Mohamed Flissi (Arabic: محمد الفِسّي; born 10 March 1990) is an Algerian amateur boxer who has competed in the light‑flyweight (49 kg) and flyweight (52 kg) divisions. He has represented Algeria at multiple international competitions, including the Olympic Games, World Championships, and African Games.
Early life and background
Flissi was born in Algiers, Algeria. Information about his early life, including family background and initial involvement in boxing, is limited in publicly available sources.
Amateur boxing career
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Olympic Games: Flissi qualified for the 2012 Summer Olympics in London, where he competed in the men's light‑flyweight category. He was eliminated in the round of 32. He also qualified for the 2016 Summer Olympics in Rio de Janeiro, again competing in the light‑flyweight division and reached the round of 16. He was selected for the 2020 Tokyo Olympics (held in 2021) in the flyweight division, though he was eliminated in the early rounds.
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World Championships: Flissi participated in the AIBA World Boxing Championships. Notably, at the 2015 World Championships in Doha, Qatar, he reached the quarterfinals in the light‑flyweight class.
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African Games and Championships: Flissi has been a prominent figure in African boxing. He won gold medals at the African Games (formerly All‑Africa Games) in 2011 (Maputo) and 2015 (Brazzaville) in the light‑flyweight division. He also secured multiple titles at the African Boxing Championships, including gold medals in 2013, 2015, and 2017.
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Other competitions: Flissi earned a silver medal at the 2017 Mediterranean Games in the flyweight division and obtained a bronze medal at the 2019 African Games.
Style and recognition
Flissi is noted for his technical skill, speed, and defensive tactics. He is regarded as one of Algeria’s most successful amateur boxers in the lower weight categories.
Personal life
Details about Flissi’s personal life, including education and activities outside boxing, are not extensively documented in reliable sources.
References
- International Boxing Association (AIBA) competition records.
- Official Olympic Games athlete profiles.
- Reports from the African Boxing Confederation (AFBC).
This entry reflects information verified up to 2023; any developments after that date may not be included.