Lamin Conteh The African Viper
The Gambia's reigning national heavyweight champion — an undefeated (5–0, all by knockout) southpaw turning professional and ready for the world stage. Media, promoters and sponsors welcome.
Profile
Momodou Lamin Conteh — "The African Viper" — is the reigning national heavyweight champion of The Gambia.
Born in Sukuta, he found boxing at the age of 22 and has gone undefeated ever since, winning every bout by stoppage. Known for fast hands and deadly accuracy, he is an aggressive finisher who thrives under the lights.
A practising Muslim inspired by Muhammad Ali, Mike Tyson and Lennox Lewis, he now seeks to turn professional and base his career in the UAE on the road to a world title.
- Full name
- Momodou Lamin Conteh
- Nickname
- The African Viper
- Nationality
- Gambian
- Hometown
- Sukuta, The Gambia
- Division
- Heavyweight
- Height
- 6′3″ (1.91 m)
- Reach
- 2.0 m
- Weight
- 110 kg (243 lb)
- Stance
- Southpaw
- Date of birth
- 14 July 1995
- Sanctioning
- GNBF
Fight Record
| Date | Opponent | Venue | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 2019 | Musa Bangura | Kanifing, GM | W · KO R3 |
| Dec 2019 | Mohamed Taal | Kanifing, GM | W · KO R2 |
| Dec 2020 | Bakusa Dukureh | Kanifing, GM | W · TKO R4 |
| Oct 2022 | Mohamed Taal | Serekunda, GM | W · KO R3 |
| Dec 2022 | Gibril Darbor | Serekunda, GM | W · KO R6 |
Honours
- Reigning National Heavyweight Champion (GNBF)
- Undefeated: 5–0, all by knockout — 100% finish rate
- National Championship Gold: 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023
- Athlete of the Year & Most Disciplined Athlete (2022)
- GNBF-registered national champion since 2017
Latest News
Gambian Heavyweight Champion Lamin "The African Viper" Conteh Announces Move to the Professional Ranks and the UAE
SUKUTA / BANJUL, THE GAMBIA — Lamin "The African Viper" Conteh, the reigning national heavyweight champion of The Gambia, today announced that he is turning professional and relocating to the United Arab Emirates to launch the next chapter of his boxing career. Undefeated at 5–0 with every victory coming by knockout, the 6′3″ (1.91 m) southpaw intends to base his professional campaign in the UAE, a rising global hub for elite combat sports.
A native of Sukuta, Conteh did not lace up gloves until the age of 22 — a late start that makes his flawless, all-stoppage record all the more remarkable. Standing 6′3″ with a 2.0 m reach and fighting at 110 kg, he has combined natural size with a southpaw stance and finishing power to close out every contest of his career inside the distance.
"I found this sport at 22 and I have never looked back — every fight, I come to finish. Turning professional and building my career in the UAE is the dream I have trained for. I want to carry the name of The Gambia onto the world stage and inspire the next generation to believe that where you start does not decide where you finish." — Lamin "The African Viper" Conteh
Inspired by the legacies of Muhammad Ali, Mike Tyson and Lennox Lewis, Conteh brings a disciplined, faith-driven approach to the ring and to his ambitions abroad. Representation and promotional enquiries can be directed to the contact details below.
Lamin "The African Viper" Conteh is the reigning national heavyweight champion of The Gambia and one of West Africa's most exciting prospects — an undefeated southpaw, 5–0 with every win by knockout, now turning professional and setting his sights on a career based in the UAE.
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