Franck Gross

Franck Gross (born 26 February 1988) is a French kickboxer who has been professionally competing since 2011. He is the current WAKO Bantamweight World K1 Champion[4] and the current ISKA Oriental Rules Featherweight champion.[5]

Franck Gross
BornFranck Giovanni Gross
(1988-02-26) 26 February 1988[1]
Beaucaire, Gard, France
Nickname(s)"Le Niglo"
NationalityFrench
Height1.62 m (5 ft 4 in)[2]
Weight55 kg (121 lb; 8 st 9 lb)
DivisionFlyweight
Bantamweight
StyleKickboxing
StanceOrthodox
Fighting out ofMontpellier, France
TeamTeam NIGLO / VXS[3]
Years active2011 - present
Kickboxing record
Total83
Wins74
By knockout24
Losses8
Draws1

He is the former ISKA Bantamweight Champion, the former Enfusion Bantamweight World Champion, and the former WBC Muaythai International Flyweight Champion.[6]

Kickboxing career

Franck Gross made his first title bid in 2011, when he fought Hakim Hamech for the national kickboxing championship. Gross would lose a unanimous decision.[7]

In July of 2014 he was scheduled to fight Romie Adanza for the WBC Muaythai International Flyweight Title. Gross won a split decision to capture his first major championship.[8]

In 2017 he fought Laszlo Zako for the ISKA World Bantamweight title. He won the championship by a fourth round TKO.[9]

After winning his next four fights, he faced Elshad Aleksarov for the WAKO World Bantamweight title. Gross won a unanimous decision.

Gross attempted his first ISKA title defense against Eisaku Ogasawara during Rebels 52. He lost a unanimous decision.[10]

He won his next two fights, and would defend his WAKO title against Hissam Bougadir. Gross won a unanimous decision.

In 2018 he faced Milan Iseli for the Enfusion World Bantamweight title. Gross won the title through a unanimous decision.[11]

Gross subsequently won 7 out of his next 8 fights, with a perfect 5-0 in 2019. During this time, he won the ISKA Featherweight Oriental Rules title, with a decision win over Djany Fiorenti.[12]

Gross is expected to defend his Enfusion title against Jan Szajko on the 17th October.[13] The fight fell through because of injuries.[14]

Championships and accomplishments
  • World Boxing Council Muaythai
    • WBC Muaythai International Flyweight Championship (One time, former)
  • International Sport Karate Association
    • ISKA Bantamweight World K-1 Championship (One time, former)
    • ISKA Featherweight World Oriental Rules Championship
  • World Association of Kickboxing Organizations
    • WAKO K1 Bantamweight World Championship
      • One successful title defense
  • Enfusion
    • Enfusion Bantamweight World Championship

Kickboxing record
Kickboxing record
74 wins (24 KOs), 8 losses, 1 draw
Date Result OpponentEventLocation MethodRoundTimeRecord
9 Oct 2021Win Marc Sabaté PeinadoBox'in Night 3Nimes, FranceDecision (Unanimous)33:0075-9-1
18 Sep 2021Loss Djany FiorentiLa Nuit Des Gladiateurs 12Marseille, FranceDecision (Unanimous)33:0074-9-1
29 Jun 2019Win Luc GenieysGala Du Phoenix 11Trets, FranceDecision (Unanimous)33:0074-8-1
18 May 2019Win Danilo BellomoMaster Fight 2Chalon-sur-Saône, FranceTKO273-8-1
30 Mar 2019Win Alexis FontEFC Ultimate Fight Night IILons-le-Saunier, FranceTKO173-8-1
23 Feb 2019Win Djany FiorentiStars NightVitrolles, FranceTKO (Doctor stoppage)272-8-1
Wins the ISKA Featherweight Title.
19 Jan 2019Win François ThielNuit Des Gladiateurs 10Marseille, FranceTKO (Doctor stoppage)271-8-1
13 Oct 2018Loss Djany FiorentiWorld GBC Tour 13Mazan, FranceDecision (Unanimous)33:0070-8-1
15 Sep 2018Win Luc GenieysBattle Of Saint-Raphael 6Saint-Raphaël, FranceDecision (Unanimous)33:0070-7-1
22 Jun 2018Win Nordine AissaouiA1 World Grand PrixAlger, AlgeriaDecision (Unanimous)33:0069-7-1
10 Feb 2018Win Milan IseliEnfusion Live - Phenix Boxing OnlySallanches, FranceDecision (Unanimous)53:0068-7-1
Wins the Enfusion Bantamweight Title.
20 Jan 2018Win Hissam BougadirChampionnat Du Monde K1MoroccoDecision (Unanimous)53:0067-7-1
Defends the WAKO Bantamweight Title.
9 Dec 2017Win Martin BlancoKick's NightAgde, FranceDecision (Unanimous)33:0066-7-1
28 Oct 2017Win Tarik TottsAix Fight Tour NigloAix-en-Provence, FranceDecision (Unanimous)33:0065-7-1
6 Sep 2017Loss Eisaku OgasawaraRebels.52Bunkyo, JapanDecision (Unanimous)53:0064-7-1
Lost the ISKA Bantamweight Title.
30 Jun 2017Win Elshad AleksarovMonte-Carlo Fighting TrophyMonacoDecision (Unanimous)53:0064-6-1
Won the WAKO Bantamweight Title.
26 May 2017Win Jamal Lahrisi ManzanoUltimate Fight NightLe Beausset, FranceDecision (Unanimous)33:0063-6-1
6 May 2017Win Milan IseliPhenix Boxing Only Edition 5Saint-Julien-en-Genevois, FranceKO362-6-1
8 Apr 2017Win Mounir OualiXI eme Trophée Des EtoilesGardanne, FranceKO161-6-1
11 Mar 2017Win Laszlo ZakoPower TrophyOrange, FranceTKO460-6-1
Won the ISKA Bantamweight Title.
21 Jan 2017Win Olivier MorianoLa Nuit Des GladiateursMarseille, FranceTKO359-6-1
10 Dec 2016Win Samuel BabayanFull Night XAgde, FranceDecision (Unanimous)33:0058-6-1
19 Nov 2016Loss Hakim HamechNuit des Champions 2016Marseille, FranceDecision (Unanimous)33:0057-6-1
8 Oct 2016Win Zakaria MiriWorld GBC Tour 11Mazan, FranceDecision (Unanimous)33:0057-5-1
17 Sep 2016Win Manolis KalistisBattle Of Saint-Raphael 4Saint-Raphaël, FranceTKO256-5-1
21 May 2016Win Roberto BonettiXeme Trophée des EtoilesAix-en-Provence, FranceDecision (Unanimous)33:0055-5-1
30 Apr 2016Win Victor HeiderMFC 5Lons-le-Saunier, FranceDecision (Unanimous)33:0054-5-1
13 Feb 2016Loss Mathis DnjanoyanStars NightVitrolles, FranceDecision (Unanimous)33:0053-5-1
21 Jan 2016Win Anthony BasilicaniMFC 3Seyssins, FranceDecision (Unanimous)33:0053-4-1
19 Jul 2014Win Romie AdanzaHot Summer FightsCabazon, California, USDecision (Split)53:0052-4-1
Won the WBC Muaythai International Flyweight Title.
6 Jun 2012Loss Kenji KuboRISE 88Tokyo, JapanKO (Left Hook to the Body)30:29
30 Apr 2011Loss Hakim HamechK-1 RulesMonacoDecision (Unanimous)53:00
For the French National K-1 Title.
Legend:   Win   Loss   Draw/No contest   Notes

See also

List of male kickboxers

References
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  5. "Kickboxing Champions". iskaworldhq.com. Retrieved 12 July 2020.
  6. "UNKRAINE STRIKER LENA BEATS ASHDOWN FOR WORLD TITLE". wbcmuaythai.com. Retrieved 28 May 2020.
  7. "Kick-Boxing K1 : FRANCK GROSS vs HAKIM HAMECH Full Fight". muaythaitv.fr. Retrieved 29 May 2020.
  8. "Franck Gross vise la ceinture mondiale". laprovence.com. Retrieved 29 May 2020.
  9. "Power Trophy". muaythaitv.com. Retrieved 29 May 2020.
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