Charles François Born (1986-10-04 ) October 4, 1986 (age 37) France Other names Karlito Nationality French Height 1.79 m (5 ft 10+ 1 ⁄2 in) Weight 65 kg (143 lb; 10.2 st) Division Lightweight Welterweight Style Kickboxing , Muay Thai Fighting out of Metz , France Team Muaythaï Academy 57/ Team Alma Pro Trainer Stéphane Leichtmann Years active 10 (2001–present ) Total 65 Wins 44 By knockout 28 Losses 19 By knockout 7 Draws 2
Occupation personal trainer, coach sportif Website www .charles-francois .com Last updated on: September 28, 2020
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]
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[as of? ] 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
Date
Result
Opponent
Event
Location
Method
Round
Time
2019-04-20
Loss
Kaiss Najm
Fight And Furious 2
Marly-le-Roi , France
Decision (Unanimous)
3
3:00
2018-11-24
Loss
Nauzet Trujillo
Golden K1 Tenerife
Spain
Decision (Unanimous)
5
3:00
For the IPCC 148 lbs title.
2018-06-23
Win
Yoann Mermoux
Burning Series 7
Bellegarde-sur-Valserine , France
Decision (Unanimous)
3
3:00
2018-03-30
Loss
Mohamed Hendouf
The Main Event 6
Levallois-Perret , France
TKO (three knockdowns)
2
2017-08-26
Loss
Liam Harrison
Muay Thai World Class Action In The UK
United Kingdom
TKO (three knockdowns)
3
2017-01-13
Loss
Yang Zhuo
Glory of Heroes 6
Jiyuan, Henan, China
Decision
3
3:00
2016-12-10
Loss
Armen Petrosyan
VVWS - Venum Victory World Series[ 22]
Florence , Italy
Decision
5
3:00
For the ISKA Super Welterweight (-70 kg/154 lb) Oriental Rules World Championship.
2016-05-19
Win
Lello Perego
Capital Fights
Paris, France
Decision
3
3:00
2016-03-06
Loss
Sigitas GAIZAUSKAS
Max Muay Thai
Thailand
KO
1
3:00
2015-08-22
Loss
Saenchai PKSaenchaimuaythaigym
Thai Fight
Thailand
KO (punch)
2
3:00
2015-01-31
Win
Hamza Rahmani
Emperor Chok Dee[ 23]
Nancy, France
Decision
5
3:00
Wins Emperor Chok Dee Championship -68 kg.
2014-12-05
Win
F16 Sor. Sakchai
King's Birthday
Bangkok, Thaïlande
Decision
5
3:00
2014-11-15
Loss
Simanoot Sor Surinya
Z1 Royal Kedah
Langkawi , Malaysia
KO (elbow)
1
2:30
Fight was for Z1 International WMC World Muay Thai title (69 kg).
2014-05-24
Win
Morgan Adrar
Ring's Tiger 3
Chavelot, France
Decision
5
3:00
2014-05-10
Win
Sergio Wielzen
King of the Ring 3
Longeville-Lès-Metz , France
Decision
3
3:00
2014-04-19
Win
Paolo Angelini
Kickboxing Day 6
Villanova, Italy
KO (high kick)
4
3:00
Wins Kickboxing Day 6 ~65 kg K-1 Rules Tournament~ and K1 I.S.K.A. World titles (65.000 kg).
2014-04-04
Loss
Bobo Sacko
Warriors Night
Paris, France
Decision
5
3:00
2013-11-23
Loss
Abdellah Ezbiri
La 20ème Nuit des Champions, Semi finals
Marseilles, France
Decision
3
3:00
2013-09-14
Loss
Lee Sung-Hyun
K-1 World Max 2013 World Championship Tournament Final 16, First Round
Majorca, Spain
Decision (unanimous)
3
3:00
2013-03-16
Win
Mohamed Galaoui
Explosion Fight Night 7 ~65 kg K-1 Rules Tournament~, Final
Châteauroux , France
Decision
3
3:00
Wins Explosion Fight Night 7 ~65 kg K-1 Rules Tournament~ and K1 I.S.K.A. Intercontinental titles (65.000 kg).
2013-03-16
Win
Calogero Palmeri
Explosion Fight Night 7 ~65 kg K-1 Rules Tournament~, Semi Final
Châteauroux , France
Decision
3
3:00
2013-02-14
Loss
Petchasawin Seatransferry
Best of Siam 3
Paris, France
Decision (split)
5
3:00
2012-11-24
Win
Vang Moua
Nuit des Champions
Marseille , France
Decision
3
3:00
2012-05-05
Win
Panya Kemthong
King of The Ring
Longeville-lès-Metz , France
Decision
5
3:00
Wins WMC World Muaythai title (63.500 kg).
2012-04-07
Win
Kichima Yattabare
Explosion Fight Night Volume 5
Brest, France
Decision
5
2:00
2012-02-17
Loss
Yuta Kubo
Krush.16
Tokyo, Japan
KO (punch to the body)
2
2:18
Fight was for ISKA World Light-Welterweight title (64.500 kg).
2012-02-11
Win
André Duarte
Kings of Muay Thai Act II
Differdange , Luxembourg
TKO (throw in the towel)
3
Wins World Pro League European Muaythai title (66.680 kg).
2011-12-30
Loss
Armin Pumpanmuang
Gladiator's War
Pattaya , Thailand
Decision
5
3:00
Fight was for World Pro League Muaythai title (67 kg).
2011-12-05
Win
Chang Shouy Youi
Kings Birthday
Bangkok, Thailand
Decision
5
3:00
Wins WPMF Intercontinental Muaythai title (66.680 kg).
2011-10-08
Loss
Sak Kaoponlek
Muaythai Premier League: Round 2
Padua, Italy
TKO (cut)
3
2011-05-21
Loss
Armin Matli
Les Rois du Ring
Châlons , France
KO (left highkick)
1
Lost his WPMF World Muaythai title (67 kg).
2011-04-02
Loss
Houcine Bennoui
Explosion Fight Night Volume 03, Final
Brest , France
TKO
2
Fight was for Explosion Fight Night Vol. 3 Muaythai Tournament (65kg).
2011-04-02
Win
Alberto Siracusa
Explosion Fight Night Volume 03, Semi Final
Brest , France
Decision (unanimous)
3
3:00
2011-03-05
Loss
Kieran Keddle
Explosion Two: Aftershock
Swanley , England
Decision (split)
5
3:00
Fight was for IKF World Muaythai title (67kg).
2010-12-04
Win
Alexandre Boyancé
Thailand King's Birthday
Bangkok, Thailand
KO (right cross)
2
Wins WPMF World Muaythai title (67 kg).
2010-10-29
Loss
Thanasak Top King Boxing
France vs Lumpinee
Paris, France
TKO (ankle injury)
1
2010-09-11
Loss
Sak Kaoponlek
Iron Fighter
Pordenone , Italy
Decision
5
3:00
Fight was for Intercontinental Kombat League title (67kg).
2010-08-11
Win
Samson Sith-Ubon
Queens Birthday
Bangkok, Thailand
TKO (referee stoppage)
3
2010-06-00
Win
Michelle Bottai
Muaythai Gala in Epinal
Epinal , France
TKO (referee stoppage)
3
Retains WPMF European Muaythai title (67 kg).
2010-04-24
Win
Abdellah Ezbiri
Fightzone IV
Villeurbanne , France
Decision
5
3:00
2010-03-28
Win
Kraenkai Tor Silachai
France vs Thailand
Reims , France
Decision
5
3:00
2010-02-27
Win
Edgard Nzunga
Muaythai Gala in Ludres
Ludres , France
Decision
5
3:00
Wins WPMF European Muaythai title (67 kg).
2009-12-04
Win
Isae Ingram Gym
Kings Birthday
Bangkok, Thailand
TKO (doctor stoppage)
4
2009-08-11
Win
Bird Kham
Queens Birthday
Bangkok, Thailand
TKO (knee to the liver)
5
2009-06-11
Win
Bouba Konta
French Muaythai Championship
Paris, France
Decision
5
3:00
Wins French Muaythai title (67.500 kg).
2009-05-02
Win
Kraenkai Tor Silachai
France vs Thailand
Epinal , France
TKO (elbow/cut)
1
2009-01-17
Win
Arezki Chayem
Les Rois du Ring
Ludres , France
TKO (gave up)
4
2008-04-12
Loss
Boubou Traore
Le choc des mondes III
Saint-Amand , France
TKO (gave up)
2
Lost his French Muaythai title (67.500 kg).
2007-11-29
Loss
Mehdi Zatout
Gala in Coubertin
Paris, France
TKO (feferee stoppage)
3
2007-10-00
Win
Boubou Traore
French Muaythai Championship
France
TKO (gave up)
3
Wins French Muaythai title (67.500 kg).
2007-05-12
Win
Boubou Traore
Muaythai Gala in Epinal
Epinal , France
TKO (feferee stoppage)
3
2006-05-13
Win
Jetmir Sula
Le Thaï Tournament II: France vs Thaïlande
Thônex , Switzerland
Decision
3
Legend : Win
Loss
Draw/No contest
Notes
See also
References
^ "Fighter detail" . www.siamfightmag.com. Retrieved January 1, 2010 .
^ "Charles François presentation" . www.siamfightmag.com. Retrieved January 1, 2010 .
^ Krush.16 Results: Kubo and Sato Claim ISKA Titles, Xu Yan KOs Yuya Yamamoto
^ Nuit Des Champions, Big Fights In France On Saturday
^ Nuit des Champions: Bennoui beats Adamandopoulos again
^ Best of Siam 3 Tomorrow: Pinca vs. Sitthichai Rematch
^ Best of Siam 3 Results: Sitthichai Tops Pinca
^ Yasuhiro Kido and Lee Sung-Hyun to Participate in K-1 World Max Final 16
^ K-1 Announces K-1 World Max 2013 Final 16 Tournament Fights
^ K-1 World Max 2013 Final 16 Live Results
^ K-1 World Max Final 16 2013 Results Archived 2015-11-20 at the Wayback Machine
^ Buakaw Banchamek returns to K-1 World Max with a knockout (with fight video) Archived September 17, 2013, at the Wayback Machine
^ Fight Card for this Saturday's Nuit Des Champions in France Archived December 1, 2013, at the Wayback Machine
^ NDC 2013: les résultats complets Archived December 2, 2013, at the Wayback Machine
^ "Warrior's Night Set for April 4th" . Archived from the original on 2014-04-07. Retrieved 2014-04-01 .
^ Muay Thai News on Muay Farang
^ Muay-thaï: Charles François vainqueur au Lumpinee !
^ "Muay-thaï : Charles François tombe malgré lui" . republicain-lorrain.fr . Retrieved 28 September 2020 .
^ "Charles FRANCOIS vs Kaiss NAJM pour le trône de l'Est" . muaythaitv.fr . Retrieved 28 September 2020 .
^ "Vidéo : Kaiss NAJM et Charles FRANÇOIS font match nul" . muaythaitv.fr . Retrieved 28 September 2020 .
^ World Pro League
^ "Bellator Kickboxing Florence Spoilers" . Archived from the original on 2017-03-05. Retrieved 2016-12-13 .
^ Bon cru 2015 à l'Emperor Chok Dee (in French)