Ali Akhmedov originally from Almaty, Kazakhstan, born July 16, 1995. Today he resides and trains as a professional boxer in Henderson, Nevada, USA. Competing as a super middleweight, Ali holds the prestigious WBC silver belt in this category.
Early life
From a very early age, Ali was deeply immersed in the world of sports, especially martial arts. Initially keen on kickboxing, his path changed dramatically when he met a boxing trainer at a training session Sagatbeka Okimbekovicha Musakhanova. This meeting ignited a passion for boxing that would continue throughout his life, fostering a deep, almost spiritual connection with his coach. Musakhanov not only improved Ali's technique, but also contributed to his growth along with other famous fighters such as Ali Baloev and Zhankosh Turarov.
By the age of nine, Ali was seriously involved in boxing, participating in youth tournaments with a professional mindset. His early prowess became evident when he won his first gold medal at the age of seven in a tournament in his weight class. His parents have always been his biggest fans, feeling a mixture of nervousness and excitement after each of his fights.
Ali's inspiration to take up martial arts came from watching films starring Jean Claude Van Damme, whose skill and heroism of the characters captivated him. Despite his sporting interests, Ali also led a balanced life of studies and friendships, indicating his multi-faceted interests from an early age.
Sports career
Ali Akhmedov began his professional boxing career shortly after celebrating his twentieth birthday. His desire to compete in the Olympics was the catalyst for his transition to professional boxing. The fight for the only Olympic spot in the light heavyweight division was intense. Ali met with Adilbekom Niyazymbetov, silver medalist of the Olympic Games in London, during the qualifying tournament held in Karaganda in honor of Galima Zharylgapova. Despite the fact that many considered Ali an outstanding athlete, the national team chose to support Niyazymbetova, who justified his decision by winning another silver medal in Rio.
Having immediately become a professional, Akhmedov had his first professional fight in May 2016 against Sergei Krapshila from Belarus, whom he defeated by technical knockout. Initially, having neither contracts nor promoters, Ali, under the leadership of his coach Musakhanov, chose his first opponents. His potential was quickly recognized and he received numerous offers. This included the opportunity to train in the US at a gym Roger Mayweather, uncle and former trainer of a famous boxer Floyd Mayweather.
First professional fights
Ali's first professional fights took place in Kazakhstan, where he quickly won victories. By 2017, he was fighting in the US and won two youth super middleweight titles under the WBC and NABF banners. He defended these titles against an American Deshonna Webster. After these successes, Ali and his team decided it was time to expand their horizons. He signed a contract with GGG Promotion and stopped collaborating with Sagatbek Musakhanov.
Under the leadership of his new team, Ali fought and won the WBC silver belt in 2019, defeating the American by technical knockout Marcus McDaniel and keeping the belt against Andrew Hernandez. During this period, Musakhanov stated that GGG Promotion More difficult opponents should be chosen for Ali. This led to a significant fight in December 2020.
Awards
In his amateur career, Ali Akhmedov distinguished himself primarily by participating in youth and student competitions. Although he has yet to win a major title as a professional, his record is impressive: 17 wins from 18 fights, 13 of which by knockout. In 2017, he won the WBC and NABF youth super middleweight titles, and in 2019 he won the WBC silver belt. As of January 2022, he is ranked 27th among super middleweight boxers by BoxRec.
Personal life
Currently, Ali remains focused on his boxing career, abandoning romantic commitments for the time being. He recalls a particularly memorable, if humorous, romantic gesture on the part of an ex-girlfriend involving an attempt to light a heart-shaped fire outside the window, which was whimsically extinguished by the wind. For Ali, the essence of a partner's attractiveness lies not in his appearance, but in qualities such as honesty, integrity and mutual respect. He is especially turned off by excessive makeup and arrogance.
In his free time from training, Ali likes to read and Dale Carnegie is one of his favorite authors. His interests also include psychology and personal development. Ali prefers historical films, enjoys ice skating, taking excursions to the mountains, and also enjoys spending time outdoors.
Among the sports figures he admires is Manny Pacquiao. Ali is inspired by Pacquiao's incredible life story of overcoming poverty and achieving global recognition as a boxing champion, seeing him as a beacon of determination and resilience.
Current state
Now 28-year-old Akhmedov considered young in the world of professional boxing. Despite the major setback, he remains optimistic and strives to learn from every encounter. Looking ahead to 2024, Ali will face new challenges and strive to improve his ranking.
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