When it comes to choosing a Mount Rushmore or Fighters, Ernesto Hoost might be a name that makes its way in the lists of some people.
The four-fold K-1 world champion is generally considered one of the biggest kickboxers of all time.
You do not reach that level without encountering any colleague legends, where Hoost recently mentions his heaviest opponent.
'Mr. Perfectly 'competed in an era of kickboxing that produced different Mount Rushmore worthy hunters.
After he had mentioned one legend that Hoost wants him to have been confronted during his career, the Dutch icon gave his own list of his personal four of all time.
Ernesto Hoost poses as they are sitting at the desk for Senshi. Credit: Senshi
Ernesto Hoost puts Jon Jones and Anderson Silva in the fight to make his Mount Rushmore or Fighters
Although it was a kickboxing legend, the first choice for Ernesto Hoost's Combat Sports Mount Rushmore came from a different discipline.
Jack Johnson may not be a name that often appears on these lists, but when it comes to the impact that a hunter had in their career, he must be contrary.
“I love boxing, so there would be Jack Johnson because he was the first black heavyweight that was world champion in a period in which you could be killed because you are black and are a good hunter. So that will be my first,” said Hoost Bloody Elbow in an exclusive interview.
HOOST continued to stick to his love for boxing for his second selection, and called the man who stands up in you for most people when you throw the greatest tag of all time.
“The second would be Mohammed Ali because of the inheritance he made, not only for himself, but also for the sport, I think.”
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MMA came in the comparison for the third head on Mount Rushmore, where comparable to Ali, for many people, there is one name that will immediately jump forward.
HOost spoke about his admiration for the career of Jon Jones, although he also offered another legendary former UFC champion as an alternative choice.
“The third, I am still a big fan of Jon Jones. He is a legend for me. He has done a number of stupid things, that is a pity for him and a pity for the sport. But still, for me, he is a hunter who must be there. Anderson Silva too.”
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Finally, 'Mr. Perfectly 'came to Kickboxing, where after a first contemplation he pulled out a Dutch legend that he received in his career.
“By the latter, I will place myself? There are so many good kickboxers who inspired me. Rob Kaman, for example, I lost him twice before my Prime. Let me post Rob Kaman.”
Ernesto Hoost names Jon Jones and the 'King of Kickboxing' in his list of hunters he likes to look at
Separately of his combat sport Mount Rushmore, Ernesto Hoost has also put together a list with hunters that he likes to see if there is a lot of respect.
Hoost openly admitted that he is not a big fan of the current kickboxer Rico Verhoeven's style, but he still enjoyed looking at what he was able to achieve.
Rico Verhoeven gets his hand lifted after beating Artem at Glory 100
The Dutch legend then went back to Jon Jones, himself and the man he called as his toughest opponent when he spoke about his favorites to look at.
“I love Jon Jones, although he sometimes did some stupid things, but still. As a hunter he is just one of the best ever. Anderson Silva. If I put a kick boxer, I think Peter Aerts and maybe I can also post myself.”
After Fans have looked at HOOST for years of incredible success in tournaments, he is now planning to play a role in Senshi's first heavyweight Grand Prix on 13 September.