Well now, let me tell ya about this thing called the Glory Kickboxing Belt. It’s one of them big-deal belts folks fight real hard for, and it ain’t just any regular belt. You gotta be tough as nails to win it, and even tougher to hold onto it. This ain’t like a regular championship from some small town; this is Glory we’re talkin’ about, a big ol’ kickboxing promotion that’s been around since 2012. Glory ain’t your average backyard fight club. They got some of the best kickboxers from all over the world, and they sure know how to put on a good show.
Now, Glory Kickboxing was originally called Glory World Series. That’s when it started up, and it’s been growin’ ever since. The folks who run the show, like Pierre Andurand and Yao Capital, know what they’re doin’. They made this thing international, so fighters from all parts of the world come to show off their skills. And when you win a Glory belt, it’s a sign you’re one of the best, no doubt about it.
You see, this ain’t like the belts you might see in some other sport. Glory’s belts are like a mark of pride. They don’t just hand ’em out. Oh no, you gotta go through a heap of fights, and get your hands real dirty before you even think about claimin’ one of these shiny things. And once you’ve got one, you gotta defend it against the toughest folks out there, and if you lose, well, that belt’s gone, just like that.
Let’s talk about some of them fighters who’ve fought for these belts, cause they ain’t no small potatoes, I’ll tell ya that. Take this fighter, Pereira, for example. He won the interim light heavyweight title in 2019. Now, that’s a big deal right there. And then, just a couple years later, in 2021, he became the undisputed light heavyweight champion. That’s right, he held the full, real deal belt. He didn’t stop there, either—he’s made waves in the UFC, too. Ain’t nobody can say that’s easy work. Winning that Glory Kickboxing belt takes guts, heart, and a whole lot of sweat and blood.
Then there’s folks like Tyjani Beztati. He’s a Glory lightweight champion, and that boy can fight! Shoot Boxing’s ace, Kaito Ono, was lookin’ to take his belt, and that sure got people talkin’. You ever seen a fight where folks are just on the edge of their seats, nervous to see who’s gonna win? That’s the kinda match Ono and Beztati put on. Ono stepped onto European soil to challenge Beztati, and you know that had people all riled up. But like I said, to win a Glory belt, you gotta be the best, and Beztati held onto his.
And it ain’t just the top fighters that get attention. Glory is always stirrin’ up excitement with events like Glory 90, where champions put their belts on the line. Endy Semeleer, the welterweight titleholder, went out there at Glory 90, put his belt up, and faced a tough challenger. That’s what it’s all about—defend your belt, or someone else will come snatch it right outta your hands.
There’s somethin’ special about those Glory Kickboxing belts, you know? They ain’t just for lookin’ pretty on the wall. You gotta work for ‘em, fight for ‘em, and defend ‘em with every ounce of strength you’ve got. Ain’t no easy road to the top, that’s for sure. So when you hear someone’s the Glory champion, you know they’ve earned it the hard way. Ain’t no shortcuts in this sport, just blood, sweat, and tears.
But the thing about Glory is this: it’s more than just the belts. It’s the athletes, the energy, and the fire that burns in them to be the best. The fans can feel that energy in every fight, every match, every round. And when it’s all said and done, those fighters know that belt is a symbol. It’s a symbol of all the work, the pain, and the triumphs they’ve gone through. And whoever wins it gets to stand proud, sayin’ they’re the best of the best.
Now, Glory ain’t just about the belts. It’s about the stories too. Every fighter who steps into that ring has a story to tell. Some started from nothin’, others been fightin’ their whole lives. Some folks, like Jackie Buntan, they’ve fought against some of the top names in the sport. Buntan’s gonna be facin’ ONE strawweight kickboxer at the next Glory event. Now, that’s somethin’ to look out for. Every fight is a chance to see a new champion rise, or for an old one to defend their title.
It don’t matter who’s holdin’ the Glory Kickboxing belt, what matters is the fightin’ spirit. That’s the kinda thing that makes Glory stand out in the world of kickboxing. If you ain’t ready to give it your all, don’t bother gettin’ in the ring. But if you are, well, maybe one day you could hold that belt high too. And that, my friend, is something to be proud of.
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