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Pierre Vogel
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Real name Pierre Vogel
Height 6 ft. 0 in. (183 cm)
Nationality Germany German
Born (1978-07-20) July 20, 1978 (age 46)
Frechen, North Rhine-Westphalia, West Germany
Stance ?
Boxing record
Total fights 7
Wins 6
Wins by KO 2
Losses 0
Draws 1

Pierre Vogel (born July 20, 1978) is a German Islamic preacher. He was also a professional boxer for a short time. He is sometimes known as Abu Hamza.

Early Life and Boxing Career

Pierre Vogel was born in a town called Frechen in Germany. When he was 22 years old, he became a professional boxer. He fought in the cruiserweight category.

He was part of the Sauerland boxing club. Pierre Vogel had a good record in boxing. He fought seven times and was never defeated. He won six of his fights and had one draw. After two years, he stopped his boxing career.

His Religion

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Pierre Vogel (on the right) and Bilal Philips speaking at a meeting in Frankfurt, April 2011

In 2001, Pierre Vogel decided to become a Muslim. After that, he started studying Islam in Germany. He then went to Medina to continue his studies.

Many people in Germany see him as an important Muslim figure. He shares his religious beliefs with others.

Private Life

Pierre Vogel is married to a woman from Morocco. She is also a Muslim. Together, they have three children.

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