About Eridadi Mukwanga
Lived 1943 – 1998 (aged 54–55). Eridadi Mukwanga was an Ugandan boxer.
Eridadi Mukwanga (12 July 1943 – January 1998) was a Ugandan boxer, silver medalist at the 1968 Summer Olympics in Mexico City.
He was the first athlete representing Uganda to win an Olympic medal in any sport.
Amateur highlights Bantamweight silver medalist at the 1968 Olympics in Mexico City. Results were: Defeated Roberto Cervantes (Mexico) points Defeated Chang Kyou-Chul (Korea) points Lost to Valerian Sokolov (Soviet Union) TKO-2
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Who was Eridadi Mukwanga?
Ugandan boxer
When was Eridadi Mukwanga born?
Eridadi Mukwanga was born on 12 July 1943 in Kawanda.
When did Eridadi Mukwanga die?
Eridadi Mukwanga died in 1998 in Busiro County.
What was Eridadi Mukwanga's occupation?
Eridadi Mukwanga was a boxer.
What nationality was Eridadi Mukwanga?
Eridadi Mukwanga was Ugandan.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Eridadi Mukwanga. https://biography.guide/eridadi-mukwanga/
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