Fariz Mammadov Explained

Fariz Mammadov
Fariz Məmmədov
Nationality:Azerbaijani
Weight:Welterweight
Height:5feet
Birth Date:15 April 1980
Birth Place:Aghdam, Azerbaijani SSR, USSR
Style:Orthodox
Total:22
Wins:19
Ko:13
Losses:2
Draws:1
No Contests:0

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

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

Professional career

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

Professional record

Personal life

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

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Fariz Məmmədov Avropa çempionu oldu - FOTO. publika.az. 8 June 2014 . 10 June 2014. Azerbaijani.
  2. Web site: Fariz Məmmədov Matias Pelki məğlub edib çempion oldu. www.azerisport.com. 10 June 2014. Azerbaijani.
  3. Web site: ru:Фариз Мамедов: "Профессиональный бокс – это мой характер, образ жизни". http://www.trend.az/life/sport/2012158.html. www.trend.az. 9 April 2012 . 10 June 2014. Russian.