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- ↑ Evans, Hilary; Gjerde, Arild; Heijmans, Jeroen; Mallon, Bill; et al. "Bakari Seleman Olympic Results". Olympics at Sports-Reference.com. Sports Reference LLC. Archived from the original on 18 April 2020. Retrieved 13 December 2018.
- ↑ "10.Commonwealth Games - Christchurch, New Zealand - January 24 - February 2 1974". amateur-boxing.strefa.pl. Retrieved 21 February 2019.
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