Alexis Nicolas (kickboxer)
| Alexis Nicolas | |
|---|---|
| Born | 14 July 1998 Paris, France |
| Nickname | Barboza |
| Nationality | French |
| Height | 1.83 m (6 ft 0 in) |
| Weight | 76.6 kg (169 lb; 12 st 1 lb) |
| Division | Lightweight (ONE) Super middleweight |
| Style | |
| Fighting out of | Paris, France |
| Team | Mahmoudi Gym |
| Years active | 2021–present |
| Kickboxing record | |
| Total | 16 |
| Wins | 16 |
| By knockout | 5 |
| Losses | 0 |
Alexis Nicolas (born 14 July 1998) is a French kickboxer who is currently signed with ONE Championship. A professional competitor since 2021, he is the current ISKA World Super Middleweight K-1 champion[1] and the current ONE Lightweight Kickboxing World Champion.
Biography and career[edit]
Early life[edit]
Nicolas was born to a Haitian father and an Algerian mother.[2][3] Nicolas' early life had been full of abuse, poverty and violence. To atone for the rage he became prone to, he took up savate at the age of 14.[4] He became multiple times French champion in different age categories.[5] On December 19, 2021, He won the FISav Savate world title against Anton Chernikov by unanimous decision.[6] Following that victory Nicolas took the decision to transition to kickboxing rules, training out of Mahmoudi Gym.
Kickboxing transition[edit]
On June 22, 2022, Nicolas faced Mohammad Amir from Iran at Kunlun Fight and Cicada FC 1 in Dubai. He won the fight by second round technical knockout due to low kicks.[7]
On November 26, 2022, Nicolas faced Ismael Ayaadi at Tour Event Fight 10. He won the fight by unanimous decision.[8]
Nicolas faced Abdellah Oussaid for the vacant MTGP K-1 World 77kg title at Muay Thai Grand Prix on March 23, 2023.[9] He won the fight by unanimous decision.[10]
ISKA World champion[edit]
Nicolas faced Ioannis Bitsios for the vacant ISKA World Super Middleweight K-1 Championship on 25 November 2023, at Tour Event Fight 11. He won the bout by knockout in the second round to win the vacant title.[11][12]
ONE Championship[edit]
Nicolas faced Magomed Magomedov at ONE Friday Fights 47 on 12 January 2024.[13] He won the bout by unanimous decision.[14]
Nicolas faced defending ONE Lightweight Kickboxing World Champion Regian Eersel on 6 April 2024, at the main event of ONE Fight Night 21.[15] He won the bout by unanimous decision to win the title.[16]
Titles and accomplishments[edit]
Kickboxing[edit]
- ONE Championship
- ONE Lightweight Kickboxing World Championship (One time; current)
- First French champion in ONE Championship
- International Sport Kickboxing Association
- 2023 ISKA K-1 World Super-middleweight (-78kg) Champion
- Muay Thai Grand Prix
- 2023 KGP K-1 World -77kg Champion (one defense)
Savate[edit]
- Fédération Française Savate boxe française et discipline associé
- 2019 FF SAVATE boxe française Elite A -75kg Champion
- 2018 FF SAVATE boxe française Junior -75kg Champion
- 2017 FF SAVATE boxe française Junior -75kg Champion
Fight record[edit]
| 16 Wins (5 (T)KOs), 0 Loss | ||||||||
| Date | Result | Opponent | Event | Location | Method | Round | Time | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-04-06 | Win |  Regian Eersel |
ONE Fight Night 21 | Bangkok, Thailand | Decision (Unanimous) | 5 | 3:00 | |
| Wins the ONE Kickboxing World Lightweight (77kg) title. | ||||||||
| 2024-01-12 | Win |  Magomed Magomedov |
ONE Friday Fights 47 | Bangkok, Thailand | Decision (Unanimous) | 3 | 3:00 | |
| 2023-11-25 | Win |  Ioannis Bitsios |
Tour Event Fight 11 | Tours, France | KO (High kick) | 2 | ||
| Wins the vacant ISKA K-1 World Super-middleweight (78kg) title. | ||||||||
| 2023-06-24 | Win |  Charlie O'Neill |
MTGP Impact in Paris | Paris, France | Decision (Unanimous) | 5 | 3:00 | |
| Defends the KGP K-1 World -77kg title. | ||||||||
| 2022-04-22 | Win |  Mohamed Diaby |
S1 Apollo Savate Pro 3, Tournament Final | Arpajon, France | KO (Left hook) | 4 | 1:12 | |
| 2022-04-22 | Win |  Stéphane Fofou |
S1 Apollo Savate Pro 3, Tournament semifinal | Arpajon, France | Decision (Unanimous) | 3 | 2:00 | |
| 2023-03-17 | Win |  Abdellah Oussaid |
Muay Thai Grand Prix | Paris, France | Decision (Unanimous) | 5 | 3:00 | |
| Wins the vacant KGP K-1 World -77kg title. | ||||||||
| 2023-01-20 | Win |  Alessio Zeloni |
Boxing Fighters System Event 3 | Nimes, France | Decision (Unanimous) | 3 | 3:00 | |
| 2022-11-26 | Win |  Ismael Ayaadi |
Tour Event Fight 10 | Tours, France | Decision (Unanimous) | 3 | 3:00 | |
| 2022-07-10 | Win | Steven Mendes |
Muay Thai Grand Prix | Paris, France | TKO (Shoulder injury) | 2 | ||
| 2022-06-25 | Win |  Mohammad Amir |
Kunlun Fight and Cicada FC 1 | Dubai, UAE | TKO (Low kicks) | 2 | 1:08 | |
| 2022-06-11 | Win | Madické Kamara |
Corbeil Fight Event 3 | Corbeil-Essonnes, France | Decision (Unanimous) | 3 | 3:00 | |
| 2022-04-03 | Win | Aaron Slimane |
Muay Thai Grand Prix London | London, England | TKO (Punches) | 1 | 2:25 | |
| 2022-01-29 | Win | Stéphane Fofou |
S1 Apollo Savate Pro 2 | Paris, France | Decision (Unanimous) | 5 | 2:00 | |
| 2021-12-19 | Win |  Anton Chernikov |
ALES FIGHT NIGHT | Alès, France | Decision (Unanimous) | 5 | 2:00 | |
| Wins FISav World -80kg title. | ||||||||
| 2021-04-03 | Win | Kévin Albertus |
S1 Apollo Savate Pro 1 | Paris, France | Decision | 5 | 2:00 | |
| Legend: Win Loss Draw/No contest Notes | ||||||||
References[edit]
- ^ "Kickboxing Champions". iskaworldhq.com. Retrieved 14 July 2020.
- ^ Press, ed. (30 October 2023). "Alexis Nicolas : De l'ombre de Ménilmontant à la lumière des rings". Les Boxeurs du Dimanche. Retrieved 13 April 2024.
- ^ @bvrboza_a (7 April 2024). "HAÏTIEN [Haitian flag] x ALGÉRIEN [Algeria flag] (Répondre à: »Origine du combattant s'il vous plait!???«)" (Tweet) (in French). Retrieved 13 April 2024 – via Twitter.
- ^ Coate, Ben (28 March 2024). "'My Only Solution Was To Fight' – How Kickboxing Phenom Alexis Nicolas Escaped The Wounds Of His Abusive Father". ONE Championship.
- ^ "Originaire de La Banane, Alexis Nicolas "Barboza" sacré champion du monde de Kick Boxing". monpetit20e.com. Retrieved 6 April 2024.
- ^ Navarranne, Olivier. "Savate : Les Bleus brillent à Alès". sportmag.fr. Retrieved 6 April 2024.
- ^ "Alexis Nicolas et Steven Martin victorieux au KLF Dubaï". lesinfosdufight.press. Retrieved 6 April 2024.
- ^ Chauvel, Julien. "Tour Event Fight 10 : une soirée conclue en beauté". lanouvellerepublique.fr. Retrieved 6 April 2024.
- ^ LIDF, Jerome (8 March 2023). "Alexis Nicolas en lice pour la ceinture du Muaythai Grand Prix". Les Infos Du Fight (in French). Retrieved 6 April 2024.
- ^ "Originaire de La Banane, Alexis Nicolas "Barboza" sacré champion du monde de Kick Boxing". monpetit20e.com. Retrieved 6 April 2024.
- ^ Bouquet, Séverine. "Boxe : Alexis Nicolas empoche le titre mondial au Tour Event Fight". sportmag.fr. Retrieved 6 April 2024.
- ^ "Tour Event Fight 11 : Alexis Nicolas signe un K.-O. terrible pour rafler la ceinture". lanouvellerepublique.fr. Retrieved 6 April 2024.
- ^ LIDF, Jerome (7 January 2024). "Alexis Nicolas at ONE Friday Fights 47!". Les Infos Du Fight. Retrieved 6 April 2024.
- ^ LIDF, Jerome (12 January 2024). "One Friday Fights 47: victory for Alexis Nicolas who is already impressive!". Les Infos Du Fight. Retrieved 6 April 2024.
- ^ "Regian Eersel faces Alexis Nicolas at ONE Fight Night 21". Asian MMA. 7 March 2024. Retrieved 16 March 2024.
- ^ LIDF, Jerome (7 January 2024). "Alexis Nicolas champion of the One Championship! (replay)". Les Infos Du Fight. Retrieved 6 April 2024.
- ^ "Savate : Les Bleus brillent à Alès". sportmag.fr (in French). 20 December 2021. Retrieved 6 April 2024.
- ^ "Results of the 2018 European Savate Championships". fisavate.org. Retrieved 6 April 2024.
- ^ "Results of the World Combat Championships". fisavate.org. Retrieved 6 April 2024.