| Youssef Al Hamidi | |
| Realname: | Youssef Al Hamidi |
| Weight: | Lightweight |
| Nationality: | Syrian |
| Birth Date: | 16 December 1977 |
| Birth Place: | Syria |
| Style: | Orthodox |
| Total: | 146 |
| Wins: | 16 |
| Losses: | 125 |
| Draws: | 5 |
| No Contests: | 0 |
| Ko: | 1 |
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.
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]
Youssef has been regarded as a dangerous journeyman fighter with the ability to upset the odds. 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 on a few hours' notice. 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. He has had 1 win since his upset of Crolla against Lee Jennings, and a reverse against Crolla losing 60–55 on the score cards.
Outside of boxing Youssef works as an ice cream seller for a Huddersfield ice cream van which helps him improve his spoken English.