ROAD TO LEGEND 6 in NAGOYA, JAPAN – A look back at Thomas Lemaire’s spectacular victory
On Oct. 18, 2025, the atmosphere in Nagoya, Japan, filled with excitement and anticipation for ROAD TO LEGEND 6, an evening of breathtaking kickboxing fights. One of the most memorable bouts of the evening was the showdown between French athlete Thomas Lemaire and Chinese fighter Jia Xiangming. Both fighters were highly regarded in the kickboxing world and the matchmakers did not regret their choice; this match promised fireworks.
From the first whistle, it was clear that this was not going to be a tactical stalling fight. Both Lemaire and Xiangming threw themselves into the fray with unrelenting aggression. The first and second rounds featured an intense exchange of punches and kicks. Both fighters dealt rakish blows and tested each other’s stamina to the limit. The crowd was on the edge of their seats, witnessing a verbal war with looks and physically with punches and kicks. The intensity was palpable throughout the room. Fatigue began to play a role, however, and the fighters seemed to become a little more cautious.
In the second round, disaster struck for Jia Xiangming. Thomas Lemaire saw his opportunity and launched a devastating attack. With precision and power, he placed a hard left jab straight at his opponent’s chin. Xiangming collapsed to the ground.
Thomas Lemaire declared the winner by knockout. A triumphant Lemaire celebrated his victory.
The victory confirmed Lemaire’s reputation as a formidable opponent and earned him a prominent place in the kickboxing world. ROAD TO LEGEND 6 in Nagoya will go down in the books as the night Thomas Lemaire made his mark and took another step on the road to the absolute top.
