Curtis Schuster

Curtis Schuster (born December 9, 1968) is an American former 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.

Curtis Schuster
BornCurtis G. Schuster
(1968-12-09) December 9, 1968
Bellevue, Washington, United States
Other namesThe Battle Cat
NationalityUnited States American
Height1.82 m (5 ft 11+1⁄2 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

Career

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 3rd round. Schuster defended the title 5 times, with knockout wins over Lee Hasdell, Valeri Savchenko, Kenny Gale, Branko Pavlovic and a decision victory over Jeff Roufus.

Schuster lost the title against Jerome LeBanner 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 Super Heavyweight Kickboxing World title against Rani Berbachi on May 31, 1997 by KO.

K-1

Schuster made his K-1 debut on September 7, 1997 at K-1 Grand Prix 97' Eliminations in Osaka, Japan. He defeated Sadau Kitsiongrit by Decision. He later faced Andy Hug on April 9, 1998 at K-1 Kings 98 in Yokohama, 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 and Jean Claude Leuyer by KO. In the final Schuster was due to face unbeaten Rick Roufus but bowed out due to injury. Roufus was therefore declared the first ever K-1 USA Winner.

Career Titles
  • 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
Kickboxing record
25 Wins (23 (T)KO's, 2 decisions), 3 Losses
Date Result OpponentEventLocation MethodRoundTime
1998-08-07LossUnited States Rick RoufusK-1 USA Grand Prix '98 FinalLas Vegas, Nevada, USAGave Up (Unable to fight)
Fight was for K-1 USA Grand Prix '98 title.
1998-08-07WinUnited States Jean-Claude LeuyerK-1 USA Grand Prix '98 Semi-finalLas Vegas, Nevada, USAKO (right hand)22:29
1998-08-07WinCanada Jean RiviereK-1 USA Grand Prix '98 Quarter-finalLas Vegas, Nevada, United StatesKO (left knee)22:52
1998-04-09LossSwitzerland Andy HugK-1 Kings '98Yokohama, JapanDecision (unanimous)53:00
1997-09-07WinThailand Sadau KiatsongritK-1 World GP 1997 OpeningOsaka, JapanDecision (2-0)33:00
1997-05-31WinFrance Rani BerbachiStrikeforce World Martial ArtsSan Jose, CaliforniaKO (low kicks)2
Wins I.S.K.A. Oriental Rules World Super Heavyweight title.
1997-02-01WinFrance Stéphane RéveillonKickboxing GalaMarseille, FranceKO (left hook)2
1996-11-??WinFrance Stéphane RéveillonKickboxing GalaParis, FranceKO (low kicks)2
1996-06-01LossFrance Jérôme Le BannerLe Choc des ChampionsParis, FranceDecision53:00
Loss I.S.K.A. Muaythai World Super Heavyweight title.
1995-11-17WinUnited States Duke RoufusLa Nuit Des Champions IIMarseille, FranceDecision53:00
Retains I.S.K.A. Muaythai World Super Heavyweight title.
1995-08-26WinRussia Branko PavlovicKickboxing Mania VReno, NevadaKO (hand foot combination)2
Retains I.S.K.A. Muaythai World Super Heavyweight title.
1995-06-??WinEngland Kenny GaleMuaythai GalaFranceKO (left hook)2
Retains I.S.K.A. Muaythai World Super Heavyweight title.
1995-05-17WinRussia Valeri SavchenkoKickboxing ManiaSan Jose, CaliforniaKO (straight left)1
Retains I.S.K.A. Muaythai World Super Heavyweight title.
1995-04-15WinEngland Lee HasdellGala de Levallois-PerretParis, FranceKO (right knee)1
Retains I.S.K.A. Muaythai World Super Heavyweight title.
1995-01-27WinCanada Wade IrwinSanta Cruz Civic AuditoriumSanta Cruz, CaliforniaKO (overhand right)3
Wins vacant I.S.K.A. Muaythai World Super Heavyweight title.
1994-07-30WinJapan Riki OhDestiny VIINagoya, JapanKO (right high kick)3
Legend:   Win   Loss   Draw/No contest   Notes

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