DESIblitz features 15 young British Asian boxers from throughout the country, as well as unique comments from them and their teams. Muhammad Ali Zahid is a boxer who competes in the super welterweight class (70 kg). On February 14, 1993, he was born. He is an English boxer of Pakistani descent.
Muhammad Ali Zahid started his professional career at the age of 18 with a record of 7 wins by knockout. In 1995, he became British champion after beating Lee Swaby in the final match of the year. This makes him the first ever Asian to win a world title in any sport. He held on to the belt for only one year, however, as John Joe Nevin dethroned him in 1996. Nevertheless, Zahid's success in boxing earned him a place in history as the first Asian world champion. After losing his title, he has gone on to become one of the UK's most successful fighters today. He is currently ranked number two by BoxRec for his weight class and is considered one of the top 10 welterweights in the world.
As Zahid shows, there have been many great Asian boxers from Britain over the years.
Who Were the Boxers Who Beat Mohammed Ali? During his professional career, boxing legend Muhammad Ali was defeated five times. Joe Frazier, Ken Norton, Leon Spinks, Larry Holmes, and Trevor Berbik were the fighters who defeated him. Ali amassed a total of 56 professional victories, 37 of which were via knockout.
In the eighth, Ali merely needed a pair of good rights. This was Ali's first fight in three and a half years, following his boxing suspension for rejecting the conscription. Following two intense rounds, Ali cut Quarry above the left eye, which proved decisive.
Clay struck tremendous combinations in the sixth round, but Liston was unable to compete in the seventh due to a shoulder injury. The World Boxing Council ordered a rematch after their previous fight was abruptly ended.
In celebration of Amir Khan, who fights Paulie Malignaggi on HBO this Saturday in New York, here are some Muslim boxers who have made a big impact on the sport (in alphabetical order): 1. Muhammad Ali (56-5, 37 KOs): Some consider him the greatest heavyweight of all time. Ever 2. Naseem Hamed (36-1, 31 KOs) – The three-time English titleholder was noted for his flamboyance. He had more than 100 fights during his career and won every single one of them.
3. Obadele Thompson (7-0, 7 KOs): One of the most successful fighters in history, he is credited with having invented the slip-and-slide move that has become common in boxing today.
4. George Foreman (20-1, 19 KOs): One of the biggest names in boxing history, he held the world titles at both the super middleweight and light heavyweight weights.
5. Henry "Boxer" Daniels (73-6, 43 KOs): He was born in Mississippi but raised in Canada. He became the first boxer to win the WBC, WBA, and WBO championships when he beat Billy Conn from America in 1958.
6. James Johnson (42-2, 38 KOs): One of the most popular boxers in history, he was known for his aggressive style and ability to outpoint his opponents. He won the World Heavyweight Title four times between 1974 and 1978.
Ali, Muhammad (1954-2016) - 493 wins, 39 losses, and 8 draws.
Frazier, George (1947-1985) - 582 wins, 13 losses, and 2 draws.
Hearns, Vernon (1940-1997) - 605 wins, 12 losses, and 3 draws.
Leonard, Leonard (1937-2012) - 464 wins, 14 losses, and 1 draw.
Lopes, Jose (1931-1986) - 508 wins, 7 losses, and 2 draws.
McCarthy, Gerry (1934-1983) - 467 wins, 11 losses, and 2 draws.
Morais, Carlos (1932-1987) - 485 wins, 7 losses, and 2 draws.
Peterson, Floyd (1935-1984) - 509 wins, 7 losses, and 1 draw.
IBF stands for International Boxing Federation. The organization recognizes Anthony Joshua as the world champion. On December 7, 2019, he defeated Andy Ruiz Jr. to acquire this honor. Before that, he successfully defended his title against Charles Martin on November 4, 2019.
WBA stands for World Boxing Association. The organization recognizes Joseph Parker as the world champion. On September 22, 2019, he defeated George Groves to acquire this honor. Before that, he successfully defended his title against Matthew Hatton on August 26, 2019.
The WBC does not have a world champion in boxing at this time. But Joseph Parker claims he is the true champion because he is the only one who can defend his title. He has not fought yet because of injuries. But when he recovers, he will fight to be champion again.
Boxing is a sport where anyone can compete and try to be champion. It is known as a "no holds barred" sport because there are no rules against hitting someone hard in the head or body with your hands or feet. If you do so, you could lose some of your teeth, be injured so you can't fight anymore, or even die.
In conclusion, Anthony Joshua is the current world champion in boxing. He was confirmed by all major organizations.
The 8 Greatest Canadian Boxers of All Time
Henry Armstrong, Ken Buchanan, Tony Canzoneri, Pedro Carrasco, Joel Casamayor, Al "Bummy" Davis, Oscar De La Hoya, Roberto Duran, Joe Gans, Artur Grigorian, Benny Leonard, Ray Mancini, Floyd Mayweather Jr., Juan Manuel Marquez, Sugar Shane Mosley, Miguel Angel Gonzalez, and Carlos Ortiz are among the notable lightweight boxers. The weight class is sometimes called "the circus" due to its many big performers who often move up or down depending on how successful they are at various weights.
Lightweights are between 55 and 60 kilograms (121 and 132 pounds). They are the second-lightest category behind welterweights. The term "lightweight" was once used for much lighter men but it is now reserved only for those below 60 kg (132 lb). Men above that limit are classified as super-lightweights or middleweights.
In the United States, the lightweight division is usually between 70 and 75 pounds (32 and 39 kg). In Europe, the weight limit varies from country to country - in some countries it's 80 pounds (36 kg), while in others it's 100 pounds (45 kg). There are also several world champions who aren't professional athletes; they earn their living by boxing in other divisions or by some other means not related to boxing.
Lightweights are generally faster fighters than middleweights or heavyweights, but they can be outclassed by men of larger sizes if they don't use their skills properly.
Southpaw Calzaghe, Joe Joe Calzaghe was born in London, England, but his family relocated to Wales when he was a child. He began boxing at the age of nine and went 112-10 as an amateur. He began his professional career in 1993 and did not retire until 2008. Calzaghe had a perfect 46-0 record with 32 Kos along the way. He is the only boxer to win the WBC, WBA, and IBF world championships in different weight classes. Although he held all four titles at once, he never fought or lost a bout.
Joe Calzaghe made history when he became the first boxer to win world championships in three different weight classes when he defeated Oscar De La Hoya for the WBC super featherweight title, Jeff Fenech for the WBA crown and John Ruiz for the IBF belt in 2001. The victory over Ruiz also made him the first man to stop Ruiz during his career. Calzaghe's success earned him the nickname "Superman".
After retiring from fighting, Joe Calzaghe opened a boxing academy in Cardiff, Wales. His son, Joseph Calzaghe Jr., also competes in the sport. Joe Sr. is one of the most successful boxers of all time and is considered by many to be the best pound-for-pound fighter in history.
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