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Throwback: Peter Konyegwachie Wins Silver For Nigeria At The LA 1984 Olympics. by naptu2: 5:39am On Jun 15, 2017 |
Los Angeles 1984 Olympics What a throwback! I watched this fight live with my dad in 1984 and we felt that Konyegwachi should have won. It was very close, but I felt that Taylor won the first round, while Konyegwachi won the second and third rounds. This should have been Nigeria's first Olympic gold medal. (I thought that Taylor won because he had the home advantage). In my opinion, Konyegwachie was more mobile and landed more punches (he injured Taylor above the eye), while Taylor landed the heavier punches (I believe that he was looking for a knockout) and was too static. I've been searching for this clip for a long time because I wanted to confirm that I was right in 1984. I still think that Konyegwachi should have won, but it now appears closer than I thought it was in the heat of the moment in 1984. What do you think? Los Angeles 1984 Olympic Games Boxing 57kg Final Meldrick Taylor (USA) v Peter Konyegwachie (NGR) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zL9TX_UNhVI 9 Likes 4 Shares |
Re: Throwback: Peter Konyegwachie Wins Silver For Nigeria At The LA 1984 Olympics. by naptu2: 5:42am On Jun 15, 2017 |
LA '84 was a relatively good Olympics for Nigeria. We also won bronze in the 4x400 relay (Innocent Egbunike, Rotimi Peters, Sunday Uti and Moses Ugbusien). Seoul '88 was a disaster and we didn't achieve success again until Barcelona '92. 6 Likes 4 Shares |
Re: Throwback: Peter Konyegwachie Wins Silver For Nigeria At The LA 1984 Olympics. by naptu2: 5:42am On Jun 15, 2017 |
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Re: Throwback: Peter Konyegwachie Wins Silver For Nigeria At The LA 1984 Olympics. by Adamsdelrio(m): 5:49am On Jun 15, 2017 |
1984? And the OP watched it live with his father? The OP is not our mate at all. Good morning sir, Mr Naptu2.... 32 Likes 1 Share |
Re: Throwback: Peter Konyegwachie Wins Silver For Nigeria At The LA 1984 Olympics. by decatalyst(m): 6:03am On Jun 15, 2017 |
Adamsdelrio: You are to call op "UNCLE" and seek his advise on politics and every bit of the economy. We can deductively say that Op is one of the reasons this country dey as e be 11 Likes 1 Share |
Re: Throwback: Peter Konyegwachie Wins Silver For Nigeria At The LA 1984 Olympics. by Nobody: 6:40am On Jun 15, 2017 |
The Labour of our Heoroes past shall never be in vain. |
Re: Throwback: Peter Konyegwachie Wins Silver For Nigeria At The LA 1984 Olympics. by Akshow: 7:02am On Jun 15, 2017 |
Good ol days |
Re: Throwback: Peter Konyegwachie Wins Silver For Nigeria At The LA 1984 Olympics. by Tinjan: 7:03am On Jun 15, 2017 |
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Re: Throwback: Peter Konyegwachie Wins Silver For Nigeria At The LA 1984 Olympics. by NwaAmaikpe: 7:04am On Jun 15, 2017 |
Nice one naptu2 Peter Konyegwachie and Innocent Egbunike stole the headlines back then and were like heroes. 5 Likes 3 Shares |
Re: Throwback: Peter Konyegwachie Wins Silver For Nigeria At The LA 1984 Olympics. by Sunofgod(m): 7:05am On Jun 15, 2017 |
When Nigeria was great.. |
Re: Throwback: Peter Konyegwachie Wins Silver For Nigeria At The LA 1984 Olympics. by kingreign(m): 7:05am On Jun 15, 2017 |
naptu2:uncle naptu2 good morning Sir 4 Likes 1 Share |
Re: Throwback: Peter Konyegwachie Wins Silver For Nigeria At The LA 1984 Olympics. by opedaydydx9(m): 7:05am On Jun 15, 2017 |
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Re: Throwback: Peter Konyegwachie Wins Silver For Nigeria At The LA 1984 Olympics. by bestman09(m): 7:06am On Jun 15, 2017 |
Good old days. I also watched it live then. Bendel state was then the number one sporting state. BTW, where is Peter Konyegwachie and Davidson Ande now? 8 Likes 3 Shares |
Re: Throwback: Peter Konyegwachie Wins Silver For Nigeria At The LA 1984 Olympics. by dayleke: 7:07am On Jun 15, 2017 |
Nigeria shall be great again..... 1 Like |
Re: Throwback: Peter Konyegwachie Wins Silver For Nigeria At The LA 1984 Olympics. by crazyABO(m): 7:08am On Jun 15, 2017 |
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Re: Throwback: Peter Konyegwachie Wins Silver For Nigeria At The LA 1984 Olympics. by chisomdestiny: 7:08am On Jun 15, 2017 |
1984 OP good morning SIR Nah Anthony Joshua & Mayweather we know 1 Like 1 Share |
Re: Throwback: Peter Konyegwachie Wins Silver For Nigeria At The LA 1984 Olympics. by Roon9(m): 7:10am On Jun 15, 2017 |
Jesu! So OP as at 1982 you are old enough to even understand boxing? Migwor Sir 8 Likes 1 Share |
Re: Throwback: Peter Konyegwachie Wins Silver For Nigeria At The LA 1984 Olympics. by Nobody: 7:11am On Jun 15, 2017 |
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Re: Throwback: Peter Konyegwachie Wins Silver For Nigeria At The LA 1984 Olympics. by Tolexander: 7:11am On Jun 15, 2017 |
Adamsdelrio:That is a living legend you have to salute while prostrating! Sir Naptu2! 8 Likes 1 Share |
Re: Throwback: Peter Konyegwachie Wins Silver For Nigeria At The LA 1984 Olympics. by AreaFada2: 7:11am On Jun 15, 2017 |
Naptu you try. You can join Elders Council. Sure it was very close. I have not watched your new clip. But everyone knew only a knockout could make Konyegwashi win. If it was a professional bout, Konyegwashi could have managed a TKO over the rounds. Because of his agility/ability though he might have tired out quicker. Sadly we could not build on boxing enthusiasm that followed among kids because of Konyegwashi. 3 Likes |
Re: Throwback: Peter Konyegwachie Wins Silver For Nigeria At The LA 1984 Olympics. by buchilino(m): 7:12am On Jun 15, 2017 |
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Re: Throwback: Peter Konyegwachie Wins Silver For Nigeria At The LA 1984 Olympics. by kayzat: 7:12am On Jun 15, 2017 |
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Re: Throwback: Peter Konyegwachie Wins Silver For Nigeria At The LA 1984 Olympics. by wiloy2k8(m): 7:12am On Jun 15, 2017 |
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Re: Throwback: Peter Konyegwachie Wins Silver For Nigeria At The LA 1984 Olympics. by Adamsdelrio(m): 7:14am On Jun 15, 2017 |
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Re: Throwback: Peter Konyegwachie Wins Silver For Nigeria At The LA 1984 Olympics. by boolet: 7:14am On Jun 15, 2017 |
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Re: Throwback: Peter Konyegwachie Wins Silver For Nigeria At The LA 1984 Olympics. by johnie: 7:15am On Jun 15, 2017 |
decatalyst: It is very unfair to heap Nigeria's woes on our generation. On the contrary, you should 'pity' us. If you witnessed the 'good times' gradually turn into what we have now and you have no control over the decline, you would appreciate how frustrating it is! 5 Likes 1 Share |
Re: Throwback: Peter Konyegwachie Wins Silver For Nigeria At The LA 1984 Olympics. by johnie: 7:17am On Jun 15, 2017 |
bestman09: Davidson Ande is dead. I don't know about Konyegwachie. 1 Like |
Re: Throwback: Peter Konyegwachie Wins Silver For Nigeria At The LA 1984 Olympics. by Pavore9: 7:18am On Jun 15, 2017 |
Did watch it on our black and white Sanyo TV! 2 Likes |
Re: Throwback: Peter Konyegwachie Wins Silver For Nigeria At The LA 1984 Olympics. by Agbafs2005(m): 7:19am On Jun 15, 2017 |
Pls welcome me back from exile. |
Re: Throwback: Peter Konyegwachie Wins Silver For Nigeria At The LA 1984 Olympics. by DanseMacabre(m): 7:19am On Jun 15, 2017 |
Thanks, naptu2, once again. I think, based on points, Konyegwachie won this one. No be today dem start dey do us 'partial'. 3 Likes 1 Share |
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