Joy Ali facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Joy Ali |
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| Statistics | |
| Real name | Zulfikar Joy Ali |
| Nickname(s) | "Jet", "Golden Boy" |
| Rated at | middleweight |
| Height | 5 ft. 9½ in. (177 cm) |
| Nationality |  Fijian |
| Born | 22 December 1978 Nadi, Fiji |
| Died | 5 January 2015 (aged 36) Suva, Fiji |
| Stance | orthodox |
| Boxing record | |
| Total fights | 51 |
| Wins | 31 |
| Wins by KO | 26 |
| Losses | 13 |
| Draws | 6 |
| No contests | 1 |
Zulfikar Joy Ali (born December 22, 1978 – died January 5, 2015) was a famous Fijian boxer. He was known for his exciting fights and was a big name in boxing, especially in Fiji. Joy Ali was sometimes called "Jet" or "Golden Boy" because of his fast and skilled boxing style.
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Joy Ali: A Boxing Star
Joy Ali was a talented boxer from Fiji. He competed in the middleweight division, which means he fought against other boxers who were around his weight. He was known for his "orthodox" style, which means he usually fought with his left hand and foot forward.
His Amazing Achievements
Joy Ali achieved some impressive things in his boxing career. At one point, he was ranked 13th in the world! This is a huge accomplishment, showing he was one of the top boxers globally. In October 2005, he was ranked 15th by the WBA in the Super welterweight division. The WBA is one of the biggest organizations in professional boxing.
Winning a Major Title
One of his biggest wins was when he beat Gary Comers to win the PABA title. The PABA title is a championship belt for boxers in the Pan Asian region. Winning this title showed that Joy Ali was a champion in his weight class.
Family of Boxers
Interestingly, boxing talent ran in Joy Ali's family! His brother, Junior Farzan Ali, was also a well-known boxer. It must have been exciting to have two boxing stars in one family.
His Boxing Record
Throughout his career, Joy Ali had a total of 51 professional boxing matches. He won 31 of these fights, with 26 of his wins coming by knockout (KO), which means he hit his opponent so hard they couldn't continue. He had 13 losses and 6 draws (where the fight ended with no clear winner). He also had one fight that was declared "no contest," meaning it didn't count as a win or loss for either boxer.
His Life and Legacy
Joy Ali was born in Nadi, Fiji, on December 22, 1978. He passed away in Suva, Fiji, on January 5, 2015. Even though he is no longer with us, Joy Ali is remembered as one of Fiji's most exciting and successful boxers. He inspired many young people in Fiji to get involved in sports and pursue their dreams.
