Johann Fauveau

Johann Fauveau (born March 15, 1982) is a French Muay Thai kickboxer. He is three times French Muaythai Champion. In May 2012, he becomes world champion ISKA of Kickboxing K1.[1]

Johann Fauveau
Born (1982-03-15) March 15, 1982
Asnières, France
Other namesYoung Perez, Fauveausky
NationalityFrench
Height1.78 m (5 ft 10 in)
Weight70.0 kg (154.3 lb; 11.02 st)
DivisionSuper Welterweight
StyleBoxing, Muay Thai
TeamTeam Mezaache
TrainerFranck Mezaache
Years active10 (2000–present)
Professional boxing record
Total4
Wins3
By knockout2
Draws1
Kickboxing record
Total34
Wins27
By knockout16
Losses6
Draws1
Other information
Boxing record from BoxRec
last updated on: June 14, 2014

Early life

Johann Fauveau is Jewish. His nickname "Young Perez" is reference to Victor Perez, a Jewish Tunisian World Champion boxer killed in the Holocaust. Fauveau's grandfather, who was friend with Perez and a boxing fan, got him into martial arts at an early age and he began training in karate initially before switching to boxing and Muay Thai.[2]

Biography and career

Biography

Johann was born in 1982 in Asnières.

Early career

He is three times French Muaythai Champion. It counts 25 fights for 22 wins (including 15 by knockout), 2 defeats and 1 draw in Muaythai. He fought also in boxing, 4 fights for 3 wins (including 2 by knockout) and 1 draw.

In May 2012, he faced the english kickboxer Jordan Watson for the world title ISKA Kickboxing K1, he won and became world champion of kickboxing K1 ISKA (- 70 kg).

He faced Ludovic Millet for the ISKA World Super Welterweight (-72.3 kg/159.4 lb) Oriental Championship in Meaux, France, on January 19, 2013, losing on points.[3][4]

Fauveau was set to fight Abdallah Mabel at Warriors Night in Levallois, France, on March 2, 2013 but later withdrew.[5]

He was set to go up against Warren Stevelmans at Glory 5: London on March 23, 2013 in London, England.[6] However, when Andy Ristie was unable to fight in the event's co-main event against Albert Kraus, Stevelmans took his place and Costel Pașniciuc was drafted in as Fauveau's new opponent on one day's notice.[7] Fauveau won by unanimous decision.[8][9]

He was stopped with low kicks in round three by Hinata at Glory 10: Los Angeles - Middleweight World Championship Tournament in Ontario, California, United States on September 28, 2013.[10][11][12]

His release from Glory was reported in February 2014, having gone 1-1 in the promotion.[13]

He was knocked out by Sitthichai Sitsongpeenong in round two at Best of Siam 5 in Paris, France, on June 14, 2014.[14]

Titles and achievements

  • 2012 ISKA World K-1 Rules Super Welterweight Champion (70 kg)
  • 2006 French Muaythai Class A Champion (69.800 kg)
  • 2005 French Muaythai Class A Champion
  • 2004 French Muaythai Class A Champion

Kickboxing record

Kickboxing record
Boxing record

Legend:   Win   Loss   Draw/No contest   Notes

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