Junior Farzan Ali

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Junior Farzan Ali
Born
Junior Farzan Ali

(1980-04-27) 27 April 1980 (age 44)
Nationality Flag of Fiji.svg Fijian
Other namesThe Razor
Statistics
Weight(s)Welterweight
Stance Orthodox
Boxing record [1]
Total fights32
Wins28
Wins by KO19
Losses7
Draws2
No contests0

Junior Farzan Ali (commonly known as The Razor Farzan) (born 27 April 1980) is a Fijian professional boxer. He is the current WBF Asia Pacific lightweight champion. [2] With 25 wins for 32 fights, Farzan is regarded as Fiji's best pound for pound boxer. [3] He is the younger brother of Fijian boxer Joy Ali. [4]

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Early life

Farzan Ali was born in Nadi, Fiji. He had a brother Joy Ali. He used to sell razor blades and then he left selling razor blades and trained to become a boxer. Farzan is a Muslim. Farzan has a son named Ali.

Boxing career

Farzan has won 25 wins for 32 fights. He held the WBF Asia Pacific lightweight champion title once.

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References

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  2. "Sorovi apologizes for pulling out of Brennan fight".
  3. "The Razor out for welterweight title". allvoices.com. Archived from the original on 5 October 2012.
  4. "Junior Farzan prepares to defend title". Fiji Times. 4 January 2010. Archived from the original on 13 September 2012.