Following the name of the champion(s): Indicates the number of times the competitor has held that title at that point.
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Indicates a gap in the listing where title changes are not known.
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Title was held or changed hands no later than this. In these cases, it is known that a competitor held the title at a certain time but not when he/she won it.
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Order uncertain. Different titleholders may be known for the same year, for example, but it is not known who held the title before whom.
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Unofficial or disputable claims. These are usually matches that certainly took place, but where there is doubt that the competitor shown should be recognized as a true title holder. These listings are also italicized.
World Association of Kickboxing Organizations
World K-1 Rules Light Heavyweight Title [81.4kg] (as of 2026-05-02)
* "Thai Boxing" title until 2007.
As it is difficult to find comprehensive kickboxing results from the 20th century, these lists are always "under construction." Also this title is controlled by one of those organizations that have world titles in multiple categories such as kickboxing, K-1 rules, full contact, etc. Because many match results do not specify the category, some of these entries may be for another category. If you have corrections or additional information, please send in!
* Bolded letters in the competitor's name, if any, indicate the surname/family name.
Andre Mannaart
1997-04
Milan, ITA
Defats Franz Haller.
Franz Haller
1997-12
Bolzano, ITA
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Sissoko Moussa
2005-05-30<
Renamed K-1 Rules title in 07; still listed as champion as of 07-06-12.
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Federico Spitaletto
2011-07<
Sometime after 12-06-20.
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Nicola Gallo
2013-03-09
Monte Carlo, MON
Defeats Sidney Mokgolo; still champion as of 14-03-03.
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Cedric Tousch
2016-06-24
Monte Carlo, MON
Defeats Aleksandar Petrov (or defends the title on this day).
