Mairis Briedis is a professional boxer from Latvia, born on January 13, 1985. He competes in the cruiserweight division and is known for his powerful punches and technical skills. Briedis has held multiple world championships, including the IBF title, and has gained recognition for his performances in various boxing tournaments. Briedis began his boxing career in the amateur ranks, where he achieved significant success, including a bronze medal at the 2013 World Championships. He turned professional in 2014 and quickly rose through the ranks, becoming one of the top fighters in his weight class.