Gunnar Nilsson (boxer)

Gunnar Nilsson

Rafael Iglesias vs. Gunnar Nilsson in the 1948 Olympic final
Personal information
Born 23 March 1923
Grevie, Sweden
Died 13 May 2005 (aged 82)
Västra Frölunda, Sweden
Sport
Sport Boxing
Club Redbergslids Boxningsklubb

Nils Gunnar Lorentz Nilsson (23 March 1923 – 13 May 2005) was a Swedish heavyweight boxer who won a silver medal at the 1948 Summer Olympics. After the Olympics he turned professional and had a record of 12 wins, 4 losses and 2 draws before retiring in 1956.[1][2][3]

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