Shafiq Chitou (born 23 May 1985) is a Beninese boxer. He qualified to compete in boxing at the 2012 Summer Olympics, but funding woes were a concern for him. He currently works as a house painter.[1] Chitou lost to Félix Verdejo of Puerto Rico in the first round of the Men's lightweight event at the 2012 Summer Olympics.[2]

Shafiq Chitou
Personal information
NationalityBeninese
Born (1985-05-23) May 23, 1985 (age 39)
Cotonou
Height1.68 m (5 ft 6 in)
Sport
Country Benin
SportBoxing
EventLightweight
Updated on 5 August 2012

References

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  1. ^ All Africa
  2. ^ "Up to 60 kg (Light weight) men results - Boxing - London 2012 Olympics". www.olympic.org. Retrieved 2015-11-12.