Ian Jacobs Explained

Ian "Powerhouse" Jacobs is an Australian kickboxer and former 3 time World Kickboxing Champion.^{[1] [2]}

He has had victories over other former World Champions, such as Gurkan Ozkan by Unanimous points decision, and 'Diamond' Dale Westerman by Knockout.^{[3] [4] [5]}

Ian Jacobs made a comeback to Kickboxing in November 2009, at Tarik Solak's A-1 8 man eliminator tournament.In his 1st match, Ian set a new world record for the fastest KO in kickboxing history, breaking a record held for 17 years by Stan Longinidis, as Ian Jacobs knocked out The Headhunter in 6 seconds.However, Ian Jacobs then lost to Baris Nezif in the Semi-final via Knockout.Ian's only other 2 losses came from earlier in his career against Manson Gibson and Alex Tui.^[6]

Titles and accomplishments

• WKA World Middleweight Kickboxing Title
• WKA World Middleweight Muay Thai Title
• ISKA World Super Middleweight Muay Thai Title
• 2 x Commonwealth Super Middleweight Title
• Commonwealth Middleweight Title
• Australia Middleweight Title
• Australia Super Light Heavyweight Title
• Queensland Super Middleweight Title
• Queensland Light Heavyweight Title
• National hardest hitting champion in both light & heavy weight divisions
• Best ever kick Knock Out award
• Inducted into the Kickboxing Hall of fame
• Best fight ever seen on FOX Sports
• Three-time winner of the open "National Martial Arts League". Hardest punch, hardest kick and hardest punch/ kick combination. Winner of both lightweight and heavyweight divisions.

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Notes and References

1. Web site: Kickboxing champ shows ropes . 20 November 2013 . Northwest Star . 9 July 2018.
2. Web site: Ian Jacobs profile . 3 June 2010 . https://web.archive.org/web/20100609010549/http://www.powerhousenrg.com.au/fighters/profile/ian_jacobs . 9 June 2010 . dead .
3. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BIjJYXK4gf0 Ian Jacobs v Gurkan Ozkan Rnds 1-3
4. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ubJzuQP3ErQ Ian Jacobs v Gurkan Ozkan Rnds 4-5
5. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qaJbyEwIrbw Ian Jacobs v Dale Westerman
6. Web site: Scrimshaw . Seth . The fastest KO in kickboxing history . Mixed Martian Arts . 9 July 2018.
7. Web site: Ian Jacobs profile . 3 June 2010 . https://web.archive.org/web/20100609010549/http://www.powerhousenrg.com.au/fighters/profile/ian_jacobs . 9 June 2010 . dead .