Neilson Taione

Neilson "Tornado" Taione is an Australian champion kickboxer and boxer. The world of kickboxing knew it has witnessed something special when Neilson Taione made his debut against John Rahme. It took only 30 seconds for 6'5 tall, 102 kg heavyweight to knockout Rahme with a stunning left turning kick that later became his trademark move. As a member of Australian Taekwondo team he boasted a stunning array of high kicks with a set of hands to match. In 1998 he started professional boxing career in New York. Tall, ripped and good looking, when he was not fighting, Neilson was modeling. In recent years, Taione retired from boxing and he is successful entrepreneur.

Career

Tae-Kwon-Do
- 2nd Degree Black belt
- Champion (15 years)
- Gold Medal in World Tae-Kwon-Do Championship in Japan (1998)
- Australian Open Kung Fu Champion

Kick Boxing
- ISKA Undefeated World Super Heavyweight Champion
- Australasian Heavyweight Champion
- Commonwealth Heavyweight Champion
- Southpacific Heavyweight Champion
- Undefeated Australian Champion - Undefeated South Pacifc Champion

Boxing
References
www.boxrec.com/list_bouts.php?human_id=19857&cat=boxer
www.boxing-records.com/palm/voirlist.php?Ind=T&Lg=us