On the Death of Boxer Biko Botowamungu: the Muhammad Ali of Vienna
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He was a wrestler, personal protector, preacher – and Austria's last Olympic boxer. Incidents and revival experiences shaped his extraordinary career. Biko Botowamungu died at the age of 68.
The 68-year-old died of kidney failure and pulmonary embolism in the early morning hours of Sunday. His last, great wish, a fight against Mike Tyson, should not be fulfilled. Already last year it became known that Botowamungu suffers from dementia. Now friends and fans have to say goodbye to the sympathetic ex-ringer and boxer. Friend hopes for an honorable grave"His wife Nakale called me today in the early morning, confirmed Botowamangu's frien…
In 1988 Biko Botowamungu was Austria's last Olympic participant in boxing. He was only 68 years old.
Biko Botowamungu, Austria's last Olympic participant in boxing, passed away on Sunday at the age of 68. The Olympic participant was also at Dancing Stars. As reported by the "Kronen Zeitung", Botowamungu died of kidney failure and pulmonary embolism. Most recently, he suffered from dementia and severe health problems. His wife Nakale confirmed his death to a close friend, event manager Thomas Hetlinger. From wrestler to Olympic boxer Botowamungu…
The last Austrian Olympic boxer to date, Biko Botowamungu, became known as Mike Tyson's sparring partner.
VIENNA. Biko Botowamungu, the last Olympic starter in boxing to date, is dead. He died on Sunday at the age of 68, as was confirmed from Botowamungu's surroundings and boxing federation circles.
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