Education
In elementary school Akeomi Nitta loved baseball. During junior high he chose not pursue sports, instead concentrating on other activities. Soon after he met his teacher, Mr.Katsuyama, and became a pupil of South.V.G., a kickboxing gym.
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In elementary school Akeomi Nitta loved baseball. During junior high he chose not pursue sports, instead concentrating on other activities. Soon after he met his teacher, Mr.Katsuyama, and became a pupil of South.V.G., a kickboxing gym.
He is one of Japan"s kickboxers in the welterweight division. Karate to kickboxing
As a kickboxer
Challenge to K-1
He had several K-1 matches, notably against Ramon Dekkers of the Netherlands -- called "the strongest kickboxer of 20th century" -- which ended in a draw. Dekker later said that Nitta was the strongest Japanese kickboxer.
Nitta also KO"d American Kit Cope in K-1.
In 2005 he defeated Ash-Ra, Takehiro Murahama and Koutetsu Boku while losing to Takayuki Kohiruimaki and Ian James Schaffa. In 2006 he lost to Yoshihiro Sato.
As a coach
He founded his own kickboxing gym named "BUNGELING BAY", and served as its president Amateur
Karate:unknown
Professional
Kickboxing:43 fights 30 wins, 16 KOs, 10 losses, 3 draws
Amateur
unknown
Professional
K1 WORLD MAX 2005 Japan tournament 2nd Place.