Alfred Kotey facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Alfred Kotey |
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| Statistics | |
| Nickname(s) | Cobra |
| Rated at |
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| Height | 5 ft 5 in |
| Reach | 68 in |
| Nationality | Ghanaian |
| Born | 3 June 1968 Accra, Ghana |
| Died | 30 June 2020 (aged 52) The Bronx, New York City, US |
| Stance | Orthodox |
| Boxing record | |
| Total fights | 43 |
| Wins | 26 |
| Wins by KO | 17 |
| Losses | 16 |
| Draws | 1 |
Alfred Kotey (born June 3, 1968 – died June 30, 2020) was a famous professional boxer from Ghana. He was known by his nickname, "Cobra." He competed in boxing from 1988 to 2012. Alfred Kotey became a world champion, holding the WBO bantamweight title from 1994 to 1995. He also won the Commonwealth flyweight title. Before turning professional, he represented Ghana at the 1988 Summer Olympics as an amateur boxer.
Alfred Kotey passed away on June 30, 2020, in New York City. He was receiving medical care there for health problems.
Alfred Kotey's Boxing Career
Kotey's Olympic Journey
Alfred Kotey proudly represented Ghana at the 1988 Olympic Games. He competed as a flyweight boxer. Here are his results from the games:
- He had a bye in the first round.
- He defeated Hussain al-Mutairi from Kuwait.
- He also defeated Benjamin Mwangata from Tanzania.
- He lost to Mario González from Mexico.
Becoming a World Champion
Alfred Kotey started his professional boxing career in 1988. He worked hard to become one of Ghana's top boxers. In 1994, he achieved a big dream. He fought against Rafael Del Valle from Puerto Rico. After winning this important fight, Alfred Kotey earned the WBO bantamweight world title. This made him Ghana's fifth world champion in boxing. This exciting match took place at York Hall in London.
