Alan Tottoh

Biographical information

RolesCompeted in Olympic Games
SexMale
Full nameAlan•Tottoh
Used nameAlan•Tottoh
Born21 October 1944 in Manchester, England (GBR)
Died15 February 2013 in Manchester, England (GBR)
Measurements175 cm / 67 kg
AffiliationsBDS Amateur Boxing Club
NOC Great Britain

Biography

The son of a Nigerian father and English mother, Alan Tottoh earned his place at the Mexico City Olympics by winning the ABA (Amateur Boxing Association) championships in May 1968. He lost a close decision in his first Olympic bout and turned professional upon returning home to England. Tottoh’s career as a pro did not flourish and he retired from the ring in 1974 after winning ten of his eighteen bouts. He continued to coach amateur boxers in his native Manchester until shortly before his death from cancer.

Results

Games Discipline (Sport) / Event NOC / Team Pos Medal As
1968 Summer Olympics Boxing GBR Alan Tottoh
Welterweight, Men (Olympic) =17