Badr Hari

Dutch-Moroccan kickboxer

Badr Hari (Arabic: بدر حري; born 8 December 1984) is a Dutch-Moroccan[5] kickboxer. He is a former K-1 Heavyweight World Champion (2007–2008),[6] It's Showtime Heavyweight World Champion (2009–2010)[7] and K-1 World Grand Prix 2008 and 2009 finalist.[8] He represents Morocco in his fights.[9]

Badr Hari
Hari in 2016
BornBadr Hari
(1984-12-08) 8 December 1984 (age 39)[1]
Amsterdam, Netherlands
Other namesThe Golden Boy
Height196 cm (6 ft 5 in)
Weight119 kg (262 lb; 18 st 10 lb)[2]
DivisionHeavyweight
Reach210 cm (83 in)
StyleKickboxing
Fighting out ofMorocco
TeamSB Gym (2021–2022)
Mike's Gym (2005–2021, 2023–present)
Chakuriki Gym (2000–2005)
TrainerSaid El Badaoui (2021–2022)
Mike Passenier (2005–2021, 2023–present)
Thom Harinck (2000–2005)
Years active2000–present (Kickboxing)[4]
2002 (MMA)
Kickboxing record
Total126
Wins106
By knockout92
Losses17
By knockout14
No contests3
Mixed martial arts record
Total1
Wins0
Losses1
By submission1
Other information
Websitewww.badrhari.store
Mixed martial arts record from Sherdog
last updated on: 09 September 2023

Known for his aggressive and explosive fighting style,[10] Hari is widely considered one of the greatest kickboxers of all time.[11][12][13][14][15][16] He is notable for his victories against the likes of Semmy Schilt, Peter Aerts, Stefan Leko and Gokhan Saki.[17]

References

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  1. Profile of Badr Hari K-1
  2. https://glorykickboxing.com/fighters/badr-hari
  3. https://www.mmafighting.com/2009/11/23/badr-hari-most-exciting-ko-artist-ever-to-step-in-the-k-1-ring
  4. "Badr Hari Wants to Become the K-1 World Grand Prix Champion!". businesswire.com. 18 April 2012.
  5. https://www.thenationalnews.com/sport/badr-hari-is-moroccos-million-dirham-man-at-global-fighting-championships-1.249550
  6. "Police are looking for K1 champion", 4 June 2010, De Telegraaf (in Dutch)
  7. "Badr Hari Fight News - MMA Fighting". www.mmafighting.com. Retrieved 26 June 2023.
  8. "Even voorstellen: alle K-1-finalisten", 5 December 2009, Telesport (in Dutch)
  9. https://glorykickboxing.com/fighters/badr-hari
  10. https://warriorcode.com/en/article/who-is-badr-hari
  11. https://www.parool.nl/nieuws/badr-hari-als-een-van-beste-kickbockers-weer-aan-de-slag~b72af6e5/ Badr Hari als 'een van de beste kickboksers' weer aan de slag, Het Parool, 20 februari 2013.
  12. "Top 10 K-1 Fighters of All-Time". Archived from the original on 26 August 2013.
  13. "The 13 Best Kickboxers of All Time [REVIEWED] – Fighters Vault". 6 March 2022.
  14. "Watch Arek Wrzosek's incredible comeback knockout of Badr Hari at Glory 78". 6 September 2021.
  15. "GLORY Kickboxing Odds: Rico vs. Badr Preview". 19 October 2016.
  16. "Moroccan Kickboxing Champion Badr Hari Returns to the Ring to Fight Against Polish Arkadiusz | Malaysia World News". 16 March 2022.
  17. https://glorykickboxing.com/fighters/badr-hari