About Fred Royers
Born 1955. Fred Royers is a Dutch television presenter, presenter, karateka and kickboxer.
Fred Royers (born March 15, 1955) is a Dutch former kickboxer who competed in the middleweight division. He was known for his powerful low kicks, which is now a staple of Dutch kickboxing.
Biography and career Royers began practicing karate at the age of 16. He went on to become the Dutch national champion on nine occasions and also won medals at the Karate World Championships in 1979, 1980, 1982 and 1984 as well as the World Games 1981. He also competed in amateur boxing.
In 1978, Royers joined the Mejiro Gym and took up kickboxing. He became the European Savate Champion in 1984 when he defeated Robert Paturel via technical knockout in Paris, France. The following year, he won the WKA Middleweight Championship of the World when he won a 12-round decision victory over Yasuo Tabata. He was forced to retire in 1986, however, after breaking his arm twice in training.
Following his retirement, Royers opened his own gym in his home town of Arnhem and began working as the Dutch language kickboxing commentator for Eurosport in 1990.
Titles
Amateur boxing Oost district champion Karate 5x Middleweight Champion of the Netherlands 4x Openweight Champion of the Netherlands 1979 European Championship Champion 1980 World Championships: Bronze Medal 1981 World Games: Silver Medal 1982 World Championships: Bronze Medal 1984 European Championships: Bronze Medal Kickboxing Middleweight Muay Thai Champion of the Netherlands Middleweight Kickboxing Champion of the Netherlands European Savate Champion WKA European Middleweight Champion WKA Middleweight Champion of the World WKL Hall of Fame WKL
Kickboxing record Loss
Paris, France Decision
For IKL and WAKO Super Middleweight World titles. Win
Amsterdam, Netherlands Decision
Wins WKA Middleweight World title. Win
West Berlin, West Germany TKO (low kick)
Defends WKA Middleweight European title. Win
Amsterdam, Netherlands TKO (low kick)
Defends WKA Middleweight European title. Win
Paris, France Decision
Wins WKA Middleweight European title. Win
Paris, France Decision
Win
Amsterdam, Netherlands Decision (split)
Win
Paris, France Decision
Win
Hollywood, Florida, USA Decision
Win
Amsterdam, Netherlands Decision
Win
Amsterdam, Netherlands TKO (forfeit)
Win
Nuit de la Boxe Americaine Paris, France Decision
Wins BFS Middleweight European title. Win
Amsterdam, Netherlands TKO (forfeit)
Win
Amsterdam, Netherlands KO
Wins NKBB Super Middleweight Dutch title. Win
Paris, France TKO (kick)
Wins BFS Super Middleweight European title. Win
Amsterdam, Netherlands Decision
Win
Paris, France TKO
Win
Amsterdam, Netherlands Decision
Win
Amsterdam, Netherlands KO
Win
Paris, France Decision
Win
Paris, France Decision
Win
Amsterdam, Netherlands Decision
Win
Amsterdam, Netherlands Decision
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Who is Fred Royers?
kickboxer
When was Fred Royers born?
Fred Royers was born on 15 March 1955 in Arnhem.
What is Fred Royers's occupation?
Fred Royers is a television presenter, presenter, karateka and kickboxer.
What nationality is Fred Royers?
Fred Royers is Dutch.
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