Robert Wangila
- January 12, 2024
- Boxer
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Robert Wangila Biography
| Birthday | Sep 3 |
| Birth Year | 1966 |
Robert Wangila is one of the most popular and richest Boxer who was born on September 3, 1966 in Nairobi, Kenya, Nairobi.
Robert Napunyi Wangila (September 3, 1966 — July 24, 1994) was a Kenyan boxer who won a welterweight gold medal at the 1988 Summer Olympic Games. As of 2016, he is the only Kenyan Olympic gold medal winner outside athletics and the only boxer from Sub-Saharan Africa outside of South Africa to have won Olympic gold.
Wangila died from injuries received in a 1994 fight with David Gonzales in Las Vegas. Wangila had been beaten to such a bad condition that the referee Joe Cortez stopped the match in favour of Gonzales, despite Wangila’s fierce protests. After the match, Wangila lapsed into a coma in his dressing room. He was pronounced dead thirty-six hours later. Wangila had converted from Christianity to Islam while in the United States, and his will requested that he be buried according to the wishes of his Muslim wife. Napunyi Wangila, married Queen Noble, May 16, 1992 until his death. The will was challenged by Wangila’s family in Kenya, but a judge ruled in favor of a Muslim burial.
Robert Wangila Net Worth
Robert Wangila is one of the richest Boxer from Nairobi. According to our analysis, Wikipedia, Forbes & Business Insider, Robert Wangila 's net worth $5 Million. (Last Update: December 11, 2023)
Wangila turned to professional boxing in 1989 and compiled a career record of 22-5-0.
Height, Weight & Body Measurements
| Height | 5′ 9″ |
Robert Wangila height 5′ 9″ Norrie weight Not Known & body measurements will update soon.
Who is Robert Wangila Dating?
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Facts & Trivia
Norrie Ranked on the list of most popular Boxer. Also ranked in the elit list of famous people born in Nairobi. Robert Wangila celebrates birthday on September 3 of every year.
Top Facts about Robert Wangila
- Robert Wangila was a Kenyan boxer who competed in the welterweight division.
- He won Kenya’s first Olympic boxing gold medal in 1988.
- Wangila tragically died at the age of 26 in a car accident.
- His victory at the Olympics inspired many aspiring boxers in Kenya.
- Wangila’s success brought attention to boxing as a sport in Kenya.
- He remains one of Kenya’s most celebrated and influential athletes.
- Wangila’s Olympic gold medal marked a significant milestone for Kenyan sports history.
- He defeated opponents from Cuba, Bulgaria, and the United States en route to his gold medal win.
- Despite his short career, Wangila left an indelible mark on Kenyan boxing.
- His legacy continues to inspire future generations of Kenyan boxers today.