Youssef al-Hamidi

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Youssef Al Hamidi
Personal information
Nationality Syrian
BornYoussef Al Hamidi
(1977-12-16) December 16, 1977 (age 47)
Syria
Weight Lightweight
Boxing career
Stance Orthodox
Boxing record
Total fights146
Wins16
Win by KO1
Losses125
Draws5
No contests0

Youssef Al Hamidi (born December 16, 1977) is a Syrian boxer who was a decorated amateur in the Syrian army and is now a professional boxer in the UK.

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Amateur career

Al Hamidi Claims to have had around 150 amateur fights. He won a bronze medal in the Army world national championships. He was Syrian Champion for 10 years as well as Arabic Champion at 57KG. [1]

Professional career

Youssef has been regarded as a journeyman fighter. On May 5, 2008 he upset Manchester prospect Anthony Crolla. [2] Al Hamidi then fought English Lightweight Champion John Murray at the Trent FM Arena in Nottingham. The night did not go Al Hamidi's way and he eventually lost 77–75 on points.

Since then he has fought on a majority of under cards as an 'opponent' fighter.

Outside of boxing

Outside of boxing Youssef works as an ice cream seller for a Huddersfield ice cream van which helps him improve his spoken English. [1]

References

  1. 1 2 Boxing monthly August 2008
  2. ↑ "BoxRec Boxing Records". Archived from the original on 2012-10-10. Retrieved 2009-08-03.


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