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Michael Pappoe
Michael Pappoe – Boxing Profile
Personal Information
- Full Name: Michael Pappoe
- Nickname: The Atomic Bomb
- Birth Date: October 10, 1940
- Birth Place: Accra, Ghana
- Nationality: Ghanaian
Boxing Career
- Years Active: 1960-1976
- Weight Class: Welterweight
- Total Fights: 61
- Wins: 52 (35 by knockout)
- Losses: 4
- Draws: 5
Major Accomplishments
- World Welterweight Champion (WBC): 1972-1973
- Olympic Gold Medalist: 1960 (Light Welterweight)
- World Amateur Welterweight Champion: 1962
- African Welterweight Champion: 1963-1966
Style
Michael Pappoe was a highly skilled and versatile boxer known for his powerful punches, excellent footwork, and quick reflexes. He was a master of the counterattack and possessed a devastating left hook.
Legacy
Michael Pappoe is considered one of the greatest Ghanaian boxers of all time. He was a pioneer for African boxing and helped to pave the way for future generations of fighters.
