Yurik Mamedov
| Yurik Mamedov | |
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| File:Yurik Mamedov 2024 Boxing.jpg Mamedov in 2024 | |
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| Real name | Yurik Mamedov |
| Weight(s) | Super lightweight / Welterweight |
| Height | 5 ft 9 in (175 cm) |
| Nationality | French |
| Born | Yaroslavl, Russia |
| Stance | Orthodox |
| Boxing record | |
| Total fights | 20 |
| Wins | 17 |
| Losses | 2 |
| Draws | 1 |
Yurik Mamedov is a French professional boxer with Yazidi roots. Born in Yaroslavl, Russia, he competes in the super lightweight and welterweight divisions. He built a career across several countries and earned attention for both his record and his advocacy work.
Early life
He grew up between Russia and France, then trained in France (Source[1]) and in the United States. He reached the New York Golden Gloves final at Madison Square Garden (Source[2]).
Professional career
He turned professional in 2016. Record: 20 fights — 17 wins (7 KO), 2 losses, 1 draw. Source[3]
Highlights
- Won World Boxing Association (WBA) titles on four continents (Source[4])
- Ranked #8 worldwide by the WBA in his division (February 2023) (Source[5])
- Member of Team Combat League, where he fought in team-format bouts
- Faced opponents from several national federations, which widened his profile outside France
Mamedov's career blends technical boxing, travel, and work with different training teams. He built relationships with gyms in Paris, Brooklyn, and Miami, where he completed large parts of his fight preparation.
Olympic torch relay
In 2024, Mamedov carried the Olympic torch during the relay for the Paris Summer Games. His participation linked his athletic career with public representation of the Yazidi community and the French sporting world (Source[6]).
Advocacy
Mamedov works on education projects, cultural archives, and local workshops for young Yazidis across several countries. He speaks about displacement, identity, and community reconstruction in interviews, cultural events, and community centers (Source[7]). EZDINA operates with volunteers and small partner groups across Europe and the Middle East.
Personal life
Mamedov lives in New York City, where he works as a personal trainer. He trains athletes, beginners, and clients seeking boxing-based strength work. He maintains close ties to Paris and travels frequently for camps, fights, and community events. His work outside the ring includes coaching, public speaking, and development of programs linked to Yazidi youth (Source[8]).
References
- ↑ "Emerainville : Le boxeur Yurik, du Clos d'Emery aux rings de New-York". 25 January 2019.
- ↑ "Daily News Golden Gloves Finale 2012 - NewsBlaze News". 31 March 2012.
- ↑ "BoxRec: Yurik Mamedov".
- ↑ "WBA Boxer Profile". 26 February 2018.
- ↑ "Yurik Mamedov - Boxing Rankings".
- ↑ "JO de Paris 2024 : Qui sont les Parisiennes et les Parisiens qui porteront la flamme olympique ?".
- ↑ "Yurik Mamedov l'incroyable success story du boxeur Yézidi".
- ↑ "Portrait d'un jeune boxeur yézidi : Yurik Mamedov | ÊzîdîPress - French". 12 April 2021.
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