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Medal record | ||
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Representing Nigeria | ||
Men's Boxing | ||
Afro-Asian Games | ||
2003 Hyderabad | Featherweight | |
All-Africa Games | ||
2003 Abuja | Featherweight | |
2007 Algiers | Lightweight | |
Runner-up | 2011 Maputo | Light Welterweight 64kg |
Commonwealth Games | ||
Runner-up | 2010 Delhi | Light Welterweight |
Pre-Olympic Championships | ||
2004 Havana | Featherweight | |
Summer Olympics | ||
Runner-up | 2004 Athens | Featherweight |
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