Nicolas Wamba


Nicolas Wamba-Barzic, is a French heavyweight kickboxer, WKN World Super Heavyweight Kickboxing Champion, managed by WKN Top Team. As of 2017, he is ranked the #17 heavyweight in the world by GLORY.

Biography and career

He became the first La Nuit des Champions Heavyweight K-1 Rules Champion at La 20ème Nuit des Champions event in Marseille, France on 23 November 2013, defeating Daniel Sam. He took unanimous decision win, Sam was docked one point in first round for grabbing Wamba's leg, and Wamba scored a knockdown in third round when landed a high kick.
He challenged Raoumaru for the vacant World Kickboxing Network Kickboxing Rules Super Heavyweight World Championship on 22 March 2014 in Agde, France at 11th Trophee de l’Ephebe event. Wamba won the title by TKO as the referee stopped the fight in round 2.
He was knocked out by Jamal Ben Saddik in round two at in Broomfield, Colorado, US on April 3, 2014.
He defeated Arnold Oborotov at Fight Night Saint-Tropez II in Saint-Tropez, France on August 4, 2014. Wamba earned a cut above right eye in first round, but defeated Oborotov via a spectacular right head-kick.
Wamba is expected to fight Jhonata Diniz of Brazil at Glory 42 Paris on June 10, 2017 in Paris, France.
Wamba defeated Jhonata Diniz of Brazil by a unanimous decision at Glory 42 Paris on June 10, 2017 in Paris, France.
He retired in February 2018 due to health issues.

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