Philip Waruinge

Philip Waruinge

Personal information
Full name	Philip Waruinge
Nationality	Kenya
Born	(1945-02-03) February 3, 1945 Murang'a, Central
Height	1.70 m (5 ft 7 in)
Weight	57 kg (126 lb)
Sport
Sport	Boxing
Rated at	Featherweight
Medal record Olympic Games 1972 Munich Featherweight 1968 Mexico City Featherweight All-Africa Games 1965 Brazzaville Featherweight

Philip Waruinge (born February 3, 1945 in Murang'a, Central) is a retired boxer from Kenya, who competed in the featherweight division (– 57 kg) during his career as an amateur.

Amateur career

Waruinge represented his native country at three consecutive Summer Olympics, starting in 1964. He won the bronze medal in Mexico City, Mexico (1968) losing 2:3 to local Antonio Roldan and was awarded the Val Barker Trophy for Outstanding Boxer at the 1968 Olympic Games. Waruinge captured silver in 1972 in Munich, West Germany.

Professional career

Waruinge turned professional in 1973 as a Super Bantamweight and had limited success. He fought largely in Japan, and in 1976 landed a shot at WBC Bantamweight Title holder Carlos Zarate. Waruinge was outclassed and was KO'ed in the 4th round. He retired after a loss two years later with a record of having Won 14, Lost 10, and Drawn 1.

External links

• Professional boxing record for Philip Waruinge from BoxRec
• Olympic results 1968
• databaseOlympics