Biography
John Conteh won the WBC light heavyweight title in 1974 from Liverpool.
Tale of the Tape Card
Quick Facts
Total Fights39
DivisionLight Heavyweight
StanceOrthodox
NationalityBritish
Win Distribution
KO/TKO24
Decision10
Career Timeline
First Title01 May 1973
British Light Heavyweight Champion
Won the British light heavyweight title early in his career.
London
World Title01 Oct 1974KEY MOMENT
WBC Light Heavyweight World Champion
Defeated Jorge Ahumada by unanimous decision to become WBC light heavyweight world champion.
vs Jorge AhumadaWembley Arena, London
Title Defence05 Mar 1977KEY MOMENT
Defended WBC Title Three Times
Successfully defended his WBC light heavyweight title three times before being stripped.
Copenhagen