KICKBOXING bout – Tony Saavedra vs Sean Grant at XFN 49 at Coral Springs Center For The Arts Tony Saavedra 22 years old 144.6 lbs 5’10” tall Record 1 - 1 Fighting out of Hard Knocks 365 versus Sean Grant 25 years old 144.8 lbs 5’10” tall Debut Fighting out of MMA Science Academy #kickoxing Kickboxing is a group of stand-up combat sports based on kicking and punching, historically developed from karate mixed with boxing, with Taekwondo, Muay Thai, and Savate also having some influence. Kickboxing is practiced for self-defence, general fitness, or as a contact sport Japanese kickboxing originated in the late 1950s, with competitions held since then. American kickboxing originated in the 1970s and was brought to prominence in September 1974, when the Professional Karate Association (PKA) held the first World Championships. Historically, kickboxing can be considered a hybrid martial art formed from the combination of elements of various traditional styles. This approach becam