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]
Personal information | |
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Nationality | Beninese |
Born | Cotonou | May 23, 1985
Height | 1.68 m (5 ft 6 in) |
Sport | |
Country | Benin |
Sport | Boxing |
Event | Lightweight |
Updated on 5 August 2012 |
References
edit- ^ All Africa
- ^ "Up to 60 kg (Light weight) men results - Boxing - London 2012 Olympics". www.olympic.org. Retrieved 2015-11-12.