Ali Srour ( ar, علي سرور) (born 11 June 1994) is a Norwegian
professional boxer of Lebanese descent. As an amateur, he has been Norwegian champion
and Nordic champion several times.
After a long lay off, Ali lost in his last Nordic Championship resulting with a silver medal. Ali has also competed in the European Youth Championship, ending with a loss to Gabil Mamedov from
Russia
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who took silver medal.
Ali is known for his unusual boxing style and cocky persona. Also, he is characterized by his highly athletic and hard-hitting boxing style, and formidable one-punch knockout power.
Brukte bare én arm(!): Ali (24) var fullstendig overlegen i proffdebuten i Norge
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Early life
Ali was born in 1994 in Tønsberg, Norway
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to Lebanese parents. He started boxing when he was 12 years old at the TK boxing club in his hometown of Tønsberg.
Professional career
Ali was supposed to box in the undercard to Cecilia Brækhus
Cecilia Carmen Linda Brækhus (born 28 September 1981) is a Norwegian professional boxer and former kickboxer. In boxing she reigned as the undisputed female welterweight champion from 2014 to 2020, and is the first woman in any weight class to h ...
in Oslofjord Convention Center
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Ownership and management
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, but the opponent resigned.South America
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and started his professional career there. He has been living in Latin America since then, and is currently residing in Guadalajara
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, Mexico.
Professional boxing record
References
External links
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Ali Srour on London Live
Ali Srour and Cecilia Brækhus TB
Ali Srour suspended after National Championship. TB
Ali Srour becomes Scandinavian Champion. TB
Ali Srour in European Championship. AIBA
Ali Srour the new face of boxing in Norway
Ali Srour unbeaten national champion. TB
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Living people
1994 births
Featherweight boxers
Southpaw boxers
Norwegian male boxers
Norwegian Muslims
Norwegian people of Lebanese descent
Sportspeople of Lebanese descent
Sportspeople from Tønsberg