This is billed as the retirement fight for Peter Aerts the final chapter in his illustrious fighting career and one of the sports Mr nice guys. And could he have picked any harder or younger opponent to face for a his swan-song - No, is the answer to that one. He faces an internationally acclaimed and respected fighter by-way of Tyrone Spong. Spong just 26 years-old seems older than his years, just for the fact that he has done so much in the sport at such a young age.

In a true testament of his character, Aerts will be going out from the sport in the same fashion in which he came, by taking on the best. In his first professional fight Aerts faced off against another fighting great Ernesto Hoost, and now he will be going out, win or lose, against a top young heavyweight. Aerts, known for his trademark head kick finishes that earned him the nickname, 'The Dutch Lumberjack,' Aerts built his reputation through vintage battles with the likes of Hoost (5 times), Jerome Le Banner (4 times), Semmy Schilt (5 times), and Ray Sefo (3 times) and the list goes on. Having competed in every K1 tournament except for 2009, Aerts also earned the moniker 'Mr. K1,' taking home tournament gold in 1994, 1995, and 1998, and placed second in 2001, 2006, 2007, and 2010.

We at ProKick I would personally like to wish Mr Aerts all the best in his future, he is a true ambassador for the sport.