Grégory "Cheetah" Choplin (born 15 November 1980 in Saint-Denis) is a French-Ivorian Middleweight and Super Middleweight Muay Thai kickboxer.[1]
| Grégory Choplin | |
|---|---|
 Grégory Choplin at Battle in the Desert II, 2013 | |
| Born | November 15, 1980 Saint-Denis, Paris, France |
| Other names | Cheetah |
| Nationality | French Ivorian |
| Height | 1.84 m (6 ft 1⁄2 in) |
| Weight | 75.0 kg (165.3 lb; 11.81 st) |
| Division | Super Middleweight Middleweight |
| Reach | 74 in (190 cm) |
| Style | Muay Thai, Kickboxing |
| Stance | Orthodox |
| Fighting out of | Miami, Florida, United States |
| Team | DEREK boxing |
| Years active | 2000-present |
| Kickboxing record | |
| Total | 67 |
| Wins | 57 |
| By knockout | 23 |
| Losses | 10 |
| By knockout | 3 |
Last updated on: March 27, 2014 | |
Choplin currently fights out of DEREK boxing in la Courneuve. He is from Saint-Denis, Paris, France. He is a two-time Muay Thai world champion who has had several title fights within the It's Showtime organization and is widely thought of as one of the top kickboxers in France.[2]
Career
editAfter winning titles at youth and amateur level, Choplin would he would turn professional at the age of 20 and won his first professional title, the French Class A championship, a few years later in 2004. The same year he was selected to represent France at the amateur world Muaythai championships in Bangkok, Thailand, reaching the semi-finals and claiming a bronze medal.[3][4]
Between 2001 and 2006 Choplin would be virtually unbeatable at home, having defeated top domestic talent such as Frank Nadje and Yohan Lidon. In order to seek greater challenges, Gregory started to compete outside France where his growing reputation got him a world title shot against Vincent Vielvoye in 2006. Despite having beating Vielvoye a few months early (albeit with some controversy) Choplin was seen as the underdog in the battle for the W.P.K.L. belt. After four rounds, however, Gregory was the new champion, defeating the home fighter in front of a partisan Dutch crowd via technical knockout.[5]
In 2007, Choplin would sign a professional contract with the It's Showtime organization, becoming the first and (so far) only Frenchman to sign a contract with the Dutch kickboxing giants.[6] Signing with the organization meant Gregory would face the best fighters in Europe on a regular basis. That year he also won a second world title, defeating Jan de Keyzer in Santander to become the W.F.C.A. champion.[7][8] In 2008 he would participate as a wildcard entry in the bi-annual It's Showtime 75MAX trophy, reaching the final where he lost to Dmitry Shakuta. He was also selected as a contestant for the It's Showtime Reality Show, reaching the semi-final stage only to lose to Brazilian Muay Thai supremo Cosmo Alexandre via a devastating knee KO after an extra round in what was an exciting fight.[9]
Gregory bounced back from his recent setups by picking up a number of useful domestic wins against Cédric Muller and Yohan Lidon as well as winning several fights within the It's Showtime organization throughout 2008 and the start of 2009. These results got Choplin a rematch against previous conqueror Dmitry Shakuta for Dmitry's It's Showtime 77MAX title. Choplin was unable to gain revenge for his earlier loss in his failed bid for the title in Budapest, losing a hard five round contest.[10] Throughout 2010 Gregory focused on the domestic scene picking up a good win against top local fighter Moussa Konate. In 2011 Choplin fought in America for the first time, being on the wrong end of an upset when he lost against Ky Hollenbeck - the winner getting a shot at Choplin's old foe Yohan Lidon for the W.B.C. Muaythai world title.[11]
He faced Joe Valtellini at Lion Fight 7 in Las Vegas on October 13, 2012, and won via decision.[12][13]
Choplin lost to Yodsanklai Fairtex by way of third-round KO at Lion Fight 8 in Las Vegas, Nevada, USA on January 25, 2013.[14][15][16]
He bounced back with a points win over Gil Silva at Le Choc des Légendes 2013 in Paris, France, on March 9, 2013.[17]
He was scheduled to fight Duochonlek at the WBC World Muay Thai Millennium Championship in Saint-Pierre, Réunion on September 7, 2013[18] but the card fell through.[19]
He defeated Marco Piqué via UD in the main event of Lion Fight 14 in Las Vegas, Nevada, United States on March 28, 2014.[20][21]
He faced Hichem Menaouine at Golden fight 3 in La Courneuve on June 6, 2015, for the W.M.C (World Muaythai Council) title and won via decision.[22]
Choplin defeated Ramon Kübler by TKO(Cut) at 2R on April 14, 2016, at Espace Venise in Sarcelles, Val-d'Oise, France. He retained his WBC Muaythai World title [23]
Titles
editProfessional
- 2016 WBC Muay Thai world champion Super Middleweight -168 lb
- 2015 WMC World Muaythai Council World champion -168 lbs
- 2013 WBC Muay Thai World Super Middleweight (168 lbs) champion
- 2011 IKF Intercontinental Middleweight Champion
- 2008 It's Showtime 75MAX Trophy runner up
- 2007 W.F.C.A. Thai-boxing world champion -76.2 kg
- 2006 W.P.K.L. Muaythai world champion -76 kg
- 2004 French Muaythai Class A national champion
Amateur
- 2004 I.F.M.A. World Muaythai Championships in Bangkok, Thailand
-75 kg
Professional kickboxing record
edit| 58 Wins (23 (T)KO's), 10 Losses, Draw, No Contest | ||||||||
| Date | Result | Opponent | Event | Location | Method | Round | Time | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016-04-14 | Win |  Ramon Kubler |
soirée Boxe anglaise et Muaythai | Sarcelles, France | TKO (cut) | 2 | 2:55 | |
| For WBC Muaythai Super Middleweight World title (-168lb/-76.2 kg). | ||||||||
| 2015-06-06 | Win |  Hichem Menaouine |
Golden Fight 3 | La Courneuve, France | Decision (unanimous) | 5 | 3:00 | |
| For WMC World Muaythai Super Middleweight title (-76.2 kg). | ||||||||
| 2014-03-28 | Win |  Marco Piqué |
Lion Fight 14 | Las Vegas, Nevada, USA | Decision (unanimous) | 5 | 3:00 | |
| 2013-05-05 | Win |  Luis Reis |
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| For WBC World Muaythai Super Middleweight title (-76.2 kg). | ||||||||
| 2013-03-09 | Win | Gil Silva |
Le Choc des Légendes 2013 | Paris, France | Decision | 5 | 3:00 | |
| 2013-01-25 | Loss |  Yodsanklai Fairtex |
Lion Fight 8 | Las Vegas, Nevada, USA | KO (punches) | 3 | 2:40 | |
| 2012-10-13 | Win |  Joe Valtellini |
Lion Fight 7 | Las Vegas, Nevada, USA | Decision | 5 | 3:00 | |
| 2012-04-21 | Win |  Mohamed Abdellahim |
La Nuit des Combattants 2 | Persan, France | TKO | 1 | ||
| 2012-03-24 | Win |  Chris Ngimbi |
Thaiboxing Showtime 3 | Hazebrouck, France | Decision (Unanimous) | 3 | 3:00 | |
| 2011-05-14 | Win |  Chaz Mulkey |
Battle in the Desert 5 | Las Vegas, NV, USA | Decision (Unanimous) | 5 | 3:00 | |
| 2011-12-07 | Loss |  Yohan Lidon |
A1 WCC Lyon | Lyon, France | TKO (Doctor Stoppage) | 4 | ||
| Fight was for WBC World Muaythai Middleweight title (-72.500 kg). | ||||||||
| 2011-11-12 | Loss | Abdallah Mabel |
La 18ème Nuit des Champions | Marseille, France | Decision | 5 | 3:00 | |
| Fight was for W.P.M.F. World Muaythai title -72.500 kg. | ||||||||
| 2011-09-10 | Win | Dave Zuniga |
Canadian Fighting Championship 7 | Winnipeg, Canada | TKO | 2 | ||
| Wins IKF Intercontinental Middleweight title. | ||||||||
| 2011-05-14 | Loss | Ky Hollenbeck |
Battle in the Desert 2[24] | Primm, NV, USA | Decision (Unanimous) | 5 | 3:00 | |
| Fight was for W.B.C. Interim world middleweight title -72.6 kg. | ||||||||
| 2011-01-07 | Win |  Rachid Boumalek |
Fight in Spirit | Epernay, France | KO | 3 | ||
| 2010-06-10 | Win | Jonathan Camara |
Ultimate Thai 5 | Paris, France | Decision (Unanimous) | 5 | 3:00 | |
| 2010-04-24 | Win | Moussa Konaté |
Fight Zone 4 | Villeurbanne, France | Decision (Unanimous) | 5 | 3:00 | |
| 2009-08-29 | Loss |  Dmitry Shakuta |
It's Showtime 2009 Budapest | Budapest, Hungary | Decision | 5 | 3:00 | |
| Fight was for Shakuta's It's Showtime 77MAX world title -77 kg. | ||||||||
| 2009-03-14 | Win |  Franco Lazarro |
Oktagon presents: It's Showtime 2009 | Milan, Italy | Decision (Unanimous) | 3 | 3:00 | |
| 2008-12-06 | Win | Cédric Muller |
Le Choc Des Légendes III | Paris, France | TKO (Cut) | 3 | ||
| 2008-09-06 | Win | William Etzler |
It's Showtime 2008 Alkmaar | Alkmaar, Netherlands | TKO (Ref Stop/3 Knockdowns) | 1 | ||
| 2008-06-07 | Win | Yohan Lidon |
La Nuit des Challenges 5 | Lyon, France | Decision (Unanimous) | 5 | 3:00 | |
| 2008-04-? | Loss |  Cosmo Alexandre |
It's Showtime Reality Show '08, Semi-final | Koh Samui, Thailand | Ext.R KO (Knee) | 4 | ||
| 2008-03-15 | Loss | Dmitry Shakuta |
It's Showtime Trophy Final '08, Final | 's-Hertogenbosch, Netherlands | Decision | 3 | 3:00 | |
| Fight was for It's Showtime 75MAX Trophy -75 kg. | ||||||||
| 2008-03-15 | Win | Mohammed Rahhaoui |
It's Showtime Trophy Final '08, Semi-final | 's-Hertogenbosch, Netherlands | Decision | 3 | 3:00 | |
| 2008-03-15 | Win |  Alviar Lima |
It's Showtime Trophy Final '08, Quarter-final | 's-Hertogenbosch, Netherlands | Decision (Unanimous) | 3 | 3:00 | |
| 2007-06-30 | Win | Jan de Keyzer |
W.F.C.A. Gala | Santander, Spain | Decision | 5 | 3:00 | |
| Wins W.F.C.A. Thai-boxing super middleweight world title -76.2 kg. | ||||||||
| 2007-03-24 | Loss | Mohammed Rahhaoui |
Fights at the Border V, Elimination Fight | Lommel, Belgium | Decision | 3 | 3:00 | |
| Despite defeat qualifies for It's Showtime Trophy Final '08 as a wildcard. | ||||||||
| 2006-04-15 | Win | Vincent Vielvoye |
East Side 5 | Gorinchem, Netherlands | TKO | 4 | ||
| Wins W.P.K.L. Muaythai super middleweight world title -76 kg. | ||||||||
| 2006-02-18 | Win | Vincent Vielvoye |
It's Showtime 2006 Belgium, Super Fight | Mortsel, Belgium | Decision | 5 | 3:00 | |
| 2005-10-22 | Win | Yohan Lidon |
La Nuit des Superfights II | Villebon, France | Decision (Unanimous) | 5 | 3:00 | |
| 2005-05-07 | Win | Frank Nadje |
La Nuit des Superfights | Villebon, France | Decision (Unanimous) | 5 | 3:00 | |
| 2002-11-30 | Loss | Cico Zerbini |
Kickboxing Mondiale 3 | Padova, Italy | Decision | 5 | 2:00 | |
| Legend: Win Loss Draw/No contest Notes | ||||||||
Amateur kickboxing record
edit| Date | Result | Opponent | Event | Location | Method | Round | Time | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006-11-10 | Loss |  Dimitry Kirpan |
I.F.M.A. Muaythai World Championships '04, Semi-final -75 kg | Bangkok, Thailand | Decision | 4 | 2:00 | |
| Wins I.F.M.A. World Muaythai Championships '04 Bronze Medal -75 kg. | ||||||||
| 2006-11-08 | Win |  Kazimbek |
I.F.M.A. Muaythai World Championships '04, Quarter-final -75 kg | Bangkok, Thailand | Decision | 4 | 2:00 | |
| Legend: Win Loss Draw/No contest Notes | ||||||||
See also
editReferences
edit- ^ BOXE : Victoire de Grégory Choplin au Choc des Légendes! lesbonnesnews.com (10 mars 2013)
- ^ "Gregory Choplin Facebook (Personal Details e.g. D.O.B etc - In French)". www.facebook.com. Retrieved 2011-04-23.
- ^ "Grégory Choplin à 19h dans "ça dit quoi"! - Generations 88.2 (Biography detailing early career - in French)". generationsfm.com. Retrieved 2011-04-23.
- ^ "MUAYTHAITV - Un fructueux championnat du monde pour la France (Info on world championships '04 - in French)". fr.muaythaitv.com. Retrieved 2011-04-23.
- ^ "Results WPKL titlefights April" (in Dutch). www.kickbox.nl. Retrieved 2011-04-23.
- ^ "interview of Gregory Choplin - SIAM FIGHT MAG (Mentions signing contract with It's Showtime)". www.siamfightmag.com. Retrieved 2011-04-23.[permanent dead link]
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- ^ "Cosmo Alexandre vs. Gregory Choplin (Fight Video Link)". www.mixfight.nl. Retrieved 2011-04-23.
- ^ "IT'S SHOWTIME BUDAPEST (HONGRIE) 29.08.09 (In French)". www.thaipowergym.com/. Retrieved 2011-04-23.
- ^ "Battle in the Desert 2: Cosmo Alexandre Wins US Debut; Ky Hollenbeck Wins WBC Title". www.headkicklegend.com. Retrieved 2011-05-16.
- ^ Lion Fight 7 Streaming Live This Saturday. Liverkick.com. Retrieved on 2015-12-29.
- ^ Weekend Results: Eddie Walker KO's Joe Schilling. Liverkick.com. Retrieved on 2015-12-29.
- ^ Yodsanklai Fairtex vs. Gregory Choplin To Headline Lion Fight 8 On AXS TV. Liverkick.com (2012-05-03). Retrieved on 2015-12-29.
- ^ Lion Fight 8 Full Fight Card, Tickets On Sale December 14. Liverkick.com. Retrieved on 2015-12-29.
- ^ Walsh, Dave (23 January 2013) Lion Fight 8 Live Results. Liverkick.com
- ^ Scalia, Rian (10 March 2013) Weekend Results From France: Tate Avenges Loss, Ozkul Gets DQ Win. Liverkick.com. Retrieved on 2015-12-29.
- ^ Sanderson, C.C. (16 May 2013) HUGE France vs. Thailand Card Announced: Yodsanklai, Saenchai, Kem and More Headline. fightsportasia.com
- ^ Updated Super Middleweight Rankings. muaythaiauthority.com (14 October 2013)
- ^ Lion Fight 14 Results. liverkick.com
- ^ Lion Fight 14 Results and Recap. muaythaiauthority.com (29 March 2014)
- ^ "CHOPLIN, RENAHY, FRANCOISE, EHOUO, PAYAKDAM vainqueurs".
- ^ "Grégory CHOPLIN toujours champion du monde WBC".
- ^ "Lion Fight Promotions "Battle in the Desert 2" event recap". www.muaythaiauthority.com. Archived from the original on 2011-05-19. Retrieved 2011-05-16.