Rafael Iglesias (boxer)

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Rafael Iglesias
Iglesias (left) vs. Gunnar Nilsson in the 1948 Olympic final
Personal information
Full nameArgentino Rafael Iglesias
Born25 May 1924
Avellaneda, Argentina
Died1 January 1999 (aged 74)
San Juan, Argentina
Sport
SportBoxing
Medal record
Representing  Argentina
Olympic Games
Gold medal – first place 1948 London Heavyweight

Argentino Rafael Iglesias (25 May 1924 – 1 January 1999) was an Argentine heavyweight boxer. He won a gold medal at the 1948 Summer Olympics in London, England by knocking out Gunnar Nilsson in the final.[1] Iglesias was knocked out himself in his only bout as a professional, in 1952.[2]

Olympic Boxing Results

Rafael Iglesias' results from the heavyweight division at the 1948 Olympic boxing tournament in London:

  • Round of 16: defeated Jose Arturo Rubio of Spain by decision
  • Quarterfinal: defeated Uber Baccilieri of Italy by decision
  • Semifinal: defeated John Arthur of South Africa by decision
  • Final: defeated Gunnar Nilsson of Sweden by a second-round knockout

References

  1. ^ Evans, Hilary; Gjerde, Arild; Heijmans, Jeroen; Mallon, Bill; et al. "Rafael Iglesias". Olympics at Sports-Reference.com. Sports Reference LLC. Archived from the original on 3 December 2016.
  2. ^ Boxing record for Rafael Iglesias from BoxRec (registration required)

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