Anthony Elmore
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| Anthony Elmore | |
|---|---|
| Born | Memphis, Tennessee, U.S. |
| Nationality | American |
| Height | 6 ft 3 in (191 cm) |
| Weight | |
| Professional boxing record | |
| Total | 2 |
| Wins | 1 |
| Losses | 1 |
| Kickboxing record | |
| Total | 36 |
| Wins | 31 |
| Losses | 5 |
Anthony Elmore born in 1953 is a retired American kickboxing champion and professional boxer from Memphis, Tennessee.[1][2] He was a PKA World Super Heavyweight Champion,[3] PKA World Heavyweight champion,[4] Professional Karate Commission World Super Heavyweight champion,[5] KICK World Heavyweight champion and KICK World Super Heavyweight champion.[6] He was also the STAR undisputed Heavyweight champion in 1982.[7][8] His record is listed as 31 wins, against only 5 losses.
Elmore was born and raised in Memphis, Tennessee.[2] At the age of 15, he began studying Japanese Shotokan Karate under his Memphis teacher, Julius L. Dorsey.[2] In 1982, he became the first kickboxer to gain a sponsorship from a major corporation, landing a personal service contract with Coors Beer.[2] He had many of his fights broadcast on ESPN.[2] He wrote, produced, directed, and starred in the 1988 semi-autobiographical film, The Contemporary Gladiator (also released as Iron Thunder).[9]
He founded the Safari Initiative aimed at bringing African-style furnishings and products to a global market.[10] He has advocated for U.S. government support for this initiative to help modernize African trade.[10] He also created an all African home in Memphis as a showcase and cultural bridge.[10] In 2009, Congressman Steve Cohen commended Elmore on the House floor for his work in advancing U.S.-Africa cultural understanding.[10]