Usman Ahmed

Usman "Uzzy" Ahmed (Urdu: عثمان احمد‎; born 21 November 1981) is a British former professional boxer who competed from 2006 to 2016. He challenged once for the British and Commonwealth flyweight titles in 2009.[1]

Usman Ahmed
Statistics
Nickname(s)Uzzy
Weight classFlyweight
Height5 ft 6 in (168 cm)
NationalityBritish
Born (1981-11-21) 21 November 1981
Derby, England
Boxing record
Total fights19
Wins8
Wins by KO0
Losses9
Draws2

Professional career

Ahmed lost on his professional debut via points decision over six rounds to Chris Edwards on 30 September 2006, at the Kings Hall in Stoke-on-Trent.[2]

In his eighth fight, with a record of 5–1–1, he fought Chris Edwards in a rematch on 29 May 2009 at the Fenton Manor Sports Complex, Stoke-on-Trent, with Edwards' British and Commonwealth flyweight titles on the line. Ahmed lost the fight by unanimous decision, with two judges scoring the bout 118–109 and the third scoring it 117–111.[3]

His next fight was a four round points decision victory over Kyle King in December 2009, at the Newport Centre in Newport, Wales.[4] One month later he challenged Ashley Sexton for the vacant English flyweight title, losing via first round knockout (KO).[5] Footage from the fight, showing Ahmed dancing to the ring and then being knocked unconscious with an overhand right became a viral hit online.[6][7][8][9]

On 12 October 2011, he fought Don Broadhurst at the Olympia in Liverpool as part of the Prizefighter Series' super flyweight edition.[10] Ahmed lost by unanimous decision over three rounds.[11][12]

On 23 May 2015, 18 months after his last fight, Ahmed lost a six round points decision to Jamie Williams at the Britannia Hotel in Nottingham.[13] 7 months later, on 13 December, he faced Williams in a rematch at the Hermitage Leisure Centre in Whitwick, this time with the vacant Midlands Area flyweight title on the line, fighting to a points draw over ten rounds.[14] He then fought Williams for a third time on 23 October 2016, at the Hermitage Leisure Centre, again for the vacant Midlands Area flyweight title, this time losing by eighth round technical knockout (TKO).[15] This would be Ahmed's final fight of his professional career.

Professional boxing record
8 Wins, 9 Losses, 2 Draws[16]
Res. Record Opponent Type Rd., Time Date Location Notes

References
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  6. Hutchinson, By Ross Logan and John. "Hatfield boxer's knockout is YouTube hit". Welwyn Hatfield Times. Retrieved 17 November 2019.
  7. Live, by North Wales; 00:00, 23 Sep 2011Updated04:16 (22 September 2011). "YouTube sensation Usman Ahmed out for Prizefighter glory". dailypost. Retrieved 17 November 2019.CS1 maint: numeric names: authors list (link)
  8. says, Ringside Boxing News (21 June 2019). "USMAN AHMED SPEAKS OUT ON THAT INFAMOUS VIRAL VIDEO |". Ringside Boxing News. Retrieved 17 November 2019.
  9. "Ahmed gets Prizefighter call". Sky Sports. Retrieved 17 November 2019.
  10. "Ahmed gets Prizefighter call". Sky Sports. Retrieved 17 November 2019.
  11. "Don Broadhurst hopes for career boost following Prizefighter final". 13 October 2011. Retrieved 17 November 2019.
  12. "BoxRec: Bout". boxrec.com. Retrieved 17 November 2019.
  13. "BoxRec: Bout". boxrec.com. Retrieved 17 November 2019.
  14. "BoxRec: Bout". boxrec.com. Retrieved 17 November 2019.
  15. "BoxRec: Bout". boxrec.com. Retrieved 17 November 2019.
  16. http://boxrec.com/en/boxer/373092
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