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.
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.
[Boxing monthly August 2008]
Professional career
Youssef has been regarded as a journeyman fighter. On May 5, 2008 he upset Manchester prospect
Anthony Crolla.
[
] Al Hamidi then fought English Lightweight Champion
John Murray at the
Trent FM Arena in
Nottingham
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. 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.
Outside of boxing
Outside of boxing Youssef works as an ice cream seller for a
Huddersfield
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ice cream van which helps him improve his spoken
English.
References
External links
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1977 births
Living people
Syrian male boxers
Lightweight boxers
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