David Archuleta (kickboxer)
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| David Archuleta | |
| Statistics | |
|---|---|
| Real name | David Archuleta |
| Nickname(s) | DAVID |
| Rated at | Junior middleweight |
| Nationality | American |
| Birth date | May 5, 1982 |
| Birth place | Albuquerque, New Mexico |
| Stance | Muay Thai |
| Boxing record | |
| Total fights | 20 |
| Wins | 17 |
| Wins by KO | 11 |
| Losses | 2 |
| Draws | 1 |
| No contests | 0 |
David Archuleta, (born on May 5, 1982) is a former United States Air Force Airman of Okinawan stationary troops and is currently an American kickboxer.
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[edit] Biography
David Archuleta was born in Albuquerque, in the American state of New Mexico. He came to Japan as a US Airman for stationary troops of Kadena AB in 2001. He decided to try Taebo when he watched kickboxing and Andy Hug's fight on TV in Japan.
[edit] As a professional kickboxer
He became a pupil of "Maki Gym Okinawa " to learn Taebo. Then, he lost the title of ISKA Okinawan regional flyweight champion when he knocked out himself in the 3rd round in June of 2002.
[edit] Challenge to the stars
Archuleta fought against Hitoshi Ogasawara who had won the national title of Thailand although he was Japanese, and finished as draw. In addition, he also went to draw against HAYATO who is a star of the Japanese kickboxing world.
In 2004, he beat Takehiro Murahama, the winner of K-1 JAPAN'97 Featherweight tournament by decision with perfect Muay Thai skills.
[edit] As a musician
Under the name "DAVID," Archuleta was a member of the Okinawan hip-hop group TRIPLE-P until February 2007, when he left the group due to "personal circumstances." He was the group's lyricist (along with fellow bandmate SHUN) and MC.
[edit] Career record
- Professional kickboxing:20 fights 17 wins 11 KO(s) 2 losses 1 draw
