Ramon Dekkers
- January 5, 2024
- Kickboxer
Quick Facts
| Full Name | Ramon Dekkers |
| Occupation | Kickboxer |
| Date Of Birth | Sep 4, 1969(1969-09-04) |
| Age | 55 |
| Date Of Death | 2013-09-27 |
| Birthplace | Breda |
| Country | Netherlands |
| Birth City | North Brabant |
| Horoscope | Virgo |
Ramon Dekkers Biography
| Name | Ramon Dekkers |
| Birthday | Sep 4 |
| Birth Year | 1969 |
| Place Of Birth | Breda |
| Home Town | North Brabant |
| Birth Country | Netherlands |
| Birth Sign | Virgo |
| Parents | Karel Dekkers |
| Children(s) | Robin Dekkers, Quinty Dekkers |
Ramon Dekkers is one of the most popular and richest Kickboxer who was born on September 4, 1969 in Breda, North Brabant, Netherlands. A late MMA fighter who was an eight-time Mua Thai World Champion in his illustrious career. At 43 years old, he died from a heart attack.
He defeated American fighter Duane at K-1 Max in 2005.
Ramon Dekkers (4 September 1969 – 27 February 2013) was a Dutch kickboxer and an eight-time Muay Thai world champion. Dekkers was a favourite with fight fans due to his fast-paced, aggressive fighting style. Dekkers was also renowned for his willingness to go abroad to fight the Thai champions in their own country.
On the occasion of the 85th anniversary of the King of Thailand, Dekkers received a royal award from the Thai Royal Family for his services to the sport. The Dutchman was also appointed ambassador of all foreign fighters in Thailand. “This is very important to me. It is the greatest recognition that I can get for what I have achieved in this sport,” said Dekkers, after the presentation by the Thai princess Ubolratana Rajakanya, the eldest daughter of King Bhumibol Adulyadej.
He has two children, Robin and Quinty.
Ramon Dekkers Net Worth
| Net Worth | $5 Million |
| Source Of Income | Kickboxer |
| House | Living in own house. |
Ramon Dekkers is one of the richest Kickboxer from Netherlands. According to our analysis, Wikipedia, Forbes & Business Insider, Ramon Dekkers 's net worth $5 Million. (Last Update: December 11, 2023)
Before receiving Muay Thai training by Cor Hemmers, he had previously practiced Judo as well as boxing.
Shortly before his death, the Thai Royal Family presented him with a royal award in recognition of his contributions to Muay Thai.
Dekkers was born on 4 September 1969 in Breda, Netherlands. He began learning martial arts at age 12, studying judo for half a year. He then switched to boxing. After a couple of years Dekkers started practicing Muay Thai under Cor Hemmers. After finishing his baker education Dekkers joined Maeng Ho Breda Gym. During Dekkers’ early days of training his mother was at the gym every day and eventually she and Hemmers fell in love and got married.
Height, Weight & Body Measurements
| Height | 5 ft 8 in |
Ramon Dekkers height 5 ft 8 in Ramon weight Not Known & body measurements will update soon.
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The most notable rival of Dekkers was multiple Lumpinee champion and living legend Coban Lookchaomaesaitong. In their first encounter on 21 April 1991, Dekkers was knocked out with a left hook. This would be the first of four meetings between the men from 1991 to 1993, in what became one of the biggest rivalries in Muay Thai history. In the rematch, Dekkers won in highlight worthy fashion via devastating knockout. In the third outing of their rivalry, Dekkers was defeated by decision after five gruelling rounds, but he won the fourth and final fight, evening his score against Coban. The Coban vs. Dekkers fights have been rated as the best by any standards, by Muay Thai fans worldwide.
Facts & Trivia
Ramon Ranked on the list of most popular Kickboxer. Also ranked in the elit list of famous people born in Netherlands. Ramon Dekkers celebrates birthday on September 4 of every year.
On November 16, 1996, Dekkers defeated Hassan Kassrioui via unanimous decision in Amsterdam, Netherlands to win the World Professional Kickboxing League (WPKL) World Super Welterweight Championship. By this point, despite the victory, injuries were taking their toll and his career was winding to a close. A month later, he faced Jomhod Kiatadisak in Bangkok, Thailand for the vacant WMTA World Super welterweight title. Dekkers lost the bout by decision. In a memorable match against Rayen Simson in Roosendaal, Netherlands in 1997 both fighters went to the canvas at the same time from a left hook. Dekkers injured his eye in the process and had to give up, losing the fight by technical knockout at the end of the second round. He would go back to winning ways by defeating Saengtiennoi Sor. Rungrot, avenging his two losses against the “Deadly Kisser”.