Johann Fauveau (born March 15, 1982) is a French Muay Thaikickboxer. He is a three time French Muaythai Champion. In May 2012, he became World Champion ISKA of Kickboxing K1.[1]
Early life
Johann Fauveau is Jewish. His nickname "Young Perez" is reference to Victor Perez, a Jewish French Tunisian World Champion boxer, killed in the Holocaust. Fauveau's grandfather, who was friend with Perez and a boxing fan, got him into martial arts at an early age and he began training in karate initially before switching to boxing and Muay Thai.[2]
He is three times French Muaythai Champion. It counts 25 fights for 22 wins (including 15 by knockout), 2 defeats and 1 draw in Muaythai. He fought also in boxing, 4 fights for 3 wins (including 2 by knockout) and 1 draw.
In May 2012, he faced the English kickboxer Jordan Watson for the World title ISKA Kickboxing K1 Welterweight (- 70 kg), he won and became World Champion of Kickboxing K1 ISKA.[3]
In January 2013, he faced the French kickboxer Ludovic Millet for the ISKA World Super Welterweight (-72.3 kg/159.4 lb) Oriental Championship in Meaux, France, losing on points.[4][5]
He was set to go up against Warren Stevelmans at Glory 5: London on March 23, 2013, in London, England.[6] However, when Andy Ristie was unable to fight in the event's co-main event against Albert Kraus, Stevelmans took his place and Costel Pașniciuc was drafted in as Fauveau's new opponent on one day's notice.[7] Fauveau won by unanimous decision.[8][9]
He was knocked out by Sitthichai Sitsongpeenong in round two at Best of Siam 5 in Paris, France, on June 14, 2014.[13]
He came back after two years of break, with a new style of boxing with more footwork, much more dynamic, unpredictable and fluid.
He won against Michael Françoise for the Triumph Fighting Tour.
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