John Conteh
Great Britain
Boxing
B: May 27, 1951
World Light Heavyweight Champion
Conteh won the middleweight gold medal at the 1970 British Commonwealth Games. He won the W.B.C. Light Heavyweight crown in October 1974 and held the title until 1978 when he was the loser on points over fifteen rounds to the Yugoslav fighter Mate Parlov. He failed twice in efforts to win back his old crown in 1979 and then again seven months later in 1980, both against Matthew Saad Muhammad. Conteh retired from professional boxing in 1980. His professional record was 34 wins, 1 draw, and 4 losses.
SUPERSTARS RECORD
| EVENT |
PLACE |
POINTS |
MONEY |
EVENT WINS |
| 1974 UK Final |
1 |
57 5/6 |
£4,000 |
Weight Lifting, Cricket, Cycling, Gym Test |
| 1976 UK Final | 2 |
29 |
£1,500 |
None |
| 1976 European Heat 1 | 1 |
42 1/2 |
$5,000 |
Kayaking, Shooting, Gym Test |
| 1976 European Final | 9 |
13 |
0 |
None |
| 1977 Worlds | 15 |
3 4/5 |
$1,140 |
None |
| 1981 U.K. Challenge of the Champions | 6 |
13 |
N/A |
None |
| TOTALS |
159 2/15 |
£5,500 |
7 |
PERSONAL BESTS
| Table Tennis | 4th |
1976 European Heat 1 |
| Weight Lifting (Clean & Jerk) |
95.0 |
1974 UK
Final 1976 UK Final 1976 European Final 1981 U.K. Challenge of the Champions |
| Weight Lifting | 220 |
1977 Worlds |
| Gym Test - Standing Vertical Jump | 26.5" |
1974 UK Final |
| Gym Test - Chin-Ups | 16 |
1977 Worlds |
| Gym Test - Dips |
35 |
1974 UK Final |
| Gym Test - Squat Thrusts | 85 |
1976 European Final |
| Gym Test - Dips + Squats | 93 |
1981 U.K. Challenge of the Champions |
| Gym Test - Chin-Ups + Dips | 49 |
1977 Worlds |
| Cricket |
6 |
1974 UK Final |
| Shooting (out of 50) | 47 |
1976 European Heat 1 |
| Shooting (out of 100) | 64 |
1976 European Final |
| Crossbow | 41 |
1981 U.K. Challenge of the Champions |
| Soccer Penalties (out of 5) |
4 |
1977 Worlds |
| Soccer Test | 2 - 1:20.8 |
1976 UK Final |
| Kayaking - 125 Meters | 38.8 |
1976 European Heat 1 |
| Rowing | 41.11 |
1977 Worlds |
| 100 Yard Dash | 11.81 |
1977 Worlds |
| 100 Meter Dash | 12.0e |
1974 UK Final |
| Cycling - 400 Meter Time Trial |
37.6 |
1974 UK Final |
| Cycling - 500 Meters | 43.5 |
1976 UK Final |
| 600 Meter Steeplechase | 1:41.2 |
1976 European Heat 1 |
| Half Mile Run | 2:17.48 |
1977 Worlds |
| Obstacle Course | 41.81 |
1977 Worlds |
| Points Scored - 8 events |
57 5/6 |
1974 UK Final |
| Points Scored | 3 4/5 |
1977 Worlds |