Gunnar Nilsson (boxer)

Gunnar Nilsson
Rafael Iglesias vs. Gunnar Nilsson in the 1948 Olympic final
Personal information
Born3 March 1923
Grevie, Sweden
Died12 May 2005 (aged 82)
Västra Frölunda, Sweden
Sport
SportBoxing
ClubRedbergslids Boxningsklubb
Medal record
Representing  Sweden
Olympic Games
Silver medal – second place 1948 London Heavyweight

Nils Gunnar Lorentz Nilsson (3 March 1923 – 12 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]

1948 Olympic results

Below is the record of Gunnar Nilsson, a Swedish heavyweight boxer who competed at the 1948 London Olympics:

  • Round of 16: defeated Mohammad Jamshidabads (Iran) by disqualification in the second round
  • Quarterfinal: defeated Adam Faul (Canada) on points
  • Semifinal: defeated Hans Muller (Switzerland) on points
  • Final: lost to Rafael Iglesias (Argentina) by second-round knockout (was awarded silver medal)

References

Wikimedia Commons has media related to Gunnar Nilsson (boxer).
  1. ^ Gunnar Nilsson. sports-reference.com
  2. ^ Gunnar Nilsson. Swedish Olympic Committee
  3. ^ Gunnar Nilsson. boxrec.com


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