Age, Biography and Wiki
James Oyebola was born on 10 June, 1961 in Lagos, Nigeria, is a Nigerian-British boxer. Discover James Oyebola'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 46 years old?
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| Age |
46 years old |
| Zodiac Sign |
Gemini |
| Born |
10 June, 1961 |
| Birthday |
10 June |
| Birthplace |
Lagos, Nigeria |
| Date of death |
27 July, 2007 |
| Died Place |
Charing Cross Hospital, London, United Kingdom |
| Nationality |
Nigeria
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James Oyebola Height, Weight & Measurements
At 46 years old, James Oyebola height not available right now. We will update James Oyebola's Height, weight, Body Measurements, Eye Color, Hair Color, Shoe & Dress size soon as possible.
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Heavyweight |
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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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James Oyebola Net Worth
His net worth has been growing significantly in 2023-2024. So, how much is James Oyebola worth at the age of 46 years old? James Oyebola’s income source is mostly from being a successful Boxer. He is from Nigeria. We have estimated James Oyebola's net worth, money, salary, income, and assets.
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$1 Million - $5 Million |
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Under Review |
| Net Worth in 2023 |
Pending |
| Salary in 2023 |
Under Review |
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Not Available |
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James Oyebola Social Network
Timeline
James Oyebola (10 June 1961 – 27 July 2007) was a Nigerian and British heavyweight boxer who won a bronze medal at the 1986 Commonwealth Games in the super heavyweight division.
Oyebola was the ABA Super Heavyweight Champion in 1986 and 1987.
Oyebola was the British heavyweight champion from 1994 to 1996.
Oyebola was born in Lagos, Nigeria.
Standing 6 ft 10 in (2.08 m) tall, with a reach of 85 inches (2.16 m), he fought in the orthodox stance and won 18 of his 23 fights, 16 by knock out, losing four and drawing one.
He was pronounced brain dead after injuries sustained by gunshot wounds to his head after a nightclub altercation.
He was based in Paddington during his career.
Oyebola won the WBC International Heavyweight title in 1993 and the vacant British Heavyweight title on 19 November 1994 at the National Ice Rink, Cardiff, Wales when he knocked out Clifton Mitchell in 4 rounds.
Oyebola fathered two children by Malin Bergstrom, both born in Westminster, London: Kristel Regina Oyebola (born 1994) and James Babatunde Oyebola (born 1999).
He was nicknamed "Big Bad" during his career.
Oyebola was shot in the back of the neck and leg in the early hours of 23 July 2007 after an altercation in the Chateau 6 club at Fulham Broadway where he was visiting a friend for a drink.
He had gone to assist staff asking four customers in the rear courtyard to put out their cigarettes to observe the recently imposed smoking ban and was shot as they left the premises.
Simon Block, general secretary of the British Boxing Board of Control, paid the following tribute: "Throughout that time he was truly one of nature's gentlemen and to think of him lying in a hospital bed fighting for his life as a result of a cowardly and gutless attack by those who will not have been possessed of the same courage that he showed in the way he faced adversity, in and out of the ring, fills me with both sadness and dismay."
Oyebola's family decided that they would turn off his life support machine on 27 July 2007 at 11:30 am (10:30 GMT) after he was pronounced brain dead on 26 July 2007.
It was announced at 12:39 pm on 27 July 2007 that James Oyebola had died, at Charing Cross Hospital, after his life support machine had been switched off.
His funeral was held on 10 September 2007.
Four men were charged with Oyebola's murder, but charges against two, Rene McKoy and Dean Francis, were dropped.
Kanyanta Mubanga Mulenga (born 1985, Wandsworth, London) was convicted on 8 October 2008 of his murder and has been sentenced to 28 years in prison.
A fourth man, who can not be named for legal reasons, was expected to stand trial in 2009 for James' murder.
The Oyebola family have said they will establish a charity foundation in James Oyebola's name aimed at helping direct youngsters towards a brighter future.
