John Conteh

John Conteh is a British former professional boxer who was born on May 27, 1951. His professional boxing career spanned over eight years, from 1971 to 1980. Conteh fought a total of 39 times during his professional career and won 34 of those fights. He lost four fights and drew one fight, with no no-contests.

Conteh had 24 knockout wins to his name, which is a testament to his strong punch. He won one world title at light-heavyweight and had three successful title defenses. Two of his world title fight wins came via knockout.

Conteh's career started with a bang as he won his debut fight against Okacha Boubekeur via first-round knockout on October 18, 1971. He went on to win ten more consecutive fights, nine of them via stoppage. He suffered his first loss against Eddie Duncan via points on September 26, 1972, which ended his 11-fight win streak.

One of the highlights of Conteh's career came on October 1, 1974. He fought Jorge Ahumada for the light-heavyweight WBC (vacant) title and won the fight via 15 round unanimous decision to become the light-heavyweight champion of the world. His jubilation knew no bounds as he got his hands on the world title.

Conteh had a total of four losses, and three of them came in title bouts. He suffered his first loss against Eddie Duncan, and he was stopped once and lost three times via decision. Conteh's last professional fight was a non-title bout against James Dixon on May 31, 1980. He won the fight via fifth-round TKO.

Conteh's style of fighting was excellent, and his boxing skills were admired by many. He could punch hard and deliver quick jabs. His footwork was impressive, and his left hook was highly effective. Moreover, his defense was tight, and he could dodge punches with ease.

Conteh's notable victories include wins over Len Hutchins, Lonnie Bennett, Leonardo Rodgers, James Dixon, Yaqui López, Willie Taylor, and Chris Finnegan. On March 11, 1975, Conteh successfully defended his WBC light-heavyweight title against Lonnie Bennett, winning the fight via fifth-round TKO. Two years later, on March 5, 1977, he again successfully defended his title against Len Hutchins, winning the fight via third-round TKO.

Even after his retirement, Conteh remained involved in the sport and helped young boxers improve their skills. He used his experience to provide valuable insights to young boxers and help them achieve their dreams.

John Conteh is a shining example of a professional boxer who achieved greatness in his career. His impressive record and strong performances have made him a legend in the sport forever.

John Conteh Fight Record