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Mahmoud Charr[2] (Arabic: محمود عميرات شعار), previously known as Manuel Charr, is a Syrian-German professional boxer. He held the World Boxing Association (WBA) heavyweight title (Regular version) twice between 2017 and 2024.

Key Information

Early life

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Charr, son of a Syrian father and a Lebanese mother grew up in Beirut.[3] In 1989, his mother fled to Germany with six of her eight children. His father had died in the Lebanese civil war. Mahmoud started his martial arts career with Thai boxing at the age of 17. Two years later he became the youngest ever German Champion in Muay Thai. In 2005 he became the German Champion and the European Champion in Thai-Boxing at the age of 19. Due to his track record in Thai-Boxing, in 2000 Mahmoud was invited to a training camp for professional boxers at the famous Max Schmeling Gym in Berlin. Here his professional boxing career started under the supervision of the famous German boxing coach Ulli Wegner.

Amateur career

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  • 2002 TeutoCup Champion (Germany)
  • 2003 District Champion (Germany)
  • 2004 Westfahlen Champion (Germany)
  • 2004 Western German Champion

Professional career

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After compiling a perfect record of 21–0, Charr fought WBC heavyweight champion Vitali Klitschko on September 8, 2012 in Moscow, Russia. Charr was knocked down in the second round with a right hook, and he lost the bout by fourth-round technical knockout when it was stopped due to a cut received as a result of Klitschko's punches. Charr strongly protested the stoppage but the decision remained the same, giving Charr the first defeat of his professional career.[4]

Charr defended his WBC International Silver heavyweight title against Yakup Saglam in Galaţi, Romania on February 22, 2013.[5]

He turned up to the post-fight press conference of the David Haye vs. Derek Chisora fight on 14 July 2012 in order to challenge the victorious Haye. Charr and Haye agreed to fight at Manchester Arena on 29 June 2013,[6] but on 14 May, Haye pulled out due to a hand injury sustained in training.[7] Haye went on to agree to fight undefeated Tyson Fury instead on 28 September, but that bout was also cancelled.[8]

Charr improved his record to 26–1 with wins over Oleksiy Mazikin, Dennis Bakhtov and Kevin Johnson, before challenging highly-ranked Alexander Povetkin on 30 May 2014 for the vacant WBC International title in Moscow, Russia. Charr lost the bout by seventh-round knockout, suffering his second career loss.[9]

Charr's fight against Povetkin was the first of five consecutive bouts that subsequently took place in Russia, the last of which was a brutal one-punch fifth-round knockout defeat to Mairis Breidis on 22 August 2015 in Grozny, Chechnya.[10]

After improving to 30–4, Charr faced Alexander Ustinov for the vacant WBA (Regular) title in Oberhausen, Germany on 25 November 2017, and won by unanimous decision.[11] Despite the "Regular" title being secondary to the WBA's "Super" title which at the time was held by Anthony Joshua, the victory nonetheless meant that Charr was the first German heavyweight world champion in 85 years.[12]

A few days before Charr was scheduled to defend his WBA (Regular) title against Fres Oquendo in September 2018, Charr tested positive for drostanolone and trenbolone, and as a result the fight was cancelled.[13]

In January 2021, Charr was stripped of his WBA (Regular) title due to inactivity.[14] More than 3 years since he last fought, Charr returned to the ring on 15 May 2021 and recorded his 32nd career victory, with a second-round knockout of undefeated Christopher Lovejoy.[15] Following extensive litigation with the WBA, Charr's title was restored on 31 August 2023 as part of a court settlement, and he was ordered to defend against Jarrell Miller by 14 October of that year, with the winner to face the next highest contender. This came just five days after the WBA eliminated the "regular" title in a consolidation bout that was part of the organization's efforts to reduce the number of champions per division.[16] The 14 October deadline came and went, the fight with Miller failing to materialize due to reported financial issues. As a result, the WBA granted Charr a 60-day extension to find a new opponent.[17]

Eventually, Charr was scheduled to fight Kubrat Pulev in Bulgaria on March 30, 2024. Charr tore his bicep in training and fight was postponed until September.[18] The fight eventually took place on 7 December 2024 in Sofia, Bulgaria, with Pulev winning a unanimous points decision and the WBA (Regular) title.[19]

Personal life

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In 2015, an altercation at a kebab shop in Essen, Germany led to a drive-by shooting which left Charr shot four times in the abdomen and forced to undergo emergency surgery that night to save his life. Charr was dining with rapper Kay One at the time of the incident, which occurred following an argument with an online troll who had been abusing the boxer for some weeks.[20] The perpetrator, whom Charr identified to police, turned himself in to the police.[21][22] Charr underwent double-hip replacement surgery in May 2017.[23]

Charr announced on social media that on April 24, 2024 his first son was born in the Kings College Hospital of Dubai.[24]

Professional boxing record

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39 fights 34 wins 5 losses
By knockout 20 3
By decision 13 2
By disqualification 1 0
No. Result Record Opponent Type Round, time Date Location Notes
39 Loss 34–5 Kubrat Pulev UD 12 7 Dec 2024 Arena Armeec, Sofia, Bulgaria Lost WBA (Regular) heavyweight title
38 Win 34–4 Nuri Seferi TKO 2 (10), 2:56 21 Dec 2022 ECB Boxgym, Hamburg, Germany
37 Win 33–4 Nikola Milačić KO 3 (10), 1:21 28 May 2022 Die Bucht, Hamburg, Germany
36 Win 32–4 Christopher Lovejoy KO 2 (12), 1:09 15 May 2021 Box Gym, Cologne, Nordrhein-Westfalen, Germany
35 Win 31–4 Alexander Ustinov UD 12 25 Nov 2017 König Pilsener Arena, Oberhausen, Germany Won vacant WBA (Regular) heavyweight title
34 Win 30–4 Sefer Seferi UD 10 17 Sep 2016 EWS Arena, Göppingen, Germany Won vacant WBA International heavyweight title
33 Win 29–4 Andrei Mazanik TKO 7 (8), 2:08 4 Jun 2016 Autohaus Duerkop, Kassel, Germany
32 Loss 28–4 Mairis Briedis KO 5 (10), 2:55 22 Aug 2015 Akhmat-Arena, Grozny, Russia
31 Win 28–3 Alex Leapai UD 10 22 May 2015 Olympic Indoor Arena, Moscow, Russia
30 Loss 27–3 Johann Duhaupas MD 10 10 Apr 2015 Olympic Indoor Arena, Moscow, Russia
29 Win 27–2 Michael Grant RTD 5 (10), 3:00 24 Oct 2014 Olympic Indoor Arena, Moscow, Russia
28 Loss 26–2 Alexander Povetkin KO 7 (12), 1:09 30 May 2014 Luzhniki, Moscow, Russia For vacant WBC International heavyweight title
27 Win 26–1 Kevin Johnson UD 10 12 Apr 2014 Telekom Dome, Bonn, Germany
26 Win 25–1 Dennis Bakhtov RTD 5 (12), 3:00 19 Oct 2013 Messehalle, Leipzig, Germany Retained WBC International Silver and WBC Mediterranean heavyweight titles;
Won vacant WBC CIS and Slovac Boxing Bureau (CISBB) heavyweight titles
25 Win 24–1 Oleksiy Mazikin KO 3 (12), 2:10 15 Jun 2013 Karl Eckel Halle, Hattersheim am Main, Germany Retained WBC Mediterranean heavyweight title
24 Win 23–1 Yakup Saglam RTD 2 (12), 3:00 22 Feb 2013 Galaţi Skating Rink, Galaţi, Romania Retained WBC International Silver heavyweight title
23 Win 22–1 Konstantin Airich KO 1 (12), 0:44 22 Dec 2012 Maritim Hotel, Cologne, Germany Won vacant WBC Mediterranean heavyweight title
22 Loss 21–1 Vitali Klitschko TKO 4 (12), 2:04 8 Sep 2012 Olympic Indoor Arena, Moscow, Russia For WBC heavyweight title
21 Win 21–0 Taras Bidenko UD 12 30 Mar 2012 Maritim Hotel, Cologne, Germany Retained WBC International Silver heavyweight title
20 Win 20–0 Marcelo Nascimento RTD 8 (12), 3:00 18 Nov 2011 Kugelbake-Halle, Cuxhaven, Germany Won vacant WBC International Silver heavyweight title
19 Win 19–0 Serdar Uysal DQ 1 (6), 1:28 3 Sep 2011 Kugelbake-Halle, Cuxhaven, Germany
18 Win 18–0 Danny Williams TKO 7 (8), 1:16 25 Jun 2011 Lanxess-Arena, Cologne, Germany
17 Win 17–0 Jonathan Pasi TKO 5 (8), 2:58 19 Feb 2011 Porsche Arena, Stuttgart, Germany
16 Win 16–0 Zack Page MD 8 4 Dec 2010 Sport Center, Schwerin, Germany
15 Win 15–0 Robert Hawkins RTD 5 (8), 3:00 19 Nov 2010 Universum Gym, Hamburg, Germany
14 Win 14–0 Owen Beck TKO 10 (10), 2:44 9 Jan 2010 Bordelandhalle, Magdeburg, Germany
13 Win 13–0 Sherman Williams UD 10 10 Oct 2009 Stadthalle, Rostock, Germany
12 Win 12–0 Ramon Hayes TKO 3 (8), 0:42 6 Jun 2009 Koenig Arena, Oberhausen, Germany
11 Win 11–0 Gbenga Oloukun KO 7 (8), 1:29 25 Apr 2009 König Palast, Krefeld, Germany
10 Win 10–0 Adnan Serin UD 6 31 May 2008 Burg-Waechter, Düsseldorf, Germany
9 Win 9–0 Edgars Kalnārs UD 4 19 Apr 2008 Bordelandhalle, Magdeburg, Germany
8 Win 8–0 Aleksandrs Selezens UD 4 5 Apr 2008 Burg-Waechter, Düsseldorf, Germany
7 Win 7–0 Pedro Carrion MD 8 13 May 2006 Stadthalle, Zwickau, Germany
6 Win 6–0 Radovan Kuca KO 1 (6), 1:35 8 Apr 2006 Saaltheater Geulen, Aachen, Germany
5 Win 5–0 Stefan Baumann TKO 1 (6), 0:38 28 Jan 2006 Tempodrom, Berlin, Germany
4 Win 4–0 Valentin Marinel KO 2 (4), 0:40 16 Jul 2005 Arena Nürnberger Versicherung, Nuremberg, Germany
3 Win 3–0 Özcan Cetinkaya UD 4 11 Jun 2005 Big Box, Kempten, Germany
2 Win 2–0 Nandor Kovacs TKO 2 (4) 28 May 2005 Lugner City, Vienna, Austria
1 Win 1–0 David Vicena UD 4 14 May 2005 Oberfrankenhalle, Bayreuth, Germany

Viewership

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International

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Date Fight Country Network Viewers Source
8 September 2012 Vitali Klitschko vs. Manuel Charr Germany RTL Television 8,750,000 [25]
Total viewership 8,750,000

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Mahmoud Charr

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Mahmoud Charr (born Mahmoud Omeirat Charr; 10 October 1984) is a Lebanese-born German professional boxer who competes in the division. Known by his ring name "Diamond Boy," he is a former (WBA) regular champion, having held the title twice between 2017 and 2024, and has a professional record of 34 wins, 5 losses, and 20 knockouts. Born in , , to a Lebanese mother and Syrian father, Charr moved to at the age of five following his father's death during the . In , he initially pursued as a teenager, achieving success as a German national champion and earning a at the European championships before turning professional in in 2005. Based in , he stands at 6 feet 3.5 inches tall and fights in an , establishing himself as a durable contender in the ranks. Charr's professional career includes notable bouts against top s, such as losses to in 2014 and in 2012, but he captured the WBA regular title in 2017 by defeating Alexander Ustinov via unanimous decision. After a period of inactivity leading to his designation as champion in recess in 2021, he was reinstated as regular champion in 2023 following a court settlement, only to lose the title by unanimous decision to on 7 December 2024. As of November 2025, Charr resides in and continues to pursue opportunities in the division.

Early Years

Early Life

Mahmoud Charr was born on October 10, 1984, in , , to a Syrian father and a Lebanese mother. His family, of Syrian heritage, faced significant hardship during the (1975–1990). His father died during the war when Charr was two years old. During this time, at age four, he was shot in the leg. This prompted their decision to flee the country in 1989 when Charr was five years old. The family arrived in as refugees and settled in , where they encountered early challenges with language barriers and cultural integration. Charr has recounted being labeled a troublemaker in school due to these difficulties, reflecting the broader struggles of adapting to a new environment after arriving with nothing. As the sole breadwinner for his family, he navigated these obstacles while growing up on the streets of before the move and continuing to support his relatives in . For professional reasons, including obtaining a license and marketing appeal in , Charr changed his name from Mahmoud Omeirat Al-Charr to Manuel Charr early in his career. He reverted to his birth name, Mahmoud Charr, in 2019, stating that "Manuel is a name given to me by German marketers" and reaffirming his identity as "Mahmoud, the name my parents chose for me." Charr's initial involvement in sports came outside of boxing; he began training in Thai boxing at the age of 16, eventually becoming the youngest German champion in two years later. In 2000, due to his success in Thai boxing, he was invited to a training camp at the Max Schmeling Gym in , marking his transition toward .

Amateur Career

Having immigrated to from as a child, Mahmoud Charr turned to combat sports as a means of integration and . Charr initially excelled in , beginning his training around age 16 and becoming the German champion in his teens before securing the European title by age 19. This success in led him to transition to , where he trained under renowned German coach Ulli Wegner at the Max Gym in , adapting his powerful striking and footwork from to the more restricted rules of pure pugilism, focusing on hand techniques, defensive positioning, and ring generalship. In his career, Charr demonstrated rapid progression, compiling approximately 10 matches and capturing several regional and national titles in , including district and Westphalian championships. Despite his accomplishments, limited opportunities on the national team prompted Charr to turn professional in 2005 at age 20.

Professional Career

Debut and Rise

Mahmoud Charr made his debut on May 14, 2005, defeating David Vicena by over four rounds in , . At age 20, Charr, transitioning from a successful amateur career in and that honed his endurance and striking power, quickly adapted to the professional ranks with a series of victories primarily in . His early fights were against modest opposition, allowing him to build confidence and refine his orthodox style, characterized by solid jab work and heavy combinations. By late 2009, following his win over Sherman Williams, Charr had compiled an undefeated record of 13-0, including stoppages in over half his bouts. Key wins during this period included a over veteran Sherman Williams on October 10, 2009, in , , where Charr outboxed the 34-year-old Bahamian over ten rounds to demonstrate his growing ring generalship. The following year, he extended his streak with a tenth-round technical of Owen Beck on January 9, 2010, in Magdeburg, , overpowering the durable American with body shots in a grueling contest. These successes against seasoned but declining solidified Charr's reputation as a promising contender in Europe's heavyweight scene. Charr's trajectory accelerated in 2011 with a seventh-round stoppage of former world title challenger Danny Williams on June 25, 2011, in , , where he broke down the ex-British champion with relentless pressure. This victory, along with others against fringe contenders, positioned him for elite competition. His breakthrough came on September 8, 2012, challenging for the WBC heavyweight title in , ; although stopped in the fourth round due to a deep cut above his left eye, the bout against the dominant champion drew significant attention and marked Charr as a viable top-tier threat. Recovering swiftly from the setback, Charr returned on , 2013, securing a second-round technical knockout over Yakup Saglam in Galati, , to claim the vacant WBA Inter-Continental title and reaffirm his momentum toward contention.

Title Reigns and Major Fights

Mahmoud Charr captured the vacant WBA Regular title on November 25, 2017, defeating Alexander Ustinov by unanimous decision over 12 rounds at the König Pilsener Arena in , . The judges scored the bout 115-111, 116-111, and 115-112 in Charr's favor, marking his first world championship victory after dropping Ustinov in the eighth round. Charr's first reign lasted until 2021, during which he made no successful defenses due to ongoing legal and promotional disputes with the WBA and promoter , including a failed for a scheduled unification bout against interim champion in January 2021. The WBA stripped Charr of the title for inactivity, awarding it to Bryan via a process, though the fight never materialized. Following years of litigation, Charr's title was restored on August 31, 2023, as part of a court settlement with the WBA, reinstating him as Regular champion and ordering a mandatory defense against by October 14, 2023—a bout that fell through due to promotional issues. This initiated Charr's second reign, which spanned from 2023 to 2024 without defenses until his mandatory challenge. A significant setback in Charr's career came earlier on May 30, 2014, when he lost to by seventh-round at the Luzhniki Arena in , , in a fight for the vacant WBC International title; Povetkin downed Charr with a four-punch combination, prompting the referee to stop the contest. Charr's second reign ended on , 2024, with a loss to at in , , for the WBA Regular title. Pulev dominated the 12-round bout, with scores of 117-111 (twice) and 116-112, securing his first major . Overall, Charr held the WBA Regular heavyweight title twice—first from 2017 to 2021 and second from 2023 to 2024—spanning a seven-year period marked by inactivity and legal battles rather than defenses.

Controversies and Recent Developments

In , Charr tested positive for the banned substances and (HCG) in a Voluntary Anti-Doping Association (VADA) sample taken prior to his scheduled WBA title defense against Fres Oquendo, resulting in the fight's cancellation and a temporary suspension that complicated his championship status. Charr's tenure as WBA "Regular" heavyweight champion faced significant legal challenges, including his title being stripped in January 2021 due to prolonged inactivity, only to be reinstated in August 2023 following a court settlement in that mandated a mandatory defense by October 2023. The World Boxing Association's decision to vacate the belt stemmed from Charr's failure to compete for over three years at the time, highlighting ongoing tensions between the boxer and the sanctioning body over contractual obligations and promotional disputes. The WBA's "Regular" title division, particularly Charr's holding of it without a defense for over seven years since winning it in 2017, has drawn widespread criticism within the community for diluting the sport's credibility and exemplifying sanctioning body proliferation. Analysts and fans have ridiculed the belt's status as a "cursed" or secondary tier, arguing that Charr's inactive reign perpetuated confusion in the landscape and undermined legitimate title opportunities. Charr's career has been marked by extended periods of inactivity attributed to injuries and promotional issues, including double surgeries in to address a congenital condition causing chronic , which severely limited his and fight preparations for several months. These setbacks, combined with disputes over and promoter commitments, contributed to gaps in his activity, such as no bouts from November to May 2021. In August 2025, Charr faced backlash for using an antisemitic slur in a social media post, sparking outrage in the boxing community and marking another controversy in his career. Following his loss of the WBA "Regular" title to Kubrat Pulev in December 2024, Charr has not fought in 2025 as of November, maintaining a professional record of 34 wins and 5 losses, with 20 knockouts. In May 2025 interviews surrounding a face-off with Anthony Joshua, Charr expressed interest in pursuing high-profile bouts, including against Joshua, to revive his career.

Personal Life

Health and Incidents

On September 1, 2015, Charr was shot four times in the abdomen outside a in , , following an argument with an online provocateur who arrived at the location and opened fire from a . The assailant, identified as fellow boxer Youssef Hassan, turned himself in days later and faced charges; he confessed and was sentenced to five years in prison. Charr underwent emergency surgery to treat his injuries and spent time recovering in , where he began light training soon after to maintain his conditioning. The shooting forced Charr to take an extended break from , with his next fight occurring about eight months later on May 21, 2016, against Christopher Lovejoy, whom he defeated by unanimous decision. This period of recovery not only delayed his career momentum but also tested his mental fortitude, as he later described forgiving his attacker and viewing the incident as a pivotal moment for personal growth. Compounding the effects of , Charr had long managed chronic hip pain stemming from congenital exacerbated by years of wear. In May 2017, at age 32, he underwent double-hip replacement surgery, a procedure necessitated by the cumulative damage that had increasingly hampered his mobility. Remarkably, he returned to the ring just seven months later, capturing the vacant WBA "regular" title against Alexander Ustinov in November 2017. Throughout his later career, Charr continued to deal with lingering effects from the shooting and hip surgeries, including ongoing management of joint pain that influenced his training regimen and fight preparation. These health challenges contributed to considerations of following his 2024 title loss, though as of November 2025, he continues to pursue opportunities in the heavyweight division while prioritizing recovery and conditioning.

Family and Background

Mahmoud Charr was born on October 10, 1984, in , , to a Syrian father and a Lebanese mother as one of eight children. His father was killed during the when Charr was three years old, prompting his mother to flee with six of the children—including Charr, then five—to in 1989, seeking asylum amid ongoing violence to protect the family's safety. The family's experience instilled a strong emphasis on resilience, as they navigated displacement and integration into German society while maintaining ties to their Middle Eastern roots. Holding dual Syrian-German nationality, Charr's cultural identity reflects his hybrid heritage, blending Syrian descent through his father with his upbringing in and long-term residence in . He has become a symbol of representation in , recognized as the first heavyweight world champion, and uses his platform to highlight the challenges faced by refugees from conflict zones like and . Charr is married and became a father for the first time in April 2024 when his son was born in , . The family now resides primarily in , though Charr retains strong connections to through his citizenship and career base. Born as Mahmoud Omeirat Charr, he adopted the name Manuel early in his professional career to appeal to Western audiences in but reverted to Mahmoud in 2019 to honor his heritage and cultural identity. This decision aligned with his growing emphasis on authenticity amid his achievements in the ring.

Boxing Record and Legacy

Professional Record

Mahmoud Charr turned professional in 2005 and, as of November 2025, holds an overall record of 34 wins (20 by ), 5 losses (3 by or technical , 2 by decision), and 0 draws across 39 fights. His career win percentage stands at approximately 87%, with a knockout ratio of 59% among his victories. Charr has boxed a total of 222 rounds, averaging about 5.7 rounds per fight. His losses came against by technical knockout in the fourth round (WBC title fight), by technical knockout in the seventh round, by knockout in the third round, by majority decision over 10 rounds, and by unanimous decision over 12 rounds (WBA regular title fight). The following table summarizes Charr's complete professional record, highlighting title fights in bold. Data is sourced from official boxing records.
DateOpponentResultTypeRoundsLocation
2024-12-07Kubrat PulevLossUD12Arena Sofia, Sofia, Bulgaria
2022-12-22Nuri SeferiWinTKO2ECB Boxgym, Hamburg, Germany
2022-05-28Nikola MilacicWinKO3Die Bucht, Hamburg, Germany
2021-05-15Christopher LovejoyWinKO2Box Gym, Cologne, Germany
2017-11-25Alexander UstinovWinUD12Koenig Pilsener Arena, Oberhausen, Germany
2016-09-17Sefer SeferiWinUD10EWS Arena, Göppingen, Germany
2016-06-04Andrei MazanikWinTKO7Autohaus Duerkop, Kassel, Germany
2015-08-15Mairis BriedisLossKO3Akhmat Arena, Grozny, Russia
2015-05-22Alex LeapaiWinUD10Luzhniki, Moscow, Russia
2015-04-10Johann DuhaupasLossMD10Luzhniki, Moscow, Russia
2014-10-18Michael GrantWinTKO5Luzhniki, Moscow, Russia
2014-05-17Alexander PovetkinLossTKO7Luzhniki, Moscow, Russia
2014-04-26Kevin JohnsonWinUD12Telekom Dome, Bonn, Germany
2013-10-13Denis BakhtovWinDQ6Messehalle, Leipzig, Germany
2013-06-15Alexey MazikinWinTKO2Karl Eckel Halle, Hattersheim, Germany
2013-02-23Yakup SaglamWinTKO3Strada Henri Coanda, Galați, Romania
2012-12-01Konstantin AirichWinUD8Maritim Hotel, Cologne, Germany
2012-09-08Vitali KlitschkoLossTKO4Olimpiyskiy, Moscow, Russia
2012-03-17Taras BidenkoWinUD8Maritim Hotel, Cologne, Germany
2011-11-18Marcelo NascimentoWinTKO8Kugelbake-Halle, Cuxhaven, Germany
2011-09-10Serdar UysalWinTKO1Kugelbake-Halle, Cuxhaven, Germany
2011-06-11Danny WilliamsWinUD10Lanxess-Arena, Cologne, Germany
2011-02-12Jonathan PasiWinTKO2Porsche Arena, Stuttgart, Germany
2010-12-10Zack PageWinUD8Sport- und Kongresshalle, Schwerin, Germany
2010-11-13Robert HawkinsWinTKO5Universum Gym, Hamburg, Germany
2010-01-30Owen BeckWinTKO1Bordeländerhalle, Magdeburg, Germany
2009-10-10Sherman WilliamsWinUD8Stadthalle, Rostock, Germany
2009-06-13Ramon HayesWinUD6König Pilsener Arena, Oberhausen, Germany
2009-04-18Gbenga OloukunWinTKO2König Palast, Krefeld, Germany
2008-05-10Adnan SerinWinKO5Burg-Wächter Castello, Düsseldorf, Germany
2008-04-12Edgars KalnarsWinUD6Bordeländerhalle, Magdeburg, Germany
2008-04-05Aleksandrs SelezensWinTKO1Burg-Wächter Castello, Düsseldorf, Germany
2007-07-07Valentin MarinelWinUD6Arena Nürnberger Versicherung, Nuremberg, Germany
2007-06-02Özcan ÇetinkayaWinTKO1BigBox, Kempten, Germany
2007-05-05Pedro CarrionWinUD4Stadthalle, Zwickau, Germany
2007-04-07Radovan KucaWinTKO1Saaltheater Geulen, Aachen, Germany
2007-01-13Stefan BaumannWinUD4Tempodrom, Berlin, Germany
2005-05-14Nandor KovacsWinTKO1Lugner City, Vienna, Austria
2005-05-14David VicenaWinKO1Oberfrankenhalle, Bayreuth, Germany

Notable Achievements and Viewership

Mahmoud Charr achieved significant milestones in the division, most notably as a two-time WBA Regular . He first captured the title on November 25, 2017, by defeating Alexander Ustinov via unanimous decision in , , holding it until January 2021 when he was stripped due to inactivity. Following a legal settlement, Charr was reinstated as in August 2023, maintaining the status until December 2024 when he lost it to . As WBA Regular , Charr was ranked as the organization's top contender during both reigns. Earlier in his career, Charr secured regional accolades that paved the way for world-level contention. In 2011, he won the vacant WBC International Silver title against Marcelo Nascimento, establishing himself as a domestic force. Five years later, in 2016, he claimed the IBF International title by defeating via , further elevating his profile ahead of his WBA breakthrough. Charr's bouts have garnered substantial viewership, underscoring his draw in European markets. His 2012 challenge against for the WBC heavyweight title, held in , attracted 8.75 million viewers on RTL Television in Germany, marking a record for a event on free-to-air TV in the country. This exposure highlighted Charr's rising appeal despite the fourth-round stoppage loss. Charr's achievements have extended his influence beyond the ring, particularly in the and among communities. As the first Arab heavyweight world champion, his 2017 title victory was widely broadcast and celebrated across Arab media outlets, enhancing visibility for in the region. His story as a Syrian who overcame adversity has inspired aspiring athletes from similar backgrounds, promoting greater participation in the sport among displaced populations. A distinctive aspect of Charr's legacy is his record for the longest inactive , spanning over seven years without a defense from 2017 to 2024—the longest such period in division history. This unusual tenure, marked by legal battles and personal challenges, nonetheless solidified his status as a resilient figure in .

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