Anaclet Wamba
Encyclopedia
Anaclet Wamba was a professional boxer
in the Cruiserweight (190lb
) division.
(currently known as the Democratic Republic of the Congo
) in the 1980 Moscow Olympic Games, as a Light Heavyweight. Result was:
Lost to Benny Pike (Australia) KO by 2
, but lost via disqualification in the 12th round. Wamba had been penalized a total of five points before he was disqualified. He was given a rematch with Duran the following year, and won the belt via TKO. He defended his belt seven times before being stripped, and he subsequently retired.
Boxing
Boxing, also called pugilism, is a combat sport in which two people fight each other using their fists. Boxing is supervised by a referee over a series of between one to three minute intervals called rounds...
in the Cruiserweight (190lb
Pound (mass)
The pound or pound-mass is a unit of mass used in the Imperial, United States customary and other systems of measurement...
) division.
Amateur career
Wamba had a notable amateur career. He represented ZaireZaire
The Republic of Zaire was the name of the present Democratic Republic of the Congo between 27 October 1971 and 17 May 1997. The name of Zaire derives from the , itself an adaptation of the Kongo word nzere or nzadi, or "the river that swallows all rivers".-Self-proclaimed Father of the Nation:In...
(currently known as the Democratic Republic of the Congo
Democratic Republic of the Congo
The Democratic Republic of the Congo is a state located in Central Africa. It is the second largest country in Africa by area and the eleventh largest in the world...
) in the 1980 Moscow Olympic Games, as a Light Heavyweight. Result was:
Lost to Benny Pike (Australia) KO by 2
Professional career
Wamba turned pro in 1982 and in 1990 landed a shot at WBC Cruiserweight Title holder Massimiliano DuranMassimiliano Duran
Massimiliano Duran is a former Italian professional boxer who briefly held the Cruiser WBC title and the European championship.-Career:...
, but lost via disqualification in the 12th round. Wamba had been penalized a total of five points before he was disqualified. He was given a rematch with Duran the following year, and won the belt via TKO. He defended his belt seven times before being stripped, and he subsequently retired.