1. Anthony Osejua Ojo Ogogo was born on 24 November 1988 and is an English professional wrestler and former professional boxer.
33 Facts About Anthony Ogogo
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Anthony Ogogo is signed to All Elite Wrestling, where he is a member of Shane Taylor Promotions.
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Anthony Ogogo competes in his native England for Revolution Pro Wrestling.
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In 2015, Ogogo participated in the 13th series of Strictly Come Dancing.
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Anthony Ogogo was born to an English mother and a Nigerian father.
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Anthony Ogogo secured his place on the GB Boxing team for the 2012 London Olympics in Trabzon, Turkey in April 2012.
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One fight from a bronze medal, Anthony Ogogo fought Germany's Stefan Hartel in the quarter-finals.
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Anthony Ogogo went on to box Brazilian Esquiva Falcao Florentino in the semi-final but his opponent proved to be too strong for him.
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In December 2012, Anthony Ogogo signed his first professional contract, with Los Angeles-based promotional company Golden Boy Promotions.
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Anthony Ogogo won his first professional bout against Kieron Gray, stopping him in the second round.
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On 29 May 2016 Anthony Ogogo needed less than three rounds to win his comeback from injury.
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Anthony Ogogo defeated Frane Radnic, after knocking Radnic down from left in the 1st round.
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Anthony Ogogo fought for the third time in just seven weeks against experienced 37 year old Bronislav Kubin in Berlin on the undercard of a super-middleweight world title fight.
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Anthony Ogogo fought Craig Cunningham for the vacant WBC International middleweight title.
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Anthony Ogogo suffered his first loss since turning pro, having been dropped by Cunningham in round 2, who then controlled the remainder of the fight.
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Anthony Ogogo was staggered by Cunningham's accurate counter punching in rounds four and five.
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In March 2017, still wanting to become a world champion, Anthony Ogogo was registered blind.
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Anthony Ogogo was advised to retire by a number of eye specialists.
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At this stage, Anthony Ogogo had undergone two operations on his left eye.
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In January 2019, Anthony Ogogo expressed hope that after his eye surgery he could come back to the ring.
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On 11 March 2019, having not fought since October 2016, Anthony Ogogo retired from boxing at the age of 30.
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On 27 October 2020, Anthony Ogogo began appearing as a commentator on AEW Dark.
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Anthony Ogogo feuded with Cody Rhodes until AEW Double or Nothing 2021.
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Anthony Ogogo lost to Rhodes in a single match at the event.
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Anthony Ogogo would have one more in AEW before having eye surgery, and was out injured for 6 months.
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On 3 January 2008, Anthony Ogogo entered Big Brother: Celebrity Hijack on Channel 4, finishing in fourth place.
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Anthony Ogogo had a naked photoshoot for Attitude magazine and continues to work as a semi-professional model through his official website.
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Anthony Ogogo appeared in an advert for the sandwich store chain, Subway alongside track and field athlete Holly Bleasdale and later gymnast Louis Smith.
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However, on the semi-final, Anthony Ogogo had to withdraw due to an injury he sustained from his dive the previous week.
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On 21 August 2015, it was announced that Anthony Ogogo would be competing on Strictly Come Dancing, together with Oti Mabuse.
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In October 2016, Anthony Ogogo was made an Honorary Fellow of the University of Suffolk.
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In September 2024 Anthony Ogogo joined the cast of Celebrity SAS who dares wins where he hopes to pass selection.
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In October 2024, Anthony Ogogo appeared as a contestant on Richard Osman's House of Games.