About Jonathan Dele
Lived 1946 – 2017 (aged 70). Jonathan Dele was a Nigerian boxer.
Jonathan Dele (20 October 1944 – 29 April 2017) was a Nigerian professional super feather/light/light welterweight boxer of the 1960s and 1970s who won Commonwealth lightweight title, his professional fighting weight varied from , i.e. super featherweight to , i.e. light welterweight. He also competed in the men's lightweight event at the 1968 Summer Olympics.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Jonathan Dele?
Nigerian boxer
When was Jonathan Dele born?
Jonathan Dele was born on 20 October 1946 in Lagos.
When did Jonathan Dele die?
Jonathan Dele died on 29 April 2017 in Ibadan.
What was Jonathan Dele's occupation?
Jonathan Dele was a boxer.
What nationality was Jonathan Dele?
Jonathan Dele was Nigerian.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Jonathan Dele. https://biography.guide/jonathan-dele/
MLA: "Jonathan Dele." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/jonathan-dele/.
Chicago: "Jonathan Dele." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/jonathan-dele/.
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