Biko Botowamungu
Ikomoniya "Biko" Botowamungu (born 22 January 1957) is a former boxer from Austria. Born in Stanleyville, Belgian Congo, he competed at the 1988 Summer Olympics in Seoul, South Korea in the super-heavyweight (+ 91 kg) division where he was defeated by Riddick Bowe of the United States in his opening bout. Botowamungu was Austrian amateur champion in heavyweight (1983) and super-heavyweight (1984-1989 and 1992).
Biko Botowamungu | |
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Biko Botowamungu in 2014 | |
| Born | Ikomoniya Botowamungu January 22, 1957 |
| Nationality | Austrian |
| Statistics | |
| Weight(s) | Heavyweight |
| Height | 6 ft 3 in (1.91 m) |
| Reach | 76 in (190 cm) |
| Boxing record | |
| Total fights | 27 |
| Wins | 10 |
| Wins by KO | 10 |
| Losses | 16 |
| Draws | 1 |
Botowamungu had a professional boxing record of 10 wins, 16 losses and a draw.
In his homeland, Botowamungu was a wrestler. He was to compete in the 1976 Summer Olympics in that sport, representing Zaire but the African nation did not compete in Montreal, citing economic reasons.
After coming to Austria, for a time he became a professional wrestler known as "Dr. Biko". In 1981 he appeared in Japan's New Japan Pro Wrestling promotion as "Zaire Biko".
Later, Botowamungu became a Baptist minister. He also appeared on Dancing Stars.