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Richard Murunga (Hero Murunga) was born on 22 December, 1952 in Amagoro, Teso District, is a Kenyan boxer (1949–2018). Discover Richard Murunga'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 65 years old?

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Age 65 years old
Zodiac Sign Sagittarius
Born 22 December, 1952
Birthday 22 December
Birthplace Amagoro, Teso District
Date of death 26 October, 2018
Died Place Nairobi, Kenya
Nationality Kenya

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Richard Murunga Height, Weight & Measurements

At 65 years old, Richard Murunga height is 1.78m and Weight 67 kg.

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Height 1.78m
Weight 67 kg
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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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Richard Murunga Net Worth

His net worth has been growing significantly in 2023-2024. So, how much is Richard Murunga worth at the age of 65 years old? Richard Murunga’s income source is mostly from being a successful Boxer. He is from Kenya. We have estimated Richard Murunga'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
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Source of Income Boxer

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1949

Richard (Hero) Murunga (22 April 1949 – 26 October 2018) was a boxer from Kenya.

1968

He started boxing in 1968, at the age of 19, encouraged by his father, Ernest Illuk, who was a Kenyan army officer.

Two years later he joined the Kenyan Army.

1972

Murunga was a bronze medalist at the 1972 Munich Olympic Games, losing to silver medalist Janos Kajdi.

Below are the results of Richard Murunga, a Kenyan welterweight boxer who competed at the 1972 Munich Olympics:

1973

He deserted the army in 1973 as Kenya boxing authorities did not allow him to join professional ranks.

Subsequently, he went to Uganda and competed at the East and Central Africa Amateur Boxing Association (Fescaaba) championship representing Uganda under pseudonym Feisal Musante.

He was later arrested, when he returned to Kenya.

Known as "Tiger", Murunga turned pro after his amateur career in 1973.

He was promoted by Mogens Palle.

Murunga was the first Kenyan professional boxer.

1974

He fought three fights in Europe, winning all three bouts and retiring late in 1974.

Murunga had two wives, Mariam Wambui and Nawal Ahmed, and seven children.

He converted to Islam when he married his second wife Nawal, and took a Muslim name, Khalifa.

2003

Formerly based in Denmark and Kuwait, as of 2003 he lived in Bombolulu in Mombasa.

2018

He died on 26 October 2018, aged 65.

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