Ilya Grad
Born (1987-06-22) June 22, 1987 (age 25)
Russia
Other names Achilles
Nationality Israel Israeli
Height 192 cm (76 in)
Weight 75 kg (170 lb)
Division Lightweight
Style Muay Thai
Fighting out of Thailand
Kickboxing record
Total 38
Wins 29
By knockout 14
Losses 9
Draws 0

Ilya Grad is an Israeli Muay Thai boxing champion. His current record stands at 32 wins with 14 knockouts, 13 losses and no draws.[1] He is considered one of the eight best amateur Muai Thai boxers in the world.[2] In February 2012, Grad won the WCK international title in China and made history by being the first known Israeli boxer to enter Malaysia under his Israeli passport.[1]

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Early life [link]

Grad attributes much of his success to martial arts claiming that it led him away from the self destructive path of bar fights in Jerusalem. He goes by the fight name “Achilles” in part, because of his fondness for Greek mythology.[3]

Controversies [link]

During the 2009 kick boxing championships in Bangkok, Grad met fellow kick boxer and Iranian kick boxing team captain Mostafa Abdollahi. Despite the political discourse between the respective countries, the two quickly became friends, began training together and acted as corner-men for each other. A Muay Thai Federation website published the story but removed it after Iranian protests.[2]

In 2011, Grad became the first Israeli boxer to legally enter Malaysia after being invited to participate in the AXN Asia reality show, "The Challenger Muaythai" featuring various Muay Thai fighters from different countries. Malaysia, a predominantly Muslim nation, officially bans Israelis from entering the country. When he arrived at Kuala Lumpur airport, Grad was detained for 25 hours, but was finally allowed to enter the country following the intervention of the Malaysian Minister of Sports.[1] During his first bout, the show’s producers asked his him to carry the Russian flag after his place of birth. He refused and stated that he would rather return home after which, the producers allowed him to proceed with the Israeli flag. When he entered the ring, the local audience booed him. He was matched against French fighter, Antoine Pinto but lost in a split decision. The two Malaysian judges voted against Grad while the Thai judge voted in his favor. Grad believed he had won the fight as did his corner-men and believed that politics played a role in the decision making process.[1]

I threw an upper elbow to meet his movement and cut him over the eyebrow. As I saw the blood pouring down his face I rushed forward and in the clinch I used big elbows and saw a big lump growing slowly over his forehead. The round was totally mine and my strategy proved to be effective. For the rest of the fight I claimed the center of the ring and Antoine was mostly on the ropes, working the middle kicks. The fight was close, but not hard. I was never physically hurt, I never lost my power and I was never on the ropes on the defensive side. I felt in control throughout the entire match.[4]

After the fight, Grad was approached by audience members who apologized for jeering him and informed him that they thought he had won the fight.[1]

Awards [link]

  • Israeli champion 2006/2007/2008/2009[5]
  • Baltic champion 2007[5]
  • IFMA world championships 3rd place winner 2009[5]
  • IFMA Asia champion 2010[5]
  • I-1 Grand Slam 2011 runner up
  • WCK International Champion 2012
  • Kings Trophy 2012 semi finalist
  • Toyota Cup 2012 semi finalist

References [link]

  1. ^ a b c d e Itamar Eichner (October 26, 2011). "Israeli boxer a reality star in Malaysia". Ynet News. https://www.ynetnews.com/articles/0,7340,L-4135928,00.html. 
  2. ^ a b Itamar Eichner (October 12, 2010). "Thai Boxing fosters Iran-Israel Friendship". Ynet News. https://www.ynetnews.com/articles/0,7340,L-3968205,00.html. 
  3. ^ The Challenger Muay Thai
  4. ^ Muay Thai Authority
  5. ^ a b c d "Muay Thai Challenge Fighters, Ilya Grad". FBT Sports Online. https://fbtsportsonline.com/pages/the-muaythai-challenge-fighters/ilya-grad.html. 

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