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John Anthony Conteh, MBE (born 27 May 1951) is a British former professional boxer who competed from 1971 to 1980. He held the WBC light-heavyweight title from 1974 to 1977, and regionally the European, British and Commonwealth titles between 1973 and 1974.
John Conteh was a light-heavyweight champion in the 1970s, but lost his title and his money in the game. He now acts, speaks and lives in London with his family.
John Conteh is a retired British boxer who held the WBC world light heavyweight title in 1977. He fought 39 bouts, winning 34, with 24 knockouts, and losing 5, with 1 draw.
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Oct 14, 2016 · John Conteh was a British, European and World light-heavyweight champion who fought in the 1970s. He was rich, good looking and a TV star, but his career and life were marred by injuries, losses and alcoholism.
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Mar 16, 2024 · John Conteh, the former light-heavyweight champion and a fashion icon, passed away on March 15th, 2024, after a long illness. He was known for his resilience, talent, and diverse ventures in sports, business, and community service.
Apr 6, 2020 · John Conteh was a world champion in 1974 and a contender in 1980, but he faced personal and professional challenges that affected his performance. Read how he was denied a decision in 1979, how he was beaten in 1980 and how he recovered from his demons.
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Jul 7, 2008 · Profile on John Conteh becoming World Light-Heavyweight Champion in 1974
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