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Tyrone Spong

Nickname -- Birthdate 09/03/85
Height / Weight 6'2" - 210 lbs. Place of Birth Suriname

Tyrone Spong is a Dutch kickboxer. After making an impressive run through lighter weight classes, in 2008 Spong made the move to heavyweight and began competing in K-1. A Muay Thai style fighter, Spong is trained by Ernesto Hoost, and is the first It's Showtime 95kg champion. He is a 2010 K-1 Grand Prix Final 8 participant.

Next Fight

World Series of Fighting 3

Jun 14, 2013 10:03 PM EDT
Angel DeAnda vs Tyrone Spong

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