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My Take
Tyrone Spong is the sort of fighter who electrifies me. Born in Paramaribo, Suriname, and later representing the Netherlands, he reached the summit of kickboxing with Glory and It's Showtime titles, then crossed over to win WBC and WBO Latino heavyweight belts in boxing. That dual mastery of stand-up and the sweet science is rare and seriously hard-won. At 188 cm his power must have been frightening up close. What I love most is his resilience, the way he kept returning to the ring through setbacks. Surinam's ferocious export is exactly the kind of gritty competitor I cheer for.
1. Profile
- Name (English)
- Tyrone Spong
- Name (Japanese)
- タイロン・スポーン
- Reading
- たいろん・すぽーん
- Born
- September 3, 1985 (age 40)
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Virgo / Ox
- Origin
- Paramaribo, Suriname
- Blood type
- Private
- Height
- 188 cm
- Agency
- Private
- Occupation
- kickboxer / boxer / Thai boxer
2. Background
- Elementary school
- Private
- Junior high
- Private
- High school
- Private
- University
- Private
3. Relationships
- Spouse
- Private
- Children
- Private
- Parents
- Private
- Siblings
- Private
4. Personality
Motto
Private
6. Links
Frequently asked questions
When was Tyrone Spong born?
Born September 3, 1985 (age 40).
Where is Tyrone Spong from?
Tyrone Spong is from Paramaribo, Suriname.
What does Tyrone Spong do?
Tyrone Spong works as kickboxer, boxer, Thai boxer.
How tall is Tyrone Spong?
Tyrone Spong is 188 cm.
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7. About this entry
Tags
- Last updated
- 2026-06-21
Facts are limited to publicly available information up to 2024; non-public items are marked "Private / Unknown". English text is machine-assisted (facts translated by Sonnet, "My Take" written by Opus 4.8). The Japanese page is the source of record.