Amadou M’barick Fall

Senegalese boxer (1897-1925) · France · On the map · Athletes · Died at 28

Amadou Louis M'barick Fall, known as Battling Siki, was the first African-born boxing world champion. Born in French-Senegal, he won the world World Light-Heavyweight Championship after knocking out Georges Carpentier in 1922.

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Siki photographed in March 1923 with Eugène Stuber at the Claremont Hotel, Howth, Dublin

Commemorative plaque in Saint-Louis

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World Champion1922

Croix de guerre 1914-1918

Médaille militaire

WBA World Light Heavyweight Champion

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France

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