Richard Sylla. A legend of French Savate.
10 times champion of France and 3 times champion of Europe. Champion of France (Fnbf) 1978 and 1979 and champion of France 1980, 1981, 1984, 1985, 1986, 1987, 1988 and 1989 in the Light. Champion of Europe of light in 1984, 1986 and 1988. He will lose only one fight in French Boxing, on injury, against Dutch Lucien Carbin.
An exceptional fighter, he will also be titled in kickboxing and full contact (31 fights, 28 wins, 3 LOSERS AND 1 defeat, champion of Europe Epka 1984, world champion wka 1986 , 1987, 1988 and 1989, he will be the first french champion in kickboxing.
He will also fight in English Boxing (33 amateur fights with 28 wins, 5 defeats, pre-Selected Olympic 1984, 4 professional fights with 3 WINS AND 1 defeat).
In 137 fights, Richard Sylla won 127 wins for 6 LOSERS AND ONLY 4 defeats.
He will also be appointed national coach from 1990 to 2003.
