Santino Verbeek (27) is a well -known name in the kickboxing world. In addition to being reigning world champion in the WFL -86 kilo class, Santino is currently fighting for the prestigious One in Asia. "The big goal is to eventually become a champion at One of Glory. I want to get everything out of my career. "
Started at the age of 6
Santino's long martial arts career starts all the way back in 2001, where his stepfather brought him to the Karate Dojo at the age of 6. Until he was 12 he has been training with great pleasure, until the moment came where Santino longed for even more action. He made the switch to kickboxing, followed by his first Kickboxing competition quickly.
A legendary trainer
Santino enters Sokudo Gym, the gym where he has been training for years. His trainer is none other than 'Mr Perfect' Ernesto Hoost, one of the greatest kickboxers of all time. He won the K-1 Title 4 times and now guides the next generation to the top. Santino gets a lot of inspiration from Ernesto Hoost, which you see in his style in the ring: calm, effective and sleek combinations. Ernesto and Santino prefer to use the pads of Twins and Venum For their hard workouts.
SETBACKS
In March 2020, Corona throws a spanner in the works for all kickboxers. Santino also does not take action for a long time and sees time passing. Where in the mid -2022 the Lockdowns appear a thing of the past and the kickboxing competitions are planned again for Santino enough fighting on the planning. A major setback follows in his preparation, he breaks his hand and an operation follows. '' That is mega frustrating, also because of the fact that we have just had Corona for 2.5 years without parties. This requires the only discipline of course, but I notice that I do it with so much passion and pleasure that I just can't live without it. "
THE FUTURE
Despite his age, Santino already has more than 50 games to his name. With a one contract in his pocket and the top 'contenders' in sight, it seems like a matter of time before he fights for this world title. In addition to One, Glory is the next goal of Santino, but at the moment the focus is on rehabilitation and its comeback. The right boxing gloves are very important after a hand injury. Santino uses the boxing gloves for this Cleto Reyes and Hayabusa. We wish Santino every success with his rehabilitation and future parties. Everything is possible with his work ethics and mindset.
