Jean-Claude Van Damme’s high-flying kicks and steely gaze weren’t the only things that captivated audiences in the 1988 martial arts film “Bloodsport.” The movie, which catapulted Van Damme to action star fame, ends with a series of staggering claims about the real-life fighter Frank Dux, on whom the film is based.
Among these is the jaw-dropping assertion that Dux holds the record for the “Most Consecutive Knockouts in a Single Tournament – 56.” But is this feat even remotely feasible, or is it a cinematic punchline to an already over-the-top film? Let’s break down the math and examine the dubious nature of Frank Dux’s martial arts legacy.
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