Curtis Schuster

Career

Schuster"s last fight was in 1998 at the K-1 World General Practice 1998 in Las Vegas. Schuster built up a record of 13-0 with 13 Knockouts. Schuster lost the title against Jerome LeBanner on June 1, 1996.

Schuster came back with two knockout wins over Stephane Reveillon before winning the ISKA Super Heavyweight Kickboxing World title against Rani Berbachi on May 31, 1997 by KO. K-1

Schuster made his K-1 debut on September 7, 1997 at K-1 Grand Prix 97" Eliminations in Osaka, Japan.

He defeated Sadau Kitsiongrit by Decision. He later faced Andy Hug on April 9, 1998 at K-1 Kings 98 in Yokohama, Japan.

Schuster lost by Decision. On August 7, 1998, Schuster participated in the first ever K-1 event in the United States of America at K-1 United States of America Grand Prix 1998.

In his first two bouts he defeated Jean Riviere and Jean Claude Leuyer by KO. In the final Schuster was due to face unbeaten Rick Roufus but bowed out due to injury.

Achievements

• He was a two-time world champion in kickboxing and Muay Thai. He won the ISKA Super-Heavyweight Muay Thai World title on January 27, 1995, when he knocked out Wade Irwin in the 3rd round. LeBanner won the fight by Decision after 5 rounds. Roufus was therefore declared the first ever K-1 United States of America Winner. ISKA Super-Heavyweight Muay Thai World Champion (January 27, 1995- June 1, 1996) 5 Defences. ISKA Super Heavyweight Kickboxing World Champion (May 31, 1997-1997).

Views

Schuster defended the title 5 times, with knockout wins over Lee Hasdell, Valeri Savchenko, Kenny Gale, Branko Pavlovic and a decision victory over Jeff Roufus.