Fariz Mammadov
Azerbaijani boxer
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| Intro | Azerbaijani boxer | |
| Places | Azerbaijan | |
| is | Athlete Boxer | |
| Work field | Sports | |
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| Birth | 15 April 1980, Baku | |
| Age | 44 years | |
| Star sign | Aries |
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Biography
Fariz Mammadov (Azerbaijani: Fariz Məmmədov) (born February 5, 1980 Baku, USSR) is an Azerbaijani professional boxer and current European welterweight champion with the World Boxing Organization.
Professional career
On 4 June 2014, he gained the European welterweight title in the WBO after knocking out Matthias Pelk of Germany.
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Personal life
Aside from the sport, he served 7 years in prison on various assault charges. He has been practicing Islam since he was around the age of 25.