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David Izonritei (born 29 April 1968) is a Nigerian former boxer. Also known as David Izon, Izonritei won the Heavyweight silver medal at the 1992 Summer Olympics. During his professional career, he defeated world title challengers Derrick Jefferson and Lou Savarese.
Amateur career
Izon had an amateur record that included a silver medal at the 1992 Barcelona Olympics. On his way to the silver medal Izon beat the highly regarded pair of David Tua of New Zealand, and Kirk Johnson of Canada. He lost to Félix Savón of Cuba in the final.
Professional career
Izon began his pro career with 18 consecutive victories prior to being upset by Maurice Harris. In his next fight Izon took on David Tua, and after 11 rounds of action, Tua knocked out Izon. Izon notably defeated Lou Savarese before losing to Michael Grant, who was undefeated at the time of the fight. Izon then put together a streak of wins before losing his last three fights and retiring from boxing in 2003.
Professional boxing record
Personal
David's brothers, Roger and Emmanuel Izonritei, are also professional boxers.
David lives in Pensacola, FL with his wife, Laurence (French) and two children, Melissa and Ian.
References
External links
Boxing record for David Izonritei from BoxRec (registration required)
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- David Izonritei
- David Tua
- List of Nigerian male boxers
- Boxing at the 1992 Summer Olympics – Heavyweight
- List of people named David
- List of Olympic medalists in boxing
- Boxing at the 1992 Summer Olympics
- Al Cole
- Kirk Johnson
- Apollo Theater
