Jean-Yves Thériault (martial arts)
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Jean-Yves Thériault (born January 15, 1955) is one of the most successful competitors in the history of kickboxing.
[edit] Overview
Thériault began his Martial Arts training in 1972, achieving blue belt status in Jiu-Jitsu. He won his first Kickboxing competition in 1976 after only six months of training under the direction of Kyoshi John Therien, and subsequently became Canadian Middleweight Kickboxing Champion two and a half years later. In 1980 he won the title of the World Middleweight Kickboxing Champion, and held the championship for a record of 15 years.
He is a natural athlete with a gentle demeanor, often being mistaken for an accountant or lawyer due to his clean cut appearance. He has been often referred to as "The Iceman", a nickname given to him due to his intimidating icy stare and his cool demeanor in the ring.
Ever since he became a Champion, Jean-Yves has worked with many groups and charities, such as, the Big Brothers, Children's Wish Foundation, Laucan and numerous others. He is author of a book on his winning techniques and has a series of video cassettes on the science of combat sports. He is the subject of an hour and a half film produced by the National Film Board. He was voted Athlete of the Decade by the Sports Writers Association of his home province, New Brunswick. However, the New Brunswick Sports Hall of Fame still will not induct him into their ranks after several attempts by friends.
Since his retirement on December 1st, 1995, (a 3rd Round Knockout of Marcus Reid) Jean-Yves still trains 5 days a week and teaches classes exclusively at all Therien Jiu-Jitsu & Kickboxing Schools. He is a role model for all Martial Artists today; he is humble, honest and down to earth. He is a devoted father and a friend to all of his students.
Today, Jean-Yves has also become a world-class promoter for the sport of kickboxing. With the aid of his friend Kyoshi John Therien, he is giving new, young fighters the opportunity to realize their dreams in the “Iceman Amateur Kickboxing Circuit.” He is a true ambassador for the sport giving back so other ambitious athletes can realize their dreams.
If it’s kickboxing in Canada, its “The Iceman” Jean-Yves Theriault.
Jean-Yves Theriault finally obtained his Black Belt in Jiu-Jitsu in early 2008.
[edit] Career
Professional Record
76 fights :: 69 Wins :: 6 losses :: 1 draw :: [61 Knockouts]
Fought from June 1976 to Dec 1995
Fight Chronology
1 Serge Simard Ottawa, Canada Jun-76 Won TKO
2 Murray Sutherland Ottawa, Canada Apr-77 Loss TKO
3 James Louth Rochester, NY Aug-77 Won TKO
4 Roger Hurd Toronto, Canada Sep-77 Won TKO
5 Mark Kosicki Ottawa, Canada Oct-77 Won KO
6 Carl Beamon Buffalo, NY Oct-77 Won Unan.
7 Victor Hale Rochestor, NY Nov-77 Won TKO
8 Mike Chapman Ottawa, Canada Mar-78 Won KO
9 Fritz Matthiews Kitchener, Canada Mar-78 Won TKO
10 Robby Warcloud Sorel, Canada May-78 Won KO 4th round
11 Kerry Roop Winsor, Canada Oct-78 Won Unan.
12 Ralph Hollett Ottawa, Canada Nov-78 Won KO
13 Kerry Roop Ottawa, Canada Apr-79 Won KO
14 William Rodrigues Lake Tahoe, NV May-79 Loss KO
15 Emilio Navarez Kitchener, Canada Jun-79 Won KO
16 Ace Lewis Boston, MA Jul-79 Won KO
17 Doug Ware Ottawa, Canada Oct-79 Won KO 1st
18 Doug Ware Boston, MA Nov-79 Won KO 1st
19 Ralph Hollet Halifax, Canada Nov-79 Loss Split Dec.
20 Jeff White Detroit, MI Mar-80 Won KO
21 Ron Thivierge Ottawa, Canada Apr-80 Won KO
22 Emilio Navarez Boston, MA Jul-80 Won KO
23 Larry Poore Ottawa, Canada Aug-80 Won KO
24 Robert Biggs Ottawa, Canada Nov-80 Won TKO
25 Glenn McMorris Ottawa, Canada Feb-81 Won KO
26 Rodney Batiste Ottawa, Canada Apr-81 Won Unan.
27 Eddie Durant Ottawa, Canada Nov-81 Won TKO
28 Jarvis Gardner Montreal, Canada Jan-82 Won KO
29 Mark Zacharatos Winsor, Canada Feb-82 Won KO
30 Ron Scott Ottawa, Canada Mar-82 Won TKO
31 Andy Brewer Montreal, Canada Apr-82 Won KO
32 Maurice Moore Montreal, Canada Jun-82 Won KO
33 Tommy Richardson Ottawa, Canada Sep-82 Won TKO
34 Bernard Clark London, Canada Oct-82 Won KO
35 Kerry Roop Montreal, Canada Nov-82 Won TKO
36 Steve McKay Toronto, Canada Jan-83 Won KO
37 Junior Bowden Montreal, Canada Mar-83 Won KO
38 Don Setzer Montreal, Canada May-83 Won KO
39 Roosevelt Moss Montreal, Canada Jun-83 Won KO
40 Danny Macaruso Montreal, Canada Aug-83 Won Unan.
41 Steve Wright Quebec City, Canada Sep-83 Won 3rd rd KO
42 David James Hull, Canada Oct-83 Won 1st rd KO
43 Larry McFadden Montreal, Canada Nov-83 Won 3rd rd KO
44 Leroy Hopkins Montreal, Canada Dec-83 Won 9th rd TKO
45 Paul Ford New York, NY, USA Jan-84 Won 6th rd KO
46 Rodney Batiste Montreal, Canada Apr-84 Won 7th rd KO
47 Lonnie Grady Montreal, Canada Jun-84 Won 4th rd KO
48 Gary Cicciolletti Montreal, Canada Sep-84 Won 1st rd KO
49 Virgil Myers Moncton, Canada Oct-94 Won 1st rd KO
50 Bob Hendigan Hull, Canada Oct-84 Won 3rd rd KO
51 Don Wilson Montreal, Canada Dec-84 Draw 12rd
52 Bret Zwierzynski St-Jean D’Iberville, Canada Feb-85 Won 2nd rd KO
53 Andy Brewer Hull, Canada Jan-85 Won 1st rd KO
54 C.L. Bergeron Moncton, Canada Jul-85 Won 4th rd KO
55 Paul Madison Denver, CO, USA Oct-85 Won 5th rd KO
56 Bob Hendigan Atlanta, GA, USA Feb-86 Won 1st rd KO
57 Bob Thurman Atlanta, GA, USA Apr-86 Won 4th rd TKO
58 Richard Green Montreal, Canada Sep-86 Won 4th rd KO
59 Ernesto Hoost Montreal, Canada Dec-86 Won Unan. 12th rd
60 C.L. Bergeron Montreal, Canada May-87 Won 1st rd KO
61 Larry McFadden Montreal, Canada Nov-87 Won 2nd rd KO
62 Bob Thurman LeHavre, France Jun-88 Won 3rd rd KO
63 Ernesto Hoost Geneva, Switzerland Apr-89 Won Unan. 12th rd
64 William Knorr Montreal, Canada Dec-89 Won 4th rd KO
65 Andy Mayo Montreal, Canada Feb-90 Won 4th rd KO
66 Mark Longo Quebec City, Canada Dec-90 Won Unan. 12th rd
67 Yediah Judah Montreal, Canada Dec-90 Won 6th rd TKO
68 Michel Mongeot Marseilles, France Mar-91 Won 4th rd TKO
69 Klaus Nonnenmaher Paris, France Oct-91 Won 7th rd KO
70 Kevin Morton Marseilles, France Nov-91 Won Unan. 12th rd
71 Rob Kaman Paris, France Jun-92 Loss 5th rd abandonment
72 Leo DeSnoo Montreal, Canada Dec-92 Won 11th rd DQ
73 Tasis Petridis Montreal, Canada Jun-93 Loss split
74 Sergei Andrianov Montreal, Canada Nov-93 Won 3rd rd KO
75 Rick Roufus Montreal, Canada Mar-94 Loss Unan. 12th
76 Marcus Reed Montreal, Canada Dec-95 Won 3rd rd TKO
