Chris Okoh (born 8 April 1969) is a former

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Biography

Background

Okoh was born in

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, to Gloria Okoh. His father died whilst he was still a child.

Boxing career

Okoh's professional

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record stands at 14 wins, seven by way of

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and two losses in 16 bouts. He is the former BBBofC Southern Area and

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title holder at cruiserweight.

After boxing

Okoh studied to work with rehabilitating offenders and probation in 2002. He is also a trainer at Chadwell St Mary Amateur Boxing Club in

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Professional boxing record

References

External links

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Chris Okoh profile
at BritishBoxing.net 1969 births Living people English male boxers Cruiserweight boxers Sportspeople from Carshalton Sportspeople from Croydon People from Chadwell St Mary Commonwealth Boxing Council champions Boxers from Greater London {{England-boxing-bio-stub