Luis Tavares

Luis Tavares (born 8 September 1991), is a Dutch-Cape Verdean kickboxer. He is the former Enfusion Heavyweight and Super Heavyweight champion.[1]

Luis Tavares
BornLuis Tavares
(1991-09-08) September 8, 1991
Rotterdam, Netherlands
Other namesThe Infamous
NationalityDutch
Cape Verdean
Height1.93 m (6 ft 4 in)
Weight95 kg (209 lb; 14 st 13 lb)
DivisionLight Heavyweight
Heavyweight
StyleKickboxing, Muay Thai
StanceOrthodox
Fighting out ofRotterdam, Netherlands
TeamTeam Tavares
TrainerLuc Smits
Kickboxing record
Total71
Wins63
By knockout22
Losses8
By knockout1

As of 31 December 2020, he is ranked the #3 light-heavyweight in the world by Combat Press.[2] He first entered the rankings in May 2017.[3]

Early life

Tavares was born and raised in Rotterdam, the Netherlands. His parents came from Cape Verde. He played youth football for Sparta Rotterdam, where played together with Georgino Wijnaldum, Lerin Duarte and Garry Rodrigues but later switched to kickboxing.[4]

Kickboxing career

In December 2012, Tavares won his first professional title, the IRO 95 kg European title, with a fourth round knockout of Rodney Glunder. In March 2014, Tavares won his first professional world title, the IKA 95 kg title, with a decision win against Hicham Achalhi.[5] In between these title wins, Tavares made his Glory debut, losing by knockout to Artem Vakhitov.[6]

In October 2015, Tavares participated in the WFL "Unfinished Business" Heavyweight tournament. He defeated Fred Sikking by decision in the semifinals, and Lorenzo Javier Jorge by an extra round decision in the finals.[7]

Enfusion

At Enfusion 49, Tavares fought Mohamed Boubkari for the Enfusion Heavyweight title. He defeated Boubkari by a first round knockout.[8] Moving up to Super Heavyweight, Tavares fought the reigning champion Jahfarr Wilnis. He won by unanimous decision.[9] He defended the title twice, knocking out Mrad Akram and Fatih Ulusoy.[10]

In May 2018, he took part in the A1WCC Heavyweight tournament. He lost the quarterfinal bout to Donegi Abena by an extra round decision.[11]

He fought Kamran Aminzadeh at Enfusion 69, in a non-title bout. Tavares won the fight by unanimous decision.[12] He vacated the Enfusion title in September 2018, after signing with Glory.[13]

Glory

His Glory debut came at Glory 62 against Artur Gorlov. He defeated him by split decision.[14] His second fight was against Felipe Micheletti, at Glory 66. Micheletti won the fight by split decision.[15]

Tavares faced Michael Duut at Glory 69. He won the fight by unanimous decision.[16] Tavares was scheduled to fight Stéphane Susperregui at Glory Collision 2.[17] He defeated Susperregui by unanimous decision.[18] For his fifth Glory appearance, Tavares was scheduled to fight Donegi Abena at Glory 77.[19] He won the fight by unanimous decision.[20]

Titles
  • 2017 Enfusion Live Heavyweight Champion +95 kg.
  • 2017 Enfusion Live Light Heavyweight Champion -95 kg.
  • 2015 WFL -95 kg World Tournament Champion
  • 2014 IKA -95 kg World Champion
  • 2012 IRO -95 kg European Muay Thai Champion

Kickboxing record
Professional kickboxing record
63 wins (22 (T)KO's), 8 losses
DateResultOpponentEventLocationMethodRoundTime
2021-01-30Win Donegi AbenaGlory 77: RotterdamRotterdam, NetherlandsDecision (unanimous)33:00
2019-12-21Win Stéphane SusperreguiGlory Collision 2Arnhem, NetherlandsDecision (Unanimous)33:00
2019-10-12Win Michael DuutGlory 69: DüsseldorfGermanyDecision (Unanimous)33:00
2019-06-22Loss Felipe MichelettiGlory 66: ParisParis, FranceDecision (Split)33:00
2018-12-08Win Artur GorlovGlory 62: RotterdamRotterdam, NetherlandsDecision (Split)33:00
2018-06-23Win Kamran AminzadehEnfusion 69NetherlandsDecision (Unanimous)33:00
2018-05-05Loss Donegi AbenaA1WCC Champions League Heavyweight Tournament - Quarter finalsBelgiumExt. R. Decision (Unanimous)43:00
2018-03-09Win Fatih UlusoyEnfusion 63Abu DhabiTKO (Corner Stoppage)3
Defended Enfusion Live Super Heavyweight Championship +95 kg.
2017-12-02Win Mrad AkramEnfusion Live 57The Hague, NetherlandsKO (Spinning back kick)1
Defended Enfusion Live Super Heavyweight Championship -95 kg.
2017-09-30Win Jahfarr WilnisEnfusion Live 53Antwerp, BelgiumDecision (Unanimous)53:00
Wins Enfusion Live Super Heavyweight Championship +95 kg.
2017-04-29Win Mohamed BoubkariEnfusion Live 49The Hague, NetherlandsKO1
Wins Enfusion Live Heavyweight Championship -95 kg.
2017-03-18Win Jegish YegoianEnfusion Live 47Nijmegen, NetherlandsDecision (Unanimous)33:00
2016-10-16Loss Igor BugaenkoACB KB 8: Only The BravesHoofddorp, NetherlandsExt. R. Decision43:00
2016-05-14Win Andress van EngelenEnfusionNijmegen, NetherlandsDecision33:00
2016-04-03Win Redouan CairoWFL - Where Heroes Meet LegendsHoofddorp, NetherlandsDecision33:00
2015-10-18Win Lorenzo Javier JorgeWFL "Unfinished Business", FinalHoofddorp, NetherlandsExt. R. Decision33:00
For the WFL -95 kg Tournament Title.[21]
2015-10-18Win Fred SikkingWFL "Unfinished Business", Semi FinalsHoofddorp, NetherlandsDecision33:00
2015-05-31Win Mohammed BoubkariKing of the RingNetherlandsTKO
2015-03-28Win Andre LangenFightersheart III [22]Arnhem, NetherlandsDoc. Stop.
2014-06-06Loss Igor JurkovićFFC13: Jurković vs. TavaresZadar, CroatiaDecision (unanimous)33:00
2014-03-08Win Hicham AchalhiKickboxing Empire IILas Vegas, Nevada, USADecision53:00
Fight was for IKA Heavyweight Championship[23]
2013-10-20Win Antonis TzorosThe Battle VIIGreeceExt. R. TKO4
2013-06-22Loss Artem VakhitovGlory 9: New YorkNew York City, New York, USAKO (left hook to the body)11:06
2012-12-08Win Rodney GlunderKickboks Gala MargriethalSchiedam, NetherlandsKO4
Fight was for IRO European Muay Thai Championship[24][25][26][27]
2012-09-02Loss Jason WilnisMuay Thai Mania VThe Hague, NetherlandsDecision33:00
2012-05-26Loss Ismael LazaarFight ExplosionOud-Beijerland, NetherlandsDecision33:00

Legend:   Win   Loss   Draw/No contest   Notes

See also

References
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  2. https://combatpress.com/2020/12/combat-press-kickboxing-rankings-december-2020/
  3. "Combat Press Kickboxing Rankings: May 2017". combatpress.com. Retrieved 14 December 2020.
  4. "Fighter - Luis Tavares Profile".
  5. "Luis Tavares: I could have been a top football player, but I've chosen different road!". finalfightchampionship.com. Retrieved 14 December 2020.
  6. "WATCH: Vakhitov's Deadly Spinning Back Fist". fightsports.tv. Retrieved 14 December 2020.
  7. "WFL "Unfinished Business": Luís Tavares vence torneio". criolosports.com. Retrieved 14 December 2020.
  8. "(VIDEO) Jaraya fizički napao suca nakon poraza na Enfusionu". croring.com. Retrieved 14 December 2020.
  9. "Ismael Lazaar vecht tegen Luis Tavares voor de Enfusion Wereld Titel". vechtsportinfo.nl. Retrieved 14 December 2020.
  10. "Enfusion 63 Video and Results: Tavares Stops Ulusoy, Risco Upsets Buakaw". combatpress.com. Retrieved 14 December 2020.
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  12. "Luis Tavares te sterk voor Kamran Aminzadeh". vechtsportinfo.nl. Retrieved 14 December 2020.
  13. "Tavares Vacates Enfusion Heavyweight Title". kickboxingz.com. Retrieved 14 December 2020.
  14. "GLORY 62: Luis Tavares is weer thuis, pakt winst tegen Artur Gorlov". vechtsportinfo.nl. Retrieved 14 December 2020.
  15. "Tavares Manager Complains of Robbery". kickboxingz.com. Retrieved 14 December 2020.
  16. "GLORY 69: Luis Tavares vs. Michael Duut". mixfight.com. Retrieved 14 December 2020.
  17. "Report: Tavares Faces Susperregui at Collision 2". kickboxingz.com. Retrieved 14 December 2020.
  18. "'Glory Collision 2' results: Rico Verhoeven vs Badr Hari, Luis Tavares vs Stéphane Susperregui in Arnhem, Netherlands". conandaily.com. Retrieved 14 December 2020.
  19. "Murthel Groenhart derde Nederlander bij GLORY-evenement". telegraaf.nl. Retrieved 6 January 2021.
  20. "GLORY 77: fittie tussen Luis Tavares en Donegi Abena nadat uitslag bekend is". sportnieuws.nl. Retrieved 31 January 2021.
  21. "Uitslagen World Fighting League – Unfinished Business - Round1Network".
  22. Uitslagen Fightersheart III(in Dutch)
  23. "Kickboxing Empire II Las Vegas: Results - Kickboxingplanet.com". 12 March 2014.
  24. Kickboks gala Margriethal Archived 2014-09-17 at Archive.today(in Dutch)
  25. "Press Release- Interview: Luis Tavares". Sherdog.
  26. "Luis Tavares vs Rodney Glunder". YouTube.
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