Elvir Muriqi
Elvir Muriqi[a] (born May 10, 1979) is an Albanian boxer.
| Elvir Muriqi | |
|---|---|
| Statistics | |
| Real name | Elvir Muriqi |
| Nickname(s) | The Kosovo Kid |
| Height | 5 ft 10.5 in (179 cm) |
| Nationality |  Albanian |
| Born | May 10, 1979 Peje, Kosovo[b] |
| Stance | Orthodox |
| Boxing record | |
| Total fights | 47 |
| Wins | 40 |
| Wins by KO | 24 |
| Losses | 7 |
| No contests | 0 |
Background
Muriqi was born in Kosovo and 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.
Notes
| a. | ^ Albanian spelling: Elvir Muriqi. |
| b. | ^ The political status of Kosovo is disputed. Having unilaterally declared independence from Serbia in 2008, Kosovo is formally recognised as a sovereign state by 101 UN member states (with another 13 states recognising it at some point but then withdrawing their recognition) and 92 states not recognizing it, while Serbia continues to claim it as a part of its own territory. |
Awards
- Muriqi received a Sportsmanship award from Albanian Roots at the Albanian Roots Parade in the summer of 2013.
- Muriqi has been advertised in the Albanian American Success Stories magazine.
References
- "Elvir Muriqi professional boxing record". BoxRec.com. Archived from the original on 2014-02-20. Retrieved 2012-04-01.
External links
- Boxing record for Elvir Muriqi from BoxRec (registration required)
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