Mark Hunt, Super Samoan, The Doctor

Mark Hunt is a popular and highly reputed mixed martial artist, hailing from New Zealand. He is also known to be a former kickboxer. Mark reportedly had a terrible childhood and teenage life, as a result of which he had been put to prison two times. But however, with the help of his trainer Sam Marsters he got highly skilled in kickboxing.

Well, how well do you know about Mark Hunt? If not much, we have compiled all you need to know about Mark Hunt’s net worth in 2021, his age, height, weight, wife, kids, biography and complete details about his life. Well, if you’re all set, here is what we know about Mark Hunt to date.

Biography and Early Life

As pointed out, Mark had truly a negative family life where he constantly picked up fights with people. He was of Samoan descent. As a child itself, Mark was put to prison for various serious offences, and he even had served two long jail terms.

When he got noticed by a trainer named Sam Marsters, it was at that time that he started training with Sam in the field of kickboxing. Mark joined Sam’s gym and trained there to become a fighter; soon, Mark, at his first kickboxing, impressed many people. Later, he got trained under Hape Ngaranoa, under the Liverpool kickboxing gym.

Age, Height, Weight & Body Measurement

So, how old is Mark Hunt in 2021 and what is his height and weight? Well, Mark Hunt’s age is 47 years old as of today’s date 2nd August 2021 having been born on 23 March 1974. Though, he is 5′ 10″ in feet and inches and 178cm in Centimetres tall, he weighs about 265lbs in Pound and 120kg in Kilograms.

Education

The name of the high school where Mark had received his high school education is not known. But however, we come to know about the college education of Mark where he has received his education from two colleges, namely- Otahuhu College and Aorere College. It is not known whether he had graduated from these colleges or not.

Personal Life: Dating, Girlfriends, Wife, Kids

Mark was initially married to a woman whose name is not known. The marriage ended; the reason not being known. In the year 1994, Mark met Julie Hunt at a club and thereby decided to get married at some point around that year.

Mark has two children, namely Aurora and Sierra, from his earlier marriage.

In his interviews, he has constantly revealed how his wife had helped him improve and transform his life. He has also claimed that he has become the successful person he is now because of his wife. As per his religion, Mark originally belongs to the Mormon household, but later, he decided to convert to Christianity.

Is Mark Hunt Gay?

Mark was previously married to a woman, and currently, he is happily married to Julie Hunt. Mark is known to have two children as well. So, it can be said that Mark is not gay.

Professional Career

Mark started his professional career in the year 2000, in kickboxing at the “Oceania Tournament”. He fought quite impressively in that tournament, and thereby, he won the “Oceania Title”, and critics and audiences highly noted him. In 2001, he received the position in the “World Grand Prix Finals” for K-1. He won the Crown of this finals by defeating Kyokushin- who is the Brazilian champion. In the year 2002, Mark was severely injured while fighting in the match with Le banner. He lost in this match, and this was the last time when he appeared in this championship.

It was at this time when he decided to learn mixed martial arts. Initially, he lost many matches, but in 2005, at the “PRIDE Shockwave”, he defeated a person named Mirko Cro Cop. It was in this match, where he earned his popularity as a mixed martial artist. In 2010, Mark joined the UFC or the Ultimate Fighting Championship, where he made his debut fight while fighting Sean Mccorkle. He lost the match. In this championship, Mark later won the honour of “Knockout Of The Night Honour “by defeating Chris Tuchscherer.

In the year 2013, Mark won the “Knockout Of The Night Honour” again while fighting Stefan Struve. In the year 2018, which became the last year of his contract with UFC, he fought with several persons such as Justin Willis, Alexey Oleynik, and others. Mark is known to have launched an online apparel company named “The Juggernaut”. The website is known to sell several fight gears and clothing.

Awards

• Mark Hunt is known to have won the “Knockout of the Night Honour”for 2 times.
• Mark Hunt has also won the “Fight of the Night” honour.
• He was included in the Rookie Team of the Year in 2004.
• One of his matches in 2004 was named as the Most Noteworthy Upset of the Year. The match was against the Brazilian MMA fighter Wanderlei Silva.

Net Worth, Salary & Earnings of Mark Hunt in 2021

Mark Hunt has a net worth of approximately $2 million as of the year 2021. His career in the field of kickboxing and mixed martial arts made his net worth increase. He has also participated in several tournaments across the globe, for which he received some handsome some of cash as reward.

Some Interesting Facts You Need To Know

• Mark Hunt is known to have written his autobiography, which he has named “Born to Fight”. The autobiography describes his life, especially his bad childhood in New Zealand.
• His older brother committed suicide at the age of 44.

Considering how bad his childhood and adolescence was, it is very impressive that how Mark has turned his life into a successful one. He holds a purple belt in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu which shows how talented and capable he is in his respected field.