Pierre Vogel
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| Personal information | |
|---|---|
| Nationality |  German |
| Born | Pierre Vogel July 20, 1978 |
| Height | 6 ft 0 in (183 cm) |
| Boxing career | |
| Stance | ? |
| Boxing record | |
| Total fights | 7[2] |
| Wins | 6 |
| Win by KO | 2 |
| Losses | 0 |
| Draws | 1 |
Pierre Vogel (born July 20, 1978), also known as Abu Hamza[3] (Arabic: أبو حمزة) is a German Islamic[4] preacher and a former professional boxer.
Vogel was born in Frechen. He turned professional at the age of 22, fighting briefly (for two years) as a cruiserweight for the Sauerland club and was undefeated in seven bouts.[2]
Conversion to Islam
Vogel converted to Islam in 2001 and shortly thereafter began courses in Islamic studies in Germany, and then studied in Medina.[5][6] He is considered to be one of the most influential Muslims in Germany.[7]
