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Biko Botowamungu

Ikomoniya "Biko" Botowamungu (22 January 1957 – 24 August 2025) was an Austrian boxer. 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).

Career

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 life and death

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

Botowamungu died on 24 August 2025, at the age of 68.

Professional boxing record

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