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Peter Mungai Warui

b. 1981

Kenyan boxer

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About Peter Mungai Warui

Born 1981. Peter Mungai Warui is a Kenyan boxer.

Peter Mungai Warui (born 22 April 1981) is a Kenyan boxer. He competed in the men's light flyweight event at the 2016 Summer Olympics where he was eliminated in the quarterfinals.

Career Warui began boxing at the age of nine. As he could not afford gloves, he initially boxed bare-knuckled.

As an adult, Warui boxed for the Kenyan Police team while working as a police constable.

Olympics Warui finished in fourth place in the African qualifiers for the 2016 Summer Olympics. He qualified for the tournament finals after a Cameroonian boxer was disqualified.

In the round of 16, Warui defeated China's Lü Bin on a split decision. He attracted media attention for his flamboyant celebration after the win. In the quarter-finals, Warui was defeated by Cuban boxer Joahnys Argilagos.

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Important facts

Born
22 April 1981, Nairobi
Birth century
20th century
Occupation
Boxer
Nationality
Kenya

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Frequently asked questions

Who is Peter Mungai Warui?

Kenyan boxer

When was Peter Mungai Warui born?

Peter Mungai Warui was born on 22 April 1981 in Nairobi.

What is Peter Mungai Warui's occupation?

Peter Mungai Warui is a boxer.

What nationality is Peter Mungai Warui?

Peter Mungai Warui is Kenyan.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Peter Mungai Warui

· Wikidata: Q26238027

· DBpedia: Peter Mungai Warui

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