Jo Prestia

Jo Prestia
Born (1960-06-05) 5 June 1960 (age 64)
OccupationActor
Years active1996-present

Jo Prestia (born 5 June 1960 in Porto Empedocle) is an Italian born French kick boxer[1] and actor. He has appeared in more than seventy films since 1996 and is best known for his performance as Le Tenia in the controversial 2002 film, Irréversible.[2]

Fight record

Professional Muay Thai & Kickboxing record
70 Wins (30 (T)KOs), 15 Losses, 1 Draw
Date Result Opponent Event Location Method Round Time
1996- Loss Thailand Saimai Chor Suananan France Decision 5 3:00
1995-11-17 Loss France Dany Bill La Nuit des Champions Levallois-Perret, France Decision (Unanimous) 5 3:00
For Muay Thai World title.
1995- Win Thailand Aymah Lukbanmao Thailand KO (Punches) 5
1993- Win Spain J.V Eguzkiza Marbella, Spain Decision 9 2:00
1992- Win Thailand Samaisuk Chuwattana Paris, France Decision 5 3:00
1992-10-03 Loss Thailand Coban Lookchaomaesaitong Levallois-Perret, France Decision 5 3:00
Loses Muay Thai World Welterweight title.
1992-06-20 Win Netherlands Ramon Dekkers Paris, France Decision (Unanimous) 5 3:00
Wins Muay Thai World Welterweight title.
1992-04-09 Loss Netherlands Ramon Dekkers Paris, France Decision (Unanimous) 5 3:00
1991-02-16 Loss Thailand Somsong Kiathoranee Valencienne, France TKO (Low kicks) 5
Loses Muay Thai World Welterweight title.
1991 Win Thailand Somsong Kiathoranee Paris, France KO (Punches) 4
Wins Muay Thai World Welterweight title.
1990 Win Thailand Sannarong Kiathoranee Paris, France KO (Punches) 4


1990 Win France Joel Cesar Paris, France Decision 5 3:00


1990 Win United Kingdom Clay Shivvers France TKO 3


1990 Win France Vincente Jami France TKO 1


1989-12-31 Loss Thailand Cherry Sor Wanich 2 vs 1 Paris, France Decision 5 3:00
Prestia fought the first three rounds and Joel Cesar the last 2.
1989 Win France Vincente Jami France TKO 1


1989 Win Mexico Anthony Ferguson France TKO 1


1989 Win Mexico Anthony Ferguson France TKO 3


1989 Win France Benito Lopez France Split 3
1988 Win United States Jackie Joe France TKO 1


1988 Loss Thailand Lamkhong Sitwaywat France Decision 5 3:00
1988 Win United States Elijah Brady France TKO 2
1988 Win United States Merab Sterling France TKO 3
1988 Loss Thailand Lamkhong Sitwaywat France Decision 5 3:00
1988 Win Australia Arnold Whittaker France TKO 1
1988-05-14 Loss France Bruno Benlabed France Decision 5 3:00
For Muay Thai European title.
1988- Loss Thailand Kitty Sor.Thanikul France TKO (Corner stoppage) 4
1987-1988 Loss Thailand Wattana Soudareth France Decision 5 3:00
1987-1988 Win Thailand Wattana Soudareth France Decision 5 3:00
1987-1988 Loss Thailand Wattana Soudareth France Decision 5 3:00
1986 Win France Antonio Jami France TKO 3


1986 Win Wales Damien Hooker France TKO 3
1986 Win Spain Andre Gomez France TKO 2
1985- Win France Bruno Benlabed Valencienne, France Decision 5 3:00
1985- Win France Mohamed Jami France Decision 5 3:00
Wins France national Muay Thai title.
? Loss Thailand Payakdam Hong Kong Decision 5 3:00
1984-10-26 Loss United Kingdom Ronnie Green Manchester, England Decision 5 3:00
1984 Win France Benoit France TKO 3
1984 Win France Benoit France TKO 1
1984 Win France Jean Gane France TKO 1
Legend:   Win   Loss   Draw/No contest   Notes

Selected filmography

References

  1. ^ "Boxe Thaïe.. Jo Prestia : "Sans le travail, tu n'es rien"".
  2. ^ Alexandra Heller-Nicholas (14 June 2011). Rape-Revenge Films: A Critical Study. McFarland. pp. 167–168. ISBN 978-0-7864-8692-2.