Gerald Dreyer
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Gerald Dreyer (22 September 1929 – 5 September 1985) was a boxer from Pretoria, South Africa,[1] who competed in the Lightweight division during his career as an amateur.
Amateur career
Dreyer was the Olympic Gold Medallist at lightweight in London 1948, defeating Joseph Vissers of Belgium in the final.
Pro career
Dreyer turned pro in 1948 and fought primarily in New York City late in his career, retiring in 1955 after having won 41, lost 8, and drawn 2 with 23 KO.Gerald Dreyer won the Commonwealth (British Empire) lightweight title beating Cliff Curvis over 15 rounds.Rand Stadium,Johanneburg.8th December,1952.
External links
References
Professional boxing record for Gerald Dreyer from BoxRec
- ↑ Sports ref retrieved 31 Oct 2010
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