Tariq Osaro “Cookie”
Heavyweight · Netherlands / Nigeria · Glory
Explosive Nigerian-Dutch heavyweight with heavy KO power
Knockout power and aggressive finishing
Record & stats
| Division | Heavyweight |
|---|---|
| Categories | Kickboxing |
| Promotion | Glory |
| Nationality | Netherlands / Nigeria |
| Born | Zwolle, Netherlands |
| Team | Mike's Gym |
| Pro debut | 2018 |
| Height | 198cm |
| Stance | Orthodox |
| Age | 30 |
| KO rate | 57% |
| Status | Active |
How the wins come
57% Finish rate- 17 KO/TKO · 57%
- 13 Decision · 43%
Titles & honors
- Former Glory Interim Heavyweight Champion
Biography
Tariq "Cookie" Osaro is a Nigerian-Dutch heavyweight kickboxer born in Zwolle, Netherlands. Standing around 6 ft 6 in, he transitioned from football to combat sports and turned professional in 2018, joining Glory in 2022 and quickly building a reputation as a knockout threat.
His breakout came in 2023, when he won the Glory Heavyweight Tournament with wins over Jahfarr Wilnis and Murat Aygun, then captured the Glory Interim Heavyweight title with a knockout of the heavily favored Antonio Plazibat at Glory Collision 5 in June 2023.
That earned him a unification bout with Rico Verhoeven at Glory Collision 6 in November 2023, which Osaro lost by unanimous decision. He fell short again in the 2024 Heavyweight Grand Prix but remains one of the division's most dangerous strikers, with a record of 30-5-2.
Fight history
- WNico Pereira HortaW UD
FAQ
- What is Tariq Osaro's record?
- His career kickboxing record is 30 wins, 5 losses and 2 draws.
- Was Tariq Osaro a Glory champion?
- Yes. He won the Glory Interim Heavyweight title in June 2023 by knocking out Antonio Plazibat.
- Did Tariq Osaro fight Rico Verhoeven?
- Yes. He lost a heavyweight unification bout to Rico Verhoeven by unanimous decision at Glory Collision 6 in November 2023.
- What is Tariq Osaro's nickname?
- He is known as "Cookie."