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| Personal information | |
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| Nationality | Nigerian |
| Born | 28 November 1957 |
| Height | 1.74 m (5 ft 9 in) |
| Weight | 71 kg (157 lb) |
| Sport | |
| Sport | Boxing |
Adeoye Adetunji (born 28 November 1957) is a Nigerian boxer. He competed in the 1980 Summer Olympics. [1]
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| Personal information | |
|---|---|
| Nationality | Nigerian |
| Born | 28 November 1957 |
| Height | 1.74 m (5 ft 9 in) |
| Weight | 71 kg (157 lb) |
| Sport | |
| Sport | Boxing |
Adeoye Adetunji (born 28 November 1957) is a Nigerian boxer. He competed in the 1980 Summer Olympics. [1]
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