Elvir Muriqi
Elvir Muriqi (born April 29, 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 | April 29, 1979 Peje, Kosovo |
| Stance | Orthodox |
| Boxing record | |
| Total fights | 47 |
| Wins | 40 |
| Wins by KO | 24 |
| Losses | 7 |
| No contests | 0 |
Background
Muriqi was born in Kosovo, at the time in Yugoslavia. He 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
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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