Age, Biography and Wiki
Peter Smit was born on 24 December, 1961 in Dordrecht, Netherlands, is a Dutch martial artist. Discover Peter Smit's Biography, Age, Height, Physical Stats, Dating/Affairs, Family and career updates. Learn How rich is he in this year and how he spends money? Also learn how he earned most of networth at the age of 43 years old?
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43 years old |
| Zodiac Sign |
Capricorn |
| Born |
24 December 1961 |
| Birthday |
24 December |
| Birthplace |
Dordrecht, Netherlands |
| Date of death |
15 August, 2005 |
| Died Place |
Rotterdam, Netherlands |
| Nationality |
Netherlands
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He is a member of famous Artist with the age 43 years old group.
Peter Smit Height, Weight & Measurements
At 43 years old, Peter Smit height is 1.89m .
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1.89m |
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Dating & Relationship status
He is currently single. He is not dating anyone. We don't have much information about He's past relationship and any previous engaged. According to our Database, He has no children.
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Peter Smit Net Worth
His net worth has been growing significantly in 2023-2024. So, how much is Peter Smit worth at the age of 43 years old? Peter Smit’s income source is mostly from being a successful Artist. He is from Netherlands. We have estimated Peter Smit's net worth, money, salary, income, and assets.
| Net Worth in 2024 |
$1 Million - $5 Million |
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Pending |
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Under Review |
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Not Available |
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Artist |
Peter Smit Social Network
Timeline
Peter "The Hurricane" Smit (December 24, 1961 – August 15, 2005) was a Dutch martial artist who mastered such different fight disciplines as kyokushin karate, kickboxing and Muay Thai.
Peter Smit in his prime was one of the best Dutch fighters, who never got enough fights to show his full potential.
He had to retire early in his career because of a serious ankle injury.
He starting training in Kyokushin karate when he 16 years old and then in 1981 he commenced training in kickboxing.
He fought his first international tournament, the Open Ocean Pacific Kyokushinkai championship, in 1985 on Hawaii.
Smit got his nickname "The Hurricane" from a Dutch colleague Fred Royers by "becoming a champion like a hurricane" when he beat six opponents on one day.
In 1986 he fought against Hiroki Kurosawa during the 18th Open Japanese Championships Kyokushinkai in Tokyo.
Because of a debatable decision Peter Smit lost this fight after three extra rounds in spite of a broken toe.
This fight is known as an example of "true Kyokushinkai Fighting Spirit".
Smit trained with Michel Wedel in Japan, and the following year in the Netherlands in preparation for the European Championship.
Peter Smit became European Middle weight champion Kyokushin in 1987 in Katowice, Poland.
Peter Smit knocked out a Thai Champion in front of his own public, the first time that had happened in the history of muay thai.
After a flurry of punches and knees Changpuek was knocked out in the 2nd round.
Peter Smit developed himself as an absolute top fighter in three of the hardest fight sports in the world.
His first fight against kickboxing legend Rob Kaman was also an upset.
He worked for Fighting Network Rings in Japan a cross MMA-Professional Wrestling promotion from 1991 to 1994.
He was attacked in a Rotterdam nightclub by two guys.
The scuffle ended up in the nightclub car park with Peter suffering a broken ankle.
His attackers had tried to kill him attempting to run him down with their car.
A cast was put on the broken ankle but Peter cut it off with a hacksaw and fought Rob Kaman neglecting the injury.
The ankle injury never healed properly and unfortunately he had to end his career.
With his career over he suffered depression and became addicted to cocaine.
He ran into trouble with the police committing thefts to support his addiction and ended up serving a 7 month sentence in jail in 2000.
He rebuilt his life when he was released from jail, drug free, however, had he difficulties training due to the ankle injury.
On August 15, 2005 he was shot to death in Rotterdam, the Netherlands, after he stood up for his friend.
Since his death fellow fighter Peter Aerts has worn "Peter Smit RIP" in his fight shorts, Aerts is a fan of Smit's career.
! style=background:white colspan=9 |Losses WKA World Junior Light heavyweight title.
! style=background:white colspan=9 |Losses IMTF(IMF) World Light heavyweight title.
! style=background:white colspan=9 |Wins IMTF(IMF) World Light heavyweight title.
! style=background:white colspan=9 |Wins WKA World Junior Light heavyweight title.
! style=background:white colspan=9 |Wins Snoo's WKA European Light heavyweight title.
In the 10th round he won by a knockout, which was considered impossible against the "unbeatable" Kaman at the time.
It was the highlight of Peter Smit's short career.
