About Dariga Shakimova
Born 1988. Dariga Shakimova is a Kazakh boxer.
Dariga Shakimova (born 20 November 1988) is a Kazakhstani boxer. In 2015, she was named the Female Boxer of the Year by the Kazakhstan Boxing Federation. She won a bronze medal in the middleweight event at the 2016 Summer Olympics. Shakimova studied at the Kazakh Academy of Sport and Tourism. After watching the film Million Dollar Baby, her mother wanted her to stop boxing, fearing for a serious injury. Shakimova's coach persuaded her to reconsider.
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Who is Dariga Shakimova?
Kazakhstani boxer (born 1988)
When was Dariga Shakimova born?
Dariga Shakimova was born on 20 November 1988 in Petropavl.
What is Dariga Shakimova's occupation?
Dariga Shakimova is a boxer.
What nationality is Dariga Shakimova?
Dariga Shakimova is Kazakh.
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· Wikipedia: Dariga Shakimova
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