Grégory Tony

Grégory Tony
Born (1978-05-27) 27 May 1978
Saint-Raphaël, France
Other namesGentleman
Height1.95 m (6 ft 5 in)
Weight104 kg (229 lb; 16.4 st)
DivisionHeavyweight
StyleKickboxing, Muay Thai, Boxing
StanceOrthodox
Fighting out ofParis, France
TeamKimé Dojo
Professional boxing record
Total29
Wins22
By knockout16
Losses7
By knockout5
Kickboxing record
Total99
Wins83
By knockout58
Losses16
Mixed martial arts record
Total1
Wins1
By submission1
Other information
Websitehttp://www.gregtony.fr
Boxing record from BoxRec
Mixed martial arts record from Sherdog
Last updated on: 17 March 2019

Grégory Tony (born 27 May 1978) is a French former professional kickboxer, professional boxer and mixed martial artist who competed from 2001 to 2018. In kickboxing, he is a three-time French champion and two-time European champion. In Muay Thai, he is a three-time French champion, one-time Intercontinental champion and two-time world champion. In boxing, he held the French heavyweight title in 2009.

Professional kickboxing career

On 7 April 2012 he faced Igor Mihaljevic for vacant W.A.K.O. Pro heavyweight title, he won the title by knockout in fourth round with numerous low kicks.[1]

He faced Igor Jurkovic at Glory 2: Brussels on 6 October 2012 in Brussels, Belgium[2] and lost via TKO due to body shots in the second round.[3]

As the W.K.N. World K-1 Rules Super-Heavyweight title bout in Draguignan, France on 14 June 2014 against Alex Rossi was canceled due to heavy rain floods,[4] Gregory fought for the W.K.N. World Title but against Dmytro Bezus on 18 October 2014.[5] Beating Bezus on points he became first W.K.N. super-heavyweight K-1 rules champion of the world.[6][7] On 13 December 2014 in Dombasle, France he defended his W.K.N. title by KO win in Round 2 against Serbian Milan Dasic.[8] On 26 March 2016 in Guadeloupe, Caribbean, he will be fighting Jiri Stariat from Czech Republic in his second W.K.N. title defense.[9]

Tony fought Bob Sapp in the main event at Fight Night Saint Tropez on 4 August 2017 and won by TKO in the first round.[10]

Kickboxing & Muay Thai record

Kickboxing & Muay Thai record
83 Wins (58 (T)KOs), 16 Losses, 1 Draw
DateResultOpponentEventLocationMethodRoundTime
2018-08-04WinBelgium Frédéric SinistraFight Night Saint Tropez 6Saint Tropez, FranceTKO2
2018-06-23WinHungary Bresko BenceGala Du Phenix MuaythaiFranceKO2
2017-08-04WinUnited States Bob SappFight Night Saint-TropezFranceTKO (Punches)1
2016-11-11WinRussia Alexandr SoldatkinTatneft Cup 2016 finalKazan, RussiaDecision (Unanimous)43:00
2016-06-09WinCzech Republic Alen KapetanovicGwada Super FightGuadeloupe, Caribbean IslandsKO (High kick)2
Defended WKN World K-1 Rules Super Heavyweight Title (+96.600 kg).
2016-04-26LossNetherlands Hesdy GergesIt's Hardcore Time Again 2 [11]Meppen, GermanyTKO13:00
For The Kings Of The Ring World K-1 Rules Super Heavyweight Title (+96.600 kg).
2015-07-25WinFrance Yannick VestChoc des Gladiateurs [12]Le Lavandou, FranceKO3
Retains WKN World K-1 Rules Super Heavyweight Title (+96.600 kg).
2015-07-04WinCyprus Panagiotis DiakosDragui Super Fight Night [13]Draguignan, FranceKO (Flying knee)2
2014-12-13WinSerbia Milan DašićLa Nuit des Sports de Combats [14][15]Dombasle-sur-Meurthe, FranceKO2
Retains WKN World K-1 Rules Super Heavyweight Title (+96.600 kg).
2014-10-18WinUkraine Dmytro BezusChoc Fight NightDraguignan, FranceDecision (Unanimous)53:00
Wins Vacant WKN World K-1 Rules Super Heavyweight Title (+96.600 kg).
2012-10-06LossCroatia Igor JurkovićGlory 2: BrusselsBrussels, BelgiumTKO (Ref Stop/3 Knockdowns)2
2012-04-07WinCroatia Igor MihaljevicK1 Rules World ChampionshipSainte-Maxime, FranceTKO (Lowkicks)4
Wins WAKO Pro World Low-Kick Rules Super-Heavyweight Title +94.2 kg.
2011-05-14LossMorocco Badr HariIt's Showtime 2011 LyonLyon, FranceTKO (Ref Stop/3 Knockdowns)12:43
2009-12-18DrawFrance Fabrice AuriengTrophée Bad PantherStade Michel Volnay, RéunionDecision Draw53:00
Retains WKBC Heavyweight world title.
2008-09-27WinSouth Africa Francois BothaWFC 6Sofia, BulgariaDecision33:00
2008-02-09WinCroatia Stipan RadicKO World Series 2008 Auckland, FinalAuckland, New ZealandKO (punches)1
Wins KO World Series 2008 Auckland title.
2008-02-09WinBelarus Alexey IgnashovKO World Series 2008 Auckland, Semi FinalAuckland, New ZealandDecision (Unanimous)33:00
2007-01-26LossAzerbaijan Zabit SamedovK-1 Rules Kick Tournament 2007 in Marseilles, FinalMarseilles, FranceKO32:30
Fight was for K-1 Rules Kick Tournament 2007 in Marseilles title.
2007-01-26WinNetherlands Mark BosK-1 Rules Kick Tournament 2007 in Marseilles, Semi FinalMarseilles, FranceTKO (knees)2
2007-01-26WinItaly Daniele PetroniK-1 Rules Kick Tournament 2007 in Marseilles, Quarter FinalMarseilles, FranceKO (high kick)1
2006-12-16LossRomania Daniel GhiţăLocal Kombat 24 "Bataie în Giulesti"Bucharest, RomaniaKO (Right hook)22:09
2006-06-17LossNetherlands Rodney FaverusK-1 Canarias 2006, FinalSanta Cruz de Tenerife, SpainTKO (knees and punches)1
Fight was for K-1 Canarias 2006 title.
2006-06-17WinRussia Venevicius VaidotasK-1 Canarias 2006, Semi FinalSanta Cruz de Tenerife, SpainDecision33:00
2006-06-17WinCuraçao Errol ZimmermanK-1 Canarias 2006, Quarter FinalSanta Cruz de Tenerife, SpainDecision (Unanimous)33:00
2006-03-10WinRomania Daniel GhiţăLocal Kombat 19 "Înfruntarea titanilor"Iaşi, RomaniaKO (Right high kick)1
2005-11-26WinFrance Patrice QuarteronLa Nuit des ChampionsMarseilles, FranceDecision (Unanimous)52:00
Wins WKBC Heavyweight world title.
2005-10-29LossEngland Gary TurnerK-1 New Talents 2005 in GermanyKoblenz, GermanyTKO (Corner Stoppage)33:00
2005-05-27WinCroatia Petar MajstorovicK-1 World Grand Prix 2005 in ParisParis, FranceDecision (Unanimous)33:00
2005-05-06WinRussia Evgeny OrlovK-1 Slovakia 2005Bratislava, SlovakiaDecision33:00
2005-04-16LossRussia Alexander UstinovK-1 Italy 2005 Oktagon, Semi FinalMilan, ItalyDecision (Unanimous)33:00
2005-04-16WinBelarus Sergei GurK-1 Italy 2005 Oktagon, Quarter FinalMilan, ItalyDecision33:00
2005-03-12WinBelarus Vitali AkhramenkoFranceDecision (Unanimous)33:00
2005-01-29LossFrance Christian NkaK-1 France Grand Prix 2005 in Marseilles, FinalMarseilles, FranceDecision33:00
Fight was for K-1 France Grand Prix 2005 in Marseilles title.
2005-01-29WinKyrgyzstan Ruslan AvasovK-1 France Grand Prix 2005 in Marseilles, Semi FinalMarseilles, FranceDecision33:00
2005-01-29WinFrance Matthias RiccioK-1 France Grand Prix 2005 in Marseilles, Quarter FinalMarseilles, FranceTKO2
2004-08-19WinHungary Peter VargaK-1 Grand Prix Hungary[16]Debrecen, HungaryDecision33:00
2004-04-24WinEngland Pelé ReidPain and GloryBirmingham, EnglandDecision33:00
2004-01-24LossPortugal Humberto EvoraK-1 Marseilles 2004 World Qualification, Semi FinalMarseilles, FranceDecision (Split)33:00
2004-01-24WinHungary Zsolt LeknerK-1 Marseilles 2004 World Qualification, Quarter FinalMarseilles, FranceTKO31:00
2003-06-14LossRussia Alexander UstinovK-1 World Grand Prix 2003 in Paris, Quarter FinalParis, FranceKO (Low kicks)22:40
2003-01-24WinAlbania Azem MaksutajK-1 World Grand Prix 2003 Preliminary France, FinalMarseilles, FranceDecision (Unanimous)33:00
Wins K-1 World Grand Prix 2003 Preliminary France Tournament title.
2003-01-24WinFrance Fabrice BernardinK-1 World Grand Prix 2003 Preliminary France, Semi FinalMarseilles, FranceKO20:59
2003-01-24WinCzech Republic Daniel WaciakowskiK-1 World Grand Prix 2003 Preliminary France, Quarter FinalMarseilles, FranceDecision (Unanimous)33:00
2002-08-17LossCanada Michael McDonaldK-1 World Grand Prix 2002 in Las Vegas, Semi FinalLas Vegas, Nevada, USADecision (Unanimous)33:00
2002-08-17WinCzech Republic Petr VondracekK-1 World Grand Prix 2002 in Las Vegas, Quarter FinalLas Vegas, Nevada, USAKO12:48
2002-05-25WinAlbania Azem MaksutajK-1 World Grand Prix 2002 in ParisParis, FranceMajority Decision (2-0)53:00
2002-01-25WinAlbania Azem MaksutajK-1 World Grand Prix 2002 in Marseilles, FinalMarseilles, FranceMajority Decision (2-0)33:00
Wins K-1 World Grand Prix 2002 in Marseilles Tournament title.
2002-01-25WinFrance Philippe GomisK-1 World Grand Prix 2002 in Marseilles, Semi FinalMarseilles, FranceKO12:57
2002-01-25WinAlgeria Karim AouadenK-1 World Grand Prix 2002 in Marseilles, Quarter FinalMarseilles, FranceKO10:50
2001-06-09WinSweden Jörgen KruthK-1 World Grand Prix 2001 Preliminary ScandinaviaCopenhagen, DenmarkDisqualification32:38

Professional boxing record

29 fights 22 wins 7 losses
By knockout 16 5
By decision 6 2
No. Result Record Opponent Type Round, time Date Location Notes
29 Win 22–7 Jakov Gospic PTS 6 10 Dec 2016 Salle Roger Boileau, Meurthe-et-Moselle, France
28 Loss 21–7 Izuagbe Ugonoh TKO 2 (10), 2:26 1 Oct 2016 Vodafone Events Centre, Auckland, New Zealand For vacant IBF Mediterranean heavyweight title
27 Win 21–6 David Gegeshidze TKO 2 (6) 19 Dec 2015 Salle Des Sports De Dombasle, Meurthe-et-Moselle, France
26 Loss 20–6 Mickael Vieira MD 8 29 Mar 2014 Gymnase Halle Des Sports, Montluçon, France
25 Loss 20–5 Newfel Ouatah KO 4 (10) 30 Jan 2014 Gymnase Louison Bobet, Rillieux-la-Pape, France For vacant French heavyweight title
24 Win 20–4 Jean Francois Traore TKO 3 (6) 7 Dec 2013 Salle Roger Boileau, Meurthe-et-Moselle, France
23 Win 19–4 Rio Hidaka UD 8 24 May 2013 Mielparque Hall, Osaka, Japan
22 Loss 18–4 Fabrice Aurieng TD 5 (10) 15 Mar 2013 Salle Mermoz, Yutz, France For vacant French heavyweight title
21 Win 18–3 Tomas Mrazek PTS 8 8 Dec 2012 Salle Roger Boileau, Meurthe-et-Moselle, France
20 Loss 17–3 Richard Towers TKO 9 (12), 0:48 16 Jun 2012 Manchester Velodrome, Manchester, England For vacant European Union heavyweight title
19 Win 17–2 Maksym Pedyura KO 2 (8) 10 Dec 2011 Salle Roger Boileau, Meurthe-et-Moselle, France
18 Win 16–2 Ferenc Zsalek TKO 1 (6) 1 Oct 2011 Salle Mermoz, Yutz, France
17 Loss 15–2 Mike Perez TKO 1 (3), 0:54 7 May 2011 Alexandra Palace, London, England Prizefighter 18: The International Heavyweights – semi-final
16 Win 15–1 Evgeny Orlov SD 3 7 May 2011 Alexandra Palace, London, England Prizefighter 18: The International Heavyweights – quarter-final
15 Win 14–1 Paata Berikashvili RTD 1 (6), 3:00 16 Apr 2011 Salle Des Fêtes De L'Hôtel De Ville, Villerupt, France
14 Win 13–1 Pavels Dolgovs KO 4 (6) 12 Mar 2011 Salle Mermoz, Yutz, France
13 Loss 12–1 Robert Helenius TKO 6 (12), 0:39 21 Aug 2010 Messehalle, Erfurt, Germany For vacant European Union heavyweight title
12 Win 12–0 Edgars Kalnars TKO 3 (8) 10 Sep 2009 Cirque d'hiver, Paris, France
11 Win 11–0 Carlos Takam UD 8 27 Jun 2009 La Palestre, Le Cannet, France
10 Win 10–0 Marouan Larouiche UD 10 23 Apr 2009 Cirque d'hiver, Paris, France Won vacant French heavyweight title
9 Win 9–0 Zine Eddine Benmakhlouf TKO 1 (6) 11 Dec 2008 Cirque d'hiver, Paris, France
8 Win 8–0 Daniil Peretyatko TKO 4 (6) 5 Jun 2008 Cirque d'hiver, Paris, France
7 Win 7–0 Leonardo Sanchez TKO 3 (6) 19 Apr 2008 Salle Des Fêtes De L'Hôtel De Ville, Villerupt, France
6 Win 6–0 Cyril Leonet KO 1 (6) 8 Mar 2008 Palais Des Sports St Symphorien, Metz, France French Tournament Semi-Final
5 Win 5–0 Marin Galateanu KO 2 (6) 5 Jan 2008 Marmoutier, Bas-Rhin, France
4 Win 4–0 Francesco Rosselli KO 1 (4) 1 Dec 2007 Salle Roger Boileau, Meurthe-et-Moselle, France
3 Win 3–0 Ion Voica KO 1 (4) 26 May 2007 Salle Roger Boileau, Meurthe-et-Moselle, France
2 Win 2–0 Emmanuel Marc KO 1 (4) 28 Apr 2007 Salle Des Fêtes De L'Hôtel De Ville, Villerupt, France
1 Win 1–0 Pavel Virgil TKO 1 (4) 9 Dec 2006 Meurthe-et-Moselle, France

Mixed martial arts record

Professional record breakdown
1 match 1 win 0 losses
By submission 1 0
Res. Record Opponent Method Event Date Round Time Location Notes
Win 1–0 Alessandro de Oliveira Submission (Neck Crank) Knock Out Championship 1 May 12, 2007 2 2:46 Cognac, France

Championships and accomplishments

Kickboxing

Muaythai

Professional boxing

  • 2009 French Boxing champion
  • 2008 French Boxing Heavyweight Tournament champion

See also

References

  1. ↑ "T.GREGORY (FRANCE) NEW LK WORLD CHAMPION Kg +94,200". wakopro.org. 11 April 2012. Retrieved 16 November 2012.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: deprecated archival service (link)
  2. ↑ Glory 2: Brussels final fight card for this Saturday
  3. ↑ Glory 2: Brussels live results
  4. ↑ "Kickboxing Results from Paris & Mallorca (Video)". Archived from the original on 3 September 2014. Retrieved 27 August 2014.
  5. ↑ World Kickboxing Championship WKN in France
  6. ↑ WKN France | Tony Gregory becomes WKN World Champion in Draguignan
  7. ↑ "Grégory Tony prend le titre WKN". Archived from the original on 24 November 2014. Retrieved 13 November 2014.
  8. ↑ WKN France | Tony Greg KO’s Milan Dasic & Retains his WKN World Title
  9. ↑ "Greg Tony Faces 'Mountain' from Czech Republic". Archived from the original on 2 March 2016. Retrieved 18 February 2016.
  10. ↑ Iskenderov, Parviz (4 July 2017). "Gregory Tony vs Bob Sapp headlines kickboxing gala Fight Night Saint Tropez". Fightmag. Retrieved 7 July 2017.
  11. ↑ "WKN France: Gregory Tony Set For Three International Kickboxing Clashes". worldkickboxingnetwork.com. 18 February 2016. Retrieved 23 March 2016.
  12. ↑ "WKN France: Greg Tony KO's Yannick Vest at Choc Des Gladiateurs". Archived from the original on 4 April 2016. Retrieved 23 March 2016.
  13. ↑ Greg TONY s'impose par KO Archived 6 July 2015 at the Wayback Machine(in French)
  14. ↑ WKN France | Greg Tony Will Be Defending His World Title Vs Milan Dasic
  15. ↑ Greg Tony s’impose en 2 rounds ! Archived 9 February 2015 at the Wayback Machine(in French)
  16. ↑ K-1 Magyar Nagydíj 2004