| Medal record | ||
|---|---|---|
| Men's boxing | ||
Representing  Nigeria | ||
| All-Africa Games | ||
 | 1999 Johannesburg | Super heavyweight |
Teke Oruh (born 8 August 1978), alias African Prince, is a Nigerian former professional boxer who competed from 2001 to 2010.
| Medal record | ||
|---|---|---|
| Men's boxing | ||
| Representing Nigeria | ||
| All-Africa Games | ||
| 1999 Johannesburg | Super heavyweight |
Teke Oruh (born 8 August 1978), alias African Prince, is a Nigerian former professional boxer who competed from 2001 to 2010.
Oruh won Bronze at the 1999 All-Africa Games.[ citation needed ]
Oruh made his professional debut, a first-round knockout of Gustavo Robleto, on 28 July 2001. To date his professional record is 14 wins (6 by knockout) and one loss with 1 draw after getting outpointed by Joey Abell on Showtime.[ citation needed ]
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