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Bonjasky in 2012
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| Born | Remy Kenneth Bonjasky January 10, 1976 Paramaribo, Suriname |
| Other names | The Flying Gentleman |
| Height | 1.93 m (6 ft 4 in) |
| Weight | 108 kg (238 lb; 17.0 st) |
| Division | Heavyweight |
| Reach | 77.0 in (196 cm) |
| Style | Muay Thai |
| Fighting out of | Amsterdam, Netherlands |
| Team | Mejiro Gym Vos Gym |
| Trainer | Andre Mannaart Ivan Hippolyte Eric Warmerdam |
| Years active | 1995–2009, 2012–2014, 2017 |
| Kickboxing record | |
| Total | 98 |
| Wins | 78 |
| By knockout | 40 |
| Losses | 20 |
| By knockout | 5 |
| Other information | |
| Occupation | Bonjasky Academy, Gym owner |
| Notable students | Danyo Ilunga |
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last updated on: March 8, 2014
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Remy Kenneth Bonjasky (born January 10, 1976) is a famous Surinamese-Dutch former kickboxer. He is known for winning the K-1 World Grand Prix three times. This is a very important kickboxing championship. He won in 2003, 2004, and 2008. Many people think he is one of the best kickboxers ever. Bonjasky was famous for his amazing flying kicks, strong knee attacks, and great defense. This is why he was nicknamed "The Flying Gentleman".
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Remy Bonjasky's Early Life
Remy Bonjasky was born in Paramaribo, Suriname. When he was 5 years old, his family moved to the Netherlands. As a teenager, Remy loved playing football. However, he had to stop after he broke his leg.
When he was 18, a friend took him to the Mejiro Kickboxing Gym. Remy decided to try training there. He quickly fell in love with kickboxing. After finishing university, Bonjasky even worked as a banker for a short time.
Remy's Kickboxing Career
Starting Out in K-1
Remy Bonjasky had his first professional fight when he was 19. He won this fight by TKO, which means the referee stopped the fight. After this win, he decided to quit his job and train full-time.
His first fight in the K-1 league was a close loss. But in his second K-1 fight, he beat a well-known fighter named Ray Sefo. This was a big win for him.
Becoming a K-1 Champion in 2003 and 2004
On December 6, 2003, Remy Bonjasky fought in the K-1 World Grand Prix 2003 in Tokyo, Japan. He won his first fight against Peter "The Chief" Graham quickly. In the next round, his flying knee attacks helped him beat Cyril Abidi. Finally, he won the championship by beating Musashi. This made him the K-1 World Champion!
In 2004, Remy kept winning fights. He beat fighters like Francois Botha and Chad "Akebono" Rowan. On December 4, 2004, he defended his K-1 title successfully. He won three tough fights against Ernesto Hoost, Francois Botha, and Musashi again.
In 2005, he tried to win the title for a third year in a row. But he was stopped by Semmy Schilt in the semi-finals.
Rivalry and Challenges (2006-2007)
In 2006, Remy Bonjasky returned to the K-1 World Grand Prix 2006 finals. He had a rematch against Stefan Leko, who had beaten him in 2002. This fight was very intense. During the fight, Remy was hit illegally twice. The fight had to be paused for 30 minutes. Even with the injury, Bonjasky won the fight. However, he couldn't continue in the tournament because of his injury.
In 2007, Remy faced a difficult time when his mother passed away. This made him pull out of some planned fights. His only fight before the final tournament was against Glaube Feitosa, which he won.
On September 29, 2007, Bonjasky fought Stefan Leko for the third time. Remy won this fight by TKO after landing his famous flying knee strike. This win qualified him for the K-1 World Grand Prix 2007 Finals. At the finals, he beat Badr Hari but then lost to Peter Aerts.
Winning His Third K-1 Title (2008)
Remy Bonjasky had a great start to 2008. He won several fights, including a knockout against Melvin Manhoef. These wins helped him qualify for his sixth Grand Prix appearance.
In the quarter-finals of the K-1 World GP 2008 Final, he defeated Jerome Lebanner. Then he knocked out Gokhan Saki in the semi-finals. This sent him to the K-1 World Grand Prix Finals for the third time. His opponent was Badr Hari.
The final fight had a controversial ending. After a slow start, Remy knocked Hari down. Later, Hari was disqualified for hitting Remy after the bell and for stomping on him when he was down. Because of this, Remy Bonjasky was declared the K-1 World Grand Prix 2008 Champion. Remy was disappointed by how the fight ended.
After winning his third K-1 title, he fought Alistair Overeem. Remy won this fight with a flying knee and punch combination. It was later found that Remy had a bad knee injury before this fight. He took time off to recover.
Remy returned to fight in the K-1 World Grand Prix 2009 Final 16. He defeated Melvin Manhoef for the third time. In the K-1 World Grand Prix 2009 Final, he won against Errol Zimmerman. But in the semi-finals, he lost to Semmy Schilt for the third time. Remy then took a break from fighting. He even had eye surgery. In 2010, he opened his own kickboxing gym, the Bonjasky Academy, in Almere.
Comeback and Retirement
After three years away due to his eye injury, Bonjasky returned to the ring in 2012. He fought Anderson "Braddock" Silva at Glory 2: Brussels. The fight was very close and went to an extra round. Remy won by a majority decision.
He then competed in the 2012 Glory Heavyweight Grand Slam. He won his first fight but was eliminated in the quarter-finals. In 2013, he lost to Tyrone Spong and then to Anderson Silva in a rematch.
On March 8, 2014, Remy Bonjasky fought Mirko Cro Cop in his last planned fight. He won by decision. After this fight, he announced his retirement.
However, in 2017, he announced another comeback. He fought Melvin Manhoef for the fourth time. Remy lost this fight by decision. After this match, he announced his retirement from kickboxing for good.
Remy's Life Outside the Ring
Besides kickboxing, Remy Bonjasky has worked in different jobs. He was a banker and a network administrator. He also worked as a model. He was the face for a men's clothing line.
In 2011, Bonjasky appeared on a TV show called Sterren Dansen op het IJs. This was the Dutch version of Skating with Celebrities. He performed a figure skating routine. Many people thought he would become a TV presenter after that.
Medals of Honor
Remy Bonjasky has received two special medals for his brave actions.
In July 2007, in Amsterdam, he helped the Dutch police. Two criminals were shooting darts at people from a van. Remy was hit by a dart. He then chased the van in a taxi and called the police. The police arrested the criminals. For his brave act, Bonjasky received a medal from the Amsterdam Police Department.
In 2009, the city of Almere gave him a medal of honor. He became an honorary citizen of the city. This was to celebrate his great achievements in sports.
Bonjasky Academy
Remy Bonjasky opened his own kickboxing gym called "Bonjasky Academy". It officially opened on September 6, 2010, in Almere. Many famous athletes and TV presenters attended the opening. He also opened another gym in Hilversum in 2020.
Championships and Awards
Remy Bonjasky has won many titles and awards throughout his kickboxing career:
- Battle of Arnhem
- Battle of Arnhem I Tournament Champion
- Black Belt Magazine
- 2009 Full-Contact Fighter of the Year
- International Professional Muay Thai Federation
- IPMTF European Super Heavyweight Championship (One time)
- K-1
- 2003 K-1 World Grand Prix in Las Vegas II Champion
- 2003 K-1 World Grand Prix Champion
- 2004 K-1 World Grand Prix Champion
- 2008 K-1 World Grand Prix Champion
- KO Power Tournament
- 1998 KO Power Tournament Runner-up
- World Pan Amateur Kickboxing Association
- WPKA World Super Heavyweight Muay Thai Championship (One time)
Kickboxing Record
| 78 Wins (40 (T)KO's, 36 decisions, 2 DQ's), 20 Losses | ||||||||
| Date | Result | Opponent | Event | Location | Method | Round | Time | |
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| 2017-10-29 | Loss |  Melvin Manhoef |
WFL: Manhoef vs. Bonjasky, Final 16 | Almere, Netherlands | Decision | 3 | 3:00 | |
| 2014-03-08 | Win |  Mirko Filipovic |
Glory 14: Zagreb | Zagreb, Croatia | Decision (majority) | 3 | 3:00 | |
| 2013-12-21 | Loss |  Anderson Silva |
Glory 13: Tokyo | Tokyo, Japan | Decision (unanimous) | 3 | 3:00 | |
| 2013-03-23 | Loss |  Tyrone Spong |
Glory 5: London | London, England | KO (right hook) | 2 | 2:02 | |
| 2012-12-31 | Loss |  Jamal Ben Saddik |
Glory 4: Tokyo - Heavyweight Grand Slam Tournament, quarter-finals | Saitama, Japan | Decision (unanimous) | 2 | 2:00 | |
| 2012-12-31 | Win |  Filip Verlinden |
Glory 4: Tokyo - Heavyweight Grand Slam Tournament, First Round | Saitama, Japan | Decision (unanimous) | 3 | 2:00 | |
| 2012-10-06 | Win | Anderson Silva |
Glory 2: Brussels | Brussels, Belgium | Decision (majority) | 4 | 3:00 | |
| 2009-12-05 | Loss | Semmy Schilt |
K-1 World Grand Prix 2009 Final, semi-finals | Yokohama, Japan | KO (right low kick) | 1 | 2:38 | |
| 2009-12-05 | Win |  Errol Zimmerman |
K-1 World Grand Prix 2009 Final, quarter-finals | Yokohama, Japan | Decision (unanimous) | 3 | 3:00 | |
| 2009-09-26 | Win | Melvin Manhoef |
K-1 World Grand Prix 2009 Final 16 | Seoul, Korea | Decision (unanimous) | 3 | 3:00 | |
| Qualifies for K-1 World Grand Prix 2009 Final. | ||||||||
| 2009-03-28 | Win | Alistair Overeem |
K-1 World GP 2009 in Yokohama | Yokohama, Japan | Decision (unanimous) | 3 | 3:00 | |
| 2008-12-06 | Win | Badr Hari |
K-1 World GP 2008 Final, Final | Yokohama, Japan | DQ (illegal kick) | 2 | 0:53 | |
| Wins K-1 World Grand Prix 2008 championship. | ||||||||
| 2008-12-06 | Win |  Gokhan Saki |
K-1 World GP 2008 Final, semi-finals | Yokohama, Japan | KO (jumping mid-kick) | 2 | 0:53 | |
| 2008-12-06 | Win |  Jérôme Le Banner |
K-1 World GP 2008 Final, quarter-finals | Yokohama, Japan | TKO (arm injury) | 3 | 1:46 | |
| 2008-09-27 | Win |  Paul Slowinski |
K-1 World GP 2008 Final 16 | Seoul, Korea | Decision (majority) | 3 | 3:00 | |
| Qualifies for K-1 World GP 2008 Final. | ||||||||
| 2008-07-13 | Win |  Bazigit Atajev |
K-1 World GP 2008 in Taipei | Taipei City, Taiwan | KO (jumping knee strike) | 3 | 2:17 | |
| 2008-04-26 | Win | Melvin Manhoef |
K-1 World GP 2008 in Amsterdam | Amsterdam, Netherlands | KO (flying high kick) | 3 | 1:55 | |
| 2007-12-08 | Loss | Peter Aerts |
K-1 World GP 2007 Final, semi-finals | Yokohama, Japan | Decision (unanimous) | 3 | 3:00 | |
| 2007-12-08 | Win | Badr Hari |
K-1 World GP 2007 Final, quarter-finals | Yokohama, Japan | Decision (majority) | 3 | 3:00 | |
| 2007-09-29 | Win |  Stefan Leko |
K-1 World GP 2007 in Seoul Final 16 | Seoul, Korea | TKO (referee stoppage) | 1 | 2:50 | |
| Qualifies for K-1 World GP 2007 Final. | ||||||||
| 2007-04-28 | Win | Glaube Feitosa |
K-1 World GP 2007 in Hawaii | Honolulu, HI | Decision (majority) | 3 | 3:00 | |
| 2006-12-02 | Win | Stefan Leko |
K-1 World Grand Prix 2006, quarter-finals | Tokyo, Japan | Decision (unanimous) | 3 | 3:00 | |
| Despite victory had to withdraw from tournament due to injury. | ||||||||
| 2006-09-30 | Win |  Gary Goodridge |
K-1 World Grand Prix 2006 in Osaka opening round | Osaka, Japan | KO (knee strike) | 3 | 0:52 | |
| Qualifies for K-1 World Grand Prix 2006. | ||||||||
| 2006-07-30 | Win |  Mighty Mo |
K-1 World Grand Prix 2006 in Sapporo | Sapporo, Japan | Decision (unanimous) | 3 | 3:00 | |
| 2006-05-13 | Loss | Jérôme Le Banner |
K-1 World Grand Prix 2006 in Amsterdam | Amsterdam, Netherlands | Decision (appeal) | 3 | 3:00 | |
| 2005-12-31 | Win |  Sylvester Terkay |
K-1 PREMIUM 2005 Dynamite!! | Tokyo, Japan | Decision (majority) | 3 | 3:00 | |
| 2005-11-19 | Loss | Semmy Schilt |
K-1 World Grand Prix 2005 | Tokyo, Japan | KO (knee strike) | 1 | 2:08 | |
| 2005-11-19 | Win |  Choi Hong-man |
K-1 World Grand Prix 2005, quarter-finals | Tokyo, Japan | Decision (unanimous) | 3 | 3:00 | |
| 2005-09-23 | Win |  Alexey Ignashov |
K-1 World Grand Prix 2005 in Osaka – final elimination, Super Fight | Osaka, Japan | Decision (Ext. R) | 4 | 3:00 | |
| 2005-05-21 | Win |  Rickard Nordstrand |
K-1 Scandinavia Grand Prix 2005 | Stockholm, Sweden | Decision (unanimous) | 3 | 3:00 | |
| 2005-04-30 | Loss | Mighty Mo |
K-1 World Grand Prix 2005 in Las Vegas | Las Vegas, NV | Decision (split) | 3 | 3:00 | |
| 2005-03-19 | Win | Ray Mercer |
K-1 World Grand Prix 2005 in Seoul | Seoul, Korea | TKO (right high kick) | 1 | 0:22 | |
| 2004-12-04 | Win |  Musashi |
K-1 World Grand Prix 2004, Final | Tokyo, Japan | Decision (2 Ext. R) | 5 | 3:00 | |
| Wins K-1 World Grand Prix 2004 championship. | ||||||||
| 2004-12-04 | Win |  Francois Botha |
K-1 World Grand Prix 2004, semi-finals | Tokyo, Japan | Decision (unanimous) | 3 | 3:00 | |
| 2004-12-04 | Win | Ernesto Hoost |
K-1 World Grand Prix 2004, quarter-finals | Tokyo, Japan | Decision (Ext. R) | 4 | 3:00 | |
| 2004-09-25 | Win | Akebono |
K-1 World Grand Prix 2004 final elimination, Super Fight | Tokyo, Japan | KO (right high kick) | 3 | 0:33 | |
| 2004-07-17 | Win | Aziz Khattou |
K-1 World Grand Prix 2004 in Seoul | Seoul, Korea | TKO (arm injury) | 2 | 1:59 | |
| 2004-06-06 | Win | Francois Botha |
K-1 World Grand Prix 2004 in Nagoya | Nagoya, Japan | Decision (unanimous) | 3 | 3:00 | |
| 2004-05-30 | Loss | Francisco Filho |
Kyokushin vs K-1 2004 All Out Battle | Japan | Decision (unanimous) | 3 | 3:00 | |
| 2004-02-15 | Win | Tsuyoshi Nakasako |
K-1 Burning 2004 | Okinawa, Japan | KO (left high kick) | 3 | 2:54 | |
| 2003-12-06 | Win | Musashi |
K-1 World Grand Prix 2003, Final | Tokyo, Japan | Decision (unanimous) | 3 | 3:00 | |
| Wins K-1 World Grand Prix 2003 championship. | ||||||||
| 2003-12-06 | Win | Cyril Abidi |
K-1 World Grand Prix 2003, semi-finals | Tokyo, Japan, semi-final | KO (flying knee strike) | 1 | 1:46 | |
| 2003-12-06 | Win | Peter Graham |
K-1 World Grand Prix 2003, quarter-finals | Tokyo, Japan | TKO (referee stoppage) | 1 | 2:58 | |
| 2003-10-11 | Win | Bob Sapp |
K-1 World Grand Prix 2003 final elimination | Osaka, Japan | DQ (punch on the ground) | 2 | 1:20 | |
| Qualifies for K-1 World Grand Prix 2003. | ||||||||
| 2003-08-15 | Win |  Michael McDonald |
K-1 World Grand Prix 2003 in Las Vegas II, Final | Las Vegas, NV | Decision (Ext. R) | 4 | 3:00 | |
| Wins K-1 World GP 2003 in Las Vegas II championship and qualifies for K-1 World Grand Prix 2003 final elimination. | ||||||||
| 2003-08-15 | Win | Jeff Ford |
K-1 World Grand Prix 2003 in Las Vegas II, semi-finals | Las Vegas, NV | TKO (shoulder injury) | 1 | 1:28 | |
| 2003-08-15 | Win | Vernon White |
K-1 World Grand Prix 2003 in Las Vegas II, quarter-finals | Las Vegas, NV | KO (flying high kick) | 1 | 1:55 | |
| 2003-07-13 | Loss | Semmy Schilt |
K-1 World Grand Prix 2003 in Fukuoka | Fukuoka, Japan | Decision (unanimous) | 5 | 3:00 | |
| 2003-03-30 | Win |  Bjorn Bregy |
K-1 World Grand Prix 2003 in Saitama | Saitama, Japan | TKO (corner stoppage) | 3 | 1:29 | |
| 2002-09-29 | Win | Antoni Hardonk |
It's Showtime – As Usual / Battle Time | Haarlem, Netherlands | Decision (unanimous) | 5 | 3:00 | |
| 2002-08-17 | Loss | Stefan Leko |
K-1 World Grand Prix 2002 in Las Vegas | Las Vegas, NV | Decision (unanimous) | 3 | 3:00 | |
| Loses elimination fight for K-1 World Grand Prix 2003 final elimination. Will have another chance to qualify at K-1 World Grand Prix 2003 in Las Vegas II. | ||||||||
| 2002-07-14 | Loss | Mirko Filipovic |
K-1 World Grand Prix 2002 in Fukuoka | Fukuoka, Japan | TKO (high kick and punches) | 2 | 2:06 | |
| 2002-05-25 | Win | Petar Majstorović |
K-1 World Grand Prix 2002 in Paris | Paris, France | KO (right high kick) | 4 | 0:27 | |
| 2002-02-24 | Loss | Errol Parris |
K-1 World Grand Prix 2002 Preliminary Netherlands, semi-finals | Arnhem, Netherlands | KO (left body shot) | 1 | 1:20 | |
| 2002-02-24 | Win | Melvin Manhoef |
K-1 World Grand Prix 2002 Preliminary Netherlands, quarter-finals | Arnhem, Netherlands | Decision (unanimous) | 3 | 3:00 | |
| 2002-01-25 | Win |  Sergei Arhipov |
K-1 World Grand Prix 2002 Preliminary Marseilles | Marseilles, France | TKO (corner stoppage) | 5 | 2:00 | |
| 2001-06-24 | Win |  Ray Sefo |
K-1 Survival 2001 | Sendai, Japan | TKO (corner stoppage) | 4 | 2:00 | |
| 2001-02-04 | Loss | Jerrel Venetiaan |
K-1 Holland GP 2001 in Arnhem, quarter-finals | Arnhem, Netherlands | Decision (split) | 3 | 3:00 | |
| 2000-12-12 | Win |  Peter Varga |
It's Showtime - Christmas Edition | Haarlem, Netherlands | KO (jumping knee strike) | 1 | 2:57 | |
| 2000-10-22 | Loss | Jerrel Venetiaan |
It's Showtime - Exclusive | Haarlem, Netherlands | Decision (unanimous) | 5 | 3:00 | |
| 2000-09-03 | Win | Attila Karacs |
Battle of Arnhem II | Arnhem, Netherlands | KO | 1 | N/A | |
| 2000-05-20 | Win |  Stanislav Bahchevanov |
Thaiboxing - Thrill of the Year! | Amsterdam, Netherlands | KO | 2 | N/A | |
| 2000-03-13 | Loss | Sergei Arhipov |
Night Club "Reaktor" | Minsk, Belarus | Decision | 5 | 3:00 | |
| 1999-10-24 | Win | Ayhan Ozcelik |
It's Showtime - It's Showtime | Haarlem, Netherlands | TKO | 2 | N/A | |
| 1999-09-05 | Win | Peter Verchuren |
Battle of Arnhem I | Arnhem, Netherlands | KO | 1 | N/A | |
| Wins the Battle of Arnhem I 4-man tournament. | ||||||||
| 1999-09-05 | Win | Frank Otto |
Battle of Arnhem I | Arnhem, Netherlands | TKO | 1 | N/A | |
| 1999-06-06 | Win | Rani Berbachi |
N/A | Netherlands | KO | 2 | N/A | |
| Wins the WPKA World Super Heavyweight Muay Thai Championship. | ||||||||
| 1998-04-26 | Loss | Alexey Ignashov |
WPKL Muay Thai Fight Night | Libiąż, Poland | Decision (unanimous) | 5 | 3:00 | |
| 1998-04-14 | Loss | Lloyd van Dams |
KO Power Tournament | Netherlands | Decision | 3 | 3:00 | |
| 1998-04-14 | Win | Peter Verchuren |
KO Power Tournament | Netherlands | Decision | 3 | 3:00 | |
| 1997-10 | Loss | Achille Roger |
Kickboxing Tournament Prague 1997 Semi-finals | Prague, Czech Republic | Decision | 4 | 2:00 | |
| 1997-10 | Win |  Pavel Majer |
Kickboxing Tournament Prague 1997 Quarter-finals | Prague, Czech Republic | Decision | 4 | 2:00 | |
| 1995 | Win | Valentijn Overeem |
Vini Vidi Vici | Netherlands | TKO (corner stoppage) | 2 | N/A | |
| Legend: Win Loss Draw/No contest Notes | ||||||||
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Bonjasky in 2008
See also
In Spanish: Remy Bonjasky para niños
