Elvir Muriqi (born April 29, 1979) is an Albanian boxer.

Background

Muriqi was born in Kosovo, at the time in Yugoslavia. He moved to the United States in 1996 with his family to escape the growing tension in Kosovo. He boxed as an amateur in his homeland but never had a chance to become known outside Kosovo. Muriqi turned professional in New York.

Professional boxing record

Res.RecordOpponentTypeRd., TimeDateLocationNotes
40 Wins (24 knockouts, 15 decisions), 7 Losses (1 knockout, 5 decisions, 1 disqualification), 0 Draws
Loss40-7United States Sean MonaghanUD102014-06-14United States Brooklyn, New YorkWBC Continental Americas Light Heavyweight Title
Loss40-6Australia Blake CaparelloUD102014-01-31United States West Orange, New Jersey
Win40-5United States Paul VasquezMD82013-03-15United States Imperial House, Clinton Township, Michigan
Win39-5United States Chris GraysTKO2 (8)2011-12-10United States Imperial House, Clinton Township, Michigan
Win38-5United States Daniel JudahUD102010-11-20United States Aviator Sports Complex, Brooklyn, New York
Win37-5United States Tiwon TaylorTKO2 (8)2009-10-10United States Coliseum Complex Events Center, Greensboro, North Carolina
Win36-5Ukraine Oleksandr GarashchenkoUD102009-04-18Kosovo Pallati i Rinise, Pristina, Kosovo
Loss35-5United Kingdom Clinton WoodsUD122009-02-14United Kingdom Hotel de France, Saint Helier, Jersey, Channel IslandsIBF Light Heavyweight Title eliminator
Win35-4United States Jameel WilsonTKO4 (10)2008-01-31United States Utopia Paradise Theater, Bronx, New York
Loss34-4United States Antonio TarverMD122007-06-09United States Connecticut Convention Center, Hartford, ConnecticutFor vacant IBO Light Heavyweight Title
Win34-3United States Derrick ReedTKO1 (6)2006-12-08United States Paradise Theater, Bronx, New York
Win33-3United States Ted MullerUD82006-10-11United States Westchester County Center, White Plains, New York
Win32-3United States Marlon HayesUD82006-07-28United States Monticello Raceway, Monticello, New York
Loss31-3Ukraine Oleksandr GarashchenkoSD62005-04-30United States Madison Square Garden, New York City, New York
Win31-2United States Caseny TruesdaleTKO1 (6)2005-03-05United States The Venue, Greensboro, North Carolina
Loss30-2United States Danny SantiagoTKO4 (10)2004-10-02United States Madison Square Garden, New York City, New York
Win30-1United States Tony MenefeeTKO52004-08-14Kosovo Stadioni KF Prishtina, Pristina, Kosovo
Win29-1United States Charles WardTKO3 (6)2004-03-13United States Gold Strike Casino, Tunica, Mississippi
Win28-1United States Thomas ReidMD82003-12-06United States Madison Square Garden, New York City, New York
Win27-1United States James CrawfordTKO4 (10)2003-06-27United States Tropicana Hotel & Casino, Atlantic City, New Jersey
Win26-1United States Tiwon TaylorTKO3 (10)2003-03-19United States Villa Barone Manor, Bronx, New York
Win25-1United States Mike CokerTKO1 (6)2003-01-10United States Mohegan Sun Casino, Uncasville, Connecticut
Win24-1United States Sam AhmadTKO3 (10)2002-07-23United States New Rock City, New Rochelle, New York
Win23-1United States Mike CokerKO1 (10)2002-04-23United States Park Central Hotel, New York City, New York
Win22-1United States Joseph HarrisTKO1 (6)2002-03-17United States Crossville Armory, Crossville, Tennessee
Win21-1United States Erin FitchettTKO5 (6)2002-01-24United States Park Central Hotel, New York City, New York
Win20-1United States Darren WhitleyUD82001-04-01United States Club Amazura, Jamaica, Queens, New York
Win19-1United States Napoleon PittPTS82001-01-27United States Augusta, Georgia
Win18-1United States Ronald BoddieUD62000-11-21United States Genetti Manor, Dickson City, Pennsylvania
Win17-1Jamaica Gary CampbellTKO5 (6)2000-08-22United States DSL Center, Mount Vernon, New York
Win16-1United States Danny SheehanUD62000-07-07United States Cape Cod Melody Trent, Hyannis, Massachusetts
Win15-1United States Jason DietrichPTS62000-06-10United States Lincoln, Nebraska
Win14-1United States Adrian MillerKO12000-04-20United States Virginia
Loss13-1United States Danny SheehanDQ6 (6)2000-03-24United States The Blue Horizon, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Win13-0Venezuela Fermin ChirinoUD61999-11-09United States Yonkers Raceway, Yonkers, New York
Win12-0United States Angelo SimpsonUD61999-09-14United States Yonkers Raceway, Yonkers, New York
Win11-0United States Boyer ChewTKO21999-08-26United States Atlanta, Georgia
Win10-0United States Steve UsseryKO11999-08-14United States Portsmouth, Virginia
Win9-0United States Angelo SimpsonPTS41999-07-29United States Atlanta, Georgia
Win8-0United States Thomas BarkerTKO2 (4)1999-06-19United States Madison Square Garden, New York City, New York
Win7-0United States Marvin LadsonKO11999-05-15United States Augusta, Georgia
Win6-0United States Walter DavidKO2 (4)1999-04-07United States Yonkers Raceway, Yonkers, New York
Win5-0United States Eric RhinehartKO1 (4)1999-03-26United States Coliseum, Greensboro, North Carolina
Win4-0United States Tyrone WallacePTS41999-02-27United States Augusta, Georgia
Win3-0United States Johnny WalkerTKO1 (4)1999-01-30United States Academy Kickboxing, Garner, North Carolina
Win2-0United States Billy DesserUD418 Jul 1998United States MSG Theater, New York City, New York
Win1-0United States Nicholas RoblesTKO11998-06-19United States Atlantic City, New JerseyMuriqi's professional debut

Notes

Awards

  • Muriqi received a Sportsmanship award from Albanian Roots at the Albanian Roots Parade in the summer of 2013.
  • Muriqi has been advertised in the Albanian American Success Stories magazine.

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