Frank the Animal Lobman returns at 2H2H March 16th 2003 in Rotterdam.

This legendary fighter wants to do 1 more fight before retirement from the ring before he turns 50. FRANK LOBMAN will fight JAN OOSTERBAAN.
Frank Lobman was a feared fighter and most famous for his deadly low licks.
I'm not sure, but I think he holds the record in Holland for most fights won on KO. Maybe Dirk has more statistics on that.

Regards,
Eric

I don't know how much k.o's Frank have on his record,but he have a lot!! Frank Lobman is one of the best we ever had,here's a picture of him in the dojo budokai Vleesenbeek,where he gave a seminar in 1983,Frank is on the right and standing next to him is Peter Smit.

frank,,the animal,,lobman vs andre mannaart

frank,,the animal,,lobman vs peter verschuren

Frank Lobman (Oct 2002)

Frank Lobman, Rusky "Tigers" Rodgers & Lucien Carbin

Frank, Gilbert "Hurricane"Yvel & Rusky

Ilonka Elmont & Frank Lobman

frank lobman vs oosterbaan

frank lobman vs oosterbaan in the eighties.

frank lobman vs oosterbaan in the eighties.

frank lobman vs mark russell

frank lobman vs mark russell in eindhoven in 1993

frank lobman vs jean atonga

frank lobman vs andre mannaart

Do you have any pics of Frank Lobman vs Shaun Johnson Dirk?

I think that he was a tough fighter with especialy "boxing skills"...especialy boxing maneveours (uppercuts & hooks) during clinches were the most feared weapons of this fighter...

he once was also in istanbul at a gala (1993 ?), but he was so strong so that he played with his opponent at that time...

nice to see him again and wish success always...

frank lobman vs rick v/d vathorst

frank lobman after his comebackfight in 1991 with bas rutten.

I watched a video of Lobman vs Ken Shamrock and Man, Lobman schooled Shamrock in the art of kickboxing. I just couldnt believe how hard the guy was low kicking. Bugger that man, he was awesome and I would love to see him fight again.

Pancrase profile :
LOBMAN, Frank 'Animal'
dob: 11/18/1955
hometown: Rotterdam, Holland
height: 6'
weight: 195lbs.
background: kyokushin karate, kickboxing
title:
5 times kickboxing European, Dutch heavyweight champion
I.K.B.F. European heavyweight champion
E.M.T.A. European heavyweight champion
debut: 5/31/1994-Nippon Budokan-vs Ken Shamrock-kickboxing match-win
record: 1M-1W-0L-0D
career: I.K.B.F., E.M.T.A.

frank lobman vs peter aerts in their first fight

Fantastic fighter, Eric - but do you think he should return? I think not. Anyone else?

hi shaun,
frank lobman is really return to to ring,he fight jan oosterbaan on 16 march 2003 in rotterdam.

Shaun,

That is a big discussion on the Dutch board also.
Can a nearly 50 year old man do such a big show. (2H2H always gets around 8000 visitors at their yearly March events).

Well the organisation qualified him as extremely fit. Frank still nearly every day works out apparently. But indeed you can never tell.
Only other example I can think of is "Grandpa" Larry Holmes.

Anyway, it seems Frank is coming over to FFC later to do the last few weeks of training with Lucien Carbin. I'll let you know my thoughts then.

Take care,
Eric

Ok, some statistics:

Frank Lobman / 94kg / 49 years old
115 Fights
110 Wins with 100 on KO
5 loss on points

Jan Oosterbaan / 95kg / 43 years old
63 Fights
57 Wins with 40 on KO
6 loss on points

Both Fighters hold many European & Dutch titles. Neither of them ever lost on KO.

Source: 2H2H

frank lobman vs peter aerts part 1

frank lobman vs peter aerts part 2

frank lobman vs peter aerts part 3

Did Lobman ever fight in the U.S. (other than Shamrock)?

Not sure Toolive Kru, but I do know that the fight with Shamrock was in Japan, on a pancrase promotion I believe.

Without doubt one of the all time greats!!He was and is in my mind the ultimate tough guy who would relish the challenges that other so called champions avoided.His final bout with Aerts was fantastic.
A role model for all fighters!
Does any one have any idea who i should contact for a copy of the tape on VHS format ???

As a fighting role model - he was awesome and a great character - but I'm not sure about the Bazooka Antics in Holland though.

Frank is a legend no doubt but at age 50 is pushing it. I mean hasn't this guy proven he is a great fighter already? I think he may mar his reputation and more importantly get injured unneccesarily at almost 50.

Preview of the flyer.