Ikomoniya "Biko" Botowamungu (born 22 January 1957) is a former

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from

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. Born in Stanleyville,

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, he competed at the

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in the super-heavyweight (+ 91 kg) division where he was defeated by

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of the

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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

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in that sport, representing

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but the African nation did not compete in

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, citing economic reasons. After coming to Austria, for a time he became a professional wrestler known as "Dr. Biko". In 1981 he appeared in

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promotion as "Zaire Biko". Later, Botowamungu became a Baptist minister. He also appeared on

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Professional boxing record

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Boxen Seoul 88 Olympia Biko Botowamungo vs Riddick Bowe
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