le7Samurai Posted June 11, 2015 Share Posted June 11, 2015 I know is most likely that nobody knows him in here, but I want to share. Kickboxing legend Peter Aerts AKA "The Dutch Lumberjack" and "Mr. K1", has officially hung up his gloves. The 44 year old all time great officially announced his retirement. A pro kickboxer since 1985 Aerts is the absolute definition of a legend. He is a 3 time K-1 World Grand Prix champion and retires with an unofficial record of 105-34-2. In his 30 year career, Aerts fought absolutely everyone the sport had to offer including all time legends like Ernesto Hoost, Andy Hug, Jerome Le Banner, Semmy Schilt, Remy Bonjasky, Mike Bernardo, and on, and on, and on... In the world of combat sports, there are very few men with the legacy of Peter Aerts. He is a true legend of the sport in every way, and he will be missed. One of my favorite fighters ever. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Goekie Posted June 11, 2015 Share Posted June 11, 2015 Hup Holland hup 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Iroquios-plisken Posted June 11, 2015 Share Posted June 11, 2015 Love Peter Aerts, one of the greatest. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Purple Heart Posted June 30, 2015 Share Posted June 30, 2015 I admit i've never heard of him Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
freddie1989 Posted June 30, 2015 Share Posted June 30, 2015 I am a huge huge boxing fan so I can honestly say I never heard the name. Respect goes out to any guy who steps between the ropes though, it takes guts!! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Radebe78 Posted June 30, 2015 Share Posted June 30, 2015 I know him as well as rest of the greats that you`ve listed above...Good fighter and tough opponent for whoever set foot in that ring with him! Although I must admit I was most impressed with Remy Bonjasky back in the day... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
le7Samurai Posted July 5, 2015 Author Share Posted July 5, 2015 I am a huge huge boxing fan so I can honestly say I never heard the name. Respect goes out to any guy who steps between the ropes though, it takes guts!! Heavyweight Kickboxing in the glory days of K-1 is the equivalent of 70´s HW in Boxing, you should see some fights, the K1 World Grand Prix champions were crowned once a year by way of a one night tournament from 8 finalist, the champion fought and won 3 times that night. I know him as well as rest of the greats that you`ve listed above...Good fighter and tough opponent for whoever set foot in that ring with him! Although I must admit I was most impressed with Remy Bonjasky back in the day... The "Flying Gentleman" 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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