[6] He failed twice in further efforts to win back the crown, in 1979 and then again seven months later in 1980, on both occasions fighting the American Matthew Saad Muhammad.

[citation needed] Conteh was the British Superstars competition champion in 1974, the second year of the televised sporting event.

[citation needed] Conteh appeared on the BBC television programme Sporting Legends which was presented by Eamonn Holmes.

Conteh also spoke of how his lifestyle led to alcoholism and a charge of assault, he stated that at the time he appeared on Sporting Legends he had been dry for nine years.

[citation needed] Conteh was appointed Member of the Order of the British Empire (MBE) in the 2017 Birthday Honours for services to boxing.