'The Black Panther' Michael Thompson was a professional martial artist who competed in K-1 (a striking-oriented martial arts company) competitions. Prior to and during his time in K-1, Thompson also fought in style specific tournaments in the Seidokaikan and Kyokushin forms of karate. Between 1982 and 1999 he would win a number of World, Commonwealth, and European championships. […]

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