Cem Cáceres
Cem Cáceres is a Dutch professional kickboxer of Turkish and Chilean descent, currently competing in the light heavyweight division of Glory.
As of September 2024 he was the #5 ranked Light heavyweight kickboxer in the world by Beyond Kickboxing.
Professional career
Early career
Cáceres faced Jeroen Trijsburg at a World Fighting League event on March 25, 2018. He won the fight by first-round technical knockout.On October 14, 2023, Cáceres defeated Germain Kpoghomou by unanimous decision at Enfusion Talents 107.
Glory
Cáceres made his debut for the Glory promotion at the Glory Light Heavyweight Grand Prix event against Mohammed Amine. He won the bout by second-round knockout with a left hook.Cáceres was expected to face Mory Kromah at Glory 94 on August 31, 2024. He was called to replace Bahram Rajabzadeh against Ștefan Lătescu in the main event. He won the fight by first-round knockout with a left hook to the body.
Cáceres faced Pascal Touré at Glory Collision 7 on December 7, 2024. He won the fight by unanimous decision.
Championships and accomplishments
- Glory
- * 2024 Glory Newcomer of the Year
- Kickboxing Romania Awards
- *2024 Upset of the Year vs. Ștefan Lătescu