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My Take
Briedis is one of the most underrated greats of the cruiserweight era, and I respect him deeply for it. Becoming the first Latvian to win a world title is no small feat for a fighter from such a small boxing nation, and he didn't stop there, collecting three different cruiserweight belts. What strikes me is his composure: a former police officer who fights with cold discipline yet finishes with real fire. His Order of the Three Stars makes him a genuine national hero. I find that blend of quiet humility and ferocious resolve genuinely compelling.
1. Profile
- Name (English)
- Mairis Briedis
- Name (Japanese)
- マイリス・ブリエディス
- Reading
- まいりす・ぶりえでぃす
- Born
- January 13, 1985 (age 41)
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Capricorn / Ox
- Origin
- Riga, Latvia
- Blood type
- Private
- Height
- 186 cm
- Agency
- Private
- Occupation
- boxer / kickboxer / police officer
2. Background
- Elementary school
- Private
- Junior high
- Private
- High school
- Private
- University
- Private
Awards & achievements
- WBO World Junior Heavyweight Champion
- WBC World Cruiserweight Champion
- IBF World Cruiserweight Champion
- The Ring World Cruiserweight Champion
3. Relationships
- Spouse
- Private
- Children
- Private
- Parents
- Private
- Siblings
- Private
4. Personality
Motto
Private
6. Links
Frequently asked questions
When was Mairis Briedis born?
Born January 13, 1985 (age 41).
Where is Mairis Briedis from?
Mairis Briedis is from Riga, Latvia.
What does Mairis Briedis do?
Mairis Briedis works as boxer, kickboxer, police officer.
How tall is Mairis Briedis?
Mairis Briedis is 186 cm.
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7. About this entry
Tags
- Last updated
- 2026-06-21
Facts are limited to publicly available information up to 2024; non-public items are marked "Private / Unknown". English text is machine-assisted (facts translated by Sonnet, "My Take" written by Opus 4.8). The Japanese page is the source of record.