Age, Biography and Wiki
Hocine Khalfi ("The Casbah Kid" , "Butcher from Oran") was born on 7 January, 1928 in Oran, Algeria, is a Professional boxer (1928–2011). Discover Hocine Khalfi's Biography, Age, Height, Physical Stats, Dating/Affairs, Family and career updates. Learn How rich is he in this year and how he spends money? Also learn how he earned most of networth at the age of 83 years old?
| Popular As |
"The Casbah Kid" , "Butcher from Oran" |
| Occupation |
N/A |
| Age |
83 years old |
| Zodiac Sign |
Capricorn |
| Born |
7 January, 1928 |
| Birthday |
7 January |
| Birthplace |
Oran, Algeria |
| Date of death |
27 August, 2011 |
| Died Place |
N/A |
| Nationality |
Algeria
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Hocine Khalfi Height, Weight & Measurements
At 83 years old, Hocine Khalfi height is 1.70 m and Weight Lightweight.
| Physical Status |
| Height |
1.70 m |
| Weight |
Lightweight |
| Body Measurements |
Not Available |
| Eye Color |
Not Available |
| Hair Color |
Not Available |
Dating & Relationship status
He is currently single. He is not dating anyone. We don't have much information about He's past relationship and any previous engaged. According to our Database, He has no children.
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| Parents |
Not Available |
| Wife |
Not Available |
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Not Available |
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Not Available |
Hocine Khalfi Net Worth
His net worth has been growing significantly in 2023-2024. So, how much is Hocine Khalfi worth at the age of 83 years old? Hocine Khalfi’s income source is mostly from being a successful Professional. He is from Algeria. We have estimated Hocine Khalfi's net worth, money, salary, income, and assets.
| Net Worth in 2024 |
$1 Million - $5 Million |
| Salary in 2024 |
Under Review |
| Net Worth in 2023 |
Pending |
| Salary in 2023 |
Under Review |
| House |
Not Available |
| Cars |
Not Available |
| Source of Income |
Professional |
Hocine Khalfi Social Network
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Timeline
Hocine Khalfi (January 7, 1928 – August 27, 2011) (commonly misspelled, "Hoacine") was an Algerian-French boxer from Oran, Algeria.
He was orphaned at the age of seven and raised by his aunt.
Khalfi, who started boxing at the age of 17, quickly rose through the ranks.
He was the featherweight champion of Algeria in 1945.
Named "Golden Glove," Hocine found himself in Paris where he began to deliver his first professional battles; He was only 18 years old.
Over his 9-year career (1948–1957), Khalfi scored 16 knockouts.
His final record was 47-22-7.
Khalfi is best known for his May 1954 defeat of Sandy Saddler in major upset bout.
The 1954 edition of Boxing and Wrestling Magazine, of which Khalfi appeared the cover and had a featured article, was shown in the movie Shutter Island, starring Leonardo DiCaprio.
On March 9, 1956, he was the main event at Madison Square Garden against Ludwig Lightburn.
Preoccupied by the birth of his twin daughters, Lallia and Myriam, Khalfi lost the bout.
The following day, the New York Journal said that it was the first time in boxing history that a main event was lost due to the birth of twins; The title of the article read: "Khalfi's Pilot Has Twin Alibi".
During his attendance of a taping of The Ed Sullivan Show, he was pulled on stage by Ed Sullivan, who was a big boxing fan.
Khalfi retired from boxing in 1957, aged 29, due to a recurrent eye ulcer that he sustained in one of his fights.
He later became a chef working at such notable places as the Waldorf-Astoria Hotel, Beverly Hills Hotel, and Ambassador Hotel (Los Angeles).
He lived in Los Angeles, California before moving to France in March, 2008; and later moving back to Algeria.
Khalfi died on August 27, 2011, from pancreatic cancer, aged 83, in his hometown of Oran, Algeria leaving behind 3 daughters (Lallia, Myriam, and Nadia), 6 grandchildren, and 8 great-grandchildren.
