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Elvir Muriqi | |
|---|---|
| Born | Elvir Muriqi April 29, 1979 |
| Nationality |  Albanian |
| Other names | The Kosovo Kid |
| Statistics | |
| Height | 5 ft 10.5 in (179 cm) |
| Stance | Orthodox |
| Boxing record | |
| Total fights | 47 |
| Wins | 40 |
| Wins by KO | 24 |
| Losses | 7 |
| No contests | 0 |
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