Elvir Muriqi

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Elvir Muriqi
Born
Elvir Muriqi

(1979-04-29) April 29, 1979 (age 46)
Peje, Kosovo
Nationality Flag of Albania.svg Albanian
Other namesThe Kosovo Kid
Statistics
Height5 ft 10.5 in (179 cm)
StanceOrthodox
Boxing record
Total fights47
Wins40
Wins by KO24
Losses7
No contests0

Elvir Muriqi (born April 29, 1979) is an Albanian boxer.

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Background

Muriqi was born in Kosovo, at the time in Yugoslavia. He moved to the United States in 1996 with his family to escape the growing tension in Kosovo. He boxed as an amateur in his homeland but never had a chance to become known outside Kosovo. Muriqi turned professional in New York.

Professional boxing record

40 Wins (24 knockouts, 15 decisions), 7 Losses (1 knockout, 5 decisions, 1 disqualification), 0 Draws [1]
Res.RecordOpponentTypeRd., TimeDateLocationNotes
Loss40-7 Flag of the United States.svg Sean Monaghan UD102014-06-14 Flag of the United States.svg Brooklyn, New York WBC Continental Americas Light Heavyweight Title
Loss40-6 Flag of Australia (converted).svg Blake Caparello UD102014-01-31 Flag of the United States.svg West Orange, New Jersey
Win40-5 Flag of the United States.svg Paul Vasquez MD82013-03-15 Flag of the United States.svg Imperial House, Clinton Township, Michigan
Win39-5 Flag of the United States.svg Chris GraysTKO2 (8)2011-12-10 Flag of the United States.svg Imperial House, Clinton Township, Michigan
Win38-5 Flag of the United States.svg Daniel Judah UD102010-11-20 Flag of the United States.svg Aviator Sports Complex, Brooklyn, New York
Win37-5 Flag of the United States.svg Tiwon TaylorTKO2 (8)2009-10-10 Flag of the United States.svg Coliseum Complex Events Center, Greensboro, North Carolina
Win36-5 Flag of Ukraine.svg Oleksandr GarashchenkoUD102009-04-18 Flag of Kosovo.svg Pallati i Rinise, Pristina, Kosovo
Loss35-5 Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Clinton Woods UD122009-02-14 Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Hotel de France, Saint Helier, Jersey, Channel Islands IBF Light Heavyweight Title eliminator
Win35-4 Flag of the United States.svg Jameel WilsonTKO4 (10)2008-01-31 Flag of the United States.svg Utopia Paradise Theater, Bronx, New York
Loss34-4 Flag of the United States.svg Antonio Tarver MD122007-06-09 Flag of the United States.svg Connecticut Convention Center, Hartford, Connecticut For vacant IBO Light Heavyweight Title
Win34-3 Flag of the United States.svg Derrick ReedTKO1 (6)2006-12-08 Flag of the United States.svg Paradise Theater, Bronx, New York
Win33-3 Flag of the United States.svg Ted MullerUD82006-10-11 Flag of the United States.svg Westchester County Center, White Plains, New York
Win32-3 Flag of the United States.svg Marlon HayesUD82006-07-28 Flag of the United States.svg Monticello Raceway, Monticello, New York
Loss31-3 Flag of Ukraine.svg Oleksandr GarashchenkoSD6 2005-04-30 Flag of the United States.svg Madison Square Garden, New York City, New York
Win31-2 Flag of the United States.svg Caseny TruesdaleTKO1 (6)2005-03-05 Flag of the United States.svg The Venue, Greensboro, North Carolina
Loss30-2 Flag of the United States.svg Danny Santiago TKO4 (10) 2004-10-02 Flag of the United States.svg Madison Square Garden, New York City, New York
Win30-1 Flag of the United States.svg Tony MenefeeTKO52004-08-14 Flag of Kosovo.svg Stadioni KF Prishtina, Pristina, Kosovo
Win29-1 Flag of the United States.svg Charles WardTKO3 (6)2004-03-13 Flag of the United States.svg Gold Strike Casino, Tunica, Mississippi
Win28-1 Flag of the United States.svg Thomas ReidMD82003-12-06 Flag of the United States.svg Madison Square Garden, New York City, New York
Win27-1 Flag of the United States.svg James CrawfordTKO4 (10)2003-06-27 Flag of the United States.svg Tropicana Hotel & Casino, Atlantic City, New Jersey
Win26-1 Flag of the United States.svg Tiwon TaylorTKO3 (10)2003-03-19 Flag of the United States.svg Villa Barone Manor, Bronx, New York
Win25-1 Flag of the United States.svg Mike CokerTKO1 (6)2003-01-10 Flag of the United States.svg Mohegan Sun Casino, Uncasville, Connecticut
Win24-1 Flag of the United States.svg Sam AhmadTKO3 (10)2002-07-23 Flag of the United States.svg New Rock City, New Rochelle, New York
Win23-1 Flag of the United States.svg Mike CokerKO1 (10)2002-04-23 Flag of the United States.svg Park Central Hotel, New York City, New York
Win22-1 Flag of the United States.svg Joseph HarrisTKO1 (6)2002-03-17 Flag of the United States.svg Crossville Armory, Crossville, Tennessee
Win21-1 Flag of the United States.svg Erin FitchettTKO5 (6)2002-01-24 Flag of the United States.svg Park Central Hotel, New York City, New York
Win20-1 Flag of the United States.svg Darren WhitleyUD82001-04-01 Flag of the United States.svg Club Amazura, Jamaica, Queens, New York
Win19-1 Flag of the United States.svg Napoleon PittPTS82001-01-27 Flag of the United States.svg Augusta, Georgia
Win18-1 Flag of the United States.svg Ronald BoddieUD62000-11-21 Flag of the United States.svg Genetti Manor, Dickson City, Pennsylvania
Win17-1 Flag of Jamaica.svg Gary Campbell TKO5 (6)2000-08-22 Flag of the United States.svg DSL Center, Mount Vernon, New York
Win16-1 Flag of the United States.svg Danny SheehanUD62000-07-07 Flag of the United States.svg Cape Cod Melody Trent, Hyannis, Massachusetts
Win15-1 Flag of the United States.svg Jason DietrichPTS62000-06-10 Flag of the United States.svg Lincoln, Nebraska
Win14-1 Flag of the United States.svg Adrian MillerKO12000-04-20 Flag of the United States.svg Virginia
Loss13-1 Flag of the United States.svg Danny SheehanDQ6 (6)2000-03-24 Flag of the United States.svg The Blue Horizon, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Win13-0 Flag of Venezuela.svg Fermin ChirinoUD61999-11-09 Flag of the United States.svg Yonkers Raceway, Yonkers, New York
Win12-0 Flag of the United States.svg Angelo SimpsonUD61999-09-14 Flag of the United States.svg Yonkers Raceway, Yonkers, New York
Win11-0 Flag of the United States.svg Boyer ChewTKO21999-08-26 Flag of the United States.svg Atlanta, Georgia
Win10-0 Flag of the United States.svg Steve UsseryKO11999-08-14 Flag of the United States.svg Portsmouth, Virginia
Win9-0 Flag of the United States.svg Angelo SimpsonPTS41999-07-29 Flag of the United States.svg Atlanta, Georgia
Win8-0 Flag of the United States.svg Thomas BarkerTKO2 (4)1999-06-19 Flag of the United States.svg Madison Square Garden, New York City, New York
Win7-0 Flag of the United States.svg Marvin LadsonKO11999-05-15 Flag of the United States.svg Augusta, Georgia
Win6-0 Flag of the United States.svg Walter DavidKO2 (4)1999-04-07 Flag of the United States.svg Yonkers Raceway, Yonkers, New York
Win5-0 Flag of the United States.svg Eric RhinehartKO1 (4)1999-03-26 Flag of the United States.svg Coliseum, Greensboro, North Carolina
Win4-0 Flag of the United States.svg Tyrone WallacePTS41999-02-27 Flag of the United States.svg Augusta, Georgia
Win3-0 Flag of the United States.svg Johnny WalkerTKO1 (4)1999-01-30 Flag of the United States.svg Academy Kickboxing, Garner, North Carolina
Win2-0 Flag of the United States.svg Billy DesserUD4 18 Jul 1998 Flag of the United States.svg MSG Theater, New York City, New York
Win1-0 Flag of the United States.svg Nicholas RoblesTKO11998-06-19 Flag of the United States.svg Atlantic City, New Jersey Muriqi's professional debut

Notes

    Awards

    References

    1. ↑ "Elvir Muriqi professional boxing record". BoxRec.com. Archived from the original on 2014-02-20. Retrieved 2012-04-01.
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