Arash Usmanee

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Arash Usmanee
Born (1982-03-03) March 3, 1982 (age 42)
Afghanistan
Nationality Flag of the Taliban.svg Afghan
Flag of Canada (Pantone).svg Canadian
Statistics
Weight(s) Junior Lightweight
Height5 ft 8 in (173 cm)
Reach74 in (188 cm)
Stance Orthodox
Boxing record
Total fights24
Wins21
Wins by KO10
Losses2
Draws1

Arash Usmanee (born March 8, 1982) is an Afghan-Canadian professional boxer. He has been ranked as high as 3rd by the WBA (World Boxing Association) and 10th by the IBF. [1] Usmanee has been a featured fighter on ESPN's Friday Night Fights when he fought Rances Barthelemy in a bout featuring two undefeated fighters. [2] [3]

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Background

Arash Usmanee was born in Afghanistan. In 1994, his family immigrated to Canada after his father was killed by a missile.

Arash became a boxer at the age of 17. He almost qualified for the Canadian boxing team for the 2008 Summer Olympics but just missed qualifying.

Arash decided to turn pro at the end of 2008 and had his first professional fight in January 2009 against Richar Cuaran.

To become more noticed in the boxing community, he left Alberta in order to establish himself in Montreal. [4]

Professional career

In January 2013, Usmanee lost on points in a controversial manner to the Cuban fighter Rances Barthelemy on Friday Night Fights. According to many observers, Usmanee had won the fight clearly. [5] [6]

In August 2013, Usmanee received his first shot at a world title in a fight against IBF Junior Lightweight titleholder Argenis Mendez. The fight ended in a draw with one judge scoring the fight for Usmanee (115-113) and the two others scoring it a draw (114-114). The draw meant Mendez retains the title. In contrast to Usmanee's last fight, observers felt the boxer was lucky to come out with a draw. [6] [7]

Professional record

21 Wins (10 knockouts, 11 decisions), 2 Losses (0 knockouts, 2 decisions), 1 Draw [8]
Res.RecordOpponentTypeRd., TimeDateLocationNotes
Win21–2–1 Flag of the United States.svg Juan RuizMD82014-06-13 Flag of Canada (Pantone).svg Shaw Conference Centre, Edmonton, Alberta
Loss20–2–1 Flag of Mexico.svg Raymundo Beltrán UD122014-04-12 Flag of the United States.svg MGM Grand Hotel & Casino, Paradise, Nevada For vacant WBO NABO Lightweight title
Draw20–1–1 Flag of the Dominican Republic.svg Argenis Mendez MD122013-08-23 Flag of the United States.svg Turning Stone Resort & Casino, Verona, New York For IBF Super Featherweight title
Loss20–1 Flag of Cuba.svg Rances Barthelemy UD122013-01-04 Flag of the United States.svg Magic City Casino, Miami, Florida
Win20–0 Flag of Peru.svg Alan ParedesTKO3 (10), 0:452012-06-16 Flag of Canada (Pantone).svg Chapiteau CCSE Maisonneuve, Montreal, Quebec
Win19–0 Flag of Uruguay.svg Christian FaccioTKO3 (8), 1:582012-05-04 Flag of Canada (Pantone).svg Chapiteau CCSE Maisonneuve, Montreal, Quebec
Win18–0 Flag of the United States.svg Chris HowardUD102012-03-17 Flag of the United States.svg Grand Ballroom, Atlanta, Georgia Won vacant WBC Continental Americas Lightweight title
Win17–0 Flag of the Netherlands.svg Innocent Anyanwu UD82012-02-18 Flag of Canada (Pantone).svg Bell Centre, Montreal, Quebec
Win16–0 Flag of Portugal.svg Antonio Joao BentoUD102011-12-10 Flag of Canada (Pantone).svg Bell Centre, Montreal, Quebec
Win15–0 Flag of Hungary.svg Laszlo Robert BaloghTKO3 (8), 1:48201-08-05 Flag of Canada (Pantone).svg Chapiteau CCSE Maisonneuve, Montreal, Quebec
Win14–0 Flag of Argentina.svg Sergio Javier EscobarUD82011-06-18 Flag of Canada (Pantone).svg Claude-Robillard Center, Montreal, Quebec
Win13–0 Flag of Mexico.svg Alejandro BarreraKO5 (8), 2:582011-05-14 Flag of Canada (Pantone).svg Capri Centre, Red Deer, Alberta
Win12–0 Flag of Mexico.svg Aldo ValtierraUD82011-04-08 Flag of Canada (Pantone).svg Bell Centre, Montreal, Quebec
Win11–0 Flag of Mexico.svg Isaac BejaranoTKO5 (8)2011-03-04 Flag of Canada (Pantone).svg Métropolis, Montreal, Quebec
Win10–0 Flag of Mexico.svg Pedro Navarrete UD102010-12-03 Flag of Canada (Pantone).svg Bell Centre, Montreal, Quebec
Win9–0 Flag of the United States.svg Anthony FloresUD82010-08-10 Flag of the United States.svg South Philly Arena, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Win8–0 Flag of Mexico.svg Genaro GarciaKO1 (4), 0:472010-09-18 Flag of Canada (Pantone).svg Claude-Robillard Centre, Montreal, Quebec
Win7–0 Flag of Mexico.svg Carlos MartinezTKO2 (4), 1:032010-08-28 Flag of Canada (Pantone).svg Métropolis, Montreal, Quebec
Win6–0 Flag of Mexico.svg Hugo PachecoTKO2 (4), 1:28 2010-08-14 Flag of Canada (Pantone).svg Bell Centre, Montreal, Quebec
Win5–0 Flag of Cuba.svg Jorge RuizTD5 (6), 2:402010-01-29 Flag of the United States.svg Mohegan Sun Casino, Uncasville, Connecticut
Win4–0 Flag of the United States.svg Willshaun BoxleyUD42009-12-05 Flag of Canada (Pantone).svg Montreal Casino, Montreal, Quebec
Win3–0 Flag of Mexico.svg Edwin PerezUD42009-10-16 Flag of Canada (Pantone).svg Northlands Agricom, Edmonton, Alberta
Win2–0 Flag of the United States.svg John HoffmanKO2 (4), 1:262009-05-29 Flag of Canada (Pantone).svg Palace Banquet Centre, Edmonton, Alberta
Win1–0 Flag of Colombia.svg Richar CuaranKO1 (4), 0:352000-04-03 Flag of Canada (Pantone).svg Palace Banquet Centre, Edmonton, Alberta

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References

  1. ↑ "IBF-USBA-BOXING.COM".
  2. ↑ "Rances Barthelemy, Arash Usmanee to Open Friday Night Fights Season". January 2013.
  3. ↑ http://ringtv.craveonline.com/blog/176677-afghan-canadian-usmanee-marches-toward-history-on-fnf
  4. ↑ Club de boxe de l'est / east boxing club. "Biography". Archived from the original on 2012-11-05.
  5. ↑ "ABC and Florida Boxing Commission investigation of judges needed after Barthelemy's robbery win on ESPN". Bad Left Hook. 7 January 2013.
  6. 1 2 William Holmes (August 23, 2013). "ESPN Friday Night Fights Results: Usmanee and Mendez Draw, Cuellar Defeats Marrero". Boxing Insider.
  7. ↑ Scott Christ (August 24, 2013). "Friday Night Fights recap: Mike Tyson and Teddy Atlas, Iron Mike's sobriety, and a pair of good fights". Bad Left Hook.
  8. ↑ "Arash Usmanee - Boxer".
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