About Stephen Mwema
Lived 1963 – 2004 (aged 41). Stephen Mwema was a Kenyan boxer.
Stephen Mwema (born August 8, 1963 and died in November 2004) was a bantamweight Kenyan boxer. As an amateur boxer Mwema represented Kenya at the 1988 Summer Olympics in Seoul. He defeated Rambahadur Giri from Nepal and Alberto Machaze from Mozambique, but lost in the quarterfinals to Kennedy McKinney from the United States. Mwema won a gold medal at the 1987 All-Africa Games in Nairobi.
Olympic results 1st round bye Defeated Rambahadur Giri (Nepal) RSCH 2 Defeated Alberto Machaze (Mozambique) 5:0 Lost to Kennedy McKinney (United States) 0:5
During his professional boxing career he had 15 wins, 5 losses and one draw.
He was diagnosed with pneumonia in November 2004 and died after a short stay in the Hospital. He's succeeded by four children.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Stephen Mwema?
Kenyan boxer
When was Stephen Mwema born?
Stephen Mwema was born on 8 September 1963.
When did Stephen Mwema die?
Stephen Mwema died on 24 November 2004.
What was Stephen Mwema's occupation?
Stephen Mwema was a boxer.
What nationality was Stephen Mwema?
Stephen Mwema was Kenyan.
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