Algerian-French Muay Thai kickboxer
Born Dida Diafat (1970-04-24 ) 24 April 1970 (age 54) Bab El Oued , Algiers , Algeria Nationality France AlgeriaHeight 1.73 m (5 ft 8 in) Weight 63–67 kg (139–148 lb; 9 st 13 lb – 10 st 8 lb) Style Muay Thai Years active 1988–1998 Total 87 Wins 76 Losses 10 Draws 1
Dida Diafat (born 24 April 1970) is an Algerian-French Muay Thai kickboxer who became a world champion in Thai kickboxing or Muay Thai at age 21.[ 1] A fictionalised version of his life is depicted in the 2005 movie Chok-Dee , in which he plays himself.[ 2]
Biography
At the age of 18, Dida Diafat left the town of Villiers le Bel (Val d'Oise) to join the Muay Thai training camps of Thailand and became 3 years later the first Algerian and Frenchman to be a Muay Thai world champion. He became the first Thai kickboxing fighter to win a contract with a French television channel - specifically, Canal+ in 1994. Following the release of Chok Dee he retired from kickboxing and decided to pursue a career in acting and in the clothing business.[ 2] He had a role in the 2009 horror film Mutants .
Titles and achievements
Titles
Awards
1997 "Songh Shaï" vase
1995 Best Foot & Fist Fighter of the Year
1994 Best Foot & Fist Fighter of the Year
1993 Best Foot & Fist Fighter of the Year
2015 Hall of Fame WKL WORLD KICKBOXING LEAGUE
Fight Record
Professional Kickboxing record
87 fights , 76 wins , 10 Losses , 1 Draw
Date
Result
Opponent
Event
Location
Method
Round
Time
1996-06-01
Loss
Peter Cunningham
Paris, France
Decision
12
2:00
For the ISKA Oriental rules World Light-welterweight (-64.5kg) title.
?
Loss
Tanongsuk Sor.Prantalay
ISKA Lumpinee Stadium
Bangkok, Thailand
Decision
5
3:00
1995-
Loss
Saimai Chor Suananan
World Muaythai Championship
France
Decision
5
3:00
For World Muay Thai title.
1994-11-12
Loss
Saimai Chor Suananan
World Muaythai Championship
Marseilles, France
Decision
5
3:00
Lost his World Muay Thai title.
1994-06-
Win
David Cummings
Levallois-Perret , France
KO
1
Defends ISKA Oriental rules Light Welterweight World title.
1994-
Win
Noël Van Den Heuvel
ISKA Kikcboxing
Paris, France
KO (Punches)
5
Wins ISKA Oriental rules Light Welterweight World title.
1994-02-05
Win
Ramon Dekkers
Muay Thai Gala in Bercy
Paris, France
Decision (Unanimous)
5
3:00
Defends Muay Thai World title.
1993-
Loss
Noël Van Den Heuvel
World Championship
Marbella, Spain
TKO (Referee Stoppage)
7
Loses the ISKA Oriental rules Light Welterweight World title.
1993-
Loss
Chandet Sor Prantalay
Crocodile Farm
Samut Prakan , Thailand
Decision
5
3:00
1993-06-
Win
Muangphet
Muay Thai Gala in Stade Pierre de Coubertin
Paris, France
Decision
5
3:00
Wins the ISKA Oriental rules Light Welterweight World title.
1993-03-26
Win
Ramon Dekkers
Muay Thai Gala in Paris
Paris, France
TKO (Doctor stoppage/cut)
3
Wins Muay Thai World title.
1993-02-14
Loss
Coban Lookchaomaesaitong
Thai Boxing World Championship
Brest, France
Decision (Unanimous)
5
3:00
1992-11-21
Draw
Peter Cunningham
Paris, France
Decision
12
2:00
For the ISKA Oriental rules and WKA World Light-welterweight title.
1992
Win
Vadim Chemiakin
Gala in Palais des sports
Levallois , France
TKO (Retirement)
6
Wins Kickboxing World title.
1991-12-20
Win
Daris Sor Thanikul
Gala in Palais des sports de Bercy
Paris, France
Decision
5
3:00
Retains Muay Thai World title.
1991-
Loss
Stewart Ballantine
France
KO (Left hooks)
5
1991-
Win
Chumpong
France
TKO (Doctor stoppage)
1991-06-
Win
Sorn Areen
Gala in Palais des sports
Nanterre , France
KO (Punches)
4
Wins World Muay Thai title (-63 kg).
1991
Loss
Coban Lookchaomaesaitong
World Muaythai Championship
Decision (Unanimous)
5
3:00
Fight was for World Muay Thai title.
1990-12-02
Loss
Kongtoranee Payakaroon
England
Decision
5
3:00
For WMTC World 140 lbs title.
1990
Loss
Fabrice Payen
European Muaythai Championship
Decision
5
3:00
Fight was for European Muay Thai title.
1990
Loss
Daris Sor Thanikul
Muaythai Gala in Lyon
Lyon, France
1989
Win
French Championship Class A, Final
France
KO
4
Wins French Muay Thai Championship 1989 Class A title.
1988
Loss
Stains, France
KO
Legend : Win Loss Draw/No contest Notes
See also
References
External links
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