One of the strongest in the world of kickboxing is rightly considered the Dutch athletes. Their power and technology are truly impressive. One of the brightest stars of this modern martial art is Badr Hari, whose biography will be studied in the most detail in the article.
general information
The future holder of champion titles was born on December 8, 1984 in the capital of the Netherlands - Amsterdam. The growth of the fighter is 197 centimeters. Weight category - more than 93 kilograms. Badr Hari - The Golden Boy - this is the nickname an athlete wears in the ring.
Career
The fighter began performing as a professional in 2000. Since 2015, the athlete has been a member of the Akhmat fighting club, which is headed by the President of the Chechen Republic Ramzan Kadyrov.
At the moment, the kickboxer has played 118 fights, of which he lost only 12. At the same time, the number of knockout wins is 92.
Personal qualities
Badr Hari is well known to the public for not only his spectacular fights in the ring, but also for his many scandalous antics outside. So, in particular, he was repeatedly arrested by the police for causing bodily harm to people and even for committing intentional arson.
In sports, Badr Hari, whose fights are simply adored by the public, very often offends his opponents before the start of the fight. And during the battle, the athlete is able to inflict a forbidden blow. What is his fight with Remy Bonyaski in the finals of the K-1 tournament in 2008, when Badr kicked the head of an opponent already lying on the canvas?
Sport life
The Dutchman of Moroccan descent started kickboxing at the age of seven. His first coach was ex-world champion Musid Akamrein. And as a teenager, Badr Hari fell under the tutelage of mentor Mohammed Ali Hassu. But when the young man ended up in Rotterdam, he moved to the Tom Harinck club. Subsequently, the athlete has repeatedly changed clubs and coaches, but since 2005 he has been working with Mike Passenier.
Fight start
The professional debut of the fighter was unsuccessful, because he lost, and by knockout. But already after the fight with Alexey Ignashov, Badr Hari received recognition and respect, even despite the defeat, because he was able to show his character and will, and fell on the battle as an urgent replacement for the outdated Melvin Manhuf.
Scandalous fights
Before the fight with the German Stefan Leko, there was a big scandal initiated by Hari. However, in the battle, the Dutchman could not oppose anything to his opponent and lost by knockout after a missed kick in the liver. But in a rematch, Badr Hari, for whom fighting is the work of his life, was able to get even and also won ahead of schedule.
A similar situation was with the battles against Peter Graham, where there were also two fights.
Titles
In 2007, Badr Hari became the K-1 champion, defeating Paul Slavinski, Nicholas Pettas, Ruslan Karaev. However, at the 2007 Grand Prix, the Dutchman lost to compatriot Bognaski. But this defeat only stimulated Hari, and he wins six victories in a row over very strong opponents. Then in 2008 Badr again fights with Remy and loses again, but already with disqualification.
The Dutchman continued his career with two fights with Alistair Overeem. And again, our hero lost the first battle, and in the second he took a convincing revenge.
In the spring of 2009, a battle took place between Badr and three-time K-1 Grand Prix champion Sammy Schilt. Despite the burning desire to win and the numerous violent attacks of Hari, he lost by technical knockout in the first round.
In 2009, Badr wins the belt of the K-1 Grand Prix champion. During the tournament, he literally dared Ruslan Karaev, Alistar Overeem. And in the final, he practically destroyed Sammy Schilt, who was first knocked down, and at the end of the first three minutes he was completely knocked out.
In 2010, the Dutchman defended his title and reached the finals, where he was once again disqualified. He hit the opponent trying to get off the floor with his foot, for which he was punished.
Dreams
Badr Hari repeatedly stated his desire to go into professional boxing and leave K-1. In particular, he really wanted to speak at the London Olympics, but he did not succeed.
At the same time, experts noted that the Dutchman would have been extremely difficult in boxing, since his technique is quite primitive, and the lack of self-control can play a trick on him.