David Kamau
David Nganga Kamau (born August 4, 1965 in Nakuru, Kenya) is a former Kenyan professional boxer in the Light Middleweight division who lost only four times in 34 fights.
| David Kamau | |
|---|---|
| Statistics | |
| Real name | David Nganga Kamau |
| Nickname(s) | The KO |
| Weight(s) | Light Middleweight Welterweight Light Welterweight |
| Height | 5 ft 11 in (180 cm) |
| Reach | 69 in (175 cm) |
| Nationality |  Kenyan |
| Born | August 4, 1965 |
| Stance | Orthodox |
| Boxing record | |
| Total fights | 34 |
| Wins | 30 |
| Wins by KO | 22 |
| Losses | 4 |
| Draws | 0 |
| No contests | 0 |
Amateur career
Kamau represented Kenya at the 1988 Summer Olympics in the light-welterweight category, losing his third fight to Sodnomdarjaagiin Altansükh of Mongolia. Previously in the competition, Kamau defeated Abidnasir Shahab of Jordan and Martin Ndongo-Ebanga of Cameroon.
Pro career
He was once trained by Alberto Davila, the former bantamweight champion of the world.
WBC Light Welterweight Championship
The undefeated African lost his first shot at the title to three-division World Champion, Mexican Julio César Chávez.[1]
WBC Welterweight Championship
In his second effort at a World Championship he would not fare better, getting knocked out by four division World Champion, Mexican-American Oscar De La Hoya.[2] In February 1999, he lost to American Danny Perez Ramírez.[3]
WBO NABO Welterweight Championship
On June 16, 2000 Kamau lost to three-time world champion, American Antonio Margarito in Fantasy Springs Casino, Indio, California.[4]
References
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