Youssef al-Hamidi
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.
| Youssef Al Hamidi | |
|---|---|
| Statistics | |
| Real name | Youssef Al Hamidi |
| Weight(s) | Lightweight |
| Nationality | Syrian |
| Born | December 16, 1977 Syria |
| Stance | Orthodox |
| Boxing record | |
| Total fights | 143 |
| Wins | 16 |
| Wins by KO | 1 |
| Losses | 123 |
| Draws | 4 |
| No contests | 0 |
Amateur career
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]
Professional career
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
Outside of boxing Youssef works as an ice cream seller for a Huddersfield ice cream van which helps him improve his spoken English.[1]
References
- Boxing monthly August 2008
- "Archived copy". Archived from the original on 2012-10-10. Retrieved 2009-08-03.CS1 maint: archived copy as title (link)