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Alfred Kotey
Boxer
About Alfred Kotey
Alfred Kotey, nicknamed "Cobra", was a Ghanaian professional boxer who held the WBO bantamweight world title from 1994 to 1995. His win made him Ghana's fifth world champion.
Amateur career
He was born on 3 June 1968. As a flyweight he represented Ghana at the 1988 Olympic Games in Seoul, where he beat Husain Al-Mutairi of Kuwait and Benjamin Mwangata of Tanzania before losing to Mario González of Mexico.
Professional career
He turned professional in 1988 and won the Commonwealth flyweight title, which he held from 1989 to 1990. In 1994, at York Hall in London, he beat Rafael del Valle of Puerto Rico to win the WBO bantamweight title, which he held until 1995. He kept boxing until 2012.
Death
He died on 30 June 2020 in New York City, where he was being treated for a stroke and other complications.
Frequently asked questions about Alfred Kotey
How old was Alfred Kotey at death?
Alfred Kotey died on June 30, 2020, aged 52. Alfred Kotey was born on June 3, 1968.
What was Alfred Kotey known for?
Alfred Kotey was a Boxer.
What was Alfred Kotey's nationality?
Alfred Kotey was Ghanaian.
Personal Information
- Full Name
- Alfred Kotey
- Date of Birth
- 3 June 1968
- Date of Death
- 30 June 2020
- Nationality
- Ghanaian
- Region
- Greater Accra
Awards & Achievements
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Sources & References
- "Alfred Kotey". Wikipedia.
- "Wikidata entry Q4723019". Wikidata.
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