Mohamed Azzaoui

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Mohamed Azzaoui
Personal information
BornDecember 1, 1975 (1975-12) (age 48)
Mostaganem, Algeria
Medal record
Men's boxing
Representing  Algeria
All-Africa Games
Gold medal – first place 1999 Johannesburg Heavyweight

Mohamed Azzaoui (born December 1, 1975, in Mostaganem) is a retired amateur boxer from Algeria, who is best known for winning the gold medal in the men's heavyweight division (– 91 kg) at the 1999 All-Africa Games in Johannesburg, South Africa. He represented his native country at the 2000 Summer Olympics in Sydney, Australia, where he was defeated in the first round by Jackson Chanet from France. He is also a former New Zealand and Pan Asian Boxing Association cruiserweight champion.

Career[edit]

International tournaments[edit]

  • 1st place, gold medalist(s) Copengahen Cup - 1999 (– 91 kg)
  • 2nd place, silver medalist(s) Giraldo Cordova Cardin Tournament ( Santa Clara, Cuba) 1999 (– 91 kg)
  • 3rd place, bronze medalist(s) Giraldo Cordova Cardin Tournament (Havana, Cuba ) 1998 (– 91 kg)

Professional boxing record[edit]

37 fights 26 wins 8 losses
By knockout 8 5
By decision 17 3
By disqualification 1 0
Draws 3

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