About Dharmasiri Weerakoon
Lived 1938 – 2008 (aged 69–70). Dharmasiri Weerakoon was a Sri Lankan boxer.
Dharmasiri Weerakoon (28 September 1938 – 30 September 2008) was a Sri Lankan boxer. He held the National Champion title in Sri Lanka from 1956 to 1959. He was also the Asian champion in his weight category and represented Sri Lanka (Ceylon) in the 1960 Rome Summer Olympics. He competed in the men's welterweight event at the 1960 Summer Olympics. At the 1960 Summer Olympics, he lost on points to Des Duguid of Australia.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Dharmasiri Weerakoon?
Sri Lankan boxer
When was Dharmasiri Weerakoon born?
Dharmasiri Weerakoon was born on 28 September 1938 in Colombo.
When did Dharmasiri Weerakoon die?
Dharmasiri Weerakoon died in 2008.
What was Dharmasiri Weerakoon's occupation?
Dharmasiri Weerakoon was a boxer.
What nationality was Dharmasiri Weerakoon?
Dharmasiri Weerakoon was Sri Lankan.
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