Dave Leduc

Quick Facts

Full Name	Dave Leduc
Occupation	Kickboxer
Date Of Birth	Dec 13, 1991(1991-12-13)
Age	33
Birthplace	Gatineau
Country	Canada
Horoscope	Sagittarius

Dave Leduc Biography

Dave Leduc is one of the most popular and richest Kickboxer who was born on December 13, 1991 in Gatineau, Canada. Dave Leduc (born 13 December 1991) is a Canadian Lethwei fighter who participates at the World Lethwei Championship. Leduc is currently the Openweight Lethwei World Champion and the current WLC Cruiserweight World Champion. Leduc was a household name after being his first Quebecer as well as Canadian to be crowned winner of the highly controversial Prison Fight in Thailand. In 2016 Leduc made history as the very first foreign MMA fighter to be awarded the Lethwei Golden belt, by beating Tun Tun Min in the Aung Lan Championship in Yangon. The following year, he was married Russian Moldovan writer and model Irina Terehova at an event that was nationally broadcast that was watched by 30 million people in Myanmar.

On the 12th of July of 2014 Leduc was a participant and took victory at the controversial Prison Fight Thailand, where prisoners can be sentenced to less and earn their freedom by winning a number of Muay Thai fights against foreign fighters. The fight took place at the most secure Klong Pai Central Prison, located in Nakhon Ratchasima. It is located two hours to the north of Bangkok. The prison is sanctioned by the Thai Department of Corrections, it is described as an opportunity for inmates to fight their way to an earlier release. In the case of fighting convicts Leduc stated to The Bangkok Post that he wouldn’t be upset if he prevailed and his opponent’s sentence wasn’t reduced. Leduc described to Argentinian news channel Infobae the mindset of prisoners at Prison Fight Thailand. Prison Fight Thailand events, explaining:

On October 12, 2016, Leduc got engaged to Terehova on the Shwesandaw Pagoda in Bagan, Myanmar. On December 13, 2016, the two were married on Leduc’s birthday, in a traditional Burmese wedding ceremony in Yangon. The ceremony was nationally televised on MRTV with approximately 30 million viewers, only two days after his world championship title fight, catapulting them to celebrity status in Myanmar.

In 2016, Leduc met Moldovan Canadian writer and model Irina Terehova when she traveled to Thailand. The two had never met before, but after writing a story on Leduc, Terehova decided to leave Canada and meet him in Phuket. The trip was supposed to last two weeks, but Terehova decided to stay and live with Leduc.

in 2013, Leduc was able to begin in amateur MMA from Canada and was undefeated in three bouts. He won two of them with choke guillotine. His most recent victory came in a fight against Tristar Gym fighter and Georges St-Pierre’s protégé, Yukinori Akazawa, which was won by a an unanimous decision.

Dave Leduc Net Worth

Dave Leduc is one of the richest Kickboxer from Canada. According to our analysis, Wikipedia, Forbes & Business Insider, Dave Leduc 's net worth $5 Million. (Last Update: December 11, 2023)

In 2011, when he was 19 aged, Leduc managed a club as well as owning his own limousine business, however, in 2016, he made the decision to dispose of everything he owned , and relocate to Asia.

In 2013, with Lethwei banned inside the provincial of Quebec and having a difficult time securing an opportunity to fight for fights in Myanmar, Leduc went on his first trip to Thailand to start the professional journey. At 21 Lethwei won his very first Muay Thai match, beating the South Korean opponent by TKO.

In 2014, Leduc made his pro debut against future UFC welterweight fighter Jonathan Meunier. Having never cut weight as an amateur, the fight was set at Leduc’s walking weight of 171lbs giving a noticeable size advantage to his opponent. Leduc lost the fight by referee stoppage in the first round and would return to the cage in November 2015 to face future Pancrase & ONE Championship title contender Koyomi Matsushima, this time attempting to drop down to 155lbs. Leduc stated his inexperience in cutting weight made him lose consciousness coming out of the sauna, resulting in him missing weight by 3lbs. Matsushima ultimately won via TKO into the first round.

Height, Weight & Body Measurements

Dave Leduc height 6 ft 2 in Dave weight 75 kg & body measurements will update soon.

Who is Dave Leduc Dating?

According to our records, Dave Leduc married to Irina Terehova. As of December 1, 2023, Dave Leduc’s is not dating anyone.

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As explained in South China Morning Post, after carving his way to the top of Lethwei, Leduc founded Leduc Lethwei. The first international team of fighters from Brazil and Costa Rica brought by Leduc Lethwei to Myanmar, was at the occasion of the Myanmar Lethwei World Championship in 2017.

Facts & Trivia

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After winning the world title, Leduc dedicated his career solely to Lethwei and has been at the forefront of the sport’s rise in international popularity. Leduc expressed his hopes that Lethwei fighters will remain true to the traditions of the martial art as it grows in popularity. In 2017, Leduc helped the opening of gyms throughout the country and promoting Lethwei outside of Myanmar.

Top Facts about Dave Leduc

1. Dave Leduc is a Canadian Lethwei fighter born in 1991.
2. He holds the title of Openweight World Lethwei Champion.
3. Leduc has won all of his professional fights by knockout.
4. He is known for his devastating elbow strikes and aggressive style.
5. In 2018, he defeated Burmese legend Tun Tun Min to win the world title.
6. Leduc has also competed in Muay Thai and kickboxing.
7. He trains at the renowned Tiger Muay Thai gym in Thailand.
8. Leduc is an advocate for mental health awareness and suicide prevention.
9. He has been featured on various media outlets including Vice Sports and CNN.
10. As of 2021, he has a professional record of 12 wins (all by KO) and 3 losses.

Is Dave Leduc a good fighter?

He is also the undefeated Openweight Lethwei World Champion under traditional rules. Leduc gained widespread notoriety by becoming the first Canadian to win in the controversial Prison Fight.

How much does Dave Leduc make?

According to our sources and statements from Myanmar Lethwei promoters, since 2016 Leduc has pocketed over $1 million USD. I fear no man. According to Burmese Lethwei analysts and Leduc’s agent: “this amount is a combination of his fight earnings from his Lethwei career and his endorsements.”

Is Dave Leduc vegan?

Leduc then explains that he and his wife went vegan for health reasons. The couple watched The Game Changers and realized it was ‘possible to thrive as an elite athlete on a plant-based diet’.

Who is Dave Leduc?

Dave Leduc was born on December 13, 1991. He is a Canadian Lethwei fighter who competes in the World Lethwei Championships. Dave Leduc is currently the WLC Cruiserweight World champion. He is also the undefeated Openweight champion under traditional rules of Lethwei.

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