Teodor Hristov
Teodor Hristov (born November 8, 2000) is a Bulgarian kickboxer, currently competing in the welterweight division of Glory. As of January 2024, he is ranked as the tenth best welterweight in the world by Beyond Kickboxing.[1]
| Teodor Hristov | |
|---|---|
| Born | November 8, 2000 Varna, Bulgaria |
| Native name | Теодор Христов |
| Nationality | Bulgarian |
| Height | 186 cm (6 ft 1 in) |
| Weight | 77 kg (170 lb; 12.1 st) |
| Style | Kickboxing |
| Stance | Orthodox |
| Fighting out of | Varna, Bulgaria |
| Team | WARRIOR - Varna |
| Trainer | Delyan Slavov |
| Years active | 2017–present |
| Kickboxing record | |
| Total | 21 |
| Wins | 17 |
| By knockout | 4 |
| Losses | 4 |
| By knockout | 0 |
Professional kickboxing career
Early career
Hristov started training in kickboxing at the age of 9. At the age of 14 he joined the national and started to compete in international amateur competition. He made his professional debut at the age of 16 on the Max Fight promotion where he defeated Kostadin Mihailov by unanimous decision.[2]
Hristov faced Dobroslav Radaev at the inaugural Senshi event on February 23, 2019.[3] He lost the fight by split decision.[4] The two of them faced each other in a rematch at Pro Fight 16 on October 6, 2019.[5] Hristov lost the fight by unanimous decision.[6]
Hristov made his Enfusion debut against Dragan Cimeša at Enfusion Talents 72 on June 28, 2019.[7] He lost the fight by unanimous decision.[8]
Hristov faced Lucas Trifonos for the WKF Intercontinental Welterweight (−77 kg) title at Castle Gladiators on July 27, 2019.[9] He captured the title by unanimous decision and was furthermore given the "Fighter of the Evening" award as well.[10]
Hristov faced Hamza Ait Bachir at Pro Gala Fight Night on February 22, 2020. He won the fight by a first-round knockout.[11]
Hristov was expected to face Vasilij Kirica at Max Fight 45 on July 1, 2021, as a short notice replacement for Branko Babachev, who withdrew with an injury suffered in training.[12] Kirica was himself replaced by Alexander Gushuvaty, a few days before the fight was supposed to take place.[13] Hristov won the fight by unanimous decision.[14]
Hristov faced Valentin Paskali at Max Fight 51 on July 8, 2022.[15] He won the fight by a first-round knockout.[16]
Hristov faced Mehdi Ait El Hadj at Senshi 15 on February 18, 2023.[17] He won the fight by unanimous decision.[18] Hristov was next expected to face Eddy Ruiz at Senshi 16 on May 13, 2023,[19] but was forced to withdraw from the fight. The bout was rescheduled for Senshi 17 on July 8, 2023.[20] He won the fight by unanimous decision.[21]
Hristov was expected to face Bosnea Neculai at Max Fight 54 on June 2, 2023.[22] Neculai withdrew from the bout the day before it was supposed to take place and was replaced by Alexander Bortos. Hristov won the fight by a first-round knockout.[23]
Glory
On August 24, 2023, it was announced that Hristov had signed with Glory.[24] Hristov made his Glory debut against Eduard Gafencu at Glory 89 on October 7, 2023.[25] He won the fight by unanimous decision.[26]
Hristov faced the 2012 K-1 World MAX World Championship Tournament champion Murthel Groenhart at Glory 90 on December 23, 2023.[27] He won the fight by unanimous decision.[28]
Overmeer faced the one-time Glory Welterweight Championship challenger Jay Overmeer at Glory 92 on May 18, 2024.[29] He won the fight by unanimous decision.[30]
Championships and accomplishments
Professional
- Castle Gladiators
- 2018 Castle Gladiators Welterweight (−75 kg) Championship
- World Kickboxing Federation
- 2019 WKF Intercontinental Welterweight (−77 kg) Championship
- Mix Fight Championship
- 2022 Mix Fight Welterweight (−78 kg) Championship
Amateur
Kickboxing record
| 17 Wins (4 (T)KO's), 4 Losses, 0 Draws | ||||||||
| Date | Result | Opponent | Event | Location | Method | Round | Time | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-05-18 | Win | Jay Overmeer | Glory 92 | Rotterdam, Netherlands | Decision (Unanimous) | 3 | 3:00 | |
| 2023-12-23 | Win | Murthel Groenhart | Glory 90 | Rotterdam, Netherlands | Decision (Unanimous) | 3 | 3:00 | |
| 2023-10-07 | Win | Eduard Gafencu | Glory 89 | Burgas, Bulgaria | Decision (Unanimous) | 3 | 3:00 | |
| 2023-07-08 | Win | Eddy Ruiz | Senshi 17 | Varna, Bulgaria | Decision (Unanimous) | 3 | 3:00 | |
| 2023-06-02 | Win | Alexander Bortos | Max Fight 54 | Plovdiv, Bulgaria | KO (Knee) | 1 | 2:54 | |
| 2023-02-18 | Win | Mehdi Ait El Hadj | Senshi 15 | Varna, Bulgaria | Decision (Unanimous) | 3 | 3:00 | |
| 2022-12-03 | Win | Andrei Ostrovanu | Mix Fight Championship | Frankfurt, Germany | Decision (Split) | 3 | 3:00 | |
| Wins the vacant Mix Fight Welterweight (−78 kg) title. | ||||||||
| 2022-07-08 | Win | Valentin Pascali | Max Fight 51 | Sunny Beach, Bulgaria | KO (Knee to the body) | 1 | 1:52 | |
| 2022-06-25 | Win | Mike Frenken | Volkmarsener Fight Night 7 | Volkmarsen, Germany | Decision (Unanimous) | 3 | 3:00 | |
| 2021-10-23 | Win | Bedirhan Kabak | Enfusion Rookies II | Wuppertal, Germany | Decision (Unanimous) | 3 | 3:00 | |
| 2021-08-02 | Win | Alin Cîmpan | Max Fight 46 | Saint Vlas, Bulgaria | TKO (Retirement) | 2 | 3:00 | |
| 2021-07-01 | Win | Alexander Gushuvaty | Max Fight 45 | Nesebar, Bulgaria | Decision (Unanimous) | 3 | 3:00 | |
| 2020-02-22 | Win | Hamza Ait Bachir | Pro Gala Fight Night | Germany | KO | 1 | ||
| 2019-12-01 | Win | Miloš Janković | Pro Fight 17 | Dupnitsa, Bulgaria | Decision (Unanimous) | 3 | 3:00 | |
| 2019-10-06 | Loss | Dobroslav Radaev | Pro Fight 16 | Burgas, Bulgaria | Decision (Unanimous) | 3 | 3:00 | |
| 2019-07-27 | Win | Lucas Trifonos | Castle Gladiators | Paphos, Cyprus | Decision (Unanimous) | 3 | 3:00 | |
| Wins the WKF Intercontinental Welterweight (−77 kg) title. | ||||||||
| 2019-06-28 | Loss | Dragan Cimeša | Enfusion Talents 72 | Belgrade, Serbia | Decision (Unanimous) | 3 | 3:00 | |
| 2019-02-23 | Loss | Dobroslav Radaev | Senshi 1 | Varna, Bulgaria | Decision (Split) | 3 | 3:00 | |
| 2018-08-04 | Win | Danny Parker | Castle Gladiators | Paphos, Cyprus | Decision | 3 | 3:00 | |
| Wins the Castle Gladiators Welterweight (−75 kg) title. | ||||||||
| 2017-10-13 | Loss | Ali Yuzeir | B1B Fight Night | Varna, Bulgaria | Decision (Unanimous) | 3 | 3:00 | |
| 2017-08-02 | Win | Kostadin Mihailov | Max Fight 40 | Saint Vlas, Bulgaria | Decision (Unanimous) | 3 | 3:00 | |
| Legend: Win Loss Draw/No contest Notes | ||||||||
| Date | Result | Opponent | Event | Location | Method | Round | Time | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022-11-13 | Loss | Isa Gocmen | 2022 WAKO World Championship, Tournament Semi-final | Antalya, Turkey | Decision (Unanimous) | 3 | 3:00 | |
| Wins the 2022 WAKO World Championship −81 kg K-1 Bronze Medal. | ||||||||
| 2022-11-12 | Win | Maikel Astur | 2022 WAKO World Championship, Tournament Quarterfinal | Antalya, Turkey | Decision (Unanimous) | 3 | 3:00 | |
| 2022-11-11 | Win | Lazar Klikovač | 2022 WAKO World Championship, Tournament First Round | Antalya, Turkey | Decision (Unanimous) | 3 | 3:00 | |
| 2019-10-27 | Loss | Vlad Tuinov | 2019 WAKO World Championship, Tournament Semi-final | Sarajevo, Bosnia and Herzegovina | Decision (Unanimous) | 3 | 2:00 | |
| Wins the 2019 WAKO World Championship −75 kg K-1 Bronze Medal. | ||||||||
| 2019-10-25 | Win | Raimondas Avlasevicius | 2019 WAKO World Championship, Tournament Quarterfinal | Sarajevo, Bosnia and Herzegovina | Decision (Unanimous) | 3 | 2:00 | |
| 2019-10-23 | Win | Cameron Bulley | 2019 WAKO World Championship, Tournament Second Round | Sarajevo, Bosnia and Herzegovina | Decision (Unanimous) | 3 | 2:00 | |
| 2019-08-29 | Loss | Andres Oitsar | 2019 WAKO European Junior Championship, Tournament Semi-final | Budapest, Hungary | Decision (Unanimous) | 3 | 2:00 | |
| Wins the 2019 WAKO European Junior Championship −75 kg K-1 Bronze Medal. | ||||||||
| 2019-08-27 | Win | Mohammad Zubidat | 2019 WAKO European Junior Championship, Tournament Quarterfinal | Budapest, Hungary | Decision (Unanimous) | 3 | 2:00 | |
| 2018-09-23 | Loss | Sviatoslav Hasiuk | 2018 WAKO World Junior Championship, Tournament Final | Lido di Jesolo, Italy | Decision (Unanimous) | 3 | 3:00 | |
| Wins the 2018 WAKO World Junior Championship −71 kg K-1 Silver Medal. | ||||||||
| 2018-09-21 | Win | Laska Bence | 2018 WAKO World Junior Championship, Tournament Semi-final | Lido di Jesolo, Italy | Decision (Unanimous) | 3 | 2:00 | |
| 2018-09-19 | Win | Mauletbay Zakharchenov | 2018 WAKO World Junior Championship, Tournament Quarterfinal | Lido di Jesolo, Italy | Decision (Unanimous) | 3 | 2:00 | |
| 2018-09-17 | Win | Marino Horvat | 2018 WAKO World Junior Championship, Tournament First Round | Lido di Jesolo, Italy | Decision (Unanimous) | 3 | 2:00 | |
| 2017-09- | Loss | Danil Gaiduk | 2017 WAKO European Junior Championship, Tournament Semi-final | Skopje, Macedonia | Decision (Split) | 3 | 2:00 | |
| Wins the 2017 WAKO European Junior Championship −67 kg K-1 Bronze Medal. | ||||||||
| 2016-09- | Loss | Said Asatov | 2016 WAKO World Junior Championship, Tournament Final | Dublin, Ireland | Decision (Split) | 3 | 2:00 | |
| Wins the 2016 WAKO World Junior Championship −60 kg Low-kick Silver Medal. | ||||||||
| Legend: Win Loss Draw/No contest Notes | ||||||||
See also
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