Fariz Mammadov (Azerbaijani: Fariz Məmmədov) (born April 15, 1980 Aghdam, USSR) is an Azerbaijani professional boxer and current European welterweight champion with the World Boxing Organization.[1]
| Fariz Mammadov Fariz Məmmədov | |
|---|---|
| Statistics | |
| Weight(s) | Welterweight |
| Height | 5 ft 6 in (1.68 m) |
| Nationality | Azerbaijani |
| Born | (1980-04-15) April 15, 1980 (age 42) Aghdam, Azerbaijani SSR, USSR |
| Stance | Orthodox |
| Boxing record | |
| Total fights | 22 |
| Wins | 19 |
| Wins by KO | 13 |
| Losses | 2 |
| Draws | 1 |
| No contests | 0 |
On 4 June 2014, he gained the European welterweight title in the WBO after knocking out Matthias Pelk of Germany.[2]
Aside from the sport, he served 7 years in prison on various assault charges.[3] He has been practicing Islam since he was around the age of 25.[3]
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