Shekie Kongo
Shekie Kongo (born 13 June 1949) is a Malawian former boxer.
| Personal information | |
|---|---|
| Nationality | Malawian |
| Born | 13 June 1949 |
| Height | 1.47 m (4 ft 10 in) |
| Weight | 48 kg (106 lb) |
| Sport | |
| Sport | Boxing |
| Weight class | Light flyweight |
Shekie competed in the light flyweight event at the 1972 Summer Olympics in Munich. Standing at under five feet tall, he was the smallest man in the boxing tournament and a favourite with the crowd.[1] Kongo was given a bye in the first round, but was defeated in round two by his Ethiopian opponent Chanyalev Haile.[2]
References
- "Littlest Olympian Ousted". San Antonio Express. 5 September 1972. p. 46. Retrieved 5 June 2015.
- "Shekie Kongo Olympic Results". Sports Reference. Archived from the original on 17 April 2020. Retrieved 5 June 2015.
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