Explore Dave Leduc net worth, age, height, bio, birthday, wiki, and salary! Dave Leduc (born 13 December 1991) is a Canadian Lethwei fighter who participates at the World Lethwei Championship. Leduc is currently the Openweight Lethwei World Champion and the current WLC Cruiserweight World Champion. Leduc was a household name after being his first Quebecer as well as Canadian to be crowned winner of the highly controversial Prison Fight in Thailand. In 2016 Leduc made history as the very first foreign MMA fighter to be awarded the Lethwei Golden belt, by beating Tun Tun Min in the Aung Lan Championship in Yangon. The following year, he was married Russian Moldovan writer and model Irina Terehova at an event that was nationally broadcast that was watched by 30 million people in Myanmar. In this article, we will discover how old is Dave Leduc? Who is Dave Leduc dating now & how much money does Dave Leduc have?
| Name | Dave Leduc |
| First Name | Dave |
| Last Name | Leduc |
| Occupation | Kickboxer |
| Birthday | December 13 |
| Birth Year | 1991 |
| Place of Birth | Gatineau |
| Home Town | |
| Birth Country | Canada |
| Birth Sign | Sagittarius |
| Full/Birth Name | |
| Father | Not Available |
| Mother | Not Available |
| Siblings | Not Available |
| Spouse | Irina Terehova |
| Children(s) | Not Available |
Dave Leduc Biography
Dave Leduc is one of the most popular and richest Kickboxer who was born on December 13, 1991 in Gatineau, Canada. On the 12th of July of 2014 Leduc was a participant and took victory at the controversial Prison Fight Thailand, where prisoners can be sentenced to less and earn their freedom by winning a number of Muay Thai fights against foreign fighters. The fight took place at the most secure Klong Pai Central Prison, located in Nakhon Ratchasima. It is located two hours to the north of Bangkok. The prison is sanctioned by the Thai Department of Corrections, it is described as an opportunity for inmates to fight their way to an earlier release. In the case of fighting convicts Leduc stated to The Bangkok Post that he wouldn’t be upset if he prevailed and his opponent’s sentence wasn’t reduced. Leduc described to Argentinian news channel Infobae the mindset of prisoners at Prison Fight Thailand. Prison Fight Thailand events, explaining:
On October 12, 2016, Leduc got engaged to Terehova on the Shwesandaw Pagoda in Bagan, Myanmar. On December 13, 2016, the two were married on Leduc’s birthday, in a traditional Burmese wedding ceremony in Yangon. The ceremony was nationally televised on MRTV with approximately 30 million viewers, only two days after his world championship title fight, catapulting them to celebrity status in Myanmar.
In 2016, Leduc met Moldovan Canadian writer and model Irina Terehova when she traveled to Thailand. The two had never met before, but after writing a story on Leduc, Terehova decided to leave Canada and meet him in Phuket. The trip was supposed to last two weeks, but Terehova decided to stay and live with Leduc.
in 2013, Leduc was able to begin in amateur MMA from Canada and was undefeated in three bouts. He won two of them with choke guillotine. His most recent victory came in a fight against Tristar Gym fighter and Georges St-Pierre’s protégé, Yukinori Akazawa, which was won by a an unanimous decision.
In 2013, with Lethwei banned inside the provincial of Quebec and having a difficult time securing an opportunity to fight for fights in Myanmar, Leduc went on his first trip to Thailand to start the professional journey. At 21 Lethwei won his very first Muay Thai match, beating the South Korean opponent by TKO.
In 2014, Leduc made his pro debut against future UFC welterweight fighter Jonathan Meunier. Having never cut weight as an amateur, the fight was set at Leduc’s walking weight of 171lbs giving a noticeable size advantage to his opponent. Leduc lost the fight by referee stoppage in the first round and would return to the cage in November 2015 to face future Pancrase & ONE Championship title contender Koyomi Matsushima, this time attempting to drop down to 155lbs. Leduc stated his inexperience in cutting weight made him lose consciousness coming out of the sauna, resulting in him missing weight by 3lbs. Matsushima ultimately won via TKO into the first round.
Dave Leduc Net Worth
Dave is one of the richest Kickboxer from Canada. According to our analysis, Wikipedia, Forbes & Business Insider, Dave Leduc's net worth $5 Million. (Last Update: January 13, 2024)
In 2011, when he was 19 aged, Leduc managed a club as well as owning his own limousine business, however, in 2016, he made the decision to dispose of everything he owned , and relocate to Asia.
| Net Worth | $5 Million |
| Salary | Under Review |
| Source of Income | Kickboxer |
| Cars | Not Available |
| House | Living in own house. |
In 2016, Myanmar’s lack of training facilities led Leduc to leave everything behind and moved to Phuket, Thailand in order to train at Tiger Muaythai, Asia’s biggest training camp. Leduc was invited to the 2016 Tiger Muaythai Tryouts and went on to win a spot on the professional fight team, along with teammate Dan Hooker.
Leduc’s relationship and marriage to Terehova, who has been famous in her own right as a writer for MTL Blog, have contributed to his celebrity beyond Lethwei. In 2017, Leduc and his wife started getting involved with children at NLD AIDS center in Yangon, who are infected with HIV/AIDS virus, bringing them chocolate and treats, as well as giving undisclosed donations. Leduc adopted the Burmese lifestyle, and is often seen wearing a Longyi. This helped the Myanmar people welcome the idea of having a foreigner as the champion of their national sport.
Ethnicity, religion & political views
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On August 21, 2016, Leduc was invited to make his Lethwei debut at the 1st Myanmar Lethwei World Championship in Myanmar. He was set to fight in Burmese bareknuckle boxing rules, known as Lethwei, against the undefeated (34-0), 75 kg champion Too Too. Leduc took the country by storm by completely dominating the fight. The fight ended in a draw according to traditional Lethwei rules, but with his performance, Leduc won the heart of the Myanmar people.
Who is Dave Leduc Dating?
According to our records, Dave Leduc married to Irina Terehova . As of January 13, 2024, Dave Leduc’s is not dating anyone.
Relationships Record: We have no records of past relationships for Dave Leduc. You may help us to build the dating records for Dave Leduc!As explained in South China Morning Post, after carving his way to the top of Lethwei, Leduc founded Leduc Lethwei. The first international team of fighters from Brazil and Costa Rica brought by Leduc Lethwei to Myanmar, was at the occasion of the Myanmar Lethwei World Championship in 2017.
Height, Weight & Body Measurements
Dave Leduc height 6 ft 2 in Dave weight 75 kg & body measurements will update soon.
| Height | 6 ft 2 in |
| Weight | 75 kg |
| Body Measurements | Under Review |
| Eye Color | Not Available |
| Hair Color | Not Available |
| Feet/Shoe Size | Not Available |
On December 11, 2016, their very anticipated rematch took place at the Air KBZ Aung Lan Golden Belt Championship in Yangon, Myanmar. The two previously fought in October to a draw, but the rematch was sweetened by an added bonus: ownership of the Lethwei Golden Belt. Leduc opened the fight offensively, landing his signature fake roundhouse kick to sidekick and a counter elbow on Tun Tun Min’s face soon after the opening bell. Following these attacks, the spectators witnessed an exceptional show of respect by Tun Tun Min, his usual bull rushing style was replaced by a noticeable slower pace. The round continued with aggressive attacks from both sides. Leduc was continually striking the knee of his opponent with his front kick, resulting in the weakening of his leg, Leduc executed multiple takedowns, with one injuring Tun Tun Min’s right leg and forced his team to call his time-out. The third round continued with a visibly shaken Tun Tun Min. After a short exchange in the clinch followed by a final takedown, Tun Tun Min was not able to continue and forfeit. Leduc received the Golden Belt, becoming the first non-Burmese fighter to hold the Lethwei openweight world title.
On 8 October 2017, Myint Htwe, Minister of Health and Sports of Myanmar, awarded Leduc with a certificate of honor in recognition for his efforts as a proponent of Myanmar’s national sport, being on the forefront of Lethwei’s expansion internationally.
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After winning the world title, Leduc dedicated his career solely to Lethwei and has been at the forefront of the sport’s rise in international popularity. Leduc expressed his hopes that Lethwei fighters will remain true to the traditions of the martial art as it grows in popularity. In 2017, Leduc helped the opening of gyms throughout the country and promoting Lethwei outside of Myanmar.
Is Dave Leduc a good fighter?
He is also the undefeated Openweight Lethwei World Champion under traditional rules. Leduc gained widespread notoriety by becoming the first Canadian to win in the controversial Prison Fight.
How much does Dave Leduc make?
According to our sources and statements from Myanmar Lethwei promoters, since 2016 Leduc has pocketed over $1 million USD. I fear no man. According to Burmese Lethwei analysts and Leduc’s agent: “this amount is a combination of his fight earnings from his Lethwei career and his endorsements.”
Is Dave Leduc vegan?
Leduc then explains that he and his wife went vegan for health reasons. The couple watched The Game Changers and realized it was ‘possible to thrive as an elite athlete on a plant-based diet’.
Who is Dave Leduc?
Dave Leduc was born on December 13, 1991. He is a Canadian Lethwei fighter who competes in the World Lethwei Championships. Dave Leduc is currently the WLC Cruiserweight World champion. He is also the undefeated Openweight champion under traditional rules of Lethwei.
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