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Kickboxer beats sumo wrestler
ananova ^ | 8-10-04

Posted on 08/10/2004 7:37:44 PM PDT by Dan from Michigan

Kickboxer beats sumo wrestler

A former world kick-boxing champion managed to win his latest fight - against an opponent more than 18 stones heavier than him.

Rick Roufus was up against Hawaiian sumo wrestler Akebono who, apart from the massive weight advantage, was also nine inches taller.

But, partly due to his tactic of peppering Akebono's legs with kicks, Roufus managed to come out on top, reports Sherdog News.

Akebono couldn't pin the smaller man down and Roufus, one of the United States greatest kickboxers, enjoyed a unanimous win on points.

"I feel like a kid again in the sandbox," he declared. "It feels great to be back."



TOPICS: Sports
KEYWORDS: kickboxer; sumo

1 posted on 08/10/2004 7:37:46 PM PDT by Dan from Michigan
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To: Dan from Michigan

Where was Side Show Bob?


2 posted on 08/10/2004 7:39:17 PM PDT by Happygal ('No one works harder for his money than the man who marries it.')
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To: Dan from Michigan

Krugman v O'Reilly?


3 posted on 08/10/2004 7:41:27 PM PDT by Roscoe Karns
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To: Dan from Michigan

The bigger they are the harder they fall.


4 posted on 08/10/2004 7:42:29 PM PDT by NeoCaveman (John Kerry did not spend Christmas in Cambodia, it was another lie from the faux Irishman)
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To: Happygal

the side show bob you refer to in your response last name begin with the letter (R) please respond if yes. thank you


5 posted on 08/10/2004 7:44:11 PM PDT by ironhorserider
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To: ironhorserider

Me no speaky the cryptic.


6 posted on 08/10/2004 7:48:55 PM PDT by Happygal ('No one works harder for his money than the man who marries it.')
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To: Dan from Michigan

Speed and fluidness beats brute strength.


7 posted on 08/10/2004 7:55:18 PM PDT by Kuksool (Get Your Souls To The Polls In November)
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To: Kuksool

"Speed and Power vs. Just Plain Meanness".

That's how they hyped Victor Rivera vs. Crusher Verdue back in the early '70's.

OK, back now to our regularly scheduled programming...

CA....


8 posted on 08/10/2004 8:41:44 PM PDT by Chances Are (Whew! It seems I've once again found that silly grin!)
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