Stance | Orthodox |
| Fighting out of | Amsterdam, Netherlands |
| Team | Vos Gym |
| Trainer | Johan Vos, Jan Plas |
| Kickboxing record | |
| Total | 82 |
| Wins | 69 |
| By knockout | 37 |
| Losses | 10 |
| Draws | 3 |
| Other information | |
| Occupation | Martial arts instructor |
| Notable students | Mirko Filipović, Remy Bonjasky |
After he retired, he became the chairman and coach at the Vos Gym in Amsterdam, the same gym where he trained during his fighting career. He was a sparring partner and teammate of four-time K-1 World champion Ernesto Hoost as well as veteran mixed martial artist Gilbert Yvel. He was also a trainer of K-1 World Champion Remy Bonjasky and Mirko Filipović.
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