Tariq Osaro

Kevin Tariq Osaro (born September 12, 1995) is a Nigerian-Dutch professional kickboxer, currently competing in the heavyweight division of Glory. He also competed for Enfusion and OSS Fighters. As of May 2023 he is the #9 ranked Heavyweight kickboxer in the world according to Combat Press. He is the current interim Glory heavyweight champion.[1]

Tariq Osaro
BornKevin Tariq Osaro
(1995-09-12) 12 September 1995
Zwolle, Netherlands
NicknameCookie
Height1.98 m (6 ft 6 in)
Weight125.2 kg (276 lb; 19 st 10 lb)
DivisionHeavyweight
StyleKickboxing
StanceOrthodox
Fighting out ofAmsterdam, Netherlands
TeamMike's Gym (2021-Present)
SB Gym (former)
TrainerMike Passenier
Years active2018–Present
Kickboxing record
Total15
Wins12
By knockout7
Losses2
By knockout0
Draws1

Career

Early career

Osaro was born in Zwolle, Netherlands and grew up in Amersfoort where he was a football player until his late teens when he discoverd kickboxing training during injury recovery. He first fought out of SB Gym before moving to Mike's Gym in October 2021.[2]

At Enfusion 98 on October 3, 2020 Osaro lost to Martin Terpstra by unanimous decision. Osaro won Lazar Todev at next fight. He added significant victory to his record after defeating Cristian Ristea at OSS Fighters 07 in Constanța, Romania. [3]

Osaro took part in Road to ONE: Utrecht, four fighter heavyweight tournament on 2022. He was scheduled to face Tarik Cherkaoui in semifinal.[4] Cherkaoui suffered an injury during the fight, awarding Osaro a technical knockout victory. In final bout of the tournament, Osaro met Badr Ferdaous and defeated him by unanimous decision.

Glory

Osaro faced fellow Rhys Brudenell debutante Rhys Brudenell at Glory 80 Studio on May 14, 2022. He won the fight by a third-round technical knockout.[5]

Osaro faced the former Enfusion Super Heavyweight champion Levi Rigters at Glory: Collision 4 on October 8, 2022. He lost the fight by unanimous decision, with all five judges scoring the bout 29–28 in favor of Rigters.[6]

Osaro faced Abderrahman Barkouch at Glory: Collision 4 on November 5, 2022. He won the fight by a third-round knockout.[7]

On April 29, 2023, Osaro took part in a four-man heavyweight tournament tournament at Glory 85, held to determine the contender who would face Antonio Plazibat for the interim Glory Heavyweight Championship. In addition, the winner would be guaranteed a spot in the December Glory Heavyweight Grand Prix.[8] Osaro overcame Jahfarr Wilnis by a second-round technical knockout, after knocking him dow four times. In the tournament final, Osaro knocked Murat Aygun out in the third round, with a combination of punches and knees.[9][10]

Osaro faced Rico Verhoeven in a title unification bout at Glory: Collision 6 on November 4, 2023.[11]

Championships and accomplishments

Kickboxing record
12 Wins (7 (T)KO's), 2 Losses, 2 Draws
Date Result OpponentEventLocation MethodRoundTime
2023-11-04Netherlands Rico VerhoevenGlory: Collision 6Arnhem, Netherlands
For the Glory Heavyweight Championship.
2023-06-17WinCroatia Antonio PlazibatGlory: Collision 5Rotterdam, NetherlandsKO (Punches and knee)52:08
Won the interim Glory Heavyweight Championship.
2023-04-29WinTurkey Murat AygünGlory 85, Tournament Final Rotterdam, NetherlandsTKO (Four knockdown rule)32:08
Glory Heavyweight interim title eliminator. Qualifies for the 2024 Glory Heavyweight Grand Prix.
2023-04-29WinNetherlands Jahfarr WilnisGlory 85, Tournament Semi Final Rotterdam, NetherlandsTKO (Knees and punches)21:26
2022-11-05WinMorocco Abderrahman BarkouchGlory Rivals 3 Amsterdam, NetherlandsKO (Right hook)32:08
2022-10-08LossNetherlands Levi RigtersGlory: Collision 4Arnhem, NetherlandsDecision (Unanimous)33:00
2022-05-14WinEngland Rhys BrudenellGlory 80 StudioNetherlandsTKO (Punches)30:29
2022-03-12WinMorocco Badr FerdaousRoad to ONE: Utrecht - Heavyweight Tournament, Final Utrecht, NetherlandsDecision (Unanimous)33:00
Wins the Road to One Utrecht Heavyweight Tournament.
2022-03-12WinMorocco Tarik CherkaouiRoad to ONE: Utrecht - Heavyweight Tournament, Semi Final Utrecht, NetherlandsTKO (Arm injury)12:20
2021-11-19WinRomania Cristian RisteaOSS Fighters 07Constanța, RomaniaDecision (Unanimous)33:00
2021-10-24WinSuriname Marciano BhugwandassAkira FCThe Hague, NetherlandsDecision (Unanimous)53:00
Wins the Dutch Muay Thai Heavyweight title.
2021-09-18WinLatvia Reinis PorozovsKOK 92Riga, LatviaKO (Right cross)11:46
2021-07-16WinBulgaria Lazar TodevEnfusion Cage Events 5Alkmaar, NetherlandsDecision (Unanimous)33:00
2021-07-04DrawBelgium Asdren GashiFight for Honor VIIBrussels, BelgiumDecision33:00
2020-10-03LossNetherlands Martin TerpstraEnfusion 98Alkmaar, NetherlandsDecision (Unanimous)33:00
2019-03-03DrawNetherlands Elder GarciaNext Generation Warriors 8The Hague, NetherlandsDecision33:00
2018-11-03WinGeorgia (country) Shota DolidzeGlobal Fights Holland IIThe Hague, NetherlandsDecision53:00
Legend:   Win   Loss   Draw/No contest   Notes

References
  1. Kuhl, Dan. "Combat Press Kickboxing Rankings: May 2023". combatpress.com. Retrieved 31 May 2023.
  2. "Tariq Osaro: "I will show the world what I have to offer"". glorykickboxing.com. Retrieved 4 May 2023.
  3. https://enfusionlive.com/fighters/370-Kevin%20Tariq%20Osaro
  4. van Dinter, Sean. "BREAKING! Road to ONE zaterdag 12 maart in Nederland (Gratis Kijken)". vechtsportinfo.nl. Retrieved 4 May 2023.
  5. "Treurige ambiance voor Glory's goedmakertje; hoe nu verder na de rellen in Hasselt?". nos.nl. Retrieved 4 May 2023.
  6. "Nederlander Rigters boekt in Arnhem vierde zege in vijf GLORY-gevechten". nu.nl. 8 October 2022. Retrieved 9 October 2022.
  7. van Dinter, Sean (5 November 2022). "KO Alarm! Tariq Osaro sloopt 'Barry' Barkouch op Glory Rivals 3". vechtsportinfo.nl. Retrieved 4 May 2023.
  8. Collet, Bjarne (16 March 2023). "Murthel Groenhart Makes His Return to Challenge Endy Semeleer for the GLORY Welterweight Championship on April 29, Plus 4-Men Heavyweight Tournament Revealed". beyondkick.com. Retrieved 16 March 2023.
  9. Kuhl, Dan. "GLORY 85 Results: Osaro Wins Tournament; Semeleer Retains". combatpress.com. Retrieved 4 May 2023.
  10. Collet, Bjarne. "GLORY 85 Results: Tariq Osaro Dominates Tournament to Earn Interim Heavyweight Title Shot". beyondkick.com. Retrieved 4 May 2023.
  11. Pico, Borna (24 August 2023). "Rico Verhoeven To Return Against Tariq Osaro At GLORY COLLISION 6 on November 4". beyondkick.com. Retrieved 24 August 2023.
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