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
1948 LondonHeavyweight

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.