David Archuleta (kickboxer)
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| David Archuleta | |
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| Born | May 5, 1982 Albuquerque, New Mexico, United States |
| Nationality |  American |
| Division | Junior welterweight |
| Style | Kickboxing, Muay Thai |
| Kickboxing record | |
| Total | 23 |
| Wins | 20 |
| By knockout | 11 |
| Losses | 2 |
| Draws | 1 |
| No contests | 0 |
David Archuleta, (born on May 5, 1982) is a former United States Air Force Airman of Okinawan stationary troops and is currently an American male kickboxer.
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[edit] Biography
David Archuleta hails from Albuquerque, New Mexico.[1] He was stationed in Okinawa Japan in the year of 2000. He started kickboxing at the age of 18, and enjoyed a successful career winning several titles including a world title. As of 2008, he is studying to a Medical Doctor at the University of New Mexico.
[edit] As a professional kickboxer
David dominated the sport of Kickboxing in Japan, winning several titles including an ISKA title and the Universal Kickboxing Federation Junior Welterweight World Champion.[2] He has starred in several successful shows including K-1 World Max.[3]
[edit] Challenge to the stars
Archuleta fought against Hitoshi Ogasawara who had won the national title of Thailand although he was Japanese, and finished as draw. In addition, he also went to draw against HAYATO who is a star of the Japanese kickboxing world.[citation needed]
In 2004, he beat Takehiro Murahama, the winner of K-1 JAPAN'97 Featherweight tournament by decision.[citation needed]
[edit] Career record
- Professional kickboxing:23 fights 20 wins 11 KO(s) 2 losses 1 draw[citation needed]
[edit] See also
[edit] References
- ^ "Archuleta loses decision in short-notice bout", Stars and Stripes, November 23, 2003, retrieved 2010-07-21
- ^ Ornauer, Dave (2003) "Airman wins kickboxing championship", Stars and Stripes, June 17, 2003, retrieved 2010-07-21
- ^ Little, Vince (2004) "Kadena senior airman stops China’s En in 3rd, hopes for more work in lucrative fighting sport", Stars and Stripes, April 9, 2004, retrieved 2010-07-21
