Curtis Schuster (born December 9, 1968) is an American former Thai boxer. He was a two-time world champion in
kickboxing
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and
Muay Thai
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. Schuster's last fight was in 1998 at the ''
K-1
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World GP 1998'' in
Las Vegas
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.
Career
Schuster built up a record of 13-0 with 13 Knockouts. He won the
ISKA
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Super-Heavyweight
Muay Thai
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World title on January 27, 1995, when he knocked out
Wade Irwin
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in the 3rd round. Schuster defended the title 5 times, with knockout wins over
Lee Hasdell
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Jeff Roufus
Jeffrey Ryan "Duke" Roufus (born February 19, 1970) is an American former kickboxer and head coach of the Roufusport based in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, United States. He is a well-known striking coach in North America.
Career
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Schuster lost the title against
Jerome LeBanner
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on June 1, 1996. LeBanner won the fight by Decision after 5 rounds.
Schuster came back with two knockout wins over Stephane Reveillon before winning the
ISKA
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Super Heavyweight
Kickboxing
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World title against Rani Berbachi on May 31, 1997 by KO.
K-1
Schuster made his
K-1
K-1 is a professional kickboxing promotion established in 1993, well known worldwide mainly for its heavyweight division fights and Grand Prix tournaments. In January 2012, K-1 Global Holdings Limited, a company registered in Hong Kong, acquired ...
debut on September 7, 1997 at ''K-1 Grand Prix 97' Eliminations'' in
Osaka
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Andy Hug
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on April 9, 1998 at ''K-1 Kings 98'' in
Yokohama
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, Japan. Schuster 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
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Jean Claude Leuyer
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by KO. In the final Schuster was due to face unbeaten
Rick Roufus
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but bowed out due to injury. Roufus was therefore declared the first ever K-1 USA Winner.
Career Titles
*ISKA Super-Heavyweight
Muay Thai
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World Champion (January 27, 1995- June 1, 1996) 5 Defences.
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ISKA
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Super Heavyweight
Kickboxing
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Rick Roufus
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Andy Hug
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Yokohama, Japan
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Jérôme Le Banner
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Duke Roufus
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