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{{short description|Afghan born Canadian boxer}}
{{Infobox boxer
{{Infobox boxer
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|nickname =
|nickname =
|weight = [[Junior Lightweight]]
|weight = [[Junior Lightweight]]
|height = 5 ft 8 in (173 cm)
|height = 5 ft 8 in (173 cm)
|reach = 74 in (188 cm)
|reach = 74 in (188 cm)
|nationality = {{Flagicon|AFG}} [[Afghan]]<br>{{Flagicon|CAN}} [[Canadian]]
|nationality = {{Flagicon|AFG}} [[Afghans|Afghan]]<br />{{Flagicon|CAN}} [[Canadians|Canadian]]
|birth_date = {{birth date and age|1982|03|03}}
|birth_date = {{birth date and age|1982|03|03}}
|death_date
|birth_place = [[Afghanistan]]
|birth_place = [[Afghanistan]]
|style = [[Orthodox stance|Orthodox]]
|home_town = [[Montreal]], [[Quebec]]
|total = 24
|style = [[Orthodox stance|Orthodox]]
|wins = 21
|total = 24
|KO = 10
|wins = 21
|losses = 2
|KO = 10
|draws = 1
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'''Arash Usmanee''' (born March 8, 1982) is an [[Afghans|Afghan]]-[[Canadians|Canadian]] professional [[Boxing|boxer]]. He has been ranked as high as 3rd by the WBA ([[World Boxing Association]]) and 10th by the [[International Boxing Federation|IBF]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.ibf-usba-boxing.com/|title=IBF-USBA-BOXING.COM|publisher=}}</ref> Usmanee has been a featured fighter on [[ESPN]]'s [[Friday Night Fights]] when he fought [[Rances Barthelemy]] in a bout featuring two undefeated fighters.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://theboxingtribune.com/2013/01/rances-barthelemy-arash-usmanee-to-open-friday-night-fights-season/|title=Rances Barthelemy, Arash Usmanee to Open Friday Night Fights Season|date=January 2013|publisher=}}</ref><ref>http://ringtv.craveonline.com/blog/176677-afghan-canadian-usmanee-marches-toward-history-on-fnf</ref>
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'''Arash Usmanee''' (born March 3, 1982) is an [[Afghan]] professional [[Boxing|boxer]]. Usmanee currently competes in the [[junior lightweight]] division. He has been ranked as high as 10th by the [[International Boxing Federation|IBF]] and is currently ranked 14th.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.ibf-usba-boxing.com/|title=IBF-USBA-BOXING.COM|publisher=}}</ref> Usmanee has been a featured fighter on [[ESPN]]'s [[Friday Night Fights]] when he fought [[Rances Barthelemy]] in a bout featuring two undefeated fighters.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://theboxingtribune.com/2013/01/rances-barthelemy-arash-usmanee-to-open-friday-night-fights-season/|title=Rances Barthelemy, Arash Usmanee to Open Friday Night Fights Season|publisher=}}</ref><ref>http://ringtv.craveonline.com/blog/176677-afghan-canadian-usmanee-marches-toward-history-on-fnf</ref>


== Background ==
== Background ==
Arash Usmanee was born in [[Afghanistan]]. In 1994, his family immigrated to [[Canada]] after his father was killed by a missile.
Arash Usmanee was born in [[Afghanistan]]. In 1994, his family immigrated to [[Canada]] after his father was killed by a missile.


Arash became a boxer at the age of 17. He almost qualified for the [[Canadian]] boxing team for the 2008 [[Summer Olympic Games]] but just missed qualifying.
Arash became a boxer at the age of 17. He almost qualified for the Canadian boxing team for the [[2008 Summer Olympics]] but just missed qualifying.


Arash decided to turn pro at the end of 2008 and had his first professional fight in January 2009 against Richar Cuaran.
Arash decided to turn pro at the end of 2008 and had his first professional fight in January 2009 against Richar Cuaran.


To become more noticed in the boxing community, he left [[Alberta]] in order to establish himself in [[Montreal]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.clubdeboxe.org/arashusmanee/biography.html|title=Biography|author=Club de boxe de l'est / east boxing club|publisher=}}</ref>
To become more noticed in the boxing community, he left [[Alberta]] in order to establish himself in [[Montreal]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.clubdeboxe.org/arashusmanee/biography.html |title=Biography |author=Club de boxe de l'est / east boxing club |url-status=dead |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20121105032459/http://clubdeboxe.org/arashusmanee/biography.html |archivedate=2012-11-05 }}</ref>


==Professional career==
==Professional career==
In January 2013, Usmanee lost on points in a controversial manner to the Cuban fighter [[Rances Barthelemy]] on [[Friday Night Fights]]. According to many observers, Usmanee had won the fight clearly.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.buzzsugar.com/Books-Being-Made-Movies-2013-26363719|title=Books Being Made Into Movies 2013|author=Becky Kirsch|work=POPSUGAR Entertainment}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.badlefthook.com/2013/1/7/3846048/espn-rances-barthelemy-arash-usmanee-decision-fnf-boxing-news|title=ABC and Florida Boxing Commission investigation of judges needed after Barthelemy's robbery win on ESPN|work=Bad Left Hook}}</ref><ref name=BI0813>{{cite news|url=http://www.boxinginsider.com/headlines/espn-friday-night-fights-results-usmanee-and-mendez-draw-cuellar-defeats-marrero/|title=ESPN Friday Night Fights Results: Usmanee and Mendez Draw, Cuellar Defeats Marrero|date=August 23, 2013|author=William Holmes|publisher=Boxing Insider}}</ref>
In January 2013, Usmanee lost on points in a controversial manner to the Cuban fighter [[Rances Barthelemy]] on [[Friday Night Fights]]. According to many observers, Usmanee had won the fight clearly.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.badlefthook.com/2013/1/7/3846048/espn-rances-barthelemy-arash-usmanee-decision-fnf-boxing-news|title=ABC and Florida Boxing Commission investigation of judges needed after Barthelemy's robbery win on ESPN|work=Bad Left Hook|date=7 January 2013}}</ref><ref name=BI0813>{{cite news|url=http://www.boxinginsider.com/headlines/espn-friday-night-fights-results-usmanee-and-mendez-draw-cuellar-defeats-marrero/|title=ESPN Friday Night Fights Results: Usmanee and Mendez Draw, Cuellar Defeats Marrero|date=August 23, 2013|author=William Holmes|publisher=Boxing Insider}}</ref>


In August 2013, Usmanee received his first shot at a world title in a fight against [[International Boxing Federation|IBF]] [[Junior Lightweight]] titleholder [[Argenis Mendez]]. The fight ended in a draw with one judge scoring the fight for Usmanee (115-113) and the two others scoring it a draw (114-114). The draw meant Mendez retains the title. In contrast to Usmanee's last fight, observers felt the boxer was lucky to come out with a draw.<ref name=BI0813/><ref>{{cite web|title=Friday Night Fights recap: Mike Tyson and Teddy Atlas, Iron Mike's sobriety, and a pair of good fights|url=http://www.badlefthook.com/2013/8/24/4653212/friday-night-fights-recap-mike-tyson-and-teddy-atlas-iron-mikes|publisher=Bad Left Hook|date=August 24, 2013|author=Scott Christ}}</ref>
In August 2013, Usmanee received his first shot at a world title in a fight against [[International Boxing Federation|IBF]] [[Junior Lightweight]] titleholder [[Argenis Mendez]]. The fight ended in a draw with one judge scoring the fight for Usmanee (115-113) and the two others scoring it a draw (114-114). The draw meant Mendez retains the title. In contrast to Usmanee's last fight, observers felt the boxer was lucky to come out with a draw.<ref name=BI0813/><ref>{{cite web|title=Friday Night Fights recap: Mike Tyson and Teddy Atlas, Iron Mike's sobriety, and a pair of good fights|url=http://www.badlefthook.com/2013/8/24/4653212/friday-night-fights-recap-mike-tyson-and-teddy-atlas-iron-mikes|publisher=Bad Left Hook|date=August 24, 2013|author=Scott Christ}}</ref>


== Professional record ==
== Professional record ==
{{S-start}}
{{S-start}}
| style="text-align:center;" colspan="8"|'''21 Wins''' (10 knockouts, 11 decisions), '''2 Losses''' (0 knockouts, 2 decisions), '''1 Draw'''<ref>{{cite web|url=http://boxrec.com/list_bouts.php?human_id=484063&cat=boxer|title=Arash Usmanee - Boxer|publisher=}}</ref>''
| style="text-align:center;" colspan="8"|'''21 Wins''' (10 knockouts, 11 decisions), '''2 Losses''' (0 knockouts, 2 decisions), '''1 Draw'''<ref>{{cite web|url=http://boxrec.com/list_bouts.php?human_id=484063&cat=boxer|title=Arash Usmanee - Boxer|publisher=}}</ref>''
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|- style="text-align:center; background:#e3e3e3;"
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| style="border-style:none none solid solid; "|'''Record'''
| style="border-style:none none solid solid; "|'''Opponent'''
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| style="border-style:none none solid solid; "|'''Date'''
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| style="border-style:none none solid solid; "|'''Location'''
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| style="border-style:none none solid solid; "|'''Notes'''
|- align=center
|- align=center
|{{yes2}}Win
|{{yes2}}Win
|21–2–1
|21–2–1
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|align=left|{{small|{{Flagicon|CAN}} [[Shaw Conference Centre]], [[Edmonton]], [[Alberta]]}}
|align=left|{{small|{{Flagicon|CAN}} [[Shaw Conference Centre]], [[Edmonton]], [[Alberta]]}}
|align=left|
|align=left|
|- align=center
|- align=center
|{{no2}}Loss
|{{no2}}Loss
|20–2–1
|20–2–1
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|{{small|12}}
|{{small|12}}
|{{small|2014-04-12}}
|{{small|2014-04-12}}
|align=left|{{small|{{Flagicon|USA}} [[MGM Grand Hotel & Casino]], [[Las Vegas]], [[Nevada]]}}
|align=left|{{small|{{Flagicon|USA}} [[MGM Grand Hotel & Casino]], [[Paradise]], [[Nevada]]}}
|align=left|{{small|For vacant [[World Boxing Organisation|WBO]] [[North American Boxing Organization|NABO]] [[Lightweight]] title.}}
|align=left|{{small|For vacant [[World Boxing Organisation|WBO]] [[North American Boxing Organization|NABO]] [[Lightweight]] title}}
|-align=center
|-align=center
|style="background: #B0C4DE"|Draw
|style="background: #B0C4DE"|Draw
|20–1–1
|20–1–1
|align=left|{{flagicon|Dominican Republic}} [[Argenis Mendez]]
|align=left|{{flagicon|Dominican Republic}} [[Argenis Mendez]]
|{{small|MD}}
|{{small|MD}}
|{{small|12}}
|{{small|12}}
|{{small|2013-08-23}}
|{{small|2013-08-23}}
|align=left|{{small|{{Flagicon|USA}} [[Turning Stone Resort & Casino]], [[Verona]], [[New York]]}}
|align=left|{{small|{{Flagicon|USA}} [[Turning Stone Resort & Casino]], [[Verona, New York]]}}
|align=left|{{small|For [[International Boxing Federation|IBF]] [[Super Featherweight]] title.}}
|align=left|{{small|For [[International Boxing Federation|IBF]] [[Super Featherweight]] title}}
|- align=center
|- align=center
|{{no2}}Loss
|{{no2}}Loss
|20–1
|20–1
|align=left|{{Flagicon|CUB}} [[Rances Barthelemy]]
|align=left|{{Flagicon|CUB}} [[Rances Barthelemy]]
|{{small|UD}}
|{{small|UD}}
|{{small|12}}
|{{small|12}}
|{{small|2013-01-04}}
|{{small|2013-01-04}}
|align=left|{{small|{{Flagicon|USA}} Magic City Casino, [[Miami]], [[Florida]]}}
|align=left|{{small|{{Flagicon|USA}} Magic City Casino, [[Miami]], [[Florida]]}}
|align=left|
|align=left|
|- align=center
|- align=center
|{{yes2}}Win
|{{yes2}}Win
|20–0
|20–0
|align=left|{{Flagicon|Peru}} Alan Paredes
|align=left|{{Flagicon|Peru}} Alan Paredes
|{{small|TKO}}
|{{small|TKO}}
|{{small|3 (10), 0:45}}
|{{small|3 (10), 0:45}}
|{{small|2012-06-16}}
|{{small|2012-06-16}}
|align=left|{{small|{{Flagicon|Canada}} Chapiteau CCSE Maisonneuve, [[Montreal]], [[Quebec]]}}
|align=left|{{small|{{Flagicon|Canada}} Chapiteau CCSE Maisonneuve, [[Montreal]], [[Quebec]]}}
|align=left|
|align=left|
|- align=center
|- align=center
|{{yes2}}Win
|{{yes2}}Win
|19–0
|19–0
|align=left|{{Flagicon|Uruguay}} Christian Faccio
|align=left|{{Flagicon|Uruguay}} Christian Faccio
|{{small|[[technical knockout|TKO]]}}
|{{small|TKO}}
|{{small|3 (8), 1:58}}
|{{small|3 (8), 1:58}}
|{{small|2012-05-04}}
|{{small|2012-05-04}}
|align=left|{{small|{{Flagicon|Canada}} Chapiteau CCSE Maisonneuve, [[Montreal]], [[Quebec]]}}
|align=left|{{small|{{Flagicon|Canada}} Chapiteau CCSE Maisonneuve, [[Montreal]], [[Quebec]]}}
|align=left|
|align=left|
|- align=center
|- align=center
|{{yes2}}Win
|{{yes2}}Win
|18–0
|18–0
|align=left|{{Flag icon|USA}} Chris Howard
|align=left|{{Flag icon|USA}} Chris Howard
|{{small|UD}}
|{{small|UD}}
|{{small|10}}
|{{small|10}}
|{{small|2012-03-17}}
|{{small|2012-03-17}}
|align=left|{{small|{{Flagicon|USA}} Grand Ballroom, [[Atlanta, Georgia]]}}
|align=left|{{small|{{Flagicon|USA}} Grand Ballroom, [[Atlanta, Georgia]]}}
|align=left|{{small|Won vacant [[World Boxing Council|WBC]] Continental Americas Lightweight title.}}
|align=left|{{small|Won vacant [[World Boxing Council|WBC]] Continental Americas Lightweight title}}
|- align=center
|- align=center
|{{yes2}}Win
|{{yes2}}Win
|17–0
|17–0
|align=left|{{Flagicon|NED}} [[Innocent Anyanwu]]
|align=left|{{Flagicon|NED}} [[Innocent Anyanwu]]
|{{small|UD}}
|{{small|UD}}
|{{small|8}}
|{{small|8}}
|{{small|2012-02-18}}
|{{small|2012-02-18}}
|align=left|{{small|{{Flagicon|CAN}} [[Bell Centre]], [[Montreal]], [[Quebec]]}}
|align=left|{{small|{{Flagicon|CAN}} [[Bell Centre]], [[Montreal]], [[Quebec]]}}
|align=left|
|align=left|
|- align=center
|- align=center
|{{yes2}}Win
|{{yes2}}Win
|16–0
|16–0
|align=left|{{Flagicon|POR}} Antonio Joao Bento
|align=left|{{Flagicon|POR}} Antonio Joao Bento
|{{small|UD}}
|{{small|UD}}
|{{small|10}}
|{{small|10}}
|{{small|2011-12-10}}
|{{small|2011-12-10}}
|align=left|{{small|{{Flagicon|CAN}} [[Bell Centre]], [[Montreal]], [[Quebec]]}}
|align=left|{{small|{{Flagicon|CAN}} [[Bell Centre]], [[Montreal]], [[Quebec]]}}
|align=left|
|align=left|
|- align=center
|- align=center
|{{yes2}}Win
|{{yes2}}Win
|15–0
|15–0
|align=left|{{Flagicon|HUN}} Laszlo Robert Balogh
|align=left|{{Flagicon|HUN}} Laszlo Robert Balogh
|{{small|TKO}}
|{{small|TKO}}
|{{small|3 (8), 1:48}}
|{{small|3 (8), 1:48}}
|{{small|201-08-05}}
|{{small|201-08-05}}
|align=left|{{small|{{Flagicon|CAN}} Chapiteau CCSE Maisonneuve, [[Montreal]], [[Quebec]]}}
|align=left|{{small|{{Flagicon|CAN}} Chapiteau CCSE Maisonneuve, [[Montreal]], [[Quebec]]}}
|align=left|
|align=left|
|- align=center
|- align=center
|{{yes2}}Win
|{{yes2}}Win
|14–0
|14–0
|align=left|{{Flagicon|ARG}} Sergio Javier Escobar
|align=left|{{Flagicon|ARG}} Sergio Javier Escobar
|{{small|UD}}
|{{small|UD}}
|{{small|8}}
|{{small|8}}
|{{small|2011-06-18}}
|{{small|2011-06-18}}
|align=left|{{small|{{Flagicon|CAN}} Claude-Robillard Center, [[Montreal]], [[Quebec]]}}
|align=left|{{small|{{Flagicon|CAN}} Claude-Robillard Center, [[Montreal]], [[Quebec]]}}
|align=left|
|align=left|
|- align=center
|- align=center
|{{yes2}}Win
|{{yes2}}Win
|13–0
|13–0
|align=left|{{Flagicon|MEX}} [[Alejandro Barrera]]
|align=left|{{Flagicon|MEX}} Alejandro Barrera
|{{small|KO}}
|{{small|KO}}
|{{small|5 (8), 2:58}}
|{{small|5 (8), 2:58}}
|{{small|2011-05-14}}
|{{small|2011-05-14}}
|align=left|{{small|{{Flagicon|CAN}} Capri Centre, [[Red Deer, Alberta|Red Deer]], [[Alberta]]}}
|align=left|{{small|{{Flagicon|CAN}} Capri Centre, [[Red Deer, Alberta]]}}
|align=left|
|align=left|
|- align=center
|- align=center
|{{yes2}}Win
|{{yes2}}Win
|12–0
|12–0
|align=left|{{Flagicon|MEX}} Aldo Valtierra
|align=left|{{Flagicon|MEX}} Aldo Valtierra
|{{small|UD}}
|{{small|UD}}
|{{small|8}}
|{{small|8}}
|{{small|2011-04-08}}
|{{small|2011-04-08}}
|align=left|{{small|{{Flagicon|CAN}} [[Bell Centre]], [[Montreal]], [[Quebec]]}}
|align=left|{{small|{{Flagicon|CAN}} [[Bell Centre]], [[Montreal]], [[Quebec]]}}
|align=left|
|align=left|
|- align=center
|- align=center
|{{yes2}}Win
|{{yes2}}Win
|11–0
|11–0
|align=left|{{Flagicon|MEX}} Isaac Bejarano
|align=left|{{Flagicon|MEX}} Isaac Bejarano
|{{small|TKO}}
|{{small|TKO}}
|{{small|5 (8)}}
|{{small|5 (8)}}
|{{small|2011-03-04}}
|{{small|2011-03-04}}
|align=left|{{small|{{Flagicon|CAN}} [[Métropolis (concert hall)|Métropolis]], [[Montreal]], [[Quebec]]}}
|align=left|{{small|{{Flagicon|CAN}} [[Métropolis (concert hall)|Métropolis]], [[Montreal]], [[Quebec]]}}
|align=left|
|align=left|
|- align=center
|- align=center
|{{yes2}}Win
|{{yes2}}Win
|10–0
|10–0
|align=left|{{Flagicon|MEX}} [[Pedro Navarrete]]
|align=left|{{Flagicon|MEX}} [[Pedro Navarrete]]
|{{small|UD}}
|{{small|UD}}
|{{small|10}}
|{{small|10}}
|{{small|2010-12-03}}
|{{small|2010-12-03}}
|align=left|{{small|{{Flagicon|CAN}} [[Bell Centre]], [[Montreal]], [[Quebec]]}}
|align=left|{{small|{{Flagicon|CAN}} [[Bell Centre]], [[Montreal]], [[Quebec]]}}
|align=left|
|align=left|
|- align=center
|- align=center
|{{yes2}}Win
|{{yes2}}Win
|9–0
|9–0
|align=left|{{Flagicon|USA}} Anthony Flores
|align=left|{{Flagicon|USA}} Anthony Flores
|{{small|UD}}
|{{small|UD}}
|{{small|8}}
|{{small|8}}
|{{small|2010-08-10}}
|{{small|2010-08-10}}
|align=left|{{small|{{Flagicon|USA}} [[South Philly Arena]], [[Philadelphia]], [[Pennsylvania]]}}
|align=left|{{small|{{Flagicon|USA}} [[South Philly Arena]], [[Philadelphia]], [[Pennsylvania]]}}
|align=left|
|align=left|
|- align=center
|- align=center
|{{yes2}}Win
|{{yes2}}Win
|8–0
|8–0
|align=left|{{Flagicon|MEX}} Genaro Garcia
|align=left|{{Flagicon|MEX}} Genaro Garcia
|{{small|KO}}
|{{small|KO}}
|{{small|1 (4), 0:47}}
|{{small|1 (4), 0:47}}
|{{small|2010-09-18}}
|{{small|2010-09-18}}
|align=left|{{small|{{Flagicon|CAN}} Claude-Robillard Centre, [[Montreal]], [[Quebec]]}}
|align=left|{{small|{{Flagicon|CAN}} Claude-Robillard Centre, [[Montreal]], [[Quebec]]}}
|align=left|
|align=left|
|- align=center
|- align=center
|{{yes2}}Win
|{{yes2}}Win
|7–0
|7–0
|align=left|{{Flagicon|MEX}} Carlos Martinez
|align=left|{{Flagicon|MEX}} Carlos Martinez
|{{small|TKO}}
|{{small|TKO}}
|{{small|2 (4), 1:03}}
|{{small|2 (4), 1:03}}
|{{small|2010-08-28}}
|{{small|2010-08-28}}
|align=left|{{small|{{Flagicon|CAN}} [[Métropolis (concert hall)|Métropolis]], [[Montreal]], [[Quebec]]}}
|align=left|{{small|{{Flagicon|CAN}} [[Métropolis (concert hall)|Métropolis]], [[Montreal]], [[Quebec]]}}
|align=left|
|align=left|
|- align=center
|- align=center
|{{yes2}}Win
|{{yes2}}Win
|6–0
|6–0
|align=left|{{Flagicon|MEX}} Hugo Pacheco
|align=left|{{Flagicon|MEX}} Hugo Pacheco
|{{small|TKO}}
|{{small|TKO}}
|{{small|2 (4), 1:28}}
|{{small|2 (4), 1:28}}
|{{small|2010-08-14}}
|{{small|2010-08-14}}
|align=left|{{small|{{Flagicon|CAN}} [[Bell Centre]], [[Montreal]], [[Quebec]]}}
|align=left|{{small|{{Flagicon|CAN}} [[Bell Centre]], [[Montreal]], [[Quebec]]}}
|align=left|
|align=left|
|- align=center
|- align=center
|{{yes2}}Win
|{{yes2}}Win
|5–0
|5–0
|align=left|{{Flagicon|CUB}} Jorge Ruiz
|align=left|{{Flagicon|CUB}} Jorge Ruiz
|{{small|TD}}
|{{small|TD}}
|{{small|5 (6), 2:40}}
|{{small|5 (6), 2:40}}
|{{small|2010-01-29}}
|{{small|2010-01-29}}
|align=left|{{small|{{Flagicon|USA}} [[Mohegan Sun Casino]], [[Uncasville, Connecticut|Uncasville]], [[Connecticut]]}}
|align=left|{{small|{{Flagicon|USA}} [[Mohegan Sun Casino]], [[Uncasville, Connecticut]]}}
|align=left|
|align=left|
|- align=center
|- align=center
|{{yes2}}Win
|{{yes2}}Win
|4–0
|4–0
|align=left|{{Flagicon|USA}} Willshaun Boxley
|align=left|{{Flagicon|USA}} Willshaun Boxley
|{{small|UD}}
|{{small|UD}}
|{{small|4}}
|{{small|4}}
|{{small|2009-12-05}}
|{{small|2009-12-05}}
|align=left|{{small|{{Flagicon|CAN}} [[Montreal Casino]], [[Montreal]], [[Quebec]]}}
|align=left|{{small|{{Flagicon|CAN}} [[Montreal Casino]], [[Montreal]], [[Quebec]]}}
|align=left|
|align=left|
|- align=center
|- align=center
|{{yes2}}Win
|{{yes2}}Win
|3–0
|3–0
|align=left|{{Flagicon|MEX}} Edwin Perez
|align=left|{{Flagicon|MEX}} Edwin Perez
|{{small|UD}}
|{{small|UD}}
|{{small|4}}
|{{small|4}}
|{{small|2009-10-16}}
|{{small|2009-10-16}}
|align=left|{{small|{{Flagicon|CAN}} [[Northlands Agricom]], [[Edmonton]], [[Alberta]]}}
|align=left|{{small|{{Flagicon|CAN}} [[Northlands Agricom]], [[Edmonton]], [[Alberta]]}}
|align=left|
|align=left|
|- align=center
|- align=center
|{{yes2}}Win
|{{yes2}}Win
|2–0
|2–0
|align=left|{{Flagicon|USA}} John Hoffman
|align=left|{{Flagicon|USA}} John Hoffman
|{{small|KO}}
|{{small|KO}}
|{{small|2 (4), 1:26}}
|{{small|2 (4), 1:26}}
|{{small|2009-05-29}}
|{{small|2009-05-29}}
|align=left|{{small|{{Flagicon|CAN}} Palace Banquet Centre, [[Edmonton]], [[Alberta]]}}
|align=left|{{small|{{Flagicon|CAN}} Palace Banquet Centre, [[Edmonton]], [[Alberta]]}}
|align=left|
|align=left|
|- align=center
|- align=center
|{{yes2}}Win
|{{yes2}}Win
|1–0
|1–0
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Latest revision as of 01:08, 27 October 2023

Arash Usmanee
Born (1982-03-03) March 3, 1982 (age 42)
Afghanistan
NationalityAfghanistan Afghan
Kanada Canadian
Statistics
Weight(s)Junior Lightweight
Height5 ft 8 in (173 cm)
Reach74 in (188 cm)
StanceOrthodox
Boxing record
Total fights24
Wins21
Wins by KO10
Losses2
Draws1

Arash Usmanee (born March 8, 1982) is an Afghan-Canadian professional boxer. He has been ranked as high as 3rd by the WBA (World Boxing Association) and 10th by the IBF.[1] Usmanee has been a featured fighter on ESPN's Friday Night Fights when he fought Rances Barthelemy in a bout featuring two undefeated fighters.[2][3]

Background

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Arash Usmanee was born in Afghanistan. In 1994, his family immigrated to Canada after his father was killed by a missile.

Arash became a boxer at the age of 17. He almost qualified for the Canadian boxing team for the 2008 Summer Olympics but just missed qualifying.

Arash decided to turn pro at the end of 2008 and had his first professional fight in January 2009 against Richar Cuaran.

To become more noticed in the boxing community, he left Alberta in order to establish himself in Montreal.[4]

Professional career

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In January 2013, Usmanee lost on points in a controversial manner to the Cuban fighter Rances Barthelemy on Friday Night Fights. According to many observers, Usmanee had won the fight clearly.[5][6]

In August 2013, Usmanee received his first shot at a world title in a fight against IBF Junior Lightweight titleholder Argenis Mendez. The fight ended in a draw with one judge scoring the fight for Usmanee (115-113) and the two others scoring it a draw (114-114). The draw meant Mendez retains the title. In contrast to Usmanee's last fight, observers felt the boxer was lucky to come out with a draw.[6][7]

Professional record

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21 Wins (10 knockouts, 11 decisions), 2 Losses (0 knockouts, 2 decisions), 1 Draw[8]
Res. Record Opponent Typ Rd., Time Date Standort Notes
Win 21–2–1 Vereinigte Staaten Juan Ruiz MD 8 2014-06-13 Kanada Shaw Conference Centre, Edmonton, Alberta
Loss 20–2–1 Mexiko Raymundo Beltrán UD 12 2014-04-12 Vereinigte Staaten MGM Grand Hotel & Casino, Paradise, Nevada For vacant WBO NABO Lightweight title
Draw 20–1–1 Dominikanische Republik Argenis Mendez MD 12 2013-08-23 Vereinigte Staaten Turning Stone Resort & Casino, Verona, New York For IBF Super Featherweight title
Loss 20–1 Cuba Rances Barthelemy UD 12 2013-01-04 Vereinigte Staaten Magic City Casino, Miami, Florida
Win 20–0 Peru Alan Paredes TKO 3 (10), 0:45 2012-06-16 Kanada Chapiteau CCSE Maisonneuve, Montreal, Quebec
Win 19–0 Uruguay Christian Faccio TKO 3 (8), 1:58 2012-05-04 Kanada Chapiteau CCSE Maisonneuve, Montreal, Quebec
Win 18–0 Vereinigte Staaten Chris Howard UD 10 2012-03-17 Vereinigte Staaten Grand Ballroom, Atlanta, Georgia Won vacant WBC Continental Americas Lightweight title
Win 17–0 Niederlande Innocent Anyanwu UD 8 2012-02-18 Kanada Bell Centre, Montreal, Quebec
Win 16–0 Portugal Antonio Joao Bento UD 10 2011-12-10 Kanada Bell Centre, Montreal, Quebec
Win 15–0 Ungarn Laszlo Robert Balogh TKO 3 (8), 1:48 201-08-05 Kanada Chapiteau CCSE Maisonneuve, Montreal, Quebec
Win 14–0 Argentinien Sergio Javier Escobar UD 8 2011-06-18 Kanada Claude-Robillard Center, Montreal, Quebec
Win 13–0 Mexiko Alejandro Barrera KO 5 (8), 2:58 2011-05-14 Kanada Capri Centre, Red Deer, Alberta
Win 12–0 Mexiko Aldo Valtierra UD 8 2011-04-08 Kanada Bell Centre, Montreal, Quebec
Win 11–0 Mexiko Isaac Bejarano TKO 5 (8) 2011-03-04 Kanada Métropolis, Montreal, Quebec
Win 10–0 Mexiko Pedro Navarrete UD 10 2010-12-03 Kanada Bell Centre, Montreal, Quebec
Win 9–0 Vereinigte Staaten Anthony Flores UD 8 2010-08-10 Vereinigte Staaten South Philly Arena, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Win 8–0 Mexiko Genaro Garcia KO 1 (4), 0:47 2010-09-18 Kanada Claude-Robillard Centre, Montreal, Quebec
Win 7–0 Mexiko Carlos Martinez TKO 2 (4), 1:03 2010-08-28 Kanada Métropolis, Montreal, Quebec
Win 6–0 Mexiko Hugo Pacheco TKO 2 (4), 1:28 2010-08-14 Kanada Bell Centre, Montreal, Quebec
Win 5–0 Cuba Jorge Ruiz TD 5 (6), 2:40 2010-01-29 Vereinigte Staaten Mohegan Sun Casino, Uncasville, Connecticut
Win 4–0 Vereinigte Staaten Willshaun Boxley UD 4 2009-12-05 Kanada Montreal Casino, Montreal, Quebec
Win 3–0 Mexiko Edwin Perez UD 4 2009-10-16 Kanada Northlands Agricom, Edmonton, Alberta
Win 2–0 Vereinigte Staaten John Hoffman KO 2 (4), 1:26 2009-05-29 Kanada Palace Banquet Centre, Edmonton, Alberta
Win 1–0 Kolumbien Richar Cuaran KO 1 (4), 0:35 2000-04-03 Kanada Palace Banquet Centre, Edmonton, Alberta

References

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  1. ^ "IBF-USBA-BOXING.COM".
  2. ^ "Rances Barthelemy, Arash Usmanee to Open Friday Night Fights Season". January 2013.
  3. ^ http://ringtv.craveonline.com/blog/176677-afghan-canadian-usmanee-marches-toward-history-on-fnf
  4. ^ Club de boxe de l'est / east boxing club. "Biography". Archived from the original on 2012-11-05.
  5. ^ "ABC and Florida Boxing Commission investigation of judges needed after Barthelemy's robbery win on ESPN". Bad Left Hook. 7 January 2013.
  6. ^ a b William Holmes (August 23, 2013). "ESPN Friday Night Fights Results: Usmanee and Mendez Draw, Cuellar Defeats Marrero". Boxing Insider.
  7. ^ Scott Christ (August 24, 2013). "Friday Night Fights recap: Mike Tyson and Teddy Atlas, Iron Mike's sobriety, and a pair of good fights". Bad Left Hook.
  8. ^ "Arash Usmanee - Boxer".
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