Rafael Iglesias (boxer)

Argentino Rafael Iglesias (May 25, 1924 January 1, 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]

Rafael Iglesias
Iglesias (left) vs. Gunnar Nilsson in the 1948 Olympic final
Personal information
BornMay 25, 1924
Avellaneda, Argentina
DiedJanuary 1, 1999 (aged 74)
San Juan, Argentina
Sport
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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
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