Don "The Dragon" Wilson • Highlight

The greatest kickboxing champion of all time, Don “The Dragon” Wilson is the only kick-boxer to win 11 world titles in 3 weight divisions (light-heavyweight, super-light-heavyweight, and cruiserweight) and for 6 sanctioning organizations (WKA, STAR, KICK, ISKA, PKO and IKF). Along the way, he defeated 11 other world champions, 12 number-one contenders and 15 champions on 4 continents.
He thoroughly dominated kickboxing as the undisputed world champion, fighting anyone, under any rules, and he defeated the best champions in their own hometowns, while they were in their prime.
Wilson fight career started in 1974 in Orlando, FL, USA, he has defeated in his career some of the Great fighters, include James Warring, Demetrius Edwards, Maurice Smith, Dennis Downey, Dennis Alexio, Branko Cikatić, Mike Winkeljohn, Herb Thompson, Greg Smith, Muhammed Ashraf Tai, Panya Sornnoi, Pongdienoi Prasobchai, Rob Salazar, and a Draw against Jean-Yves Theriault.
His fight record stands at an impressive 72 Wins, 5 Losses, 2 Draws, 48 Knockouts, and 6 Kick-Knockouts.

[@gitarmats]

What a lot of people don't know is that he is also the owner of Iowa's largest wildlife preserve.

[@LIONTAMER3D]

He's also the most intelligent mma commentator & analyst, every observation poignant

[@Calumba1904]

I was looking for this comment as soon as this video got recommended

[@randysmith2866]

I’d forgotten how good this guy was. Wilson, along with Benny the Jet, really brought full contact fighting into the mainstream!

[@MistaKnifeguy]

I just saw an interview with Urquidez, did you know he was training John Cusack for 30 + years???

[@ΓεώργιοςΜπάλικος]

Με τα σημερινά δεδομένα αστείος

[@veechaeuphrates8512]

@@MistaKnifeguy I was watching Say Anything and John Cusack's character mentions Benny Urquidez, Maurice Smith and Don Wilson when talking about how kick boxing is the sport of the future.

[@streetsmarttaekwondo]

One of the most underrated martial artist ever. At least in the eye of the general public. But a great martial artist yes he was, and is still. Have always like him.

[@eliqk3qt2rg5v]

Watching guys like this not only amazes me but also has me not understand how Kickboxing never got big and became popular. I feel it could've and should've been as popular as boxing or even surpassed it in popularity.

[@sorenpx]

It was big for a time. Its heyday you'd probably say was early 80s to early 90s. In some of these old highlights you can see huge crowds and matches also aired on ESPN. Unfortunately it seems that MMA came along and largely stole whatever interest there was in kickboxing because right as the UFC was getting going, the sport started to die out, at least in the US. The kickboxing era was a great time for American martial arts. I wish I could go back to those days.

[@alonreid]

I remember Don "The Dragon" from the movies as a kid. I never knew he had that much history in kickboxing. You can find anything on the internet

[@kevinchristie4847]

Don is one of the most complete fighters to ever compete in combat sports history.

[@ZENIGMATV]

I’ve met him a few times over the last twenty years and attended charity exhibition bout he had. Nice guy without a huge ego.

[@sevenman9672]

Wilson's mastery of the mental side of the sport is unsurpassed. Superb timing and positioning.

[@LIONTAMER3D]

He's a great mma analyst, when he's on the mic, the technical aspect of the fight becomes clear as he points it out

[@saberserpent1134]

Damn, that side-kick at 0:50 was brutal. The sliding/stepping side-kick is a personal favorite.

[@LIONTAMER3D]

A little lower, between the pecs, and that guy is clearing the top rope in a fkn hurry

[@elmagnifico5248]

Northern shaolin side kick. and it is very suitable for use by Don Wilson because his legs are long so his attack range is further

[@syafiqrahim8219]

One of my idol in martial arts & kickboxing...Kung Fu practitioner & 11 times World Kickboxing Champion....Don 'The Dragon' Wilson...

[@scarred10]

Kung fu or whatever nonsense he practised never featuted in anything in did in the ring,he was a fighter to the core.

[@billybarr7443]

No he wasn't Bruce Lee beat his ass

[@alemmesmashbird7364]

@@scarred10 if you research white dragon Kung Fu it's considered as Shaolin boxing 1:56 that hook kick is part of technique of white dragon Kung Fu. I met him at the gym in California he was special guest there we have opportunity to ask him that his style of fighting is really Kung Fu then don Wilson said yes most of it the spinning back kick, hook kick,side kick ,spinning back fist he added that his style gonna look like kickboxing because of the rules. When he fought Muay Thai fighter in Hong Kong don Wilson glad that he can use his elbow and knee technique as part of white dragon Kung Fu arsenal.

[@scarred10]

@@alemmesmashbird7364 all those kicks are part of lots of styles,nothing exclusive to kung fu.He used no fundamental kung fu techs and shaolin boxing is extremely stylised and not at all like don did in any ring.The elbows of kung fu ate never sparred with so may as well not exist.He basically fought like he never trained any traditional style.

[@alemmesmashbird7364]

@@scarred10 how about you ask don Wilson. I think you misunderstand the word kung Fu there's a lot styles of Kung Fu like choy lee fut, jei chia, and of course sanda wushu is part of Kung fu if you ask the sifu of those martial arts they tell you is part of Kung Fu because those martial art I mention roots from practical techniques of Kung fu. I think you mean like Kung Fu movies move you referring to I guess too bad you live in reality those are just cheography for entertainment pls try to understand between cheography and practicality. I am able to visit white dragon Kung Fu gym here in california I'm gonna tell you it was fun there is a punching bag like boxing also matt for a match they also have sparring and meditation.

[@ArcadeMusicTribute]

When you're so tough even Chuck Norris comes out and congratulates you.

[@Yurideoliveira602]

The true Dragon of Kickboxing. 🥊

[@jamesvaughn1090]

same here

[@xicodasilva9723]

Yesssss, Forever

[@jimjam9222]

James Vaughn mz Ok

[@icanaja8192]

Vs bruce lee?

[@omp3842]

@@jimjam9222 VS tu vieja en pompa.

[@NYMartialArtsAcademy]

Such a great fighter. Not as well known in the states.

[@Dom_C7591]

I’m a bit late, but it’s awesome to see y’all here!

[@HomelessNinjaKennedy]

Old school American Kickboxing is possibly, in my opinion, the most entertaining form of combat sport to have ever existed.

[@nazgulbarakas5767]

ashamed it never got big

[@РоманЛюбивый-е9е]

Also as K-1!

[@nazgulbarakas5767]

@@РоманЛюбивый-е9е K1 fell off though!

[@boutdatstrenuouslife9747]

It was solid but nah... K1 kickboxing, Pride MMA, golden age of heavyweight boxing and 90s boxing>>>>>>

[@joshuabrant3487]

It is funny cuz some people say you cannot use the sidekicks and boxing movement so much on the muay thai rules, but one of the best thai boxers (Samart) used both of those things

[@alexmccrorie4195]

He had an amazing front leg hook kick plus he was a brilliant kickboxer

[@jameslough6329]

He also had one of the best lead leg side kicks I’ve ever seen

[@barryharrell3355]

I have been close friends with Don for close to 40 years. He is much stronger and faster than people think he is. The guy is a workout machine - he runs ten miles a day even when he is making movies. The funny thing about him is that he never gets upset or nervous. He just fights. His trainer locks him in his hotel room before the fight because if he doesn't, then Don will be running around talking and joking. I have been with him at many big fights and he acts like he is there to watch... Here is a secret for you - when he fought Dennis Alexio he was sick as a dog, but did not what to pass up a nationally televised fight. I covered the fight for Official Karate Magazine and followed Dennis up to his room after the fight and asked why he didn't take the leg kick training that was offered to him before the fight. He responded "Because I didn't know any could hit that hard!" Even sick, Don could beat down a younger, strong opponent who was after a title. Never under estimate Don and I say that not just as his friend and fellow black belt, but because I have been in the ring with him... You don't know until he has been in front of you. Trust me on this one.

[@thebeasts7260]

Wow that’s amazing 🐐 do you recommend any trainers because I’ll go anywhere to find the right one and put hard work

[@bigboi2724]

@@thebeasts7260 Look for k1 kickboxing clubs in your area. You can easily go into interclub and amateur matches after some training.

[@marvinjordan9987]

Looks like JCVD made a Smart move not to fight The Don. He had no chance. It was meant for charity, although JCVD would get hurt.

[@ninoslavzivojinovic5861]

Amazing comment thank you for sharing

[@icanaja8192]

Vs bruce lee, who would win?

[@dianecenteno5275]

Fortunate to have met him a few times. A class act! 😎💮

[@fourhorsemenmechanix757]

What a talented fighter... And what a great quality highlight video. Best highlights on KZbin in my opinion

[@Song476]

The movies Don "The Dragon" Wilson were in may not have been the greatest films of all time, but he still managed to be my inspiration to take up the martial arts.

[@generatorx]

Wilson actually looked better in the ring than on film. Ring fights are based on skill, baiting, gauging and instinct rather than choreography. I think that part of film fights makes Don appear more mechanical.

[@kungfuman82]

@@generatorx for sure. Big difference between movie fighting and real fighting.

[@watson2991]

333-333-333

[@icanaja8192]

Vs bruce lee, who's the winner?

[@sagatisbeast]

Yeah, his movies weren't that good but in the ring, he was amazing.

[@skidspodcast1.0]

One of the greatest bad asses of the modern era. While he was in a lot of movies, he should have been a HUGE Hollywood star. Also, he is one of the nicest guys you will ever meet.

[@62202ify]

The power he has in those hooks is phenomenal. BAM, like a sledgehammer.

[@thaistomp]

hell yeah

[@MistaKnifeguy]

Great era for amazing fighters like Don the Dragon... Did I see Gary Daniels in there at the end???

[@arindambanerjee3326]

Yes

[@НиколайКазаченко-к7о]

Классный парень Дракон, БОЛЬШОЕ СПАСИБО за видео

[@polarvortex3294]

So many legends from those days!

[@vladimirrivera44]

Im honored to be training with him. Great personality, likes to share his experiences and thoughts.

[@jcreed09]

Imagine the Legend Don "The Dragon" in his prime in 2021- he would do MMA and Karate Combat, man had no fear!

[@johnkrummel2956]

and K1

[@scarred10]

He could have dine MMA in the mid 90s but had no grappling background

[@lunaticronin3109]

@@scarred10 in an interview, he said he did wrestling in high school and collage. He at least had some foundation. I think he could dominate the sport when it was in early stages (while bjj wasn't that mainstream)

[@scarred10]

@@lunaticronin3109 he never college wrestled,high school maybe,very different standard.In the early days,he would have been too small due to the lack of weight classes.

[@dragondon]

@@scarred10 2 years of collegiate wrestling in Florida and won 4th place at 177lbs my second year.

[@CraigTodd-x9d]

One of the heaviest handed pound for pound kickboxers of all time. Dude had thunder in those gloves.

[@tanten191]

Benny 'The Jet' Looking like a human doll as per usual

[@ansarchechen2421]

Benny Top

[@williamcooper3975]

So true man I swear

[@davidbritton5627]

What a badass video!!! Love the music

[@p4radigm989]

aweseome fighter. great character too. love the man

[@Dylaneilton62]

Amazing, and great music. Good job

[@julianoleite3560]

Name????

[@Dylaneilton62]

Please* Magic sword - in the face of evil

[@Diggy22]

2:06 I remember reading about that fight with Dewey Cooper. 47 years old with a broken rib, and still managed to get the decision. I can see why 💪🏽

[@flowrepins6663]

wtf he was 47 in the fight?

[@OldSchoolCombat]

Пушка.

[@Mr-Keyes]

The Don is a badass. He's not mentioned enough.

[@danielpotyok7446]

He was in quite a few films, but he was never a movie star- always a fighter. Don was so different and very real, even in his on screen style. Not flashy but super solid and when you see his fists on screen you can see the knuckle conditioning. No bs, great martial artist.

[@ulfhednar6439]

I have the strong impression that only few modern fighters have learnt to be martial artists and not only people who fight. But in that time almost all were great martial artists that shown respect to their rival. It seems that nowadays that honor and humility has been lost and people only wants to hit something or someone. I understand they want to learn how to defend themselves ASAP, but that has meant sometimes loosing that honor code.

[@theredninja2817]

I wish everyone could read what you just now said that was interested Martial arts especially today

[@abeljuniorjunior]

Vs Denis Alexo "Terminator"... 2 legends. Great combat & great fighters👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏

[@TheCanisLatrans]

I train at the same boxing gym he workouts at hes coached me in sparring a few times and always taught me how to throw the same punch multiple times after I hurt someone absolute great fighter and person very nice humble dude I reccomend everyone watch his podcast with van lathan on the paolina encounter he tells dozens of stories about fights and sparring sessions with boxing greats like James toney Mugabi (who he knocked down in sparring!) And Henry tilman dude even at 60 kicks people's asses in the ring!

[@jefferysteen1041]

All time Legend!

[@MMAdekimono]

Wow! Great! Waiting for Andy Hugi video from Bam Tv ...

[@horrorfan24]

Shows how amazing he was that he is the only fighter to beat Dennis Alessio in his prime. Alessio has some of the best records in kickboxing and is an all time great. The only loss he had was to Don Wilson.

[@whyfor]

Wrong - Stan the Man Longinidis from Australia broke Dennis's leg in the first round from his first kick in 1992.

[@flowrepins6663]

@@whyfor low kick? was muay thai popular already?

[@kurininjamma4619]

Just came across your channel and subscribed🤘 Appreciate the editing and highlighting of these legends💥

[@valfrost645]

Man this music is classic!! Makes me want to just leave work and hit the gym!!

[@kelvendyson1508]

Benny the Jet looking like, "damn, he's good"!

[@omgjimmyboy]

Haha yeah just saw that

[@jamessm4401]

Remember seeing the dragon in those old 90s action movies. That’s where I remember seeing him

[@PhilipGarciaReacts]

Don is a true athlete! The real dragon, always!

[@brutalsimplicity2911]

You make great videos. Thank you!

[@ninjamaster7724]

I grew up watching this guy's movies.

[@jamesvaughn1090]

great video 👊 like have all he fight on dvd.

[@shaunlottering2500]

Love all your vids, great vids and great champions all legends, do you maybe have any footage of Jean-claude van damme from his kickboxing and karate days fight footage and if you have could you please make a vid of him...

[@musicmanfl23]

This was great bro! I like playing as Don Wilson on Virtual Pro Wrestling 64 on the Nintendo 64 🖒

[@ibrahimk.o.9054]

04:07 Ryu & Ken 👐💥

[@lancehobbs8012]

One hell of a kicker

[@yuzosebdoom-pl5yj]

I remember him👍🏿, I have so many of his movie's🍿🎥. Alongside that kid, the magic kid had Don the♍Dragon Wilson...Blood👊🏻Fist.

[@vajradev]

I saw one of Don's fights, came out with mad respect for him, tough as nails, he had blood all over him (getting in his eyes), he just kept pounding - to win !

[@LIONTAMER3D]

Don & Benny were the most monster ass kicking machines ever, it was all gasoline & no brakes vs everyone who would sign; no ducking.

[@rainy_dayz2073]

I’ll never forget the time I met this guy

[@jalenikezeue4114]

🐉🔥The Dragon Always Got The Crowd Wild 🐉🔥 This channel Truly respect The Legends I really 💓 your Work please keep on giving Us More Old school 👍🏿😊👍🏿

[@thenson1Halo]

I remember when I was young and my friends would see him in a movie and thought he was just some actor. I had to illuminate them on exactly who this man is. I already had my black belt in 92 at 12 and wanted to train to compete against him so badly. My eyesight had other plans.

[@ednadasilvapereira9636]

esse cara me inspira eu treino ouvindo o toque do vídeo dele lutando 🇧🇷🇧🇷🇧🇷🇧🇷🇧🇷💛💚 !!!

[@ВиталийНикитин-в3б]

Дон драгон настоящий чемпион фильмы тоже крутые

[@nelsonhernandez9482]

Bad dude!!!!! The music beat is sick!!!!!!

[@corkystorky]

0:37 never knew The Dragon fought Dragonball's Mr Satan

[@leonardo44385]

Legend

[@mategradac199]

Wilson and Stan the Man are only guys who beat Dennis Alexio?

[@drose4138]

great fight against Alexio , 12 rds i believe . Wilson said he had the flu before his fight with Alexio.

[@robertop3779]

One big champion .Amezing

[@beowolf4572]

Damn! The way he dodged the spinning back fist at 1::14 this is why KZbin is so great!

[@jatekforditok]

Fuckin hell. He was more badass in real life than in his films. Hats down

[@brucelebeau411]

You are the man Don

[@flowrepins6663]

wish american kickboxing was still a thing..is so unique and charming. a classy gentleman sport. those mma and muay thai guys dont have such unique and different styles like those old kickboxers

[@mattnobrega6621]

The Manny Pacquiao of martial arts! Whenever he did a movie with Cynthia rothrock, I would get pumped. They should come back together for another movie

[@sergiosousa6243]

Great fighter a champ, amazing💪💪💪💪💪

[@hamadalrowaie6882]

Benny the jet was like 🥴 i can kick yo ass any day any time !! 😂😂😂

[@jefferysteen1041]

The GOAT of kickboxing!

[@SaleemKhan-ny7wf]

True legend

[@childerico1426]

Some of that full Contact guys showed that they can beat Thai fighters in my opinion is more beautiful full Contact than Muay Thai

[@flowrepins6663]

it is indeed it has more variety of kicks and beautiful high kicks even though is hard to use and not as ez as low kicks. the low kick changed it all a lot

[@colorado2455]

@@flowrepins6663 low kicks arent that easy to use.

[@colorado2455]

I respect your opinion, but you should check out some muay thai fighters that also had beatiful kicks.

[@adamzitsch9027]

1:27 he looks like bruce lee , johnny cage , and liu kang all fused to make his face

[@justinparkerthewildwolf6394]

He's done some cool movies

[@belindomonsuyeyi2085]

El mejor luchador de kick boxer de todos tiempos

[@shadowlesswarrior]

Nice. Now let’s see Frank Duxx fighting highlights, oh wait there aren’t any ..

[@queefersutherland8495]

Bloodfist was my movie back in the day

[@TheBlackDoctor]

Great song choice.

[@adamk1698]

Rob Kaman vs Don Wilson Dream match in his Prime

[@RafaelSantos.RS87]

One of the greatest Kung Fu fighters I ever saw

[@scarred10]

He wasnt a kung fu fighter.He began training some horseshit kung fu but trained purely for kickboxing for his entire career in the ring.Dons success lay almost exclusively in boxing technique and power,ni kung fu ever featured.

[@chrismcdaniel475]

When Chuck Norris goes out his way to shake Don Wilson's hand. That's God level. Don is a Kung Fu guy beating up kickboxers.

[@Елисей-т1л]

4:08 Is that Gary Daniels??

[@fightflicks4823]

that is him. i believe they were doing a demo

[@hydameca5828]

My insperation full contact,legend...

[@karolmicha5308]

Marek Piotrowski to pokonał 💪💪🇵🇱🇵🇱

[@gunay205]

benny the jet giving don some hard looks 4.23

[@jokernumberone9697]

Wat a legend

[@Mike-gi2oi]

His biggest flex was his intellect

[@russticky]

Gary Daniels🔥🔥🔥

[@sara.cbc92]

Don in his prime would wipe the floor with Conner and Khabib

[@nelynely5332]

DON WILSO KIN BOXSER ME GUSTA SUS PELICULAS ESTA PIBI

[@felipefloresrojas6008]

El peleo con terinator Dennis Alexio 😱

[@xicodasilva9723]

Si, Y Le Ganó.. El Es Una Leyenda Viviente Del Kick Boxing, El Mejor Para Mí...

[@gunslinger7857]

I literally saw him yesterday at my gym Ididnt even know who he was till now

[@moisesnefras5624]

Can he be the contender in the kick boxing goat status because of his excellent fight record?👍👏😀🥊

[@syafiqrahim8219]

Just wondering how is it gonna be if Don Wilson against Benny Urquidez…The Dragon versus The Jet…

[@chrisgreen1904]

No one does the ? Kick better. Don, a true warrior.

[@anthonylewis1980]

Why hasn't this man been on jo Rogan