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==Biography and career==
==Biography and career==


Kevin was born in [[Reading, Pennsylvania]]. Moving to Las Vegas, in 1994. He started training in Muay Thai in 2003 under famous Muay Thai trainer [[Master Toddy]].<ref>http://www.mastertoddy.com/</ref> Kevin has trained in Thailand numerous times most recently with Sitsongpeenong Muay Thai gym <ref>http://www.sitsongpeenong.com/home.html</ref> in Bangkok, Thailand while fighting in famous [[Lumpinee Boxing Stadium|Lumpinee stadium]] and taking part in the 2010 Toyota Cup 8-man tournament.<ref>http://www.fightgeek.co.uk/muaythai/toyota-cup-8-man-muay-thai-tournament/</ref> In December of 2010 Ross was Voted Muay Thai North American Fighter of the year. <ref>http://www.muaythaiauthority.com/2010/12/kevin-ross-and-miram-nakamoto-win-2010.html</ref>
Kevin was born in [[Reading, Pennsylvania]]. Moving to Las Vegas, in 1994. He started training in Muay Thai in 2003 under famous Muay Thai trainer [[Master Toddy]].<ref>http://www.mastertoddy.com/</ref> Kevin has trained in Thailand numerous times most recently with Sitsongpeenong Muay Thai gym <ref>http://www.sitsongpeenong.com/home.html</ref> in Bangkok, Thailand while fighting in the 2010 Toyota Cup 8-man tournament.<ref>http://www.fightgeek.co.uk/muaythai/toyota-cup-8-man-muay-thai-tournament/</ref> In December of 2010 Ross was Voted Muay Thai North American Fighter of the year. <ref>http://www.muaythaiauthority.com/2010/12/kevin-ross-and-miram-nakamoto-win-2010.html</ref>


==Notable Wins==
==Notable Wins==

Revision as of 23:10, 6 May 2011

Kevin Ross
BornKevin Michael Ross
(1980-07-27) July 27, 1980 (age 44)
Reading - Pennsylvania, USA
Other namesThe Soul Assassin
NationalityUnited States American
Height5 ft 10 in (1.78 m)
Weight140 lb (64 kg; 10 st)
DivisionSuper Lightweight
StyleMuay Thai
Fighting out ofLas Vegas - Nevada, USA
Years active8 (2003–present)
Kickboxing record
Total45
Wins36
By knockout12
Losses9
Draws0
Other information
Websitewww.kevinthesoulassassinross.com
Boxing record from BoxRec
Mixed martial arts record from Sherdog

Kevin "The Soul Assassin" Ross (born July 27, 1980) is an American Professional Muay Thai Kickboxer fighting out of Las Vegas, Nevada. He is currently Ranked #10 in the world by the WBC for Muay Thai in the Super-Lightweight Division(140 lbs, 63.503 kg).[1] Among Kevin’s achievements so far are the Super light weight(140 pounds) WBC International championship Title, the Welterweight(147 pounds)WBC USA National championship Title, the FIDAM Welterweight championship of Mexico and the United States Muay Thai Federation (USMF) Welterweight champion [2]. He currently trains fighters at the Throwdown Training Center in Las Vegas.[3]

Biography and career

Kevin was born in Reading, Pennsylvania. Moving to Las Vegas, in 1994. He started training in Muay Thai in 2003 under famous Muay Thai trainer Master Toddy.[4] Kevin has trained in Thailand numerous times most recently with Sitsongpeenong Muay Thai gym [5] in Bangkok, Thailand while fighting in the 2010 Toyota Cup 8-man tournament.[6] In December of 2010 Ross was Voted Muay Thai North American Fighter of the year. [7]

Notable Wins

• Unanimous win Over former Rajadamnern Stadium Champion Malaipet “The Diamond” Sasiprapa.

• KO of former WBC International Super Lightweight Champion Kang En, August 30th 2009 winning the WBC Super-Lightweight Title.

• TKO victory of Justin Greskiewicz, July 22nd 2009, to take the WBC USA Welterweight title.

• Unanimous win over Chike Lindsay-Adjuda December 5th 2009, Defending WBC USA Welterweight title.

• Unanimous decision win over Phanuwat "Coke" Chunhawat to earn the USMF National Pro Muaythai title Saturday October 10th, 2009

References

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