Kash Ali (born 27 January 1992)[4] is a British professional boxer who has held the IBF European heavyweight title since May 2021.[5]
Kashif Ali | |
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Born | |
Statistics | |
Weight(s) | Heavyweight |
Height | 6 ft 6 in (198 cm) |
Reach | 80 in (203 cm) |
Stance | Orthodox[1] |
Boxing record[2] | |
Total fights | 24 |
Wins | 21 |
Wins by KO | 12 |
Losses | 3 |
Personal life
editAli was born to a family of Pakistani origin in Solihull, England in 27 January 1992,[6] and is a Sufi Muslim.[7]
Controversies
editOn 30 March 2019, Ali faced David Price. The bout culminated in the fifth round, when Ali tackled and bit Price on the torso while he was on the canvas. The referee immediately called for a disqualification and awarded Price with the victory.[8]
References
edit- ^ "BoxRec: Kash Ali". BoxRec. Retrieved 21 September 2021.
- ^ "Boxing record for Kashif Ali". BoxRec.
- ^ Lockley, Mike (13 September 2018). "Heavyweight hope Kash Ali itching to put on a good show". BirminghamLive. Retrieved 21 September 2021.
- ^ "Kash Ali | Boxer Page". Tapology. Retrieved 21 September 2021.
- ^ Beddows, David (28 May 2021). "Rotherham boxer Kash Ali wins European heavyweight title in style". Rotherham Advertiser. Retrieved 21 September 2021.
- ^ KASH ALI - 'IM THE FIRST PAKISTANI BRITISH HEAVYWEIGHT THAT MEANS ALOT', 20 September 2014, retrieved 23 September 2021
- ^ "kashali313". Archived from the original on 26 December 2021. Retrieved 23 September 2021.
- ^ "Smith vs Eggington: David Price claims victory after Kash Ali is disqualified for biting". Sky Sports. Retrieved 12 March 2024.