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Ike Quartey was born on 27 November, 1969 in Accra, Ghana, is a Ghanaian boxer. Discover Ike Quartey's Biography, Age, Height, Physical Stats, Dating/Affairs, Family and career updates. Learn How rich is he in this year and how he spends money? Also learn how he earned most of networth at the age of 54 years old?

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Age 54 years old
Zodiac Sign Sagittarius
Born 27 November, 1969
Birthday 27 November
Birthplace Accra, Ghana
Nationality Ghana

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Ike Quartey Height, Weight & Measurements

At 54 years old, Ike Quartey height is 5 ft 8 in and Weight Light-welterweight Welterweight Light-middleweight.

Physical Status
Height 5 ft 8 in
Weight Light-welterweight Welterweight Light-middleweight
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Dating & Relationship status

He is currently single. He is not dating anyone. We don't have much information about He's past relationship and any previous engaged. According to our Database, He has no children.

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Ike Quartey Net Worth

His net worth has been growing significantly in 2023-2024. So, how much is Ike Quartey worth at the age of 54 years old? Ike Quartey’s income source is mostly from being a successful Boxer. He is from Ghana. We have estimated Ike Quartey's net worth, money, salary, income, and assets.

Net Worth in 2024 $1 Million - $5 Million
Salary in 2024 Under Review
Net Worth in 2023 Pending
Salary in 2023 Under Review
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Source of Income Boxer

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Timeline

1926

In Quartey's 26th fight he was given a shot at the WBA welterweight title, held by the then undefeated Crisanto España of Venezuela.

1960

His older brother Isaac Quartey won a silver medal in the 1960 Olympics.

He was born in Bukom where fighting was a hobby.

He fought on the streets and trained in the same gym as Azumah Nelson.

1969

Isufu "Ike" Quartey (born 27 November 1969) is a Ghanaian former professional boxer who competed from 1988 to 2006.

1988

Quartey had an amateur record of 50–4, and represented Ghana as a Light Welterweight at 1988 Seoul Olympic Games.

Quartey turned professional in 1988, a day short of his nineteenth birthday.

He started his boxing career under the guidance of Yoofi Boham, without doubt the most successful manager in Ghana, and also father-in-law of former World boxing champion Azumah Nelson.

Boham got Quartey recognized as a boxer on the international scene.

Boham managed Quartey alongside Alfred "The Cobra" Kotey and gave them the names Bazooka and Cobra.

Quartey and Kotey were so close that many thought they were brothers.

Quartey began his professional career with a 2nd-round knockout of Mama Mohamed.

Most of Quartey's early fights were staged in Ghana, before he relocated to France.

1994

He held the WBA welterweight title from 1994 to 1998, and challenged once for IBF junior-middleweight title in 2000.

Quartey is a member of Accra's Ga tribe.

He is the youngest of 27 children.

His father reportedly had five wives.

1997

In October 1997 he fought José Luis López to a draw.

The decision was originally read as a win for Quartey but reversed when a flaw was found in the scoring.

Although Quartey was down twice, most observers felt that he deserved the victory and his reputation suffered little damage.

1999

Personal, business and health issues kept Quartey out of the ring until February 1999.

His inactivity led him to be stripped of his WBA title.

Quartey returned from a 14-month absence to challenge Lineal/WBC welterweight champion Oscar De La Hoya at the Thomas & Mack center in Las Vegas, Nevada on 13 February 1999.

2000

He returned in April 2000 to challenge Fernando Vargas for the IBF light-middleweight championship.

Quartey was defeated by a unanimous decision with scores of 116-111 twice and 114–113.

Following this fight, Quartey would not fight for another five years.

2005

Quartey returned to the ring in January 2005.

He won the first three bouts of his comeback with victories over Clint McNeil, Verno Phillips and Carlos Bojorquez.

2006

On 5 August 2006, he lost a close unanimous decision to former welterweight champion Vernon Forrest at Madison Square Garden, New York by scores of 93–96, 94–95, & 94–95.

CompuBox stats showed Quartey outlanding Forrest (201 out of 481, 42% for Quartey; 184 of 818, 22% for Forrest), and Forrest was docked 1 point for a low blow in the 9th round.

The decision was deemed controversial by most ringsider reporters, HBO's ringside commentators (including "unofficial scorer" Harold Lederman), and much of the crowd in attendance, who responded with a semi-raucous chorus of boos and repeated chants of "Bullshit!"

after the fight.

2011

Quartey knocked out Espana in the 11th round.

At the time of the stoppage one judge had Quartey ahead, one had him behind and a third judge had the fight even.

He defended his title successfully seven times.

Among his foes were Alberto Cortes, Vince Phillips, and Oba Carr.

2012

Quartey was floored in 6th and 12th rounds, with De La Hoya also down in the 6th round.

De La Hoya came away with a close, albeit controversial split decision.

His interest in boxing waned after this defeat.

Following the defeat to De La Hoya, Quartey would take another 14-month hiatus from the ring.