The Top 10 Best Kickboxers in the World (2024)
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The sport of kickboxing is bigger than ever, thanks to promotions like ONE Championship, RISE, and Glory Kickboxing. With more eyes on the sport, fans are eager to see the world’s best kickboxers in action. Here is a detailed list of the top 10 best kickboxers in the world as of 2024, along with their accomplishments, notable fights, and opponents from this year.
| Rank | Fighter Name | Record | Best Results in 2024 | Notable Opponents in 2024 | Events | Venues |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Chingiz Allazov | 60-5-1 | Defeated Superbon Singha Mawynn by KO | Superbon Singha Mawynn, Sitthichai | ONE Championship: Reign of Kings | Singapore Indoor Stadium |
| 2 | Superbon Singha Mawynn | 113-35 | Defeated Marat Grigorian by Decision | Marat Grigorian, Giorgio Petrosian | ONE Championship: Battle of Legends | Impact Arena, Bangkok |
| 3 | Giorgio Petrosian | 105-3-2 | Victory over Davit Kiria by Decision | Davit Kiria, Tayfun Ozcan | Glory 86 | Ahoy Rotterdam, Netherlands |
| 4 | Rico Verhoeven | 60-10 | Defended Glory Heavyweight title against Jamal Ben Saddik by TKO | Jamal Ben Saddik, Badr Hari | Glory 88 | GelreDome, Arnhem, Netherlands |
| 5 | Tenshin Nasukawa | 44-0 | Unanimous Decision win over Kento Haraguchi | Kento Haraguchi, Taiga Kawabe | RISE 161 | Ryogoku Kokugikan, Tokyo |
| 6 | Wei Rui | 69-3 | Defeated Yang Zhuo by KO | Yang Zhuo, Liu Wei | Kunlun Fight 84 | Beijing, China |
| 7 | Kazuki Osaki | 40-5-2-1 | Maintained unbeaten streak with win over Tatsuya Tsubakihara by Decision | Tatsuya Tsubakihara, Sho Ogawa | RISE 162 | Edion Arena, Osaka |
| 8 | Marat Grigorian | 66-12-1 | Victory over Enriko Kehl by KO | Enriko Kehl, Tayfun Ozcan | ONE Championship: Kingdom of Heroes | Singapore Indoor Stadium |
| 9 | Sitthichai | 128-33-5 | Defeated Davit Kiria by Decision | Davit Kiria, Chingiz Allazov | ONE Championship: Warriors of Light | Lumpinee Boxing Stadium, Bangkok |
| 10 | Artem Vakhitov | 23-6 | Fought in Russia due to conflict; no confirmed international fights | N/A | Local Russian Events | Various Venues, Russia |
1. Chingiz Allazov (60-5-1)
Chingiz Allazov has had an incredible run over the last two years, establishing himself as the best kickboxer in the world. The reigning ONE Championship Featherweight Champion has dominated his opponents with his unique fighting style, characterized by relentless attacks and powerful punching combos. In 2024, he solidified his top spot by defeating Superbon Singha Mawynn by knockout at ONE Championship: Reign of Kings, held at the Singapore Indoor Stadium.
2. Superbon Singha Mawynn (113-35)
Superbon Singha Mawynn remains a legendary figure in kickboxing and Muay Thai. Known for his deadly right round kick and counter-striking prowess, Superbon continued to impress in 2024. He secured a decision victory over Marat Grigorian at ONE Championship: Battle of Legends, held at Impact Arena in Bangkok.
3. Giorgio Petrosian (105-3-2)
Giorgio “The Doctor” Petrosian is celebrated as one of the best kickboxers of all time. Known for his timing, movement, and powerful combos, Petrosian bounced back from a previous loss by defeating Davit Kiria by decision at Glory 86, held at Ahoy Rotterdam in the Netherlands.
4. Rico Verhoeven (60-10)
Rico Verhoeven, the “King of Kickboxing,” has been the best heavyweight kickboxer for the last decade. In 2024, he defended his Glory Heavyweight title against Jamal Ben Saddik with a TKO victory at Glory 88, held at GelreDome in Arnhem, Netherlands.
5. Tenshin Nasukawa (44-0)
At just 24 years old, Tenshin Nasukawa boasts an undefeated record of 44-0 with 30 knockouts. Known for his knockout power and charisma, Nasukawa continued his winning streak with a unanimous decision win over Kento Haraguchi at RISE 161, held at Ryogoku Kokugikan in Tokyo.
6. Wei Rui (69-3)
Wei Rui, an exciting talent from China, has impressed fans with his powerful and flashy kicks. In 2024, he defeated Yang Zhuo by knockout at Kunlun Fight 84, held in Beijing, China.
7. Kazuki Osaki (40-5-2-1)
Kazuki Osaki has made a name for himself in the Japanese promotion RISE, going unbeaten for the last three years. In 2024, he maintained his unbeaten streak with a decision win over Tatsuya Tsubakihara at RISE 162, held at Edion Arena in Osaka.
8. Marat Grigorian (66-12-1)
Marat Grigorian is known for his powerful style and relentless pressure. In 2024, he secured a knockout victory over Enriko Kehl at ONE Championship: Kingdom of Heroes, held at the Singapore Indoor Stadium.
9. Sitthichai (128-33-5)
Sitthichai, a Thai legend, is celebrated for his counter-striking and deadly knees. In 2024, he achieved a decision victory over Davit Kiria at ONE Championship: Warriors of Light, held at Lumpinee Boxing Stadium in Bangkok.
10. Artem Vakhitov (23-6)
Artem Vakhitov, the best Russian fighter of his era, has faced challenges due to the Russia/Ukraine conflict. Although he has primarily fought in Russia in 2024, he remains an elite kickboxer with a fundamentally sound fighting style.
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Honorable Mentions
Alex Pereira
Alex Pereira has transitioned to MMA but was one of the best kickboxers of his era. In Glory, he was a double champion, holding both the Middleweight and Light-Heavyweight titles. His powerful lead hook and knockout power earned him a record of 33-7 in kickboxing before he moved to MMA and won the UFC Middleweight Championship.
Cedric Doumbe
Cedric Doumbe, known as “The Best,” is a 2x Glory Welterweight Champion with a record of 75-7-1. His unorthodox style, immense power, and signature overhand right made him a feared competitor in Glory. Doumbe has also transitioned to MMA, currently holding a record of 4-0 and aiming for a PFL belt.
The kickboxing landscape continues to evolve, and these fighters represent the pinnacle of the sport in 2024. Fans can look forward to more exciting bouts and memorable moments as these athletes continue to showcase their skills on the global stage.
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