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David Kamau

b. 1965

Kenyan boxer

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About David Kamau

Born 1965. David Kamau is a Kenyan boxer.

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. Two of his professional losses were in world championship fights.

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.

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. In February 1999, he lost to American Danny Perez Ramírez.

WBO NABO Welterweight Championship On June 16, 2000, Kamau lost to three-time world champion, American Antonio Margarito in Fantasy Springs Casino, Indio, California.

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Frequently asked questions

Who is David Kamau?

Kenyan boxer

When was David Kamau born?

David Kamau was born on 4 August 1965.

What is David Kamau's occupation?

David Kamau is a boxer.

What nationality is David Kamau?

David Kamau is Kenyan.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: David Kamau

· Wikidata: Q5235835

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