Arben Shemallari
Name: Arben Shemallari
Hometown: Wiesbaden, Hessen, Germany
Birthplace: Wiesbaden, Hessen, Germany
Height: 174cm
Pro Boxer: Record
‘’‘Arben Shemallari’’’ (born September 26, 1987), also known as ‘’’“Benni” Shemallari’’’, is a German professional boxer of Albanian heritage from Wiesbaden, Hessen, Germany. A southpaw who has competed primarily in the super-middleweight division, Shemallari is a former Universal Boxing Federation European Super Middleweight Champion and German International Super Middleweight Champion.
Shemallari holds an undefeated professional record of 13 victories, no losses and nine wins by knockout or technical knockout.
Early life and amateur career
Shemallari was born in Wiesbaden, Germany. He began boxing at the age of 11 and competed as an amateur until 2004.
After spending several years away from organized competition, Shemallari returned to boxing and began preparing for a professional career. He made his professional debut at the age of 31.
Professional career
Shemallari made his professional boxing debut on December 8, 2018, defeating Ahmad Zaatout by first-round knockout in Wiesbaden.
He continued his undefeated start with stoppage victories over Mario Obenauer, Darko Knezevic, Adnan Hadzihajdic, Edis Dzambas, Daniel Rashdan and Samuil Dimitrov.
On July 18, 2020, Shemallari faced Istvan Zeller at the Vitis Event Sportcenter in Wiesbaden. Shemallari won the eight-round contest by unanimous decision to capture the vacant Universal Boxing Federation European Super Middleweight title. He also received recognition as the GBU European Super Middleweight Champion.
Shemallari returned to the ring on September 12, 2020, defeating Aleksandar Kuvac by unanimous decision over four rounds in Saarbrücken, Germany.
On November 21, 2020, Shemallari defeated Zdravko Zivkovic by fourth-round technical knockout in Gelsenkirchen. The victory earned Shemallari the interim German International Super Middleweight title recognized by the BDB.
On July 24, 2021, Shemallari defeated Slavisa Miodrag by fifth-round technical knockout at the Hydro-Tech Eis Arena in Königsbrunn, Germany.
After an extended period away from professional competition, Shemallari returned to the ring on December 9, 2023, defeating Sladan Janjanin by unanimous decision over eight rounds in Wiesbaden.
Shemallari’s professional record stands at 13 victories, no losses and nine victories by knockout or technical knockout.
Boxing style
Shemallari fights from the southpaw stance. Standing approximately 174 centimeters tall, he is known for his physical strength, pressure and finishing ability. Nine of his 13 professional victories have come by stoppage.
Championships and accomplishments
- Universal Boxing Federation European Super Middleweight Champion
- GBU European Super Middleweight Champion
- Interim German International Super Middleweight Champion (BDB)
Professional boxing record
Personal life
Shemallari resides in Wiesbaden, Germany. He speaks German, English and Albanian.