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Cornelius Boza-Edwards is a Ugandan former professional boxer who competed from 1977 to 1998. He held the WBA super featherweight title from 1983 to 1985, and the WBC super featherweight title from 1985 to 1986. He was born on 27 May 1956 in Kampala, Uganda. Boza-Edwards began his professional career in 1977, and won his first world title in 1983 when he defeated Ernesto Espana to become the WBA super featherweight champion. He successfully defended the title three times before losing it to Juan LaPorte in 1985. He then won the WBC super featherweight title in 1986, but lost it in his first defense against Azumah Nelson. Boza-Edwards retired from boxing in 1998 with a record of 56 wins (31 by knockout) and 8 losses. He was inducted into the International Boxing Hall of Fame in 2006. As of 2021, Cornelius Boza-Edwards's net worth is estimated to be roughly $1 million.
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| Age | 67 years old |
| Zodiac Sign | Gemini |
| Born | 27 May, 1956 |
| Birthday | 27 May |
| Birthplace | Kampala, Uganda |
| Nationality | Ugandan |
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Cornelius Boza-Edwards Height, Weight & Measurements
At 67 years old, Cornelius Boza-Edwards height is 5 ft 8+1/2 in and Weight Super featherweight Lightweight.
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| Height | 5 ft 8+1/2 in |
| Weight | Super featherweight Lightweight |
| Body Measurements | Not Available |
| Eye Color | Not Available |
| Hair Color | Not Available |
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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| Parents | Not Available |
| Wife | Not Available |
| Sibling | Not Available |
| Children | Not Available |
Cornelius Boza-Edwards Net Worth
His net worth has been growing significantly in 2022-2023. So, how much is Cornelius Boza-Edwards worth at the age of 67 years old? Cornelius Boza-Edwards’s income source is mostly from being a successful Boxer. He is from Ugandan. We have estimated Cornelius Boza-Edwards'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 |
| Salary in 2022 | Under Review |
| House | Not Available |
| Cars | Not Available |
| Source of Income | Boxer |
Cornelius Boza-Edwards Social Network
Timeline
Boza-Edwards won the WBC World Super-Featherweight Title from "Bazooka" Limón with a fifteen-round decision in 1981 at Stockton, California, this after Limón, a Mexican, had made his infamous You know what happens to British boxers when they face Mexicans comment, in a reference to the fight between Lupe Pintor and Johnny Owen, after which Owen died.
He started boxing at the age of nine in Uganda alongside other notable fighters such as Ayub Kalule and John Mugabi. He moved to England with his mentor Jack Edwards and continued to box with the Fitzroy Lodge club. He boxed for England but was overlooked for selection for the Olympic team after being beaten on points by Pat Cowdell in the 1976 ABA championships.
He was given another opportunity when he was scheduled to compete as a featherweight boxer for Uganda in the 1976 Montreal Olympics. However, Uganda boycotted the Montreal Olympics, as did many other African countries. The boycott deprived Boza-Edwards of the chance of competing in the Olympics.
He turned professional in 1976 with Mickey Duff as his manager and George Francis as his trainer. He changed his surname to Boza on the recommendation of Mickey Duff as it was more memorable and added Edwards out of respect for Jack Edwards his mentor.
Cornelius Boza-Edwards (born Cornelius Bbosa 27 May 1956 in Kampala, Uganda) is the former WBC Super Featherweight Champion of the World. Boza-Edwards is Ugandan, and fought in both the super-featherweight and lightweight divisions. Boza-Edwards emigrated from Uganda to England, where he lived for a long period. He now lives in the United States, where he trains other boxers.
