Luan Krasniqi

Quick Facts

Full Name	Luan Krasniqi
Occupation	Boxer
Date Of Birth	May 10, 1971(1971-05-10)
Age	53
Birthplace	Junik
Country	Kosovo
Horoscope	Taurus

Luan Krasniqi Biography

Luan Krasniqi is one of the most popular and richest Boxer who was born on May 10, 1971 in Junik, Kosovo. Former EBU Heavyweight Champion, German Heavyweight Champion 2001-2002, and 2007 WBO Intercontinental Champion.

On September 28, 2005, he lost his WBO World Heavyweight title via technical knockout to Lamonbrewster.

Krasniqi returned to Germany with the Bronze medal, Germany’s first heavyweight medal since 1976. “I felt that I could have beaten him. He had out-pointed me the previous year but I had grown stronger and developed further since then. I am sure that the fight would have been close but I think that this time, I would have celebrated.” However, Krasniqi had many memories to savour from Atlanta – one of which was a meeting with his idol, Muhammad Ali. “Muhammad Ali was and still is an idol. Nobody can ever achieve what he achieved. Such a thing is a once in a lifetime phenomenon.”

Krasniqi is the youngest of eight children to Kosovar Albanian parents. He has often said that he had a happy and active childhood, growing up in Junik, a small town in the District of Gjakova, where in 1987 he finished his primary and secondary school, before his family moved to Rottweil in Germany. Krasniqi stated “my childhood was good, but when I learned that we would be rejoining my father who had moved to Rottweil in 1970 I was overjoyed. I had dreamt about a move to the city and now it was coming true!”.

He was the youngest of eight children.

Luan Krasniqi Net Worth

Luan Krasniqi is one of the richest Boxer from Kosovo. According to our analysis, Wikipedia, Forbes & Business Insider, Luan Krasniqi 's net worth $5 Million. (Last Update: December 11, 2023)

His talent was developed under Theo Kerekesch, a renowned boxing trainer.

In May 2006, he was ranked number one by the World Boxing Organization.

Luan Krasniqi (born 10 May 1971) is an Albanian-German actor and retired professional boxer. He held the European heavyweight title and also challenged for the WBO world heavyweight title.

Height, Weight & Body Measurements

Luan Krasniqi height 6 ft 4 in Luan weight Not Known & body measurements will update soon.

Who is Luan Krasniqi Dating?

According to our records, Luan Krasniqi married to Sueda Krasniqi. As of December 1, 2023, Luan Krasniqi’s is not dating anyone.

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German Heavyweight Champion 2001-2002 EBU Heavyweight Champion 2002, 2004–2005 WBO Interconti Champion 2007.

Facts & Trivia

Luan Ranked on the list of most popular Boxer. Also ranked in the elit list of famous people born in Kosovo. Luan Krasniqi celebrates birthday on May 10 of every year.

2005 brought Krasniqi to the top of the heavyweight competition after he knocked out highly regarded Lance Whitaker and became a mandatory challenger for the WBO crown. He lost against Lamon Brewster. Brewster managed to efficiently attack Krasniqi’s body. This resulted in Krasniqi fatiguing in the latter rounds and finally being forced into a punch-exchange and getting knocked down in round 9.

Top Facts about Luan Krasniqi

1. Luan Krasniqi was born on 10 May 1971 to Kosovar Albanian parents.
2. He moved to Rottweil, Germany at the age of 16.
3. He took part in the 1995 World Amateur Boxing Championships and the 1996 Olympic Games.
4. He won the European heavyweight title in 2002 and 2004-2005.
5. He was Germany’s first heavyweight medalist since 1976.
6. He was Muhammad Ali’s idol.
7. He was Lennox Lewis’ sparring partner for 3 times.
8. In 2001, he signed on for a three year contract with Universum Box-Promotion.
9. In 2005, he became the mandatory challenger for the WBO world heavyweight title.
10. His loss to Lamon Brewster caused a disappointment among German and Albanian fans.
11. He won the WBO Intercontinental Champion title in 2007.
12. He lost to Tony Thompson and Alexander Dimitrenko in 2006 and 2008 respectively.
13. He is currently an actor.
14. Prior to his boxing success, he worked in wholesale and foreign trade.
15. He has two boxing idols: Muhammad Ali and Lennox Lewis.