Felix Bwalya [SEP] occupation
Felix Bwalya
Felix Bwalya (born October 27, 1970 in Chingola – died December 23, 1997 in Lusaka) was a boxer from Zambia, who competed for his native country at the 1992 Summer Olympics in Barcelona, Spain. There he was stopped in the first round of the lightweight division (– 60 kg) by Tanzania's Rashid Matumla.
Career.
Felix Bwalya fell into a coma after what colleagues said was a drinking spree following his controversial victory over the Briton Paul Burke in Lusaka. The Zambian
. Bwalya was unable to continue, the round was deemed incomplete and he had to be helped to his feet by the referee. For reasons unknown to the public, Felix Bwalya was officially recognised as the victor of the fight and the final round was never put on record. Television networks didn't air the 12th round even though they were broadcasting live.
See also.
- List of British lightweight boxing champions
External links.
- British Boxing