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Richard Murunga was born on 22 December, 1952 in Teso District, Kenya, is a Kenyan boxer. 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 66 years old?

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Age 66 years old
Zodiac Sign Sagittarius
Born 22 December, 1952
Birthday 22 December
Birthplace Amagoro, Teso District
Date of death October 26, 2018
Died Place Nairobi, Kenya
Nationality Kenya

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Richard Murunga Height, Weight & Measurements

At 66 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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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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Richard Murunga Net Worth

His net worth has been growing significantly in 2022-2023. So, how much is Richard Murunga worth at the age of 66 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 2023 $1 Million - $5 Million
Salary in 2023 Under Review
Net Worth in 2022 Pending
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Source of Income Boxer

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2018

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. Formerly based in Denmark and Kuwait, as of 2003 he lived in Bombolulu in Mombasa. He died on 26 October 2018, aged 65.

1974

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

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.

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:

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.

1952

Richard (Hero) Murunga (22 December 1952 – 26 October 2018) was a boxer from Kenya.

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