Charles François

Charles François (born October 4, 1986) is a French Muay Thai kickboxer. He is the W.P.M.F. European Muaythai Champion and former W.P.M.F. World Muaythai Champion.

Biography and career

Charles "Karlito" François is a pro Muaythai kickboxer and member of the France team of Muaythai. He has competed for over 10 years and has received various titles such as Champion of France six times. He is also a two-time European champion, Intercontinental champion and a world champion in the discipline. He began Muaythai at the age of 12-13 at Muaythai Academy 57 in Metz, with his trainer Stéphane Leichtmann.

On February 17, 2012, François faced Yuta Kubo for the vacant ISKA World Light-Welterweight (64.5 kg) Championship in Tokyo, Japan but lost via knockout in the second round.

He beat Vang Moua by decision at Nuit des Champions in Marseille on November 24, 2012.

He lost a split decision to Petchasawin Seatransferry at Best of Siam 3 in Paris, France, on February 14, 2013.

He was dropped in round one and lost by unanimous decision to Lee Sung-Hyun at the K-1 World Max 2013 World Championship Tournament Final 16 in Majorca, Spain on September 14, 2013.

At La 20ème Nuit des Champions -68.5 kg/151 lb tournament in Marseille, France, on November 23, 2013, François lost to Abdallah Ezbiri on points in the semi-finals.

He is expected to face Bobo Sacko at Warriors Night on April 4, 2014.

On November 15, 2014 he faced the Thai Seemanut Sor Surinya losing by knockout first round at Z1 Royal Kedah event held in Langkawi, Malaysia

Three weeks later, he won his first fight at Lumpinee Stadium by unanimous decision against F16 Sor. Sakchai.

He fought for the IPCC 148 lbs title against Nauzet Trujillo. Charles lost the fight by a unanimous decision.

Francois fought Kaiss Najm during Fight And Furious 2. The match ended in a draw.

Titles and accomplishments

Titles: 2015 Emperor Chok Dee Champion -68 kg 2014 K1 I.S.K.A World Champion (65.000 kg) 2013 K1 I.S.K.A. Intercontinental Champion (65.000 kg) 2013 Explosion Fight Night 7 K-1 Rules Tournament Champion (65.000 kg) 2012 WMC World Muaythai Champion (63.500 kg) 2012 European Muaythai Champion (66.680 kg) 2011 W.P.M.F. Intercontinental Muaythai Champion (66.680 kg) 2011 Explosion Fight Night Volume 03 Tournament Runner Up (65 kg) 2010 W.P.M.F. World Muaythai Champion (67 kg) 2010 W.P.M.F. European Muaythai Champion (67 kg) 2009 French Muay Thai Class A Champion (67.500 kg) 2007 French Muay Thai Class A Champion (67.500 kg)

Kickboxing record