Durodola Olanrewaju
Encyclopedia
Olanrewaju Durodola is a Nigerian boxer who qualified for the 2008 Olympics
in the Heavyweight division.
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The 1.92/6'3' Durodola did not compete at the 2007 All-Africa Games
but qualified at the 2nd AIBA African 2008 Olympic Qualifying Tournament
by beating among others Awusone Yekeni
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He lost his only Olympic match to Cuban Osmay Acosta
, Ascota went on further to obtain a bronze medal.
He is noted for his knockout power, even in the amateurs, having stopped the vast majority of his opponents.
As of 2011, Durodola has turned professional. He is signed with Kansas City, Missouri promotional company Titan Entertainment. His first professional bout was scheduled for February 19 at Memorial Hall in Kansas City, Kansas, but that fight was canceled when his opponent withdrew from the fight at the last minute.
Boxing at the 2008 Summer Olympics – Heavyweight
The heavyweight competition was the second-highest weight class featured in amateur boxing at the 2008 Summer Olympics, and was held at the Workers Indoor Arena. Heavyweights were limited to a maximum of 91 kilograms in body mass....
in the Heavyweight division.
Career
In his only previous major event he suffered a 29:29 countback loss to Camille Michel of Seychelles at the 2006 Commonwealth Games2006 Commonwealth Games
The 2006 Commonwealth Games were held in Melbourne, Victoria, Australia between 15 March and 26 March 2006. It was the largest sporting event to be staged in Melbourne, eclipsing the 1956 Summer Olympics in terms of the number of teams competing, athletes competing, and events being held.The site...
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The 1.92/6'3' Durodola did not compete at the 2007 All-Africa Games
2007 All-Africa Games
The 9th All-Africa Games took place between 11 and 23 July 2007 in Algiers, the capital city of Algeria. Algiers is the first city to hold All-Africa Games for a second time. The 1978 All-Africa Games were held there...
but qualified at the 2nd AIBA African 2008 Olympic Qualifying Tournament
2nd AIBA African 2008 Olympic Qualifying Tournament
The 2nd AIBA African Olympic Boxing Qualifying Tournament was held from 24 March to 29 March 2008 in Windhoek, Namibia. It was held at the Gymnasium Hall of the University of Namibia.- Competition System :...
by beating among others Awusone Yekeni
Awusone Yekeni
Awusone Yekeni is a Ghanaian amateur boxer best known for winning a bronze medal at the 2006 Commonwealth Games at heavyweight 201lbs limit.-Career:...
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He lost his only Olympic match to Cuban Osmay Acosta
Osmay Acosta
Osmay Acosta Méndez Duarte is a Cuban amateur boxer best known to win the 2007 PanAm Games at Heavyweight with 201 lbs limit....
, Ascota went on further to obtain a bronze medal.
He is noted for his knockout power, even in the amateurs, having stopped the vast majority of his opponents.
As of 2011, Durodola has turned professional. He is signed with Kansas City, Missouri promotional company Titan Entertainment. His first professional bout was scheduled for February 19 at Memorial Hall in Kansas City, Kansas, but that fight was canceled when his opponent withdrew from the fight at the last minute.