Fariz Mammadov (Azerbaijani: Fariz Məmmədov) (born April 15, 1980 Aghdam, USSR) is an Azerbaijani professional boxer and current European welterweight champion with the World Boxing Organization.[1]

Fariz Mammadov
Fariz Məmmədov
Born (1980-04-15) April 15, 1980 (age 44)
NationalityAzerbaijani
Statistics
Weight(s)Welterweight
Height5 ft 6 in (1.68 m)
StanceOrthodox
Boxing record
Total fights22
Wins19
Wins by KO13
Losses2
Draws1
No contests0

In 2016, Fariz became the WBO and WBF world champion, defeating an opponent from Uganda by knockout in the 12th round.

Professional career

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On 4 June 2014, he gained the European welterweight title in the WBO after knocking out Matthias Pelk of Germany.[2]

Professional record

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Personal life

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He has been practicing Islam since he was around the age of 25.[3]

References

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  1. ^ "Fariz Məmmədov Avropa çempionu oldu - FOTO". publika.az (in Azerbaijani). 8 June 2014. Retrieved 10 June 2014.
  2. ^ "Fariz Məmmədov Matias Pelki məğlub edib çempion oldu". www.azerisport.com (in Azerbaijani). Retrieved 10 June 2014.
  3. ^ Фариз Мамедов: "Профессиональный бокс – это мой характер, образ жизни". www.trend.az (in Russian). 9 April 2012. Retrieved 10 June 2014.
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