Kent local, Sinisa “The Sniper” Jovic, has participated in martial arts since he was 7 years old. He started out in karate, boxing and Sambo, a martial art with Soviet origins. Now, at 24, he’s become the 2025 U.S. national kickboxing champion, earning himself a spot on the World Association of Kickboxing Organizations (WAKO) USA National Team.
The National Kickboxing Championship took place at the Arnold Sports Festival at the Greater Columbus Convention Center on March 2, where Jovic defeated Terri Wise in three rounds to take home the title.
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