Gilbert Ballantine

Gilbert Ballantine

Often nicknamed ‘The Bullterrier’ Dutch kickboxer Gilbert Ballantine became famous for his winning fighting style that combined skill and relentless destruction of opponents. Ballantine was coached and trained by Thom Harinck, the Godfather of Muay Thai in The Nederlands. He fought against Ramon Dekkers, Michael Kuhr, Jerome Canabate, Yoao Vierra and many other highly ranked European and Asian opponents before he retired in the late 1990ies.

Thom Harrinck
Awaiting a walk-in for a Muay Thai fight in Bangkok: Gilbert Ballantine and coach Thom Harrinck.
Ramon Dekkers
Ballantine squaring off against Ramon Dekkers for their third match in Amsterdam.