Bob Goslin

Colin Higgs "Bob" Goslin (9 October 1927 – 9 October 1988) represented New Zealand as a featherweight boxer at the 1948 Summer Olympics in London. In that tournament Goslin fought Eddie Johnson (USA) in the round of 32, with Johnson winning by TKO in round three.[1]

Bob Goslin
Statistics
Real nameColin Higgs Goslin
Weight(s)Super bantamweight
Born(1927-10-09)9 October 1927
Wellington, New Zealand
Died9 October 1988(1988-10-09) (aged 61)
StanceOrthodox
Boxing record
Total fights3
Wins1
Wins by KO0
Losses2
Draws0
No contests0

Goslin was chosen as part of the Wellington boxing team to fight the US Marines in 1942. Goslin was matched to meet US marine P. Gonsalves, knocking out the American during the first 30 seconds of the match. The team also included Lyn Philp and Jack McCann who both had wins.

1948 Olympic results

Below is the record of Bob Goslin, a New Zealand featherweight boxer who competed at the 1948 London Olympics:

  • Round of 32: Lost to Eddie Johnson (United States) referee stopped contest in the third round

Professional career

Goslin went on to become a professional boxer having three pro bouts with one win and two losses.

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References
  1. Evans, Hilary; Gjerde, Arild; Heijmans, Jeroen; Mallon, Bill; et al. "Bob Goslin". Olympics at Sports-Reference.com. Sports Reference LLC. Archived from the original on 18 April 2020. Retrieved 21 September 2018.


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