Gunnar Nilsson (boxer)
Rafael Iglesias vs. Gunnar Nilsson in the 1948 Olympic final | ||||||||||||
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| Born | 3 March 1923 Grevie, Sweden | |||||||||||
| Died | 12 May 2005 (aged 82) Västra Frölunda, Sweden | |||||||||||
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| Sport | Boxing | |||||||||||
| Club | Redbergslids Boxningsklubb | |||||||||||
Medal record
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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.