Harris Akbar

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Harris Akbar
Born
Mohammed Harris Akbar

(1998-12-09) December 9, 1998 (age 25)
Bradford, England [1]
Statistics
Weight(s) Light-middleweight
Height6 ft 0 in (183 cm) [1]
Stance Orthodox [1]
Medal record
Men's amateur boxing
Representing Flag of England.svg  England
European Championships
Gold medal icon (G initial).svg 2022 Yerevan Light-middleweight
Youth World Championships
Bronze medal icon (B initial).svg 2016 St. Petersburg Welterweight
Commonwealth Youth Games
Gold medal icon (G initial).svg 2015 Apia Welterweight

Mohammed Harris Akbar is an English amateur boxer who won a gold medal at the 2022 European Championships. [2]

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References

  1. 1 2 3 "BoxRec:Harris Akbar". BoxRec . Retrieved 2 June 2022.
  2. "Akbar wins gold as GB Boxing take eight medals". BBC Sport . 31 May 2022. Retrieved 2 June 2022.