Curtis Schuster

Curtis Schuster (born December 9, 1968) is a former American Thai boxer. He was a two-time world champion in kickboxing and Muay Thai. Schuster's last fight was in 1998 at the K-1 World GP 1998 in Las Vegas.

Career Schuster built up a record of 13-0 with 13 knockouts. He won the ISKA Super-Heavyweight Muay Thai World title on January 27, 1995, when he knocked out Wade Irwin in the third round. Schuster defended the title five times, with knockout wins over Lee Hasdell, Valeri Savchenko, Kenny Gale, Branko Pavlovic and a decision victory over Jeff Roufus.

Schuster lost the title to Jerome LeBanner on June 1, 1996. LeBanner won the fight by decision after 5 rounds.

Schuster bounced back with two knockout wins over Stephane Reveillon before winning the ISKA Super Heavyweight Kickboxing World title against Rani Berbachi on May 31, 1997 by KO.

K-1 Schuster made his K-1 debut on September 7, 1997 at K-1 Grand Prix 97' Eliminations in Osaka, Japan, where he defeated Sadau Kitsiongrit by decision. He later faced Andy Hug on April 9, 1998 at K-1 Kings 98 in Yokohama, Japan but lost by Decision.

On August 7, 1998, Schuster participated in the first-ever K-1 event in the United States at K-1 USA Grand Prix 1998. In his first two bouts, he defeated Jean Riviere and Jean Claude Leuyer by KO. In the final, Schuster was due to face unbeaten Rick Roufus but withdrew due to injury. Roufus was therefore declared the first ever K-1 USA Winner.

Career Titles ISKA Super-Heavyweight Muay Thai World Champion (January 27, 1995- June 1, 1996) 5 Defences. ISKA Super Heavyweight Kickboxing World Champion (May 31, 1997 – 1997)

Kickboxing record