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Curtis Schuster

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Curtis Schuster
BornCurtis G. Schuster
(1968-12-09) December 9, 1968 (age 55)
Bellevue, Washington, United States
Other namesThe Battle Cat
NationalityUnited States American
Height1.82 m (5 ft 11+12 in)
Weight104.0 kg (229.3 lb; 16.38 st)
DivisionHeavyweight
StyleKickboxing, Muay Thai
StanceOrthodox
Fighting out ofKirkland, Washington, United States
TeamAMC Kickboxing & Pankration
Years active1994-1998
Kickboxing record
Total28
Wins25
By knockout23
Losses3
Draws0

Curtis Schuster (born December 9, 1968) is a former American Thai boxer. He was a two-time world champion in kickboxing and Muay Thai. Schuster's last fight was in 1998 at the K-1 World GP 1998 in Las Vegas.

Career

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Schuster built up a record of 13-0 with 13 knockouts. He won the ISKA Super-Heavyweight Muay Thai World title on January 27, 1995, when he knocked out Wade Irwin in the third round. Schuster defended the title five times, with knockout wins over Lee Hasdell, Valeri Savchenko, Kenny Gale, Branko Pavlovic and a decision victory over Jeff Roufus.

Schuster lost the title to Jerome LeBanner on June 1, 1996. LeBanner won the fight by decision after 5 rounds.

Schuster bounced back with two knockout wins over Stephane Reveillon before winning the ISKA Super Heavyweight Kickboxing World title against Rani Berbachi on May 31, 1997 by KO.

K-1

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Schuster made his K-1 debut on September 7, 1997 at K-1 Grand Prix 97' Eliminations in Osaka, Japan, where he defeated Sadau Kitsiongrit by decision. He later faced Andy Hug on April 9, 1998 at K-1 Kings 98 in Yokohama, Japan but lost by Decision.

On August 7, 1998, Schuster participated in the first-ever K-1 event in the United States at K-1 USA Grand Prix 1998. In his first two bouts, he defeated Jean Riviere and Jean Claude Leuyer by KO. In the final, Schuster was due to face unbeaten Rick Roufus but withdrew due to injury. Roufus was therefore declared the first ever K-1 USA Winner.

Career Titles

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  • ISKA Super-Heavyweight Muay Thai World Champion (January 27, 1995- June 1, 1996) 5 Defences.
  • ISKA Super Heavyweight Kickboxing World Champion (May 31, 1997 – 1997)[1]

Kickboxing record

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Kickboxing record
25 Wins (23 (T)KO's, 2 decisions), 3 Losses
Date Result Opponent Event Location Method Round Time
1998-08-07 Loss United States Rick Roufus K-1 USA Grand Prix '98 Final Las Vegas, Nevada, USA Gave Up (Unable to fight)
Fight was for K-1 USA Grand Prix '98 title.
1998-08-07 Win United States Jean-Claude Leuyer K-1 USA Grand Prix '98 Semi-final Las Vegas, Nevada, USA KO (right hand) 2 2:29
1998-08-07 Win Canada Jean Riviere K-1 USA Grand Prix '98 Quarter-final Las Vegas, Nevada, United States KO (left knee) 2 2:52
1998-04-09 Loss Switzerland Andy Hug K-1 Kings '98 Yokohama, Japan Decision (unanimous) 5 3:00
1997-09-07 Win Thailand Sadau Kiatsongrit K-1 World GP 1997 Opening Osaka, Japan Decision (2-0) 3 3:00
1997-05-31 Win France Rani Berbachi Strikeforce World Martial Arts San Jose, California KO (low kicks) 2
Wins I.S.K.A. Oriental Rules World Super Heavyweight title.
1997-02-01 Win France Stéphane Réveillon Kickboxing Gala Marseille, France KO (left hook) 2
1996-11-?? Win France Stéphane Réveillon Kickboxing Gala Paris, France KO (low kicks) 2
1996-06-01 Loss France Jérôme Le Banner Le Choc des Champions Paris, France Decision 5 3:00
Loss I.S.K.A. Muaythai World Super Heavyweight title.
1995-11-17 Win United States Duke Roufus La Nuit Des Champions II Marseille, France Decision 5 3:00
Retains I.S.K.A. Muaythai World Super Heavyweight title.
1995-08-26 Win Russia Branko Pavlovic Kickboxing Mania V Reno, Nevada KO (hand foot combination) 2
Retains I.S.K.A. Muaythai World Super Heavyweight title.
1995-06-?? Win England Kenny Gale Muaythai Gala France KO (left hook) 2
Retains I.S.K.A. Muaythai World Super Heavyweight title.
1995-05-17 Win Russia Valeri Savchenko Kickboxing Mania San Jose, California KO (straight left) 1
Retains I.S.K.A. Muaythai World Super Heavyweight title.
1995-04-15 Win England Lee Hasdell Gala de Levallois-Perret Paris, France KO (right knee) 1
Retains I.S.K.A. Muaythai World Super Heavyweight title.
1995-01-27 Win Canada Wade Irwin Santa Cruz Civic Auditorium Santa Cruz, California KO (overhand right) 3
Wins vacant I.S.K.A. Muaythai World Super Heavyweight title.
1994-07-30 Win Japan Riki Oh Destiny VII Nagoya, Japan KO (right high kick) 3
Legend:   Win   Loss   Draw/No contest   Notes
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References

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  1. ^ "Curtis Schuster". www.ikfkickboxing.com. Retrieved March 28, 2013.