Biko Botowamungu
| Biko Botowamungu | |
|---|---|
 Cuban Jorge Luis González (right) versus Biko Botowamungu in 1987 in Halle | |
| Statistics | |
| Real name | Ikomoniya Botowamungu |
| Weight(s) | Heavyweight |
| Height | 6 ft 3 in (1.91 m) |
| Reach | 76 in (190 cm)[1] |
| Nationality |
 |
| Born |
January 22, 1957 Stanleyville, Belgian Congo |
| Boxing record | |
| Total fights | 27 |
| Wins | 10 |
| Wins by KO | 10 |
| Losses | 16 |
| Draws | 1 |
Ikomoniya "Biko" Botowamungu (born 22 January 1957) is a former boxer from Austria. Born in Stanleyville, Belgian Congo, he competed at the 1988 Summer Olympics in Seoul, South Korea in the super-heavyweight (+ 91 kg) division where he was defeated by Riddick Bowe of the United States in his opening bout. Botowamungu was Austrian amateur champion in heavyweight (1983) and super-heavyweight (1984-1989 and 1992).
Botowamungu had a professional boxing record of 10 wins, 16 losses and a draw.
In his homeland, Botowamungu was a wrestler. He was to compete in the 1976 Summer Olympics in that sport, representing Zaire[2] but the African nation did not compete in Montreal, citing economic reasons.[3]
After coming to Austria, for a time he became a professional wrestler known as "Dr. Biko". Later, Botowamungu became a Baptist minister. He also appeared on Dancing Stars.[4]
References
- ↑ Biko Botowamungu - Boxer
- ↑ Raffo, Dave (26 September 1988). "Super heavyweight Riddick Bowe and light middleweight Roy Jones..." UPI. Retrieved 8 September 2017.
- ↑ "Africa and the XXIst Olympiad" (PDF). Olympic Review. IOC. 1976. Retrieved April 3, 2006.
- ↑ "Biko Botowamungu: "Gott ist dem ORF sehr dankbar"". www.krone.at. 2013-05-04. Retrieved 2017-09-08.
External links
- Evans, Hilary; Gjerde, Arild; Heijmans, Jeroen; Mallon, Bill. "Biko Botowamungu". Olympics at Sports-Reference.com. Sports Reference LLC.
- Professional boxing record for Biko Botowamungu from BoxRec
- Boxen Seoul 88 Olympia Biko Botowamungo vs Riddick Bowe