Ilya Grad (born June 22, 1987) is an Israeli Muay Thai boxing champion. His current professional record stands at 35 wins with 16 knockouts, 13 losses and no draws.[1] In 2010 he was considered one of the eight best amateur Muai Thai boxers in the world.[2] In February 2012, Grad won the WCK international title in China, In January 2013 the I-1 WMC world professional title in Hong Kong and in April WMC title in Singapore. Grad also made history by being the first known Israeli boxer to enter Malaysia under his Israeli passport.[1]
Grad attributes much of his success to martial arts claiming that it led him away from the self-destructive path of bar fights in Jerusalem. He goes by the fight name “Achilles” in part, because of his fondness for Greek mythology and good looks.[3]
Controversiesedit
During the 2009 kick boxing championships in Bangkok, Grad met fellow kick boxer and Iranian kick boxing team captain Mostafa Abdollahi. Despite the political discourse between the respective countries, the two quickly became friends, began training together and acted as corner-men for each other. A Muay Thai Federation website published the story but removed it after Iranian protests.[2]
In 2011, Grad became the first Israeli boxer to legally enter Malaysia after being invited to participate in the AXN Asia reality show, "The Challenger Muaythai" featuring various Muay Thai fighters from different countries. Malaysia, a predominantly Muslim nation, officially bans Israelis from entering the country. When he arrived at Kuala Lumpur airport, Grad was detained for 25 hours, but was finally allowed to enter the country following the intervention of the Malaysian Minister of Sports.[1] During his first bout, the show’s producers asked him to carry the Russian flag after his place of birth. He refused and stated that he would rather return home, after which the producers allowed him to proceed with the Israeli flag. When he entered the ring, the local audience booed him. He was matched against French fighter, Antoine Pinto but lost in a split decision. The two Malaysian judges voted against Grad while the Thai judge voted in his favor. Grad believed he had won the fight as did his corner-men and believed that politics played a role in the decision making process.[1]
I threw an upper elbow to meet his movement and cut him over the eyebrow. As I saw the blood pouring down his face I rushed forward and in the clinch I used big elbows and saw a big lump growing slowly over his forehead. The round was totally mine and my strategy proved to be effective. For the rest of the fight I claimed the center of the ring and Antoine was mostly on the ropes, working the middle kicks. The fight was close, but not hard. I was never physically hurt, I never lost my power and I was never on the ropes on the defensive side. I felt in control throughout the entire match.[4]
After the fight, Grad was approached by audience members who apologized for jeering him and informed him that they thought he had won the fight.[1]
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Ilya Grad born June 22 1987 is an Israeli Muay Thai boxing champion His current professional record stands at 35 wins with 16 knockouts 13 losses and no draws 1 In 2010 he was considered one of the eight best amateur Muai Thai boxers in the world 2 In February 2012 Grad won the WCK international title in China In January 2013 the I 1 WMC world professional title in Hong Kong and in April WMC title in Singapore Grad also made history by being the first known Israeli boxer to enter Malaysia under his Israeli passport 1 Ilya GradBorn 1987 06 22 June 22 1987 age 36 RussiaOther namesAchillesNationalityIsraeliHeight192 cm 6 ft 4 in Weight72 5 kg 160 lb DivisionLightweightMiddleweightStyleMuay ThaiFighting out ofThailandKickboxing recordTotal56Wins40By knockout18Losses16Draws0 Contents 1 Early life 2 Controversies 3 Awards 4 Fight record 5 See also 6 ReferencesEarly life editGrad attributes much of his success to martial arts claiming that it led him away from the self destructive path of bar fights in Jerusalem He goes by the fight name Achilles in part because of his fondness for Greek mythology and good looks 3 Controversies editDuring the 2009 kick boxing championships in Bangkok Grad met fellow kick boxer and Iranian kick boxing team captain Mostafa Abdollahi Despite the political discourse between the respective countries the two quickly became friends began training together and acted as corner men for each other A Muay Thai Federation website published the story but removed it after Iranian protests 2 In 2011 Grad became the first Israeli boxer to legally enter Malaysia after being invited to participate in the AXN Asia reality show The Challenger Muaythai featuring various Muay Thai fighters from different countries Malaysia a predominantly Muslim nation officially bans Israelis from entering the country When he arrived at Kuala Lumpur airport Grad was detained for 25 hours but was finally allowed to enter the country following the intervention of the Malaysian Minister of Sports 1 During his first bout the show s producers asked him to carry the Russian flag after his place of birth He refused and stated that he would rather return home after which the producers allowed him to proceed with the Israeli flag When he entered the ring the local audience booed him He was matched against French fighter Antoine Pinto but lost in a split decision The two Malaysian judges voted against Grad while the Thai judge voted in his favor Grad believed he had won the fight as did his corner men and believed that politics played a role in the decision making process 1 I threw an upper elbow to meet his movement and cut him over the eyebrow As I saw the blood pouring down his face I rushed forward and in the clinch I used big elbows and saw a big lump growing slowly over his forehead The round was totally mine and my strategy proved to be effective For the rest of the fight I claimed the center of the ring and Antoine was mostly on the ropes working the middle kicks The fight was close but not hard I was never physically hurt I never lost my power and I was never on the ropes on the defensive side I felt in control throughout the entire match 4 After the fight Grad was approached by audience members who apologized for jeering him and informed him that they thought he had won the fight 1 Awards editIsraeli champion 2006 2007 2008 2009 5 Baltic champion 2007 5 IFMA world championships 3rd place winner 2009 5 IFMA Asia champion 2010 5 I 1 Grand Slam 2011 runner up WCK pro International Champion 2012 Kings Trophy 2012 semi finalist Toyota Cup 2012 semi finalist I 1 World Champion 2013 WMC World Champion 2013In April 2012 Shalom Life ranked him Number 1 on its list of the 50 most talented intelligent funny and gorgeous Jewish men in the world 6 7 Fight record editMuay Thai record 40 Wins 16 LossesDate Result Opponent Event Location Method Round Time2018 12 01 No Contest nbsp Jimmy Vienot Credissimo Golden Fight Levallois Perret France No Contest 1For the WMC World 160lbs title 2018 06 16 Win nbsp Chujaroen Dabransarakarm Topking World Series Surat Thani Thailand KO 3 3 002018 05 20 Win nbsp Chanchai Sittisukato Real Hero Bangkok Thailand KO 1 0 382018 05 20 Win nbsp Yodpayak Sitsongpeenong Real Hero Bangkok Thailand Decision 1 5 002018 05 20 Win nbsp Ricardo Braga Real Hero Bangkok Thailand KO 1 0 392014 12 05 Win nbsp Tengnueng Sitjaesairoong 2014 King s Cup Bangkok Thailand KO 42019 12 05 Win nbsp Robin Elite Fight Club 2014 King s Cup Bangkok Thailand Decision 5 3 002014 09 07 Win nbsp Bradley Stephen MAX Muay Thai Pattaya Thailand Decision 3 3 002014 09 07 Win nbsp Chanchai Sittisukato MAX Muay Thai Pattaya Thailand Decision 3 3 002013 04 13 Win nbsp Faizal Ramli Muaythai Singapore Challenge Singapore Decision 5 3 002013 01 07 Win nbsp Faizal Ramli WMC I 1 World Muay Thai Grand Extreme 2013 Hong Kong TKO 22013 01 07 Win nbsp Sebastian Harms Mendez WMC I 1 World Muay Thai Grand Extreme 2013 Hong Kong TKO 22012 04 03 Loss nbsp Jordan Watson The Royal Trophy Bangkok Thailand Decision 3 3 002011 12 19 Win nbsp M 100 Sitpholek WMC I 1 Grand Xtreme 2011 Hong Kong Decision 3 3 002011 12 19 Loss nbsp Vuyisile Colossa WMC I 1 Grand Xtreme 2011 Hong Kong Decision 3 3 002011 09 17 Loss nbsp Antoine Pinto The Challenger Muay Thai Kuala Lumpur Malaysia Decision 3 3 002006 04 08 Loss nbsp Mohamed Bourkhis La Nuit des Superfights IV Paris France Decision 5 3 00Legend Win Loss Draw No contest NotesSee also editList of select Jewish mixed martial artistsReferences edit a b c d e Itamar Eichner October 26 2011 Israeli boxer a reality star in Malaysia Ynet News a b Itamar Eichner October 12 2010 Thai Boxing fosters Iran Israel Friendship Ynet News fighters ilya grad challengermuaythai com The Challenger Muaythai blog Ilya Grad Muay Thai Authority muaythaiauthority com a b c d Muay Thai Challenge Fighters Ilya Grad FBT Sports Online permanent dead link catty Israeli Boxer Puts Up a Good Fight Jewish Voice Top 50 Hottest Jewish Men 10 1 Shalom Life Archived from the original on 2012 05 31 Retrieved from https en wikipedia org w index php title Ilya Grad amp oldid 1183488684, wikipedia, wiki, book, books, library,
