Reshat Mati
| Reshat Mati | |
|---|---|
| Statistics | |
| Real name | Reshat Mati |
| Nickname(s) | "The Albanian Bear" |
| Rated at | 58 kg (128 lb) |
| Height | 1.65 m (5 ft 5 in) |
| Nationality | Albanian American |
| Born |
September 14, 1998 Staten Island, New York |
| Stance | Boxing, Kickboxing, Muay Thai, Submission grappling, Brazilian jiu-jitsu |
Reshat Mati is a world champion in martial arts and boxing. He is also a winner of the United States Silver Gloves. The United States Silver Gloves Boxing Championships is considered the highest-level amateur boxing tournament in the United States.[1] At 16 years old, Reshat is already ranked number one in boxing and kickboxing. Due to his heritage, his nickname is "The Albanian Bear". He has won a total of 25 championships. Reshat is undefeated in both Muay thai and Mixed martial arts. He won the IKF World Classic Championship four years in a row (2009, 2010, 2011, 2012). Reshat is a third generation boxer, due to his father Adrian and grandfather being former boxers in their childhood.
Championships and accomplishments
- 2x Junior Olympic Boxing Champion
- 7x North American Submission Grappling Champion
- 5x Grappler Quest Jiu Jitsu Champion
- 1x United States Silver Gloves National Champion
- 5x IKF World Classic Champion
- Member of the US Olympic Trials Boxing Team
- 2012 PAL national boxing champion
- 2013 WKA K1 and Muay Thai world champion
References
- ↑ Wharton, David. "'Albanian Bear' Reshat Mati Is Always Up for a Fight." Los Angeles Times. Los Angeles Times, 26 Apr. 2013. Web. 11 Apr. 2015.<http://www.latimes.com/sports/more/la-sp-kid-fighter-20130426-dto-htmlstory.html>.
- ↑ Pierce, Charles P. (2013-01-02). "Reshat Mati, The Punch Baby - Grantland". Grantland. Retrieved 2013-04-04.
- ↑ "A boxing prodigy: Reshat Mati – the Albanian bear’ has arleady won 25 championship belts". Kosovo Diaspora blog. 2013-01-29. Retrieved 2013-04-04.