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Austrian boxer
Biko Botowamungu
Biko Botowamungu in 2014
Born
Ikomoniya Botowamungu

(1957-01-22) January 22, 1957 (age 67)
NationalityAustria Austrian
Statistics
Weight(s)Heavyweight
Height6 ft 3 in (1.91 m)
Reach76 in (190 cm)
Boxing record
Total fights27
Wins10
Wins by KO10
Losses16
Draws1

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 but the African nation did not compete in Montreal, citing economic reasons.

After coming to Austria, for a time he became a professional wrestler known as "Dr. Biko". In 1981 he appeared in Japan's New Japan Pro Wrestling promotion as "Zaire Biko".

Later, Botowamungu became a Baptist minister. He also appeared on Dancing Stars.

Cuban Jorge Luis González (right) versus Biko Botowamungu in Halle, 1987

Professional boxing record

27 fights 10 wins 16 losses
By knockout 10 5
By decision 0 8
By disqualification 0 3
Draws 1
No. Result Record Opponent Type Round, time Date Location Notes
27 Loss 10–16–1 Italy Grezi Line UD 10 2004-06-22 Austria Sportzentrum, Telfs, Austria For vacant Austrian heavyweight title.
26 Loss 10–15–1 Poland Przemysław Saleta UD 8 2001-02-03 Poland Warsaw, Poland
25 Loss 10–14–1 Lithuania Rimantas Prismantas PTS 4 1999-10-22 Poland Legia na Bemowie Hall, Warsaw, Poland
24 Loss 10–13–1 Germany Luan Krasniqi DQ 5 (6) 1999-08-21 Germany Dresden, Germany
23 Loss 10–12–1 Poland Albert Sosnowski UD 4 1999-06-26 Poland Hala Ludowa, Wrocław, Poland
22 Loss 10–11–1 United Kingdom Mathew Ellis PTS 8 1999-05-15 United Kingdom Winter Gardens, Blackpool, England
21 Loss 10–10–1 United States Obed Sullivan PTS 10 1999-02-19 Poland Poznan, Poland
20 Loss 10–9–1 United Kingdom Pelé Reid RTD 3 (8), 3:00 1998-09-19 Germany Arena Oberhausen, Oberhausen, Germany Botowamungu knocked Reid down in round 3, but had to retire inbetween rounds due to an injury.
19 Loss 10–8–1 United States Lamon Brewster TKO 5 (8), 0:20 1998-01-09 United States Grand Casino, Biloxi, Mississippi, USA
18 Loss 10–7–1 Germany Timo Hoffmann PTS 6 1997-12-13 Germany Düsseldorf, Germany
17 Win 10–6–1 Hungary Ferenc Deak TKO 6 (6) 1997-11-08 Germany Ballsporthalle, Frankfurt, Germany
16 Loss 9–6–1 Ukraine Wladimir Klitschko DQ 5 (6), 0:02 1997-08-23 Germany Maritim Hotel, Stuttgart, Germany Botowamungu disqualified after his cornermen refused to leave the ring at the start of round 5.
15 Loss 9–5–1 United States Corey Sanders TKO 2 (8), 3:00 1997-05-14 United States Michael's Eighth Avenue, Glen Burnie, Maryland, USA
14 Loss 9–4–1 Germany Willi Fischer DQ 7 (8) 1996-12-07 Austria Vienna, Austria
13 Loss 9–3–1 United States Chris Byrd UD 10 1996-05-17 United States Glen Stock Arena, Monroe, Michigan, USA
12 Win 9–2–1 United States Jerome Bryant TKO 3 (4) 1996-03-02 United States Civic Center, Sanford, North Carolina, USA
11 Win 8–2–1 United States Frankie Hines TKO 3 (?) 1995-11-11 United States Fayetteville, North Carolina, USA
10 Win 7–2–1 United States Robert Mitchell TKO 2 (4) 1995-09-23 United States Yanceyville, North Carolina, USA
9 Loss 6–2–1 United States Terrence Lewis TKO 5 (6) 1995-06-23 United States National Guard Armory, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA
8 Win 6–1–1 United States Vincent Martin TKO 1 (4) 1995-06-10 United States Hyatt Regency Hotel, Knoxville, Tennessee, USA
7 Win 5–1–1 United States Robin Roberts TKO 1 (4) 1995-04-26 United States Raleigh, North Carolina, USA
6 Loss 4–1–1 United States Kasson Saxton TKO 5 (6) 1994-06-11 United States Ballys Park Place Hotel Casino, Atlantic City, New Jersey, USA
5 Win 4–0–1 Serbia Zvonko Zivkovic KO 3 (6) 1993-06-19 Austria Vienna, Austria
4 Win 3–0–1 United Kingdom Steve Yorath TKO 5 (6) 1993-04-03 Austria Vienna, Austria
3 Draw 2–0–1 Hungary Jozsef Kull Koszegi PTS 6 1993-03-11 Hungary Szekszárd, Hungary
2 Win 2–0 Hungary Gyorgy Szabadi KO 3 (4) 1992-12-11 Austria Klosterneuburg, Austria
1 Win 1–0 Slovakia Frantisek Sumina TKO 4 (4) 1992-10-03 Austria Vienna, Austria Professional debut.

References

  1. ^ "Biko Botowamungu - Boxer". Archived from the original on 2015-06-17. Retrieved 2017-09-06.
  2. ^ Raffo, Dave (26 September 1988). "Super heavyweight Riddick Bowe and light middleweight Roy Jones..." UPI. Archived from the original on 2017-09-09. Retrieved 8 September 2017.
  3. ^ "Africa and the XXIst Olympiad" (PDF). Olympic Review. IOC. 1976. Archived (PDF) from the original on 2008-04-08. Retrieved April 3, 2006.
  4. ^ "NJPW: 1981: The 4th Madison Square Garden Series".
  5. ^ "Biko Botowamungu: "Gott ist dem ORF sehr dankbar"". www.krone.at. 2013-05-04. Archived from the original on 2017-09-09. Retrieved 2017-09-08.

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