Christopher Ossai (born 1 April 1957) is a Nigerian boxer. He competed at the 1980 Summer Olympics in Moscow, and at the 1984 Summer Olympics in Los Angeles, both times in the lightweight class.[1]

Christopher Ossai
Personal information
Born1 April 1957
Medal record
Men's Boxing
Representing  Nigeria
Commonwealth Games
Gold medal – first place 1982 Brisbane Light Welterweight
All-Africa Games
Bronze medal – third place 1978 Algiers Featherweight

As a professional, he held the African lightweight title from 1991 to 1993 when he was stripped.[2]

1980 Olympic results

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Below is the record of Christopher Ossai, a Nigerian lightweight boxer who competed in the 1980 Moscow Olympics:

  • Round of 16: lost to Richard Nowakowsi (East Germany) on points, 0-5

References

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  1. ^ Profile: Christopher Ossai sports.reference.com (Retrieved on 21 January 2014)
  2. ^ "Otto Joseph eyes African Lightweight title". The Nation. 17 January 2017. Retrieved 31 May 2020.
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