Anthony Elmore

Anthony Elmore born in 1953 is a retired American kickboxing champion and professional boxer from Memphis, Tennessee. PKA World Heavyweight champion, Professional Karate Commission World Super Heavyweight champion, KICK World Heavyweight champion and KICK World Super Heavyweight champion. His record is listed as 31 wins, against only 5 losses.

Biography

Elmore was born and raised in Memphis, Tennessee.

He founded the Safari Initiative aimed at bringing African-style furnishings and products to a global market.

Professional career Elmore is a martial artist from Memphis, Tennessee, recognized as a five-time World Karate/Kickboxing Champion. In 1983 Elmore defeated Tony Palmore by TKO in the 10th round.

In 1984 Elmore fought Tracy Thomas to defend his PKA Superheavyweight Title, winning by TKO in the 9th round. Also in 1984, he fought a rematch against Palmore in Miami. In that bout Elmore set a world record of throwing 190 kicks, but lost a split decision and his PKA Superheavyweight Title. In 1984 Elmore also defeated "Super" Ray Williams to win the KICK World Superheavyweight title.

In 1986 he defended his KICK World Heavyweight title by beating Jeff Hollins by decision. In 1986 Elmore defeated the KICK US Heavyweight champion M. Cole by TKO in the 12th round defending his KICK World title.

In 1991 Elmore was the #12 ranked Superheavyweight by the PKO. In 1999, after a 3-year layoff, Elmore fought Dennis Alexio for the IKF heavyweight title losing by KO in the 12th round.

Boxing Elmore made his pro boxing debut in 1981 losing to Steffen Tangstad.