Ghanaian boxing legend David Kotei, also known as D.K Poison in the boxing fraternity, was a world featherweight boxing champion between 1975 and 1976. He is also the first Ghanaian professional boxer to win a world title.
Today in History, On Sept 20, 1975, David Kotei (D. K. Poison) became the first Ghanaian Professional boxer to win a world title by beating Rubén Olivares in California, United States. The government gave him a house at Teshie-Nungua, in honour of his achievements in boxing. pic.twitter.com/wZ90wpT8RU
— GHANA FACTS & HISTORY (@GhanaianMuseum) September 20, 2019
Born: December 7, 1950 (age 68 years), Accra
Total Fights: 48
Martial art: Boxing
Total fights: 48
Weights: Featherweight, Lightweight
Division: Lightweight, Featherweight
See Also: Ghanaian Boxing Legend, D.K Poison Has Still Not Been Paid The $45,000 Loan He Gave Ghana In 1976
Below is his boxing record
Total fights 48
Wins 40
Wins by KO 24
Losses 7
Draws 1
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