Jo Prestia

Jo Prestia (born 5 June 1960 in Porto Empedocle) is an Italian born French kickboxer^[1] and actor. He has appeared in more than seventy films since 1996 and is best known for his performance as Le Tenia in the controversial 2002 film, Irréversible .^[2]

In his early career, Prestia's notable bouts was against Payakdam, Ronnie Green in 1984 losing both fights by a 5 round decision. In 1985 Jo defeated Bruno Benlabed by a 5 round decision.

In 1985 Jo fought for the French Muay Thai Title defeating Mohamed Jami by a 5 round decision.

In 1986 and 1987 Jo would accomplish 2 European Muay Thai Championships.

On May 14, 1988 a rematch was set against Bruno Benlabed for the Muay Thai European, Jo would lose a 5 round decision.

From 1987-1988 Jo fought Wattana Soudareth thrice losing the first fight by a 5 round decision, in a rematch Jo secured a win by a 5 round decision, and in the trilogy would go on to lose a 5 round decision.

In 1988 he competed against Kitty Sor.Thanikul losing by technical knockout in the 4th round corner stoppage.

Jo competed against Lamkhong Sitwaywat twice losing both fights by a 5 round decision.

On December 21, 1989 Jo competed in a 2 on 1 event alongside Joel Cesar against Cherry Sor Wanich, Prestia fought the first three rounds and Joel Cesar the last 2. Cherry won the bout by a 5 round decision.

On November 23, 1990 Jo competed against Joel Cesar winning by a 5 round decision.

On December 1990, Jo fought Sannarong Kiathoranee winning by a 4th round KO.

Jo would compete for the Muay Thai Welterweight World Title against Somsong Kiathoranee, winning by a 4th round knockout.

On February 16, 1991 Jo rematched Samson losing the title by a 5th round technical knockout( leg kicks).

In June 20th, 1992 Jo competed against Ramon Dekkers having previously lost by decision, a rematch was set for the Welterweight Muay Thai World Title, Jo would win by a 5 round decision.

On October 3rd, 1992 Jo would lose the title to Coban Lookchaomaesaitong by a 5 round decision.

In 1992 Jo defeated Samaisuk Chuwattana by a 5 round decision.

In 1993 Jo defeated J.V Eguzkiza in a 9 round decision.

In 1995 he fought and defeated Aymah Lukbanmao by a 5th round knockout.

On the 17th of November, 1995 Jo would face Dany Bill in the event La Nuit des Champion, for the Muay Thai World Title, losing by a 5 round decision.

His last fight took place in 1996 against Saimai Chor Suananan, losing a 5 round decision. He would retire with a record of 70 wins 30 by a way of knockout, 15 losses.^[3]

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• 1998: The Dreamlife of Angels as Fredo
• 2002: Irréversible
• 2004: 36 Quai des Orfèvres
• 2005: I Saw Ben Barka Get Killed
• 2005: 13 Tzameti
• 2007: Ill Wind
• 2008: Rivoallan (short) as Rivoallan
• 2009: The Horde as José
• 2014: Colt 45 as Marco
• 2017: Alibi.com as Prosper

• Jo Prestia at IMDb

• 1960 births
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• People from Porto Empedocle
• 20th-century French male actors
• 21st-century French male actors
• French male film actors
• Sportspeople from the Province of Agrigento
• Male actors from Sicily
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