Johann Fauveau

Johann Fauveau (born March 15, 1982) is a French Muay Thai kickboxer. He is a three time French Muaythai Champion. In May 2012, he became World Champion ISKA of Kickboxing K1.

Early life Johann Fauveau is Jewish. His nickname "Young Perez" is reference to Victor Perez, a Jewish French Tunisian World Champion boxer, killed in the Holocaust. Fauveau's grandfather, who was friend with Perez and a boxing fan, got him into martial arts at an early age and he began training in karate initially before switching to boxing and Muay Thai.

Biography and career

Biography Johann was born in 1982 in Asnières.

Early career

He is three times French Muaythai Champion. It counts 25 fights for 22 wins (including 15 by knockout), 2 defeats and 1 draw in Muaythai. He fought also in boxing, 4 fights for 3 wins (including 2 by knockout) and 1 draw.

In May 2012, he faced the English kickboxer Jordan Watson for the World title ISKA Kickboxing K1 Welterweight (- 70 kg), he won and became World Champion of Kickboxing K1 ISKA.

In January 2013, he faced the French kickboxer Ludovic Millet for the ISKA World Super Welterweight (-72.3 kg/159.4 lb) Oriental Championship in Meaux, France, losing on points.

He was set to go up against Warren Stevelmans at Glory 5: London on March 23, 2013, in London, England. However, when Andy Ristie was unable to fight in the event's co-main event against Albert Kraus, Stevelmans took his place and Costel Pașniciuc was drafted in as Fauveau's new opponent on one day's notice. Fauveau won by unanimous decision.

After this, he had a difficult development of career. He was stopped with low kicks in round three by Hinata at Glory 10: Los Angeles - Middleweight World Championship Tournament in Ontario, California, United States on September 28, 2013.

He was knocked out by Sitthichai Sitsongpeenong in round two at Best of Siam 5 in Paris, France, on June 14, 2014.

He came back after two years of break, with a new style of boxing with more footwork, much more dynamic, unpredictable and fluid. He won against Michael Françoise for the Triumph Fighting Tour.

Titles and achievements

2012 ISKA World K-1 Rules Super Welterweight Champion (70 kg) 2006 French Muaythai Class A Champion (69.800 kg) 2005 French Muaythai Class A Champion 2004 French Muaythai Class A Champion

Kickboxing record