Quick Info
| Profession | Amateur Boxer |
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| Nationality | Algerian |
| Date of Birth | 02/05/1999 |
| Age | 26 years |
| Birthplace | Tiaret, Algeria |
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Bio/Wiki
| Profession | Amateur Boxer |
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| Debut | 2018 World Championships |
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| Stance | Orthodox |
| Coach/Mentor | Mohamed Al-Shawa |
| Achievements |
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| Main Records | First Algerian female boxer to reach the final at the 2022 IBA Women's World Boxing Championships |
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Physical Stats & More
| Height | 178 cm |
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| Weight | 65 Kg |
| Eye Color | Black |
| Hair Color | Black |
Personal Life
| Hometown | Tiaret, Algeria |
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| Religion | Islam |
| Zodiac Sign | Taurus |
| Hobbies | Cooking |
Career
| Overview | Imane Khelif's journey in boxing began in her childhood, fueled by a passion that emerged from her childhood experiences of fighting with boys in her village. Despite initial resistance from her father, she relentlessly pursued her boxing dreams, travelling considerable distances for training and overcoming various challenges, including financial ones. Her tenacity paid off as she achieved notable success in national and international competitions, including her participation in the Olympics. |
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Favourites
| Favorite Boxer | Muhammad Ali |
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Social Media
| https://www.instagram.com/imane_khelif_10/ | |
| https://www.facebook.com/profile.php | |
| https://x.com/ImaneKhelif |
Some Lesser Known Facts
| 1. At 16, Khelif played football in her village. | |
| 2. Initially, her father opposed her boxing career. | |
| 3. Her interest in boxing started as a child through playful fights with boys. | |
| 4. Traveled 10 kilometers each week for training, funding her bus fare by selling scrap metal. | |
| 5. Made her boxing debut at the age of 19. | |
| 6. Competed in the 2020 Summer Olympics in the lightweight event. | |
| 7. Disqualified from the 2023 IBA Women’s World Boxing Championships final for medical reasons. | |
| 8. Cleared eligibility and medical requirements to participate in the 2024 Paris Olympics. | |
| 9. Once finished a match in 46 seconds after her opponent withdrew. |