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David Defiagbon

1970 - 2018

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David Dejiro Defiagbon (12 June 1970 – 24 November 2018) was a Nigerian boxer. Nicknamed "The Dream", Defiagbon fought for Canada and won the heavyweight silver medal at the 1996 Summer Olympics. Read more on Wikipedia

His biography is available in 14 different languages on Wikipedia. David Defiagbon is the 485th most popular boxer, the 224th most popular biography from Nigeria and the 5th most popular Nigerian Boxer.

David Defiagbon is most famous for being a Nigerian-Canadian professional boxer who competed in the heavyweight division during the late 1990s and early 2000s. He gained recognition for his powerful punching ability and notable victories, including a win over former world champion Tony Tucker.

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Among BOXERS

Among boxers, David Defiagbon ranks 485 out of 496. Before him are Robeisy Ramírez, Andrew Maynard, Beibut Shumenov, Yordenis Ugás, Ionuț Gheorghe, and Aleksandr Alekseyev. After him are Kennedy McKinney, Arlen López, Evgeny Tishchenko, Uranchimegiin Mönkh-Erdene, Yamaguchi Falcão, and O'Neil Bell.

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Contemporaries

Among people born in 1970, David Defiagbon ranks 1,256. Before him are Aled Jones, Caroline Vis, Brendan Benson, Ed Podivinsky, Sharon Horgan, and Nelson Diebel. After him are John Amaechi, Isabel Guzman, Mike Lapper, Bill Guerin, Thea Gill, and Dallas Austin. Among people deceased in 2018, David Defiagbon ranks 636. Before him are Yumiko Shige, Kateryna Handziuk, Kalpana Lajmi, Nicholas Bett, Daniela Samulski, and Victoria Marinova. After him are Martha Érika Alonso, Labinot Harbuzi, Sara Anzanello, Liam Miller, Dave Dave, and Fredo Santana.

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In Nigeria

Among people born in Nigeria, David Defiagbon ranks 224 out of 309. Before him are Ruth Ogbeifo (1972), Joke Silva (1961), Fatima Yusuf (1971), Eric Ejiofor (1979), Peter Ijeh (1977), and Uchenna Emedolu (1976). After him are Olarenwaju Kayode (1993), Pius Ikedia (1980), Teslim Fatusi (1977), Babs Olusanmokun (1984), Nnamdi Oduamadi (1990), and David Izonritei (1968).

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Among BOXERS In Nigeria

Among boxers born in Nigeria, David Defiagbon ranks 5. Before him are Dick Tiger (1929), Richard Igbineghu (1968), Samuel Peter (1980), and Peter Konyegwachie (1965). After him are David Izonritei (1968).

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