Michel qissi biography kick boxer
Whatever happened to michel qissi, ‘tong po’ from kickboxer?...
Michel qissi biography kick boxer
Whatever Happened to Michel Qissi, ‘Tong Po’ From Kickboxer?
It’s hard to believe it’s been over 30 years since martial artist and actor Michael Qissi burst onto the scene as the intimidating Muay Thai champion Tong Po in the cult classic Kickboxer.
With his shaved head, muscular physique and menacing glare, Qissi left an indelible mark on fight film fans as the remorseless villain who viciously paralyzed his opponent.
So what exactly has the man behind Tong Po been up to lately?
A Fighter’s Beginnings
Born Mohammed Qissi on September 12, 1962, in Oujda, Morocco, Michel Qissi’s life has been a testament to the fighting spirit.
Michel qissi
Moving to Brussels with his brother at a young age, Qissi’s towering 6’2″ frame would later become a signature feature in his film roles. But before the cameras rolled, it was in the boxing rings of Belgium that Qissi first made his mark.
An amateur boxing champion by 17, Qissi’s promising career was c