Johann Fauveau
Johann Fauveau (born March 15, 1982) is a French Muay Thai kickboxer. He is three times French Muaythai Champion. In May 2012, he becomes world champion ISKA of Kickboxing K1.

Early life
Johann Fauveau is Jewish. His nickname "Young Perez" is reference to Victor Perez, a Jewish Tunisian boxer killed in the Holocaust. Fauveau's grandfather, who was friends with Perez and a boxing fan, got him into martial arts at an early age and he began training in karate initially before switching to boxing and Muay Thai.

Biography and career

Biography 
Johann was born in 1982 in Asnières.

Early career 

He is three times French Muaythai Champion. It counts 25 fights for 22 wins (including 15 by knockout), 2 defeats and 1 draw in Muaythai. He fought also in boxing, 4 fights for 3 wins (including 2 by knockout) and 1 draw.

In May 2012, he faced the english kickboxer Jordan Watson for the world title ISKA Kickboxing K1, he won and became world champion of kickboxing K1 ISKA (- 70 kg).

He faced Ludovic Millet for the ISKA World Super Welterweight (-72.3 kg/159.4 lb) Oriental Championship in Meaux, France on January 19, 2013, losing on points.

Fauveau was set to fight Abdallah Mabel at Warriors Night in Levallois, France on March 2, 2013 but later withdrew.

He was set to go up against Warren Stevelmans at Glory 5: London on March 23, 2013 in London, England. However, when Andy Ristie was unable to fight in the event's co-main event against Albert Kraus, Stevelmans took his place and Costel Pașniciuc was drafted in as Fauveau's new opponent on one day's notice. Fauveau won by unanimous decision.

He was stopped with low kicks in round three by Hinata at Glory 10: Los Angeles - Middleweight World Championship Tournament in Ontario, California, United States on September 28, 2013.

His release from Glory was reported in February 2014, having gone 1-1 in the promotion.

He was knocked out by Sitthichai Sitsongpeenong in round two at Best of Siam 5 in Paris, France on June 14, 2014.

Titles and achievements

 2012 ISKA World K-1 Rules Super Welterweight Champion (70 kg)
 2006 French Muaythai Class A Champion (69.800 kg)
 2005 French Muaythai Class A Champion 
 2004 French Muaythai Class A Champion

Kickboxing record