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Who was the first Latvian to hold a world boxing title?

  • Mairis Briedis

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Mairis Briedis holds the distinction of being the first Latvian boxer to capture a world title. He achieved this feat by defeating Marco Huck in 2014 to claim the World Boxing Council (WBC) cruiserweight championship. Briedis's victory marked a significant milestone for Latvian boxing, solidifying his status as a legendary figure in the sport.
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