Kevin Tariq Osaro

Kevin Tariq Agho Osaro (born September 12, 1995) is a Nigerian-Dutch professional kickboxer, currently competing in the heavyweight division of Glory. He also competed for OSS Fighters. As of 1 November 2023, Osaro is ranked the #2 heavyweight in the world by Beyond Kickboxing.

Career Early career Osaro was born in Zwolle, Netherlands and grew up in Amersfoort where he was a football player until his late teens when he discovered kickboxing training during injury recovery. He first fought out of SB Gym before moving to Mike's Gym in October 2021.

At Enfusion 98 on October 3, 2020 Osaro lost to Martin Terpstra by unanimous decision. Osaro won Lazar Todev at next fight. He added significant victory to his record after defeating Cristian Ristea at OSS Fighters 07 in Constanța, Romania.

Osaro took part in Road to ONE: Utrecht, four fighter heavyweight tournament on 2022. He was scheduled to face Tarik Cherkaoui in semifinal. Cherkaoui suffered an injury during the fight, awarding Osaro a technical knockout victory. In final bout of the tournament, Osaro met Badr Ferdaous and defeated him by unanimous decision.

Glory Osaro faced fellow Glory debutant Rhys Brudenell at Glory 80 Studio on May 14, 2022. He won the fight by a third-round technical knockout.

Osaro faced the former Enfusion Super Heavyweight champion Levi Rigters at Glory: Collision 4 on October 8, 2022. He lost the fight by unanimous decision, with all five judges scoring the bout 29–28 in favor of Rigters.

Osaro faced Abderrahman Barkouch at Glory: Collision 4 on November 5, 2022. He won the fight by a third-round knockout.

On April 29, 2023, Osaro took part in a four-man heavyweight tournament at Glory 85, held to determine the contender who would face Antonio Plazibat for the interim Glory Heavyweight Championship. In addition, the winner would be guaranteed a spot in the December Glory Heavyweight Grand Prix. Osaro overcame Jahfarr Wilnis by a second-round technical knockout, after knocking him dow four times. In the tournament final, Osaro knocked Murat Aygun out in the third round, with a combination of punches and knees.

Osaro faced Rico Verhoeven in a title unification bout at Glory: Collision 6 on November 4, 2023. He lost the fight by unanimous decision.

Osaro faced Bahram Rajabzadeh in the quarterfinals of the Glory Heavyweight Grand Prix on March 9, 2024. He lost the fight by unanimous decision.

Osaro faced Nico Pereira Horta at Glory 95 on September 21, 2024. He won the fight by unanimous decision.

Osaro took part in the Glory 99 “Heavyweight Last Man Standing Tournament” where 32 heavyweight fighters compete on April 5, 2025 in Rotterdam, Netherlands. He defeated Benjamin Adegbuyi by first round technical knockout in the event.

Osaro next fought Luigj Gashi at Glory 100, in the semifinals of the LHWS Tournament, on June 14, 2025. He won the bout via TKO in the first round, with Gashi retiring from the bout after being given a standing eight count. Osaro next fought Sofian Laidouni, in the Finals of the Qualification Round. He won this bout via TKO in the second round, dropping Laidouni in the first round, before dropping him again in the second round, with this knockdown putting Laidouni out.

Osaro then faced Nidal Bchiri at Glory 105, on February 7, 2026, in the Quarterfinals of the LWHS Finals Tournament. He won the bout via TKO in the second round, facing some adversity with Bchiri's leg kicks, before landing a series of right hooks and crosses that sent Bchiri to the canvas, where the bout was immediately stopped. Osaro then faced Mory Kromah in the Semifinals of the tournament. He lost the bout via unanimous decision, being unable to keep up with Kromah's pace, allowing him to win the decision, subsequently knocking Osaro out of the tournament.

Osaro bounced back from this loss by facing Nico Pereira Horta in a rematch, at Glory 107, on April 25, 2026. He won this bout via unanimous decision, dropping Horta with an uppercut in the first round.

Championships and accomplishments Glory 2023 Glory Four-Man Heavyweight Tournament Winner 2023 interim Glory Heavyweight Champion (One time, former) ONE Championship 2022 Road to ONE Heavyweight Tournament Winner

Kickboxing record