Jean-Charles Skarbowsky (born March 10, 1975) is a

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former kickboxer and 3-time European

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champion. Skarbowsky has been called one of the best '' farangs'' who have fought in

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Biography and career

His mother emigrated at age 25 from

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to France. After a flying start to his career, both in France and Thailand, where he accumulated a number of quick victories, he broke his right hand in 1997 while defending his title again in Europe. After two years of forced shutdown, he resumed his career in 1999 and made a stunning return to the highest level, overcoming the pessimistic prognosis of the doctors. In 2010, Skarbowsky appeared on the twelfth season of the American

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show '' The Ultimate Fighter'', where he was the Muay Thai coach on Georges St-Pierre's team. He was shown to have clashed with opposition coach Josh Koscheck, and his students often were amazed by his skill while learning the superior techniques he would apply during sparring.

Titles and achievements

Titles

* 2002 Winner Superbout Kings Cup * 2000 I.S.K.A. Muaythai World champion (65 kg) * 1999 Winner Kings Cup * 1995-1996 3-times European Muaythai champion * 1995 French Muaythai champion * 2000 Sports Writers Association of Thailand Fight of the Year (vs

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Ranking

* 2006 N°1 Rajadamnern Stadium * 2005 N°4 Rajadamnern Stadium * 2003 N°1 Rajadamnern Stadium

Kickboxing record

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References

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Biography and career

Titles and achievements

Titles

Ranking

Kickboxing record

See also

References

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