Teodor Hristov

Teodor Hristov (born November 8, 2000) is a Bulgarian kickboxer, currently competing in the welterweight division of Glory. As of January 2025, he is ranked as the second best welterweight in the world by Beyond Kickboxing.

Professional kickboxing career Early career Hristov started training in kickboxing at the age of 9. At the age of 14 he joined the national and started to compete in international amateur competition. He made his professional debut at the age of 16 on the Max Fight promotion where he defeated Kostadin Mihailov by unanimous decision.

Hristov faced Dobroslav Radaev at the inaugural Senshi event on February 23, 2019. He lost the fight by split decision. The two of them faced each other in a rematch at Pro Fight 16 on October 6, 2019. Hristov lost the fight by unanimous decision.

Hristov made his Enfusion debut against Dragan Cimeša at Enfusion Talents 72 on June 28, 2019. He lost the fight by unanimous decision.

Hristov faced Lucas Trifonos for the WKF Intercontinental Welterweight (−77 kg) title at Castle Gladiators on July 27, 2019. He captured the title by unanimous decision and was furthermore given the "Fighter of the Evening" award as well.

Hristov faced Hamza Ait Bachir at Pro Gala Fight Night on February 22, 2020. He won the fight by a first-round knockout.

Hristov was expected to face Vasilij Kirica at Max Fight 45 on July 1, 2021, as a short notice replacement for Branko Babachev, who withdrew with an injury suffered in training. Kirica was himself replaced by Alexander Gushuvaty, a few days before the fight was supposed to take place. Hristov won the fight by unanimous decision.

Hristov faced Valentin Paskali at Max Fight 51 on July 8, 2022. He won the fight by a first-round knockout.

Hristov faced Mehdi Ait El Hadj at Senshi 15 on February 18, 2023. He won the fight by unanimous decision. Hristov was next expected to face Eddy Ruiz at Senshi 16 on May 13, 2023, but was forced to withdraw from the fight. The bout was rescheduled for Senshi 17 on July 8, 2023. He won the fight by unanimous decision.

Hristov was expected to face Bosnea Neculai at Max Fight 54 on June 2, 2023. Neculai withdrew from the bout the day before it was supposed to take place and was replaced by Alexander Bortos. Hristov won the fight by a first-round knockout.

GLORY On August 24, 2023, it was announced that Hristov had signed with Glory. Hristov made his Glory debut against Eduard Gafencu at Glory 89 on October 7, 2023. He won the fight by unanimous decision.

Hristov faced the 2012 K-1 World MAX World Championship Tournament champion Murthel Groenhart at Glory 90 on December 23, 2023. He won the fight by unanimous decision.

Hristov faced the one-time Glory Welterweight Championship challenger Jay Overmeer at Glory 92 on May 18, 2024. He won the fight by unanimous decision.

Hristov faced Robin Ciric at Glory 96 on October 12, 2024. He won the fight by unanimous decision, after an extra fourth round was contested.

Hristov challenged the Glory Welterweight champion Chico Kwasi at Glory 98 on February 22, 2025. He lost the fight by unanimous decision.

Championships and accomplishments Professional Castle Gladiators 2018 Castle Gladiators Welterweight (−75 kg) Championship World Kickboxing Federation 2019 WKF Intercontinental Welterweight (−77 kg) Championship Mix Fight Championship 2022 Max Fight Welterweight (−78 kg) Championship

Amateur World Association of Kickboxing Organizations 2016 WAKO World Junior Championship −60 kg Low-kick 2017 WAKO European Junior Championship −67 kg K-1 2018 WAKO World Junior Championship −71 kg K-1 2019 WAKO European Junior Championship −75 kg K-1 2019 WAKO World Championship −75 kg K-1 2022 WAKO World Championship −81 kg K-1

Kickboxing record