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Daniel Bekker

1932 – 2009

South African boxer

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About Daniel Bekker

Lived 1932 – 2009 (aged 77). Daniel Bekker was a South African boxer.

Daniel "Daan" Wepener Bekker (9 February 1932 – 22 October 2009) was a South African boxer, who won the bronze medal in the Heavyweight division (+ 91 kg) at the 1956 Summer Olympics in Melbourne, Australia. Four years later in Rome he captured the silver medal in the same category.

Amateur career Bekker was the South African Heavyweight Champion from 1955–1959 and 1961.

Amateur results 1956 won the Heavyweight bronze medal at the Melbourne Olympics. Defeated José Giorgetti (Argentina) KO-1 Lost to Pete Rademacher (USA) KO-3 1958 won the Commonwealth Games in Cardiff, Wales. Defeated S. Renaud (Canada) TKO-1 Defeated Gbadegesin Salawu (Nigeria) TKO-2 Defeated David Thomas (England) PTS 1960 won the Heavyweight silver medal at the Rome Olympics. Defeated Władysław Jędrzejewski (Poland) TKO-1 Defeated Obrad Sretenovic (Yugoslavia) KO-1 Defeated Günter Siegmund (United Team of Germany) PTS (4-1) Lost to Franco De Piccoli (Italy) KO-2

Death Bekker died on 18 October 2009 after a long struggle with Parkinson's and Alzheimer's diseases.

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Daniel "Daan" Wepener Bekker, Daan Bekker

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Frequently asked questions

Who was Daniel Bekker?

South African boxer (1932-2009)

When was Daniel Bekker born?

Daniel Bekker was born on 9 February 1932 in Dordrecht, Eastern Cape.

When did Daniel Bekker die?

Daniel Bekker died on 22 October 2009 in Pretoria.

What was Daniel Bekker's occupation?

Daniel Bekker was a boxer.

What nationality was Daniel Bekker?

Daniel Bekker was South African.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Daniel Bekker

· Wikidata: Q337033

· DBpedia: Daniel Bekker

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