Andy Hug
Swiss karateka and kickboxer (1964-2000)
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- Born
- 7 September 1964, Zurich
- Died
- 24 August 2000, Bunkyō-ku
- Citizenship
- Switzerland
- Sport
- kickboxing
- Occupation
- karateka, kickboxer, Thai boxer
- Height
- 180 cm (5 ft 11 in)
- Weight
- 98 kg (216 lb)
Andreas Hug (7 September 1964 – 24 August 2000) was a Swiss karateka and kickboxer who competed in the heavyweight division. Considered to be one of the greatest heavyweight kickboxers of all time, Hug was renowned for his ability to execute numerous kicking techniques rarely seen in high-level competition. Although he was usually smaller than his opponents, standing at 1.80 m (5 ft 11 in) and being barely a heavyweight, weighing around 98.0 kg (216.1 lb; 15.43 st) in his prime, he made up for his lack of size with his athleticism and speed. A southpaw, his trademark kicks included the axe kick and the "Hug Tornado", a low spinning heel kick targeting his opponents' thighs.
Competitions
| Competition | Year | Result |
|---|---|---|
| K-1 |
Students
External links
Facts from Wikidata Q123398 (CC0); quoted introduction from English Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0). Data retrieved 2026-10-22.
Data: Wikidata (CC0 1.0); Wikipedia (English) (CC BY-SA 4.0). Retrieved 2026-10-22.
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