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Tariq Osaro
Kevin Tariq Agho Osaro (born September 12, 1995) is a Nigerian-Dutch professional kickboxer, currently competing in the heavyweight division of Glory. He also competed for OSS Fighters. As of 1 November 2023, Osaro is ranked the #2 heavyweight in the world by Beyond Kickboxing.
| Tariq Osaro |
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| Kevin Tariq Agho Osaro (1995-09-12) 12 September 1995Zwolle, Netherlands |
| Cookie |
| 1.98 m (6 ft 6 in) |
| 130.7 kg (288 lb; 20 st 8 lb) |
| Heavyweight |
| Kickboxing |
| Orthodox |
| Amsterdam, Netherlands |
| Mike's Gym (2021-Present)SB Gym (former) |
| Mike Passenier |
| 2018–Present |
| 37 |
| 30 |
| 17 |
| 5 |
| 0 |
| 2 |
Kevin Tariq Agho Osaro (born September 12, 1995) is a Nigerian-Dutch professional kickboxer, currently competing in the heavyweight division of Glory. He also competed for OSS Fighters. As of 1 November 2023, Osaro is ranked the #2 heavyweight in the world by Beyond Kickboxing.
Osaro was born in Zwolle, Netherlands and grew up in Amersfoort where he was a football player until his late teens when he discovered kickboxing training during injury recovery. He first fought out of SB Gym before moving to Mike's Gym in October 2021.
At Enfusion 98 on October 3, 2020 Osaro lost to Martin Terpstra by unanimous decision. Osaro won Lazar Todev at next fight. He added significant victory to his record after defeating Cristian Ristea at OSS Fighters 07 in Constanța, Romania.
Osaro took part in Road to ONE: Utrecht, four fighter heavyweight tournament on 2022. He was scheduled to face Tarik Cherkaoui in semifinal. Cherkaoui suffered an injury during the fight, awarding Osaro a technical knockout victory. In final bout of the tournament, Osaro met Badr Ferdaous and defeated him by unanimous decision.
Osaro faced fellow Glory debutant Rhys Brudenell at Glory 80 Studio on May 14, 2022. He won the fight by a third-round technical knockout.
Osaro faced the former Enfusion Super Heavyweight champion Levi Rigters at Glory: Collision 4 on October 8, 2022. He lost the fight by unanimous decision, with all five judges scoring the bout 29–28 in favor of Rigters.
Osaro faced Abderrahman Barkouch at Glory: Collision 4 on November 5, 2022. He won the fight by a third-round knockout.
On April 29, 2023, Osaro took part in a four-man heavyweight tournament at Glory 85, held to determine the contender who would face Antonio Plazibat for the interim Glory Heavyweight Championship. In addition, the winner would be guaranteed a spot in the December Glory Heavyweight Grand Prix. Osaro overcame Jahfarr Wilnis by a second-round technical knockout, after knocking him dow four times. In the tournament final, Osaro knocked Murat Aygun out in the third round, with a combination of punches and knees.
Osaro faced Rico Verhoeven in a title unification bout at Glory: Collision 6 on November 4, 2023. He lost the fight by unanimous decision.
Osaro faced Bahram Rajabzadeh in the quarterfinals of the Glory Heavyweight Grand Prix on March 9, 2024. He lost the fight by unanimous decision.
Osaro faced Nico Pereira Horta at Glory 95 on September 21, 2024. He won the fight by unanimous decision.
Osaro took part in the Glory 99 “Heavyweight Last Man Standing Tournament” where 32 heavyweight fighters compete on April 5, 2025 in Rotterdam, Netherlands. He defeated Benjamin Adegbuyi by first round technical knockout in the event.
- Glory
- 2023 Glory Four-Man Heavyweight Tournament Winner
- 2023 interim Glory Heavyweight Champion (One time, former)
- ONE Championship
- 2022 Road to ONE Heavyweight Tournament Winner
| Column 1 | Column 2 | Column 3 | Column 4 | Column 5 | Column 6 | Column 7 | Column 8 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 30 Wins (17 (T)KO's), 5 Losses, 2 Draws | |||||||
| 2026-04-25 | Win | Nico Horta | Glory 107 | Rotterdam, Netherlands | Decision (Unanimous) | 3 | 3:00 |
| 2026-02-07 | Loss | Mory Kromah | Glory 105 - Last Heavyweight Standing Finals Tournament, Semifinals | Arnhem, Netherlands | Decision (Unanimous) | 3 | 3:00 |
| 2026-02-07 | Win | Nidal Bchiri | Glory 105 - Last Heavyweight Standing Finals Tournament, Quarterfinals | Arnhem, Netherlands | KO (Right cross) | 2 | 2:31 |
| 2025-06-14 | Win | Sofian Laidouni | Glory 100 - Last Heavyweight Standing Qualification Round, Final | Rotterdam, Netherlands | KO (Left hook) | 2 | 0:33 |
| 2025-06-14 | Win | Luigj Gashi | Glory 100 - Last Heavyweight Standing Qualification Round, Semifinals | Rotterdam, Netherlands | TKO (retirement) | 1 | 2:10 |
| 2025-04-05 | Win | Benjamin Adegbuyi | Glory 99 - Last Heavyweight Standing, Opening Round | Rotterdam, Netherlands | TKO (Punches) | 1 | 1:59 |
| 2024-09-21 | Win | Nico Horta | Glory 95 | Zagreb, Croatia | Decision (Unanimous) | 3 | 3:00 |
| 2024-03-09 | Loss | Bahram Rajabzadeh | Glory Heavyweight Grand Prix, Quarterfinals | Arnhem, Netherlands | Decision (Unanimous) | 3 | 3:00 |
| 2023-11-04 | Loss | Rico Verhoeven | Glory: Collision 6 | Arnhem, Netherlands | Decision (Unanimous) | 5 | 3:00 |
| 2023-06-17 | Win | Antonio Plazibat | Glory: Collision 5 | Rotterdam, Netherlands | KO (Punches and knee) | 5 | 2:08 |
| 2023-04-29 | Win | Murat Aygün | Glory 85, Tournament Final | Rotterdam, Netherlands | TKO (Four knockdown rule) | 3 | 2:08 |
| 2023-04-29 | Win | Jahfarr Wilnis | Glory 85, Tournament Semi Final | Rotterdam, Netherlands | TKO (Knees and punches) | 2 | 1:26 |
| 2022-11-05 | Win | Abderrahman Barkouch | Glory Rivals 3 | Amsterdam, Netherlands | KO (Right hook) | 3 | 2:08 |
| 2022-10-08 | Loss | Levi Rigters | Glory: Collision 4 | Arnhem, Netherlands | Decision (Unanimous) | 3 | 3:00 |
| 2022-05-14 | Win | Rhys Brudenell | Glory 80 Studio | Netherlands | TKO (Punches) | 3 | 0:29 |
| 2022-03-12 | Win | Badr Ferdaous | Road to ONE: Utrecht - Heavyweight Tournament, Final | Utrecht, Netherlands | Decision (Unanimous) | 3 | 3:00 |
| 2022-03-12 | Win | Tarik Cherkaoui | Road to ONE: Utrecht - Heavyweight Tournament, Semi Final | Utrecht, Netherlands | TKO (Arm injury) | 1 | 2:20 |
| 2021-11-19 | Win | Cristian Ristea | OSS Fighters 07 | Constanța, Romania | Decision (Unanimous) | 3 | 3:00 |
| 2021-10-24 | Win | Marciano Bhugwandass | Akira FC | The Hague, Netherlands | Decision (Unanimous) | 5 | 3:00 |
| 2021-09-18 | Win | Reinis Porozovs | KOK 92 | Riga, Latvia | KO (Right cross) | 1 | 1:46 |
| 2021-07-16 | Win | Lazar Todev | Enfusion Cage Events 5 | Alkmaar, Netherlands | Decision (Unanimous) | 3 | 3:00 |
| 2021-07-04 | Draw | Asdren Gashi | Fight for Honor VII | Brussels, Belgium | Decision | 3 | 3:00 |
| 2020-10-03 | Loss | Martin Terpstra | Enfusion 98 | Alkmaar, Netherlands | Decision (Unanimous) | 3 | 3:00 |
| 2019-03-03 | Draw | Elder Garcia | Next Generation Warriors 8 | The Hague, Netherlands | Decision | 3 | 3:00 |
| 2018-11-03 | Win | Shota Dolidze | Global Fights Holland II | The Hague, Netherlands | Decision | 5 | 3:00 |
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