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Hacine Cherifi was born on December 12, 1967 in 2nd arrondissement of Lyon, Rhône, France. Hacine Cherifi is listed as a boxer. That works out to 58 years old in 2026. Recorded honors include Knight of the National Order of Merit, Knight of the Legion of Honour and WBC World Middleweight Champion.
My Take
Hacine "Billy" Cherifi is the kind of fighter I keep coming back to. Out of Lyon, he boxed from 1985 to 2005 and seized the WBC middleweight crown in 1998, with further world-title tilts that he lost as bravely as the ones he won. Twenty years in the ring is a brutal apprenticeship in resilience. What elevates him for me is that France made him a Knight of both the National Order of Merit and the Legion of Honour, a recognition that reaches beyond sport. That tells me his impact was civic as well as athletic, and I respect a champion who became a symbol.
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1. Profile
- Name (English)
- Hacine Cherifi
- Name (Japanese)
- アッシン・シェリフィー
- Reading
- あっしん・しぇりふぃー
- Born
- December 12, 1967 (age 58)
- Origin
- 2nd arrondissement of Lyon, Rhône, France
- Occupation
- boxer
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Sagittarius / Goat
2. Background
Awards & achievements
- Knight of the National Order of Merit
- Knight of the Legion of Honour
- WBC World Middleweight Champion
3. Links
4. About this entry
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Facts are limited to publicly available information up to 2024; non-public or unconfirmed items are omitted. English text is machine-assisted (facts translated by Sonnet, "My Take" written by Opus 4.8). The Japanese page is the source of record.
Frequently asked questions
When was Hacine Cherifi born?
Born December 12, 1967 (age 58).
Where is Hacine Cherifi from?
Hacine Cherifi is from 2nd arrondissement of Lyon, Rhône, France.
What does Hacine Cherifi do?
Hacine Cherifi works as boxer.