Corentin Jallon

Corentin Jallon is an Congolais-French Kickboxer competing in the heavyweight and cruiserweight division. He is the former World Kickboxing Network (WKN) Cruiserweight World Champion as well as the Muaythai & K-1 FFSCDA France -91kg Champion, King of the Ring -91kg Champion and he has competed in Superkombat. In 2013, Jallon became the WKN World Champion after defeating Cristian Bosch in Buenos Aires, Argentina.

Early life

Jallon was born in France and was introduced to kickboxing at a later age. He started training with his coach Badri Rouabhia at AJSR in Saint Raphaël and competed in his first match at the age 26 years old.

Career

Kickboxing

On Juin 30, 2012, Jallon faced Zinedine Hameur-Lain at the Pro fightKarate 4 in the heavyweight category and lost on points.

On May 24, 2014, Jallon fought Sebastian Ciobanu -95 kg to a draw with at SUPERKOMBAT World Grand Prix II 2014 in Constanta, Romania.

On May 10, 2014, Jallon avenged his previous 2012 loss and rematched Zinedine Hameur-Lain at King of the Ring 3 in Longeville-lès-Metz, Metz, France, winning by TKO in the first round.

On September 23, 2017, Jallon faced Romain Falendry and lost by decision.

On December 2, 2017, Jallon faced the Spanish Ivan Valenzuela at La 13ème Nuit Du Muay Thai in France and won by decision.

On April 27, 2019, Jallon faced Gabriele Casella at Fighting Spirit 7 in Rome, Italy and lost by decision.

On December 14, 2019, Jallon faced Anthony Valerde under K-1 rules in L'Isle-sur-la-Sorgue, France and lost by decision.

WKN

On October 13, 2012, Jallon had his first shot at a World Kickboxing Network title, when he faced 2007 WAKO World Championship finalist and PFL fighter Sadibou Sy. The match was for the WKN European Cruiserweight title in Berns, Stockholm. Both athletes threw some hard strikes, but ultimately the fight went to the judges, declaring Sadibou Sy victorious by decision.

In 2013, during a winning streak, Jallon was offered to fight against the current WKN Cruiserweight Champion (-195 lbs/-88.5 kg), Argentinian Cristian Bosch. On August 4, 2013, Jallon faced Bosch in Buenos Aires, Argentina. The first round started wrong for Jallon received some heavy damage from the champion, resulting in two standing 8 counts. In the third round, Jallon landed an elbow on Bosch's face, securing the knockout win and become the new WKN Cruiserweight Champion.

On May 15, 2015, Jallon defended his WKN cruiserweight title against the Czech Ondrej Srubek in Prague, winning on points.

On September 12, 2015, Jallon put his WKN title on the line when he faced the Slovak Adrian Valentin in Saint-Raphaël, France. Jallon shook Valentin early with some punches, but the Slovak recovered well and was able to land many shots from the outside in the following rounds. Adrian Valentin was declared winner by decision, capturing the WKN Cruiserweight title.

Lethwei

In 2017, Jallon challenged Dave Leduc, Openweight Lethwei World Champion under traditional Lethwei rules. The traditional challenge was accepted and on December 10, 2017, Jallon faced Leduc inside the Thein Pyu Stadium in Yangon, Myanmar. Just before their first exchange, Leduc performed the Lekkha moun and Jallon automatically replied with a flurry of punches, which Leduc countered with an elbow counterattack. Jallon was floored several times during the fight and used his two minute injury time-out, but finished the bout on his feet, making it a draw according to Lethwei rules. Leduc retained the openweight Lethwei World championship title.

Championships and accomplishments

Championships

• World Kickboxing Network WKN Cruiserweight World Championship (one time)
• Other championships King of the Ring 3 Champion 91 kg FFSCDA National Muaythai Champion 91 kg FFSCDA National K-1 Champion 91 kg

Lethwei record

Kickboxing record

See also

• List of male kickboxers