LESSEI, Luke

LESSEI, Luke. (Dubuque, IA-- ). A graduate of STEPHEN HEMPSTEAD HIGH SCHOOL, Lessei in August, 2017 held the Professional Kickboxing Federation 155-pound championship while also being the title holder at the Mauy Thai Boxing Association Tournament of Champions. Throughout his career at that time, he held eleven titles. (1)

In addition to his own competitions, Lessei taught classes at Dubuque Martial Arts Group operated by his father and mentored Muhamed DOGIC. (2)

In the 2005 IKF USA National Amateur Kickboxing Championship, Lessei won in the championship bout of the International Rules in the Featherweight division.

In 2018 Lessei claimed Pinnacle Combat's first amateur muay thai lightweight championship. (3)

After taking most of 2020 off because of the PANDEMIC, Lessei returned in 2021 to announce his professional muay thai debut on June 12 in Miami, Florida. He will be paid for his fight, flight and lodging, a major improvement over amateur status in which participants essentially paid for the opportunity to fight. (4)

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Source:

1. Steffens, Mike. "Lessei Eager to Defend Title Belt on Home Turf," Telegraph Herald, August 10, 2017, p. 1B

2. Online: http://www.ikfkickboxing.com/NAC05Results.htm

3. O'Neill, Tim. "Muay Thai Brings Heat to Pinnacle," Telegraph Herald, April 23, 2018, p. 1B

4. O'Neill, Tim, "Dubuque's Lessei Preps for Pro Debut," Telegraph Herald, May 30, 2021, p. 1B