Ernesto Hoost: Biography, Facts and Career
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Ernesto Frits Hoost (born 11 July 1965) is a Dutch retired professional kickboxer. A four-time K-1 World Champion, Hoost is considered to be one of the greatest kickboxers of all time. Debuting in 1993 at the K-1 World Grand Prix 1993, where he came just one win short of the world title, Hoost announced his retirement thirteen years later on 2 December 2006 after the K-1 World GP Final tournament in Tokyo Dome, Japan. Hoost holds notable victories over Peter Aerts (4x), Branko Cikatić, Mirko Cro Cop (3x), Jérôme Le Banner (3x), Andy Hug (3x), Ray Sefo (3x), Musashi (2x), Mike Bernardo, Francisco Filho (2x), Sam Greco, Stefan Leko (3x), Mark Hunt, Cyril Abidi, and Glaube Feitosa.
Quick facts about Ernesto Hoost
- Full name: Ernesto Hoost
- Born: 1965-07-11
- Nationality: Kingdom of the Netherlands
- Known as: Athlete
- Wikidata ID: Q185180
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Who is Ernesto Hoost?
Ernesto Frits Hoost (born 11 July 1965) is a Dutch retired professional kickboxer.
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Ernesto Hoost is Kingdom of the Netherlands.
When was Ernesto Hoost born?
Ernesto Hoost was born on 1965-07-11.



