Hamza Hamry
حمزة حمري
Hamry on the ring BYB.
Born (1995-01-12) January 12, 1995
Kairouan, Tunisia
Native nameحمزة حمري
Other namesThe Joker
NationalityTunisian
Height5 ft 7 in (1.70 m)
Weight155 lb (70 kg; 11 st 1 lb)
DivisionFeatherweight
Lightweight
Reach68.5 in (174 cm)
StyleJudo, MMA, Boxing
Fighting out ofKairouan, Tunisia
TeamJackson Wink MMA Academy (2022–)[1]
RankBlack belt in Judo
Blue belt in Jiujitsu[2]
Years active2007–2015 (Judo)
2017–present (MMA)
2023–present (Bare-knuckle boxing)
Mixed martial arts record
Total5
Wins4
By knockout3
By submission1
Losses1
By knockout1
WebsiteOfficial Instagram Profile
Boxing record from BoxRec
Mixed martial arts record from Sherdog
Last updated on: 16 November 2023

Hamza Hamry (Arabic: حمزة حمري; born 12 January 1995 in Kairouan) nicknamed The Joker, is a Tunisian professional mixed martial artist and bareknuckle boxer competing in the Featherweight division of BYB Extreme Fighting Series and Centurion FC. He is the first fighter born and raised in an Arab country to sign with BYB Extreme.

Hamry is also a former judoka[3]

Background

Hamza Hamry nicknamed "The Joker", was born on 12 January 1995 in Kairouan.[4]

He started sports at the age of ten, and his football experience lasted only two weeks with JS Kairouan. Then he moved to judo and discovered mixed martial arts through a YouTube video.[5][6][7]

Mixed martial arts career

Early career

Hamry made his MMA debut 2017 at BFC Algerie, being scheduled to fight Mourad Zaidi. He won the fight by a TKO in the first round.[8][9][10]

He was next scheduled to fight Firas Atig at Tataouine Championship, after five years his professional debut. He won the fight by TKO in the first round.[11]

Hamry faced Read El Zanati on 1 April 2022 at Libya Combat Organization. He won the fight via first round TKO.

The fourth battle took place on 15 June 2022 against the Brazilian Dorthy Lucas in Libya, As usual, he dominated the match from the first round, taking advantage of subduing his opponent on the ground And thus made Hamza achieve his fourth victory in a row and Wins the lightweight belt for the International Libya Championship.[12][13][14]

Training

Hamza is considered the first Tunisian and Arab fighter to join the American Academy, Jackson Wink, and he is one of the best mixed martial arts academy in the world.[15][16]

Centurion Fight Championship

Hamry faced Patrizio de Souza on November 15, 2023 at CFC 16. He lost the fight via a TKO (Punches) in the first round.[17]

Championships and achievements

Mixed martial arts

  • Libya Combat Championship

Grappling

Judo

  • Medal Bronze in Tunisian Judo Championship - semi pro (-66 kg) 2013[23]
  • Medal Gold in Tunisian Judo Championship - semi pro (-66 kg) 2014[24]

Mixed martial arts record

Professional record breakdown
5 matches 4 wins 1 loss
By knockout 3 1
By submission 1 0
Res. Record Opponent Method Event Date Round Time Location Notes
Loss 4–1 Patrizio de Souza TKO (Punches) Centurion FC 16 November 15, 2023 1 1:42 Attard, Malta
Win 4–0 Dorthy Lucas Submission (Rear-Naked Choke) Libya Combat 3 June 15, 2022 1 3:09 Al-Ittihad, Libya Won the LBA Combat Lightweight Championship.
Win 3–0 Read El Zanati TKO (Leg Injury) Libya Combat 1 April 1, 2022 1 1:14 Tripoli, Libya
Win 2–0 Firas Atig TKO (Leg Kicks) Tataouine Championships March 12, 2022 1 2:21 Tunisia, Tataouine
Win 1–0 Mourad Zaidi TKO (Punches) BFC Algerie April 16, 2017 1 1:45 Tunisia, Tunis

[25]

Bare-knuckle boxing career

BYB Extreme Fighting Series

On February 10, 2023, it was announced that Hamry signed a three-fights contract with BYB Extreme Fighting Series. he is the first fighter that was born and raised in an Arab country to be signed with BYB.[26][27]

Hamry faced Mark Tiffin on March 18, 2023 at BYB 16: Desert Brawl. He lost the fight via first round TKO.[28][29][30]

In April 2023, Hamza was ranked No. 1 in Tunisia on the BoxRec website.[31]

Bare knuckle boxing record

1 fight 0 wins 1 loss
By knockout 0 1
No. Result Record Opponent Method Round, time Date Location Notes
1 Loss 0–1 United Kingdom Mark Tiffin TKO 1 March 18, 2023 Dubai Duty Free Tennis Stadium, Dubai, United Arab Emirates, UAE Bare knuckle boxing debut.

See also

References

  1. ↑ "حمزة حمري يتعاقد مع فريق أمريكي". Foot24.tn (in Arabic). Retrieved 21 August 2022.
  2. ↑ "Hamza Hamry Blue belt in Jiu-Jitsu". Ajptour.com. Retrieved 21 August 2022.
  3. ↑ "Hamza Hamry Judoka – JudoInside". www.judoinside.com. Retrieved 10 May 2022.
  4. ↑ "Hamza Hamry : le Joker aux mille et une promesses". allobledi.ifm.tn (in French). 25 May 2021. Retrieved 6 May 2022.
  5. ↑ "Tunisian Hamza Hamry chases dream of winning UFC Championship". www.jordannews.jo. 5 January 2022. Retrieved 6 May 2022.
  6. ↑ "Aux Emirats, le tunisien Hamza Hamry". Le Courrier de l'Atlas (in French). 4 May 2021. Retrieved 6 May 2022.
  7. ↑ "حمزة حمري رياضي تونسي طموح رغم غياب الدعم". France 24 (in Arabic). 31 December 2021. Retrieved 6 May 2022.
  8. ↑ "Who's The Joker, The Tunisian MMA Fighter?". journaltime.org. Retrieved 6 May 2022.
  9. ↑ "Hamza Hamry ready to smash the cage of the UAE Warriors". ze-africanews.com. Retrieved 6 May 2022.
  10. ↑ "Le Tunisien Hamza Hamry bientôt dans la cage de l'UAE Warriors". kapitalis.com (in French). 8 May 2021. Retrieved 6 May 2022.
  11. ↑ "Hamza Hamry vs Firas Atig – Tataouine Championship". boxemag.com (in French). Retrieved 6 May 2022.
  12. ↑ "Le Tunisien Hamza Hamry remporte un titre international". kapitalis (in French). 15 June 2022. Retrieved 14 September 2022.
  13. ↑ "Le combattant tunisien Hamza Hamry décroche un championnat international de MMA". Babnet (in French). Retrieved 14 September 2022.
  14. ↑ "Arts martiaux mixtes : le Tunisien Hamza Hamry bat Lucas Dorthy et remporte la ceinture LBA". Le temps News (in French). 15 June 2022. Retrieved 14 September 2022.
  15. ↑ "Arts martiaux mixtes: pour la première fois, un tunisien rejoint Jackson Wink MMA". L'Economiste Maghrebin (in French). 29 August 2022. Retrieved 14 September 2022.
  16. ↑ "for the first time, a Tunisian joins Jackson Wink MMA". Archysport. 29 August 2022. Retrieved 14 September 2022.
  17. ↑ "Une confrontation entre le Tunisien Hamza Hamry et le Brésilien Patrizio de Souza". babnet.net. 4 November 2023. Retrieved 4 November 2023.
  18. ↑ "Hamza Hamry décroche un championnat international de MMA". Mosaïque FM (in French). Retrieved 18 June 2022.
  19. ↑ "Hamza Hamry, le premier combattant tunisien àAD remporter la ceinture de champion LBA". Tuniscope (in French). Retrieved 18 June 2022.
  20. ↑ "التونسي حمزة حمري يحرز حزام البطولة الدولية للفنون القتالية المختلطة". Mosaïque FM (in Arabic). Retrieved 18 June 2022.
  21. ↑ "Arts martiaux mixtes pour la première fois". www.leconomistemaghrebin.com.
  22. ↑ "Hamza Hamry". www.africatopsports.com.
  23. ↑ "Hamza Hamry Judoka". www.judoinside.com.
  24. ↑ "Hamza Hamry Judoka". www.judoinside.com.
  25. ↑ Sherdog.com. "Hamza Hamry". Sherdog.
  26. ↑ "المصارع التونسي "حمزة حمري" يشارك في أشرس البطولات القتالية". AlChourouk (in Arabic). Retrieved 10 February 2023.
  27. ↑ "التونسي حمزة حمري أول عربي يخوض نزالاً إحترافياً في حلبة الـ BYB الأميركية". Tunisienumerique (in Arabic). Retrieved 10 February 2023.
  28. ↑ "Pour la première fois, le Tunisien Hamza Hamry se bat en boxe". Tuniscope (in French). Retrieved 23 February 2023.
  29. ↑ "Knottingley bare knuckle fighter Mark Tiffin set to make history". Wakefield Express. Retrieved 23 February 2023.
  30. ↑ "Hamza Hamry meets Mark Tiffin at BYB 16: Desert Brawl on March 18". fightbookmma. Retrieved 1 March 2023.
  31. ↑ "Ranking Hamza Hamry on boxrec". BoxRec. Retrieved 4 April 2023.
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