Biko Botowamungu

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).

Biko Botowamungu
Biko Botowamungu in 2014
Statistics
Real nameIkomoniya Botowamungu
Weight(s)Heavyweight
Height6 ft 3 in (1.91 m)
Reach76 in (190 cm)[1]
Nationality Austrian
Born (1957-01-22) January 22, 1957
Stanleyville, Belgian Congo
Boxing record
Total fights27
Wins10
Wins by KO10
Losses16
Draws1

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]

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

Professional boxing record
Professional record summary
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 Grezi Line UD 10 2004-06-22 Sportzentrum, Telfs, Austria For vacant Austrian heavyweight title.
26 Loss 10–15–1 Przemysław Saleta UD 8 2001-02-03 Warsaw, Poland
25 Loss 10–14–1 Rimantas Prismantas PTS 4 1999-10-22 Legia na Bemowie Hall, Warsaw, Poland
24 Loss 10–13–1 Luan Krasniqi DQ 5 (6) 1999-08-21 Dresden, Germany
23 Loss 10–12–1 Albert Sosnowski UD 4 1999-06-26 Hala Ludowa, Wrocław, Poland
22 Loss 10–11–1 Mathew Ellis PTS 8 1999-05-15 Winter Gardens, Blackpool, England
21 Loss 10–10–1 Obed Sullivan PTS 10 1999-02-19 Poznan, Poland
20 Loss 10–9–1 Pelé Reid RTD 3 (8), 3:00 1998-09-19 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 Lamon Brewster TKO 5 (8), 0:20 1998-01-09 Grand Casino, Biloxi, Mississippi, USA
18 Loss 10–7–1 Timo Hoffmann PTS 6 1997-12-13 Düsseldorf, Germany
17 Win 10–6–1 Ferenc Deak TKO 6 (6) 1997-11-08 Ballsporthalle, Frankfurt, Germany
16 Loss 9–6–1 Wladimir Klitschko DQ 5 (6), 0:02 1997-08-23 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 Corey Sanders TKO 2 (8), 3:00 1997-05-14 Michael's Eighth Avenue, Glen Burnie, Maryland, USA
14 Loss 9–4–1 Willi Fischer DQ 7 (8) 1996-12-07 Vienna, Austria
13 Loss 9–3–1 Chris Byrd UD 10 1996-05-17 Glen Stock Arena, Monroe, Michigan, USA
12 Win 9–2–1 Jerome Bryant TKO 3 (4) 1996-03-02 Civic Center, Sanford, North Carolina, USA
11 Win 8–2–1 Frankie Hines TKO 3 (?) 1995-11-11 Fayetteville, North Carolina, USA
10 Win 7–2–1 Robert Mitchell TKO 2 (4) 1995-09-23 Yanceyville, North Carolina, USA
9 Loss 6–2–1 Terrence Lewis TKO 5 (6) 1995-06-23 National Guard Armory, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA
8 Win 6–1–1 Vincent Martin TKO 1 (4) 1995-06-10 Hyatt Regency Hotel, Knoxville, Tennessee, USA
7 Win 5–1–1 Robin Roberts TKO 1 (4) 1995-04-26 Raleigh, North Carolina, USA
6 Loss 4–1–1 Kasson Saxton TKO 5 (6) 1994-06-11 Ballys Park Place Hotel Casino, Atlantic City, New Jersey, USA
5 Win 4–0–1 Zvonko Zivkovic KO 3 (6) 1993-06-19 Vienna, Austria
4 Win 3–0–1 Steve Yorath TKO 5 (6) 1993-04-03 Vienna, Austria
3 Draw 2–0–1 Jozsef Kull Koszegi PTS 6 1993-03-11 Szekszárd, Hungary
2 Win 2–0 Gyorgy Szabadi KO 3 (4) 1992-12-11 Klosterneuburg, Austria
1 Win 1–0 Frantisek Sumina TKO 4 (4) 1992-10-03 Vienna, Austria Professional debut.


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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. "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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