Charles François (kickboxer)

Charles François (born October 4, 1986) is a French Muay Thai kickboxer. He is the W.P.M.F. European Muaythai Champion and former W.P.M.F. World Muaythai Champion.[1]

Charles François
Born (1986-10-04) October 4, 1986
France
Other namesKarlito
Nationality French
Height1.79 m (5 ft 10 1⁄2 in)
Weight65 kg (143 lb; 10.2 st)
DivisionLightweight
Welterweight
StyleKickboxing, Muay Thai
Fighting out ofMetz, France
TeamMuaythaï Academy 57/ Team Alma Pro
TrainerStéphane Leichtmann
Years active10 (2001–present)
Kickboxing record
Total65
Wins44
By knockout28
Losses19
By knockout7
Draws2
Other information
Occupationpersonal trainer, coach sportif
Websitewww.charles-francois.com
last updated on: September 28, 2020

Biography and career

Charles "Karlito" François is a pro Muaythai kickboxer and member of the France team of Muaythai. He has competed for over 10 years and has received various titles such as Champion of France six times. He is also a two-time European champion, Intercontinental champion and a world champion in the discipline. He began Muaythai at the age of 12-13 at Muaythai Academy 57 in Metz, with his trainer Stéphane Leichtmann.[2]

On February 17, 2012, François faced Yuta Kubo for the vacant ISKA World Light-Welterweight (64.5 kg) Championship in Tokyo, Japan but lost via knockout in the second round.[3]

He beat Vang Moua by decision at Nuit des Champions in Marseille on November 24, 2012.[4][5]

He lost a split decision to Petchasawin Seatransferry at Best of Siam 3 in Paris, France, on February 14, 2013.[6][7]

He was dropped in round one and lost by unanimous decision to Lee Sung-Hyun at the K-1 World Max 2013 World Championship Tournament Final 16 in Majorca, Spain on September 14, 2013.[8][9][10][11][12]

At La 20ème Nuit des Champions -68.5 kg/151 lb tournament in Marseille, France, on November 23, 2013, François lost to Abdallah Ezbiri on points in the semi-finals.[13][14]

He is expected to face Bobo Sacko at Warriors Night on April 4, 2014.[15]

On November 15, 2014 he faced the Thai Seemanut Sor Surinya losing by knockout first round at Z1 Royal Kedah event held in Langkawi, Malaysia[16]

Three weeks later, he won his first fight at Lumpinee Stadium by unanimous decision against F16 Sor. Sakchai.[17]

He fought for the IPCC 148 lbs title against Nauzet Trujillo. Charles lost the fight by a unanimous decision.[18]

Francois fought Kaiss Najm during Fight And Furious 2.[19] The match ended in a draw.[20]

Titles and accomplishments
  • Titles:
    • 2015 Emperor Chok Dee Champion -68 kg
    • 2014 K1 I.S.K.A World Champion (65.000 kg)
    • 2013 K1 I.S.K.A. Intercontinental Champion (65.000 kg)
    • 2013 Explosion Fight Night 7 K-1 Rules Tournament Champion (65.000 kg)
    • 2012 WMC World Muaythai Champion (63.500 kg)
    • 2012 European Muaythai Champion (66.680 kg)[21]
    • 2011 W.P.M.F. Intercontinental Muaythai Champion (66.680 kg)
    • 2011 Explosion Fight Night Volume 03 Tournament Runner Up (65 kg)
    • 2010 W.P.M.F. World Muaythai Champion (67 kg)
    • 2010 W.P.M.F. European Muaythai Champion (67 kg)
    • 2009 French Muay Thai Class A Champion (67.500 kg)
    • 2007 French Muay Thai Class A Champion (67.500 kg)

Kickboxing record
Kickboxing record
44 Wins (28 (T)KO's), 19 Losses, 2 Draw
DateResultOpponentEventLocationMethodRoundTime
2019-04-20Loss Kaiss NajmFight And Furious 2Marly-le-Roi, FranceDecision (Unanimous)33:00
2018-11-24Loss Nauzet TrujilloGolden K1 TenerifeSpainDecision (Unanimous)53:00
For the IPCC 148 lbs title.
2018-06-23Win Yoann MermouxBurning Series 7Bellegarde-sur-Valserine, FranceDecision (Unanimous)33:00
2018-03-30Loss Mohamed HendoufThe Main Event 6Levallois-Perret, FranceTKO (three knockdowns)2
2017-08-26LossLiam HarrisonMuay Thai World Class Action In The UKUnited KingdomTKO (three knockdowns)3
2017-01-13Loss Yang ZhuoGlory of Heroes 6Jiyuan, Henan, ChinaDecision33:00
2016-12-10Loss Armen PetrosyanVVWS - Venum Victory World Series[22]Florence, ItalyDecision53:00
For the ISKA Super Welterweight (-70 kg/154 lb) Oriental Rules World Championship.
2016-05-19WinLello PeregoCapital FightsParis, FranceDecision33:00
2016-03-06Loss Sigitas GAIZAUSKASMax Muay ThaiThailandKO13:00
2015-08-22Loss Saenchai PKSaenchaimuaythaigymThai FightThailandKO (punch)23:00
2015-01-31Win Hamza RahmaniEmperor Chok Dee[23]Nancy, FranceDecision53:00
Wins Emperor Chok Dee Championship -68 kg.
2014-12-05Win F16 Sor. SakchaiKing's BirthdayBangkok, ThaïlandeDecision53:00
2014-11-15Loss Simanoot Sor SurinyaZ1 Royal KedahLangkawi, MalaysiaKO (elbow)12:30
Fight was for Z1 International WMC World Muay Thai title (69 kg).
2014-05-24Win Morgan AdrarRing's Tiger 3Chavelot, FranceDecision53:00
2014-05-10Win Sergio WielzenKing of the Ring 3Longeville-Lès-Metz, FranceDecision33:00
2014-04-19Win Paolo AngeliniKickboxing Day 6Villanova, ItalyKO (high kick)43:00
Wins Kickboxing Day 6 ~65 kg K-1 Rules Tournament~ and K1 I.S.K.A. World titles (65.000 kg).
2014-04-04Loss Bobo SackoWarriors NightParis, FranceDecision53:00
2013-11-23Loss Abdellah EzbiriLa 20ème Nuit des Champions, Semi finalsMarseilles, FranceDecision33:00
2013-09-14Loss Lee Sung-HyunK-1 World Max 2013 World Championship Tournament Final 16, First RoundMajorca, SpainDecision (unanimous)33:00
2013-03-16Win Mohamed GalaouiExplosion Fight Night 7 ~65 kg K-1 Rules Tournament~, FinalChâteauroux, FranceDecision33:00
Wins Explosion Fight Night 7 ~65 kg K-1 Rules Tournament~ and K1 I.S.K.A. Intercontinental titles (65.000 kg).
2013-03-16Win Calogero PalmeriExplosion Fight Night 7 ~65 kg K-1 Rules Tournament~, Semi FinalChâteauroux, FranceDecision33:00
2013-02-14Loss Petchasawin SeatransferryBest of Siam 3Paris, FranceDecision (split)53:00
2012-11-24Win Vang MouaNuit des ChampionsMarseille, FranceDecision33:00
2012-05-05Win Panya KemthongKing of The RingLongeville-lès-Metz, FranceDecision53:00
Wins WMC World Muaythai title (63.500 kg).
2012-04-07Win Kichima YattabareExplosion Fight Night Volume 5Brest, FranceDecision52:00
2012-02-17Loss Yuta KuboKrush.16Tokyo, JapanKO (punch to the body)22:18
Fight was for ISKA World Light-Welterweight title (64.500 kg).
2012-02-11Win André DuarteKings of Muay Thai Act IIDifferdange, LuxembourgTKO (throw in the towel)3
Wins World Pro League European Muaythai title (66.680 kg).
2011-12-30Loss Armin PumpanmuangGladiator's WarPattaya, ThailandDecision53:00
Fight was for World Pro League Muaythai title (67 kg).
2011-12-05Win Chang Shouy YouiKings BirthdayBangkok, ThailandDecision53:00
Wins WPMF Intercontinental Muaythai title (66.680 kg).
2011-10-08Loss Sak KaoponlekMuaythai Premier League: Round 2Padua, ItalyTKO (cut)3
2011-05-21Loss Armin MatliLes Rois du RingChâlons, FranceKO (left highkick)1
Lost his WPMF World Muaythai title (67 kg).
2011-04-02Loss Houcine BennouiExplosion Fight Night Volume 03, FinalBrest, FranceTKO2
Fight was for Explosion Fight Night Vol. 3 Muaythai Tournament (65kg).
2011-04-02Win Alberto SiracusaExplosion Fight Night Volume 03, Semi FinalBrest, FranceDecision (unanimous)33:00
2011-03-05Loss Kieran KeddleExplosion Two: AftershockSwanley, EnglandDecision (split)53:00
Fight was for IKF World Muaythai title (67kg).
2010-12-04Win Alexandre BoyancéThailand King's BirthdayBangkok, ThailandKO (right cross)2
Wins WPMF World Muaythai title (67 kg).
2010-10-29Loss Thanasak Top King BoxingFrance vs LumpineeParis, FranceTKO (ankle injury)1
2010-09-11Loss Sak KaoponlekIron FighterPordenone, ItalyDecision53:00
Fight was for Intercontinental Kombat League title (67kg).
2010-08-11Win Samson Sith-UbonQueens BirthdayBangkok, ThailandTKO (referee stoppage)3
2010-06-00Win Michelle BottaiMuaythai Gala in EpinalEpinal, FranceTKO (referee stoppage)3
Retains WPMF European Muaythai title (67 kg).
2010-04-24Win Abdellah EzbiriFightzone IVVilleurbanne, FranceDecision53:00
2010-03-28Win Kraenkai Tor SilachaiFrance vs ThailandReims, FranceDecision53:00
2010-02-27Win Edgard NzungaMuaythai Gala in LudresLudres, FranceDecision53:00
Wins WPMF European Muaythai title (67 kg).
2009-12-04Win Isae Ingram GymKings BirthdayBangkok, ThailandTKO (doctor stoppage)4
2009-08-11Win Bird KhamQueens BirthdayBangkok, ThailandTKO (knee to the liver)5
2009-06-11Win Bouba KontaFrench Muaythai ChampionshipParis, FranceDecision53:00
Wins French Muaythai title (67.500 kg).
2009-05-02Win Kraenkai Tor SilachaiFrance vs ThailandEpinal, FranceTKO (elbow/cut)1
2009-01-17Win Arezki ChayemLes Rois du RingLudres, FranceTKO (gave up)4
2008-04-12Loss Boubou TraoreLe choc des mondes IIISaint-Amand, FranceTKO (gave up)2
Lost his French Muaythai title (67.500 kg).
2007-11-29Loss Mehdi ZatoutGala in CoubertinParis, FranceTKO (feferee stoppage)3
2007-10-00Win Boubou TraoreFrench Muaythai ChampionshipFranceTKO (gave up)3
Wins French Muaythai title (67.500 kg).
2007-05-12Win Boubou TraoreMuaythai Gala in EpinalEpinal, FranceTKO (feferee stoppage)3
2006-05-13Win Jetmir SulaLe Thaï Tournament II: France vs ThaïlandeThônex, SwitzerlandDecision3

Legend:   Win   Loss   Draw/No contest   Notes

See also

References
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