Schiller Hyppolite facts for kids

Schiller Rudolph Hyppolite (born May 23, 1986) is a Canadian former professional boxer. He competed in boxing from 2011 to 2016. He was known for his exciting fights and his nickname, "Batman."

Early Life and Sports

When Schiller was young, he loved playing many different sports. He tried both individual sports and team sports. He played basketball in high school, but sometimes he had trouble following the rules. This led to him being suspended from the team a few times.

At 16, he started practicing kickboxing. This is a sport that combines boxing with kicks. However, he injured both of his legs. After that, he decided to focus on boxing instead.

Amateur Boxing Success

Before becoming a professional, Schiller Hyppolite had a successful amateur boxing career. He won several championships in Quebec, showing his talent and skill early on.

Professional Boxing Journey

Schiller Hyppolite began his professional boxing career in 2011. His very first professional fight was against Patrick Tessier. This exciting match took place on the same night as a big fight between famous boxers Lucian Bute and Brian Magee.

Schiller earned the nickname "Batman" during his career. He was known for his strong fighting style.

In December 2014, Schiller Hyppolite achieved a big win. He fought against Norbert Nemesapati from Hungary. Schiller won the fight by a referee stoppage in the 11th round. This victory earned him the vacant WBC International Silver Light Heavyweight title. This was a major achievement in his professional career.

Schiller Hyppolite competed in 23 professional fights in total. He won 21 of these fights, with 14 wins coming by knockout. He had only 2 losses during his professional career. His last fight was in November 2016.